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Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
As we have but two months until the next rendition of the Penn's Creek ROFF
clave, I just wanted to pass along a few things and ask a question of you folks out there. First, it has been brought to my attention that the current edition of Fly Fisherman magazine has an article in which Jonas(of the Feathered Hook Fly Shop/Bed and Breakfast) offers advice on Sulfur hatches. This will be worth reading for all attendees, as Sulfurs of three species will be the predominant hatch in mid-May. Despite commentary on Cicadas and such, all attendees should figure on fishing the following: Sulfurs, March Browns, Grey Foxes, Tan Caddises. These bugs in all stages will be worth imitating. Craneflies and assorted larger Stoneflies will figure in as well, with Stonefly and March Brown nymphs the most popular for the nymphing set. Secondly, I want to note that all cabin space at Hemlock Acres is currently booked for May 16-22. There will be available housing if needed at Shaeffer's cottages in Aaronsburg, and possibly still some room at the Feathered Hook, and the Millheim Hotel. Plenty of room for RV's and lots of space in the meadow for tenters at Hemlock Acres is available as well. Once again, I have offered my personal guarantee that weather will be ideal for this year's clave. That guarantee, plus 65 cents will get you coffee at the Sunrise Cafe any morning from 6 am to noon. Finally, several have asked, on and off ROFF, what the estimated attendance will be this year. As could be expected, I have no friggin' clue. Therefore, could anyone reading this, and planning to attend, please post to that effect, with expected timeframe visiting us. This will help me: A) Get a Clue and B) Do a little planning for ideal dates for side events such as group dinners, raffle nights, mud wrestling, asadi's martini and taco fest, etc. Not that my planning won't go out the window under peer pressure and the consumption of intoxicants, but it really would help. Thanks in advance!!! Tom p.s. Those of you planning to host/sponsor/watch special events, post those details as well. I will contact the Millheim as to the wisdom of their conducting a Lobster night while we are in town. |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
Myself and Brian will be in attendance from May 13-14th through the 23rd
Handyman Mike Standing in a river waving a stick |
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Joel Axelrad Sun. 16th - Fri. 21st
You want a raffle? You got a Rafflemeister - me if that's OK. :-) See ya in May. Joel Axelrad **DFD** |
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"Tom Littleton" wrote in message ... Despite commentary on Cicadas and such, all attendees should figure on fishing the following: Sulfurs, March Browns, Grey Foxes, Tan Caddises. Roger Ohlund, the entire week. BTW, can I buy some of the above mentiond flies at the Feathered Hook? I have seen patterns on the web but will likely not have the time to tie up what I need. /Roger |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
Roger asks:
BTW, can I buy some of the above mentiond flies at the Feathered Hook? I am sure Jonas will be glad to sell you as many as you need. There will be vises set up around camp, as well. Tom |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
In article , Tom
Littleton wrote: Roger asks: BTW, can I buy some of the above mentiond flies at the Feathered Hook? I am sure Jonas will be glad to sell you as many as you need. There will be vises set up around camp, as well. Tom Generally the camp is nothing BUT a bunch of vices! Allen |
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I be there from the opening night of the North Carolina cabin and leave
Saturday. Roger. I will have about three different Sulphur patterns for you plus a Gray Fox , all in parachute style. There's also other patterns that I will have. I'd wait until after check in before getting a week's supply. However it's always nice to pick up a few of the latest patern that Jonas recommends. Lou T |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
