Welcome to Penobscot Fly Fishers!
Penobscot Fly Fishers is a Fly Fishing and 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that promotes outdoor fishing activities and conservation of our Maine fisheries. We meet at the Penobscot County Conservation Association's clubhouse located at 570 N Main St., Brewer, the first Wednesday of every month, September through June. We have monthly meetings with interesting speakers, annual fly tying classes which start the first week of January thru March, Fly Fishing 101 class every April, local High School fly tying, casting clinics, assist IF&W with fish marking, fish stocking, and of course, fishing!
FMI contact "president@penobscotflyfishers.com"
FMI contact "president@penobscotflyfishers.com"
Upcoming Events
The 2019 Fishing activities schedule is now posted on our web page calendar. Check it out and plan on joining us - for boating events, there are always folks with room in their boat to take you! It's a great way to learn new water, make new friends, and pick up different techniques. First event is a boating event 28 April at Toddy Pond.
4 weeks of intermediate fly tying classes start 18 Feb
Intermediate Fly Tying Class starts February 18th. Week 1 Rob Dunnett will be instructing 2 dry flies - a lime trude and a parachute adams. For more information contact class@penobscotflyfishers.com
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Each year after the basic fly tying class we offer an additional 4 weeks of intermediate fly tying classes. These classes offer some more advanced techniques and fly patterns. There will be a lead instructor showing the fly on the big screen, walking students through each fly step by step. There will not be individual instruction at each table. Students should bring their own fly tying tools, vises, thread, etc. Tying materials will be provided. We offer this class free to PFF members and charge a nominal fee of $10 a week for non-members. This years classes are tentatively scheduled to begin on February 18th (this is subject to change in case of a weather cancellation of our basic class). The classes are held at the PCCA clubhouse and start at 6pm.
Week 1
Lime Trude
Parachute Adams
Week 2
Damsel Fly Nymph
Guides Choice Hares Ear
Week 3
Bulkhead Deceiver (Bass, pike, Pickerel, stripers)
Articulated Leech (Trout, Salmon, Bass, etc)
Week 4
Long shank Streamer and a tandem streamer
Week 1
Lime Trude
Parachute Adams
Week 2
Damsel Fly Nymph
Guides Choice Hares Ear
Week 3
Bulkhead Deceiver (Bass, pike, Pickerel, stripers)
Articulated Leech (Trout, Salmon, Bass, etc)
Week 4
Long shank Streamer and a tandem streamer
2/3 March Cabin Fever Reliever
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This our Annual 2 day show where the focus is on attracting new folks to the great Maine Outdoors, especially the younger generation. There is also a focus on outdoor education, and there is fun for all ages with lots of door prizes, youth archery and air rifle range, and most importantly, FREE ADMISSION!
Hours are sat, 10-5, sun, 10-3. No dogs allowed unless you are an exhibitor with dogs, or have a special needs permit (Auditorium rules due to liability issues).
There are lots of things to see and do for all ages! Coffee and donuts, soda, snacks and lunch (to include hot dogs, and a stew) are available at the concession stand for a reasonable price, and popcorn is available.
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Starting 6 March until June, IFF certified Casting Instructor Mike May will be at the PCCA pond at 4 p.m. before club meetings to help you become a better caster. Bring your own rod (or use one of the ones that will be available).
6 March Monthly meeting- come listen to accomplished fly fisher, guide and fly tyer (owner of Reel North Fly co.) Nome Buckman discuss Pike and Muskie fishing in Maine. Don't forget to bring your fly swap flies!
Volunteer for the PFF Youth Fly tying table at the 15-17 March Eastern Maine Sportsman show. Contact Hank Metcalf at the next monthly meeting.
3 April Monthly meeting- Fly fishing gear auction
24-25 April - fish marking (fin clipping) with IF&W at Grand Lake Stream - details to follow. You can do one day, two days, or just a couple of hours. All help is greatly appreciated. You can fish beautiful Grand Lake Stream while you are up there.
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27 April - Fly Fishing 101 beginners class 9-5, lunch included.
Every year, the Penobscot Fly Fishers conduct their annual Fly Fishing 101 course. This is a day long (0900 - 1700) event in which we cover the sport of fly fishing through several classes conducted by subject matter experts to include knot tying, basic equipment, entomology, fly tying and casting. Lunch and equipment are included. Cost is $40.00. See our webpage for more details. Contact Rob Dunnett at class@penobscotflyfishers.com to sign up.
Assist IFW with annual fish stocking - stand by for dates!
1 May Monthly meeting- Come listen/watch famous fly fisher, guide, and fly tier Jim Dionne talk about (and demonstrate) the basics of SPEY casting.
18 May - Spey casting clinic at the Eddington Salmon Club
(details being worked out - more to follow)
5 June - last club meeting until September - come join us for a BBQ!
16 June - Join us for our annual Father's Day Derby - Prizes for the top 3 finishers - will be held on the Penobscot river, stay tuned for more details!
