NUMBER:
2012-009
DATE:
6-(9-10)-2012
LOCATION:
CLARKS CREEK
Spent the weekend on Clarks with my TU Chapter, Doc Fritchey TU, for our annual Home Waters
Event and Ladies Day. Both events were big successes. We had about
20 Vets and 11 ladies this year. Everyone involved had a great time, and
for once we had some very beautiful weather for both days. I think
everyone is already looking forward to next year.
Day one (Home Waters) started with me demonstrating some
casting techniques, a short talk from Karl Lutz (PFBC Habitat Management), and
a great lunch. After lunch, we got everyone on the stream or pond for
some fishing. A good number of fish were caught at both areas, and some
of the Vets really picked up the technique quick. A few guys, who had
never even casted before, stroked quite a few fish by day’s end. After a
few hours of fishing, everyone enjoyed a grilled chicken dinner before calling
it a night……well some of the guides might have stuck around to pick on a few
stockies after everyone else left ;) I also think Adi got just about
everyone to throw a stick for her at some point during the day.
Day two (Ladies Day) started with an aquatic entomology
lesson by Kim Patten of the Chesapeake Bay
Foundation and some casting lessons from Brian Shumaker from Susquehanna River Guides .
After that, it was off to the water. The hot weather seemed to have the
fish less active, but there were a few willing participants, and just about
everyone caught a fish. A big thanks to all the Vets, Ladies, and DFTU
members and Guides for everything. Can’t wait till next year!
