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Find
out what fly fishing is all about. Join us at the TCO nearest you
to join our Discover Fly Fishing group classes. You will spend hours
with a TCO instructor learning and understanding the principles
of fly fishing, fly tying, entomology and stream etiquette.
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Education Instructors: |
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Greg
Hoover is widely acknowledged as North America's
most knowledgeable fly fishing entomologist. He received his
Master's degree based on his thesis researching Penns Creek's
famous Green Drake hatch. Greg has conducted hundreds of seminars
on the identification and imitation of trout stream insects
and their relatives. He teaches entomology at the Pennsylvania
State University's main campus, where for the past 10 years,
Greg has enjoyed his role as the faculty advisor to the Penn
State Fly Fishing Club. He was the recipient of the George Harvey
Award for unselfishly promoting the sport of fly fishing through
teaching of others. Greg's fly fishing skills are not limited
to aquatic entomology. He is an accomplished and innovative
fly tier and author. In 1992 Greg coauthored a book with Charlie
Meck titled, GREAT RIVERS-GREAT HATCHES. Greg authored two papers
on the eastern green drake and the periodical cicada in, LIMESTONE
LEGENDS, a 400-page book covering the 50-year history of the
Fly Fisher's Club of Harrisburg. He has written articles on
trout stream insects and fly fishing that were published in
Outdoor Life, American Angler, and Mid-Atlantic Fly Fishing
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George
Daniel began fly fishing at age 6 while growing
up in Potter County, PA and credits many of the famed Central
PA legends along with National and International industry professionals
for the bulk of his knowledge. George has been seen on ESPN
and OLN while competing in the Great Outdoor Games and the Fly
Fishing Masters. He is a certified FFF
Fly Casting Instructor. George's accomplishments range from
1st place Casting Competition in the 2004 OLN Fly Fishing Masters
to his most recent Gold Medal at the 2008 U.S. National Fly
Fishing Championship in Boulder, Colorado. George was also selected
to compete in the 2008 World Fly Fishing Championships, in New
Zealand. In addition to his US Fly Fishing Team he also is among
the Coaching Staff for the US Youth Fly Fishing Team. We are
proud to have George as a member of the TCO Fly Shop staff. |
Understanding
the Hatches:
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Fishing the Periodical Cicada Emergence: Methuselah
of the Insect World.
Instructors: Greg Hoover
During this 2-hour lecture Greg will discuss what a fly fisher/fly
tyer should know about periodical cicadas when they become
an important part of the diet of trout and other fish. He'll
discuss their distribution, habitat requirements, life history,
and behavior. Greg will also have specimens to show students
who enroll in this class. He'll cover effective fly fishing
tactics that a fly rod angler could use when these land-dwelling
insects are found along trout streams and other rivers. Having
more than 40 years of experience at the fly tying vise, Greg
will also demonstrate tying effective patterns. A period of
informal questions and answers will follow his presentations.
Handouts will be provided for this class. Greg's educational
programs are designed to be informative as well as entertaining
for both the beginning fly fisher as well as for those with
many years on the water.
Time: 1-3 pm | Cost $60
Saturday April 5, 2008 TCO Reading - sign
up now
Sunday April 6, 2008 TCO State College - sign
up now
Sunday April 13, 2008 TCO Carlisle - sign
up now |
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Fishing the Grannom Hatch.
Instructors: Greg Hoover & George
Daniel
During this class Greg will discuss what a fly fisher/fly tyer
needs to know about the caddisfly species commonly known to
fly rod anglers as the grannom, Brachycentrus spp. He'll discuss
accurate identification of the immature and adult life stages
of this key caddisfly species. Greg will include discussions
of its habitat requirements, biology and behavior, and importance
as indicators of water quality. When possible he will have both
live and preserved specimens to show to students in this class.
Having more than 40 years of experience at the fly tying vise,
Greg will also demonstrate tying effective patterns for these
species. During his presentations Greg will include many suggestions
for effective patterns designed to imitate various life stages
of these inhabitants of trout streams. Handouts will be provided.
A period of informal questions and answers will follow these
presentations. Greg's educational programs are designed to be
informative as well as entertaining for both the beginning fly
fisher as well as for those with many years on the water.