Roger. I will have about three different Sulphur patterns for you plus a Gray
Fox , all in parachute style. There's also other patterns that I will have. I'd wait until after check in before getting a week's supply. However it's always nice to pick up a few of the latest patern that Jonas recommends. At the PA fly fishing show in Ft Washington last weekend, I saw a presentation by Don Douple (If anyone gets a chance to watch it, its well worth it). He did a lot of underwater videos of mayflies hatching in PA. His mantra is to tie a fly that looks like the bug, not someone else's fly. Two things I took away from that presentation is that the flies that hang just below the meniscus, like a comparadun or a parachute pattern, really do well to imitate those bugs trying to break through. The Pirate showed me a fly that I now tie that is a GRHE parachute. I will also now tie a PT Parachute. Perfect responses to this behaivior. The second item is the color silver. Many of the PA bugs hatch out on the bottom and then pop to the surface (classic wet flies). Every single one was covered in an air bubble that sparkled. I intend to wrap some of my flies in plastic wrap or baggie plastic to imitate this. We'll see how it works. -- Frank Reid Reverse Email to reply |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
john arrives Fri-14th late afternoon/early evening (space for Roger if he
still needs it site #56) depart sat the 21st? (well, physically) john "Tom Littleton" wrote in message ... As we have but two months until the next rendition of the Penn's Creek ROFF clave, I just wanted to pass along a few things and ask a question of you folks out there. First, it has been brought to my attention that the current edition of Fly Fisherman magazine has an article in which Jonas(of the Feathered Hook Fly Shop/Bed and Breakfast) offers advice on Sulfur hatches. This will be worth reading for all attendees, as Sulfurs of three species will be the predominant hatch in mid-May. Despite commentary on Cicadas and such, all attendees should figure on fishing the following: Sulfurs, March Browns, Grey Foxes, Tan Caddises. These bugs in all stages will be worth imitating. Craneflies and assorted larger Stoneflies will figure in as well, with Stonefly and March Brown nymphs the most popular for the nymphing set. Secondly, I want to note that all cabin space at Hemlock Acres is currently booked for May 16-22. There will be available housing if needed at Shaeffer's cottages in Aaronsburg, and possibly still some room at the Feathered Hook, and the Millheim Hotel. Plenty of room for RV's and lots of space in the meadow for tenters at Hemlock Acres is available as well. Once again, I have offered my personal guarantee that weather will be ideal for this year's clave. That guarantee, plus 65 cents will get you coffee at the Sunrise Cafe any morning from 6 am to noon. Finally, several have asked, on and off ROFF, what the estimated attendance will be this year. As could be expected, I have no friggin' clue. Therefore, could anyone reading this, and planning to attend, please post to that effect, with expected timeframe visiting us. This will help me: A) Get a Clue and B) Do a little planning for ideal dates for side events such as group dinners, raffle nights, mud wrestling, asadi's martini and taco fest, etc. Not that my planning won't go out the window under peer pressure and the consumption of intoxicants, but it really would help. Thanks in advance!!! Tom p.s. Those of you planning to host/sponsor/watch special events, post those details as well. I will contact the Millheim as to the wisdom of their conducting a Lobster night while we are in town. |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
Bring vermouth and olives....
john "Joel Axelrad" wrote in message ... Joel Axelrad Sun. 16th - Fri. 21st You want a raffle? You got a Rafflemeister - me if that's OK. :-) See ya in May. Joel Axelrad **DFD** |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
"asadi" writes...
