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Trout Fishing Programs by Dave Rothrock

Dave Rothrock has been in demand as a speaker for fly-fishing clubs and outdoor groups for nearly 20 years. He currently offers a selection of 5 different programs that will appeal to angling- and outdoor-oriented audiences. All programs are illustrated with Dave's own photography. We recommend booking as early as possible for the best selection of dates. You may contact us or call 570-745-3861 for the fee schedule and available dates.

The current offering of program topics is as follows:

Pennsylvania's Prime-Time Limestoners

This program focuses on limestone-influenced streams throughout central Pennsylvania. Dave covers streams from the Little Lehigh in Lehigh County to the Little Juniata River in Huntingdon County to Spring Creek in Centre County. Naturally, many others in between are included. Dave discusses tactics for fishing these streams, important hatches, and effective patterns for fishing "hatch" and “non-hatch" situations.

Fly Fishing the Pine Creek Valley

This program covers the most productive and well-known streams that make up the Pine Creek Valley. Here he concentrates on Big Pine Creek and its major tributaries—Little Pine Creek, Slate Run, and Cedar Run. Tactics for fishing these streams and their major hatches are discussed.

Effective Nymph Tactics and Patterns

In this program Dave focuses on the variety of patterns and tactics, and he points out the conditions under which they can most effectively be employed. This program is actually the WHY and the HOW of nymph fishing. He gives the audience a detailed look at the characteristics of nymphs and shows how these can be incorporated to produce more effective patterns.

Hatches of the Eastern U. S. and Effective Imitations

This program takes us through the progression of hatches on the streams of the eastern U. S. Various stages of insect life are considered, and we get a look at the effective imitations we can use to fish these great hatches.

The Fly Fisher’s Wonderful World of Trout

The environment in which we pursue trout is wondrous, indeed, extending beyond the banks of the stream and encompassing the flora and fauna of the area, as well. The variety of “stuff” to stimulate our senses is incredible. From the stream to the trout and the food items upon which it preys, to the streamside plants, flowers, insects and animals which frequent this environment…There’s so much to enjoy in the wonderful world of trout!