Additionally,
George Daniel will demonstrate effective fly casting and fishing
tactics that may be used for this emergence. This demonstration
will be performed on the water during the emergence of the grannom.
Time: 1-4 pm | Cost $ 125
Saturday, April 19, 2008 TCO State College and on Fishing Creek
in Clinton County with George Daniel - sign
up now |
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Fishing the Eastern Green Drake Hatch.
Instructors: Greg Hoover
During this class Greg will discuss what a fly fisher/fly tyer
needs to know about the mayfly species commonly known to fly
fishers as the eastern green drake, Ephemera guttulata. Greg
should have some useful insights to share with fly rod anglers
who take this class since he conducted graduate research on
this species on Kettle and Penns Creeks. He'll discuss accurate
identification of the immature and adult life stages of this
key burrowing mayfly species. Greg will include discussions
of its habitat requirements, biology and behavior, and importance
as indicators of water quality. When possible he will have both
live and preserved specimens to show to students in this class.
Having more than 40 years of experience at the fly tying vise,
Greg will also demonstrate tying effective patterns for these
species. During his presentations Greg will include many suggestions
for effective patterns designed to imitate various life stages
of these trout stream inhabitants. Handouts will be provided.
A period of informal questions and answers will follow these
presentations. Greg's educational programs are designed to be
informative as well as entertaining for both the beginning fly
fisher as well as for those with many years on the water.
Time: 1-4 pm | Cost: $120
Saturday, May 10, 2008 TCO Reading - sign
up now
Sunday, May 11, 2008 TCO State College - sign
up now
Saturday, May 17, 2008 TCO Carlisle - sign
up now |
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Fishing the Sulphur Hatch.
Instructors: Greg Hoover & George
Daniel
During this class Greg will discuss what a fly fisher/fly tyer
needs to know about the mayfly species commonly known to fly
fishers as the sulphurs/pale evening duns, Ephemerella invaria,
E. septentrionalis, and the true sulphur, E. dorothea. He'll
discuss accurate identification of the immature and adult life
stages of these key mayfly species. Greg will include discussions
of its habitat requirements, biology and behavior, and importance
as indicators of water quality. When possible he will have both
live and preserved specimens to show to students in this class.
Having more than 40 years of experience at the fly tying vise,
Greg will also demonstrate tying effective patterns for these
species. During his presentations Greg will include many suggestions
for effective patterns designed to imitate various life stages
of these trout stream inhabitants. Handouts will be provided.
A period of informal questions and answers will follow these
presentations. Greg's educational programs are designed to be
informative as well as entertaining for both the beginning fly
fisher as well as for those with many years on the water.
Additionally, George Daniel will demonstrate effective fly casting
and fishing tactics that may be used for the emergence of these
species. This demonstration will be performed on the water during
the emergence of the sulphurs.
Time: 4-7 pm | Cost $125
Saturday, May 24, 2008 TCO State College and on the water with
George Daniel
- sign
up now |
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Fishing the BWO, Little Chocolate Dun, and Summer Blue Quill
Hatches.
Instructors: Greg Hoover
During this class Greg will discuss what a fly fisher/fly tyer
needs to know about the mayfly species commonly known to fly
fishers as the bluewinged olive (BWO) dun, Drunella spp., little
chocolate dun, Serratella deficiens, and the summer blue quills,
Paraleptophlebia spp. He'll discuss accurate identification
of the immature and adult life stages of all of these important
mayfly species. Greg will include discussions of its habitat
requirements, biology and behavior, and importance as indicators
of water quality. When possible he will have both live and preserved
specimens to show to students in this class. Having more than
40 years of experience at the fly tying vise, Greg will also
demonstrate tying effective patterns for these species. During
his presentations Greg will include many suggestions for effective
patterns designed to imitate various life stages of these trout
stream inhabitants. Handouts will be provided. A period of informal
questions and answers will follow these presentations. Greg's
educational programs are designed to be informative as well
as entertaining for both the beginning fly fisher as well as
for those with many years on the water.
Time: 1-4 pm | Cost $125
Saturday, June 7, 2008 TCO Reading - sign
up now
Sunday, June 8, 2008 TCO State College - sign
up now
Sunday, June 15, 2008 TCO Carlisle - sign
up now |
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Fishing the Trico Hatch.
