Upcoming Events
Annual Meeting & Richard Novak Speaks on Endangered Species in PA and the Spring Creek Watershed
First Half:
In accordance with the bylaws of the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the Board of Directors hereby invites you to the Chapter's Annual Meeting, which is scheduled as follows:
Date & Time:
January 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Location:
YMCA Community Room
677 W Whitehall Rd
State College, PA 16801
Meeting Agenda:
Business Meeting
Nomination and election of the Board of Directors
State of the Chapter
Update on Chapter activities, accomplishments, and plans for the future, presented by Chapter President Tim Bruggeman
January Speaker
Richard Novak will speak on endangered species in PA and the Spring Creek Watershed
Nominations to the Board of Directors:
Sima Bruggeman has been nominated for re-election to a full term on the Board of Directors as Secretary.
Jacob Smith has been nominated for election to a full term on the Board of Directors.
Cortney Gruneberg has been nominated for election to a full term on the Board of Directors.
Nominations may also be made from the floor during the Annual Meeting for other individuals interested in joining the Board of Directors. With the current nominations listed above, all board seats will be full, so nominations are not currently needed. However, if anyone would like to run against these nominations they can. If you are interested in being nominated, please contact me at president@springcreektu.org
Second Half:
We are excited to launch our 2025 speaker series with a big splash! For the second half of the night of the January 22nd Annual Meeting, board member and USFWS biologist Richard Novak will talk about "Endangered Species in PA and The Spring Creek Watershed". Pennsylvania is home to a unique diversity of plant and animals, some of which are under threat. Richard Novak, an endangered species biologist, will present on the threatened and endangered species that we have in Pennsylvania and close to home in the Spring Creek watershed. The purpose of this talk is to celebrate the ecological and cultural values of these animals and to share interesting information about their biology. From freshwater mussels, to turtles, to bats, Richard will discuss what individuals can do to participate in the conservation of our rare species. Joining us will be a LIVE TURTLE for attendees to meet!
This event is free for all and families and kids are welcome!
SCCTU Board Meeting (Virtual on Google Meet)
Google Meet Invite: https://meet.google.com/aea-okca-zmn
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 530-639-0566 and enter this PIN: 547 830 494#
2025 Board Meetings: Starts at 6:00pm
Monday, January 13th (Google Meet)
Monday, February 10th (Google Meet)
Monday, March 10th
Monday, April 7th
Monday, May 5th
Monday, June 9th
July- No meeting
August- No meeting
Monday, September 8th
Monday, October 6th
Monday, November 10th
Monday, December 8th
SCCTU Board Meeting
In-person at Comfort Suites
2025 Board Meetings: Starts at 6:00pm
Monday, January 13th (Google Meet)
Monday, February 10th (Google Meet)
Monday, March 10th
Monday, April 7th
Monday, May 5th
Monday, June 9th
July- No meeting
August- No meeting
Monday, September 8th
Monday, October 6th
Monday, November 10th
Monday, December 8th
SCCTU Board Meeting
In-person at Comfort Suites
2025 Board Meetings: Starts at 6:00pm
Monday, January 13th (Google Meet)
Monday, February 10th (Google Meet)
Monday, March 10th
Monday, April 7th
Monday, May 5th
Monday, June 9th
July- No meeting
August- No meeting
Monday, September 8th
Monday, October 6th
Monday, November 10th
Monday, December 8th
SCCTU & TCO Hosts: Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025
The State Theatre In partnership with Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited and TCO Flyshop are presenting the Fly Fishing Film Tour!
Get your tickets now at this link: F3T Ticket Purchase
The 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back, hitting the road with the very best fly fishing films.
Get ready to reel in the excitement with this selection of captivating films, showcasing the very best of fishing for the year ahead. Film details to come.
The F3T is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind and we are proud to be an annual community event for all anglers. Come for the action and stay for the giveaways and camaraderie that will feed your fishing addiction.
