Spruce Creek Fly Co 2009-2010 Events!
The season so far has been extremely busy…and we are grateful. Thank you to all who have come to central PA to fish with our outstanding guiding team. We enjoyed everyday on the water wtih you!
Below you will find UPDATED information regarding our current specials for summer, our tremendous fall season and upcoming fly fishing shows, presentations and other news.
Commonsense Fly Fishing; 7 Simple Lessons to Catch More Trout
Author Eric Stroup & Headwater Books Publishing
Commonsense Fly Fishing is a compilation of techniques & lessons that Eric lives and teaches on the streams everyday. Tons of information for the beginner to experienced fly fisherman. Commonsense Fly Fishing will become your number one reference book to learn or improve the 7 basic techniques to catch more trout.
Hitting the shelves December 2009!
Pre-order your copy today!
International Fly Tying Symposium: Nov 21 & 22, 2009 Somerset, NJ
Eric will be present as a featured tyer, presenter and instructing a morning fly tying class. Chuck is putting together the schedule for the symposium. Check out the website for all the great talents at www.internationalflytyingsymposium.com Hope to see you there!
Eric will also be presenting at the future shows listed on the site as well along with his wife Tracey who’s specialty is in fitness, nutrition, outdoor conditioning and common injuries/cures for the outdoorsman/woman! Look for them both on the schedule!
Winter Blues Fly Tying Classes: Every Saturday starting December 5th through March 27 (2010)
9 AM to 12 PM
Coffee, brunch and materials provided!
Classes designed for beginners as well as advanced tiers. All faucets of fly tying will be covered through the winter until the fishing season begins. Class schedule will be flexible and available on a first come, first serve basis. The cost of each session is $30 per tier and this will include all materials.
Advanced Off Season Trout Tactics
Our advanced fly fishing schools will improve your approach, positioning, presentation and teach you how to adjust to the varying water conditions throughout the season. Classes will be offered twice a month on Sunday starting in December. Sharpen fly fishing tactics on Pennsylvania’s famous Spruce Creek. Classes are limited to 8 participants and are on a first come, first serve basis.
11 am to 3 pm.
Call for schedule, availability and directions!
814-632-6129
Please visit our website for more information for all our hosted events or to register. Spaces are limited!
http://www.sprucecreekflyco.com
Fly Fishing & Wellness Weekends Getaway!
Couple’s Retreat: April 30th, May 1st & 2nd 2010
Women’s Retreat: April 2nd, 3rd & 4th 2010
Enjoy two days of guided fly fishing, organic cooking, beautiful scenery, spa services and time withthe one you love. All inclusive package: two days guided fly fishing, all flies and tippet, accommodations, 1/2 hour complementary massage , all healthy and organic meals (YES THEY ARE ALSO DELICIOUS!), fly tying, instructional casting demo (for beginners and advanced) and relaxation. Enjoy the serentiy of our beautiful area! We must limit our Couple’s Retreat limited to three couples and our Women’s Weekend to 5 people to ensure the best service, instruction and safety. Please contact us to reserve your weekend away!
Destination Trips!
Montana Getaway!
Join us for 5days; 6 nights in beautiful Montana at our host site, Upper Canyon Outfitters. Your stay will include all meals, accommodations, three days walk-wade guided fly-fishing, one day float trip (optional), and horseback riding. Located in Southwest Montana, UCO is a prime location for great waters and visiting quaint tourist towns like Virginia City, Sheridan and Nevada City. Plenty of fresh air, glorious scenery and activities to enjoy. Please contact Donna McDonald to schedule your vacation this year in the great Southwest at uco@3rivers.net. Please inform her of your referral from Eric and Tracey Stroup. UCO honors a special rate for our guests during their prime fishing season, July through September.
Guided Trips to Chile, Argentina and Mongolia also available.
Additional Staff
As mentioned above, we brought on staff Lance Wilt in March of this year as one of Spruce Creek Fly Co’s premier guides. He has been a tremendous edition and has allowed Eric to branch into other forms of fly fishing education…off the water! Did I mention his upcoming book????? No worries…he is still guiding!
Anyway, the transition and acceptance of Lance by anglers has been so smooth and wonderful (mostly due to his incredible guiding skills and easy going personality) that we decided to take on another guide and offer some different services. Rob Reeder is the newest member of the Spruce Creek Fly Co. Born and raised in Hollidaysburg, Pa, he has fished and guided upon the waters of central PA all his life. Rob also brings the great talent of Small Mouth Bass fishing to our company. Look for Small Mouth Bass trip specials and tying instruction (during the Winter Blues Classes).
Last Update:
For those of you who didn’t know…Eric and I are expecting our first baby (they say it’s a boy) in October. Which is another reason Eric didn’t spend the entire summer in Montana. We are very excited and just wanted to let everyone know that we are producing future anglers and fitness experts alike.
Happy Fishing!