Instructors: Greg Hoover & George
Daniel
During this class Greg will discuss what a fly fisher/fly tyer
needs to know about the mayfly species commonly known to fly
fishers as the trico, Tricorythodes allectus. He'll discuss
accurate identification of the immature and adult life stages
of all of these important mayfly species. Greg will include
discussions of its habitat requirements, biology and behavior,
and importance as indicators of water quality. When possible
he will have both live and preserved specimens to show to students
in this class. Having more than 40 years of experience at the
fly tying vise, Greg will also demonstrate tying effective patterns
for these species. During his presentations Greg will include
many suggestions for effective patterns designed to imitate
various life stages of these trout stream inhabitants. Handouts
will be provided. A period of informal questions and answers
will follow these presentations. Greg's educational programs
are designed to be informative as well as entertaining for both
the beginning fly fisher as well as for those with many years
on the water.
Additionally, George Daniel will demonstrate effective fly casting
and fishing tactics that may be used for this emergence. This
demonstration will be performed on the water during the trico
emergence and spinner fall.
Time 1-4 pm | Cost $125
Saturday, August 16, 2008 TCO State College and on the water
with George Daniel
- sign
up now |
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Czech/Long
Line Nymphing Seminar with George Daniel
Instructors: George Daniel SOLD
OUT
Whether Punxatany Phil sees his shadow or not, one thing is
inevitableble... high water in the Spring! It's that time of
year to begin thinking about and preparing for nymphing the
fast-deep water conditions the early season usually presents
the angler. Why not break the monotony of putting heavy split
shot on the leader! Let us educate you on tying and fishing
with a whole new series of flies that quickly penetrate the
water column and simply catch more fish in areas where most
fly fishers would overlook. After taking the seminar, anglers
will suddenly find themselves fishing water they never thought
possible of fishing. Czech nymphing utilizes simple patterns
and simplified fly fishing techniques but most importantly,
is fun and easy to learn!
Time: 10:00 to 2:00
Cost: $60 (SOLD OUT) email George
for more dates george@tcoflyfishing.com
Class Size: Limit to 10 Students
Location: TCO State College Educational Center (Upstairs)
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Fishing Big Water
Instructors : Mark Antolosky and George Daniel
This
course is designed to equip anglers with the tools necessary
to tackle big water East or West and to look at Big Water in
a non-intimidating manor. The fact is many anglers refuse to
fish larger rivers for reasons relating to casting, proper positioning,
and reading water. Our instructors developed this class to tackle
those issues and to make fishing Big Water an enjoyable experience
for all levels and to prepare anglers for their “once
a year” western trip. Our instructors have fly fished
Big Water around the globe and will make sure you are prepared
to tackle and effectively fish the Big Water on your next trip.
Time: 11-4pm | Cost(SOLD
OUT) email George for more dates george@tcoflyfishing.com
April 12th TCO State College
Class Size: Limited to 8 students
On Stream Instruction Location: Depends on current water conditions.
- sign
up now |
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Dynamic
Nymph Fishing!SOLD
OUT
Instructors : Mark Antolosky
and George Daniel
The focus of this course is to become
a dynamic Nymph Fisherman! Too many anglers focus only on one
aspect of nymph fishing (i.e. indicator systems). Quit often
anglers miss excellent opportunities being only one dimensional
while fishing, not because they refuse to change tactics but
because they know of only one method.
TCO is proud to introduce 2 amazingly "Dynamic" Fly
Fishers, Mark Antolosky and George Daniel. These guys will demonstrate
all facets of nymph fishing from indicator nymphing to Czech
nymphing offering the student tools and technique best suited
for the conditions they face. This course will enable the angler
to be productive anywhere that trout live!
"One of the secrets to life is looking forward to something
new and capitalizing on it..."
You will feel this “second wind” after spending
an afternoon with Mark and George on Spring Creek. "If
you want to be more successful on the stream… you must
be a dynamic fly fisher"!
Time: 11-4pm | Cost $125
April 20th TCO State College
Class Size: Limited to 8 students
On Stream Instruction Location: Depends on current water conditions.
- sign
up now |
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