Bring vermouth and olives.... john Done. Do I drink your gin? Joel Axelrad **DFD** |
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Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
"Lat705" wrote in message ... I be there from the opening night of the North Carolina cabin and leave Saturday. Roger. I will have about three different Sulphur patterns for you plus a Gray Fox , all in parachute style. There's also other patterns that I will have. I'd wait until after check in before getting a week's supply. However it's always nice to pick up a few of the latest patern that Jonas recommends. Lou T Lou, Thanks for your offer. I will also try the feathered hook to see if I can acquire some of the suggested flies. /Roger Using his kid brother's computer, hence the "Jocke Ohlund" signature. .. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.624 / Virus Database: 401 - Release Date: 2004-03-15 |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
"Allen Epps" wrote in message ... In article , Tom Littleton wrote: Roger asks: BTW, can I buy some of the above mentiond flies at the Feathered Hook? I am sure Jonas will be glad to sell you as many as you need. There will be vises set up around camp, as well. Tom Generally the camp is nothing BUT a bunch of vices! Allen Interesting, but I always got the notion that claves had a tendency to be nothin' but a bunch of empty bottles ;-) /Roger Using his kid brother's computer, hence the "Jocke Ohlund" signature. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.624 / Virus Database: 401 - Release Date: 2004-03-15 |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
C Choc asks:
. Is there room to park a small (~12') tent trailer in the meadow, or will I need an RV site? Although I don't speak for the ownership, I figure if you don't need electric or water service, the meadow will do fine. Otherwise get an RV site. Tom |
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Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
"Tom Littleton" wrote in message ... C Choc asks: . Is there room to park a small (~12') tent trailer in the meadow, or will I need an RV site? Although I don't speak for the ownership, I figure if you don't need electric or water service, the meadow will do fine. Otherwise get an RV site. Tom Indian Joe suggests--when charlie arrives in the terminator wagon the owner will probably ask him to rent two spots way off in the woods--if he puts out the wings it will take three and don't offer to help put it up or you will not get any fishing done that day Charlie got the two story model---but heck if i had his money i would get one too, and have an elevator installed |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 23:47:20 GMT, "Joe McIntosh"
wrote: and don't offer to help put it up or you will not get any fishing done that day How would you know what happens if you offer to help? g -- Charlie... |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
"Charlie Choc" wrote in message ... On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 23:47:20 GMT, "Joe McIntosh" wrote: and don't offer to help put it up or you will not get any fishing done that day How would you know what happens if you offer to help? g Why, the same way anybody else would know.....of course! Wolfgang who just read it in roff. :) |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
Finally, several have asked, on and off ROFF, what the estimated
attendance will be this year. As could be expected, I have no friggin' clue. Therefore, could anyone reading this, and planning to attend, please post to that effect, with expected timeframe visiting us. This will help me: A) Get a Clue and B) Do a little planning for ideal dates for side events such as group dinners, raffle nights, mud wrestling, asadi's martini and taco fest, etc. Not that my planning won't go out the window under peer pressure and the consumption of intoxicants, but it really would help. Thanks in advance!!! Tom p.s. Those of you planning to host/sponsor/watch special events, post those details as well. I will contact the Millheim as to the wisdom of their conducting a Lobster night while we are in town. I'll be there from Saturday til Saturday (maybe Sunday if the fishin's good and my wife is still sane at home). Staying down south for a few days and then flying North. Staying in the two man cabin for the balance of the week. Anyone heard from DavePA? Joshua Rosenblatt? Tim Carter? Tom Gibson? Jeff Swiezak?? Vince Norris? Jim Lafely? |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
hang just below the meniscus, like a comparadun or a
parachute pattern, there is a great and simple pattern that works for any mayfly in this stage. It's a CDC emerger. Uses a trailing shuck of brown zlon, sparse and about the hook shank length tied on a light wire scud hook. Dub a slim body to match, tie in a clump of CDC. The secret to the CDC is to strip it off the stem, say about 4 or 5 CDC feathers for a size 16-18. Lay the stripped feathers in a pile and role them like you would be rolling them up in a cigarette paper (sans paper of course), tie in the the clump in the middle about 2 eye lengths back from the eye (in other words, normal position for a mayfly), then pull up and tie post style. Dub around the the CDC up to the eye. Then pull the clump toward the hook bend and trim (this gets the approximate length). Floats like a cork, can be fished as a dry upstream, or down, then let sink below the surface and fished like an emerger. killer pattern. No need for any floatant ever. When the CDC gets wet, a few false casts clears the water and your good to go. -- Rob |
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"Mike Makela" writes...
