Revitalization of fly fishing is beginning in Hughesville, Lycoming County under the guidance of David Weigle and a partnership with RiverStewards.

”We create moments for students to discover the love of fly fishing while building a community that creates curiosity, purpose, and giving back,” said Weigle, the club advisor,  describing the mission of Hughesville Fly Fishing Club.

HHS Fly Fishing Club holds fly tying sessions, casting practice, as well as knot tying and group outings on Muncy Creek.

The Club also organized a stream cleanup of Muncy Creek with the Fish and Boat Commission.

RiverStewards’ partnership provides access to local waterways for this up and coming generation of Central Pennsylvanian fly fishermen and women through a generous donation of equipment.

Creating a lasting bond with our youth and nature is key to protecting and restoring the Greater Susquehanna watershed.

Weigle and President of RiverStewards, Mark Gutshall, shared their knowledge and passion with students recently during a presentation at Messiah University for the 29th annual Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp.

Hosted by the Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited since 1994, students from all over the Mid Atlantic learn about ecology, conservation, and connecting to nature through fly fishing and habitat projects.

Future endeavors include the establishment of several new Flybrary Projects in Lycoming County, offering fly tying and fly casting instruction for community members and working with Project Healing Waters to support veterans.

Visit the Hughesville Fly Fishing Club Facebook page to learn more about Club activities and events.

For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the RiverStewards website.

RiverStewards is a consortium of educational institutions, private sector companies, non-profit organizations, communities, government agencies and individuals working to conserve one of our most significant ecological, economic and recreational resources in central Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna River.

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[Posted: July 31, 2024]

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