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

Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
 

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
 

"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

Penn's Clave Update and a Show-of-Hands
 

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
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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**