Anyone heard from DavePA? Joshua Rosenblatt? Tim Carter? Tom Gibson? Jeff Swiezak?? Vince Norris? Jim Lafely? DavePA and I have reserved a cabin. We'll be there from Sun. 16th - Sat. 22nd. Joel Axelrad **DFD** |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
Joel, I even plan to buy some genuine martini glasses. It will be a
pleasure - hopefully, it will be warm enough to get in a little campfire time... tanquerey okay? john "Joel Axelrad" wrote in message ... "asadi" writes... Bring vermouth and olives.... john Done. Do I drink your gin? Joel Axelrad **DFD** |
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"Mike Makela" ten.tsacmoc@alekamm wrote in message
... I'll be there from Saturday til Saturday (maybe Sunday if the fishin's good and my wife is still sane at home). Staying down south for a few days and then flying North. Staying in the two man cabin for the balance of the week. Anyone heard from DavePA? Joshua Rosenblatt? Tim Carter? Tom Gibson? Jeff Swiezak?? Vince Norris? Jim Lafely? I hear from Lafley all the timeg. We shared a jug of BBC Porter just this past Wednesday. Unfortunately we both have other commitments this year although I'm still hoping to get a couple of days... |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
"Stan Gula" wrote... "Mike Makela" wrote... I'll be there from Saturday til Saturday (maybe Sunday if the fishin's good and my wife is still sane at home). Staying down south for a few days and then flying North. Staying in the two man cabin for the balance of the week. Anyone heard from DavePA? Joshua Rosenblatt? Tim Carter? Tom Gibson? Jeff Swiezak?? Vince Norris? Jim Lafely? I hear from Lafley all the timeg. We shared a jug of BBC Porter just this past Wednesday. Unfortunately we both have other commitments this year although I'm still hoping to get a couple of days... I would be game for a couple of days if you're up for the company, ol' man. :) -- TL, Tim ------------------------ http://css.sbcma.com/timj |
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Tom
p.s. Those of you planning to host/sponsor/watch special events, post those details as well. I will contact the Millheim as to the wisdom of their conducting a Lobster night while we are in town. Reid's Run will be inhabited by a new, more subdued tent. 15 to 23 May (if the rivers don't rise). Hell, I may be the only one down there. -- Frank Reid Reverse Email to reply |
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"Mike Makela" ten.tsacmoc@alekamm wrote
[snip] Anyone heard from DavePA? Joshua Rosenblatt? Tim Carter? Tom Gibson? Jeff Swiezak?? Vince Norris? Jim Lafely? Here I am. I'll try to be around as much as possible but I started a new job in December (much better than the old job, thank you) so I don't have a lot of vacation to work with this year... I've also got trips out of town on 5/2-3 and 5/6-10, further depleting my supplly of fishing time. To top it all off, 5/14 is my daughters 5th birthday... I should be available for fishing on 5/15 and 5/16. I hope to get at least one evening of fishing during the week and also to attend the feed/raffle. My new job is based in Shamokin (not too far from the NY Bakery in Frackville) so rye bread, if desired, can be had with ease. If anyone will still be around, I could also be available for fishing on 5/22-23. Last year I led two brave souls on a trip to Slate Run in Tioga Co. It's not a short drive. We all caught native brookies and only saw one other angler all day long. I'd be up for another trip north if anyone's interested in trying their hand on a small freestone full of native brook trout. Slate Run is 'Heritage Trout Angling' water - FF, C&R and barbless only. FWIW, if the water is high in Coburn, the water at Slate Run may be ideal. Tom G |
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Anyone heard from ........... Vince Norris?
Here! I'll be there at least some of the time. Can't be more precise at the moment. vince |
Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
Wayne asks:
Could we start this Clave a week later so I can get away from work? at this date, no. I am hoping you make the trip up in June as you earlier hoped you could. As for the clave itself, don't you feel some sort of illness incubating that could burst out full force in, say, 9 weeks? Tom |
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Could we start this Clave a week later so I can get away from work?
-- Wayne To Fish is Human...To Release Divine! |
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"asadi" writes...
tanquerey okay? john Excellent my good man! Joel Axelrad **DFD** |
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Reid" Reid's Run will be inhabited by a new, more subdued tent. 15 to 23 May (if the rivers don't rise). Hell, I may be the only one down there. -- Frank Reid Reverse Email to reply I'll be back to camping next year, just don't have time for it this year. I've got the boys at 2 and 5 years old, and are dying to get out camping so they'll keep me honest. I'll be just up the road though, so maybe I come down and squat on some campfire chatter. It's going to be another great year!! |
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"Tom Littleton" wrote in message ... Wayne asks: Could we start this Clave a week later so I can get away from work? at this date, no. I am hoping you make the trip up in June as you earlier hoped you could. As for the clave itself, don't you feel some sort of illness incubating that could burst out full force in, say, 9 weeks? Tom June huh?? I'm feeling kind of sick already, when should I expect the illness to peak?? |
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On 3/17/04 7:13 PM, in article ,
"Tom Littleton" wrote: Therefore, could anyone reading this, and planning to attend, please post to that effect, with expected timeframe visiting us. I'll be there, probably not for the whole shebang, but for a goodly portion of it. Likely tenting at Reid's Run. Bill |
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On 3/20/04 11:27 AM, in article , "William
Claspy" wrote: On 3/17/04 7:13 PM, in article , "Tom Littleton" wrote: Therefore, could anyone reading this, and planning to attend, please post to that effect, with expected timeframe visiting us. I'll be there, probably not for the whole shebang, but for a goodly portion of it. Likely tenting at Reid's Run. OK, looks like the 15th to the 19th for me. Bill |
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"Mike Makela" ten.tsacmoc@alekamm wrote in message
... June huh?? I'm feeling kind of sick already, when should I expect the illness to peak?? Ohhhh....about June 17/18 - 20/21 ish. Peak of the allergy season donchaknow. -- Wayne To Fish is Human...To Release Divine! |
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"Stan Gula" wrote in message ... "Mike Makela" ten.tsacmoc@alekamm wrote in message ... I'll be there from Saturday til Saturday (maybe Sunday if the fishin's good and my wife is still sane at home). Staying down south for a few days and then flying North. Staying in the two man cabin for the balance of the week. Anyone heard from DavePA? Joshua Rosenblatt? Tim Carter? Tom Gibson? Jeff Swiezak?? Vince Norris? Jim Lafely? I hear from Lafley all the timeg. We shared a jug of BBC Porter just this past Wednesday. Unfortunately we both have other commitments this year although I'm still hoping to get a couple of days... Too bad about Jim...sure had a good time with you guys last year and was hoping for a repeat. I should be attending this year...but I'm still working out just how much time I'm going to use for vacations this year prior to the new baby's arrival in Sept. I would hope that I arrive no later than the night of the 19th and would leave after flies come home on the 22nd. And Makela...no excuses this year...we're going to hit the stream together, eh?? I warn you though, I'll be watching to see what kind of sedative you use on the fish to be able to catch so many. |
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You got it..you show and we'll spend some time..
"Tim Carter" wrote in message ... "Stan Gula" wrote in message ... "Mike Makela" ten.tsacmoc@alekamm wrote in message ... I'll be there from Saturday til Saturday (maybe Sunday if the fishin's good and my wife is still sane at home). Staying down south for a few days and then flying North. Staying in the two man cabin for the balance of the week. Anyone heard from DavePA? Joshua Rosenblatt? Tim Carter? Tom Gibson? Jeff Swiezak?? Vince Norris? Jim Lafely? I hear from Lafley all the timeg. We shared a jug of BBC Porter just this past Wednesday. Unfortunately we both have other commitments this year although I'm still hoping to get a couple of days... Too bad about Jim...sure had a good time with you guys last year and was hoping for a repeat. I should be attending this year...but I'm still working out just how much time I'm going to use for vacations this year prior to the new baby's arrival in Sept. I would hope that I arrive no later than the night of the 19th and would leave after flies come home on the 22nd. And Makela...no excuses this year...we're going to hit the stream together, eh?? I warn you though, I'll be watching to see what kind of sedative you use on the fish to be able to catch so many. |
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"Mike Makela" ten.tsacmoc@alekamm wrote in message ... You got it..you show and we'll spend some time.. Deal. See ya in May. |
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