Presented by: Skwala, Yeti, Costa, NRS, Monster, Ross Reels, Airlite, Scientific Anglers, Decked, Daiichi, C&F Design, Sawyer, Benchmade, Stranahan’s, Yakoda, Turtlebox, TroutRoutes, Rambler, Riversmith, Restorline, Adventure Entertainment, Outside, Anglers Journal, Flylords, TU Alaska, Heroes on the Water
SCCTU Board Meeting (Virtual on Google Meet)
Google Meet Invite: https://meet.google.com/aea-okca-zmn
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 530-639-0566 and enter this PIN: 547 830 494#
2025 Board Meetings: Starts at 6:00pm
Monday, January 13th (Google Meet)
Monday, February 10th (Google Meet)
Monday, March 10th
Monday, April 7th
Monday, May 5th
Monday, June 9th
July- No meeting
August- No meeting
Monday, September 8th
Monday, October 6th
Monday, November 10th
Monday, December 8th
December Holiday Party
SCCTU Holiday Get Together
The Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting a holiday dinner and get-together at the American Legion on Saturday, December 7th at 5:30pm. Dinner will include Turkey and Beef Tenderloin entrees, with potato, veggies, appetizers, and dessert. Tickets are $45 per person and include the cost of dinner, door prizes, and one complimentary drink at the bar. There will also be a special raffle item. Remember to bring cash for any additional drinks as the Legion does not accept credit cards. Please register by Wednesday, November 27 so we can give the Legion a count of attendees.
Holiday attire is encouraged! Prior holiday events have been a great time to celebrate the year, talk about plans for the next year, and socialize with other members. We hope to see you there!
The register, please click this link: SCCTU Holiday Get Together Registration
November Speaker Series: George Daniel
Save the date, George Daniel is coming to speak!
George’s website Livin On The Fly
We are excited to announce that local legend George Daniel will be speaking to our Chapter on Thursday, November 7th at 6:00pm at the Comfort Suites near Penn State in the first-floor conference room. The topic for George's talk with be techniques for nymphing central PA streams followed up by a presentation on the Penn State Fly Fishing program.
George has been chasing anything that swims with his fly rod since age 6 and still has the same passion 37 years later. George has competed at a high level for Fly Fishing Team USA, earning individual back to back US National Fly Fishing Championship titles and ranked as high as 5th in the World. George has also served as captain for Fly Fishing Team USA and Coach for the US Youth Fly Fishing Team. He has competed and won other regional and national fly fishing competitions over the years. At age 30, George decided to give up competitive fly fishing and focus on what he enjoys most-teaching.
George Daniel considers himself a teacher first and a fly fisher second. He has authored four best selling fly fishing books and has authored dozens of articles for national fly fishing publications, including Fly Fisherman and Fly Fusion Magazine. He continues to travel the county conducting lessons and workshops for private groups, corporations, and conservation organizations. He’s a brand ambassador for a number of fly fishing companies and is currently the Director of the Joe Humphreys Fly Fishing Program at the Pennsylvania State University.
October Chopped Fly Tying Event
CHOPPED FLY TYING CONTEST
FREE EVENT
On October 10th at 6:30 pm, with tying starting at 7:00 pm, at the Happy Valley Brewing Company, 137 Elmwood St. State College, PA 16801
Join the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited as we host the next Chopped: Fly Tying event. Test your fly tying skills and creativity in three rounds of competition. In each round, participants will be given a mystery bag of materials and tasked with tying a fly using only the items given to them. A panel of celebrity judges will select winners for each round. The main prize is bragging rights and chapter camaraderie, but other goodies may be up for grabs as well...
ALL PARTICIPANTS PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN VISE AND TOOLS (limited number of tying kits available from the chapter).
To compete, please RSVP to Richard Novak at rnovak2016@gmail.com
Family Fishing Picnic
Save the date!
The Family Fishing Picnic will be at Tussey Mountain Pond on Sunday, June 2nd 1:00pm-5:00pm. Admission is free and there will be hot dogs, drinks and activities for all! There will also be:
Free Fishing - No License Required!
All Fishing Gear & Supplies Provided
Learn Casting and Knot Tying
Educational Activities
Centre LifeLink Acitivity
Canoes Available
Galbraith Gap Hikes at 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Come enjoy the activities and help us kick off Centred Outdoors Season 8!!!!
May General Meeting
Learn about nature photography with Mark Nale at our May general meeting! Mark Nale's all new program, Pennsylvania Wildlife - a Naturalist's View, will begin with nature photography tips that apply to cell phones as well as digital cameras. He will then show examples of how this advice goes together to make good photos by involving the audience in a tour of the Keystone State's wildlife -- both plant and animal.
Spring Creek Watershed Cleanup
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Join the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited on Saturday, April 20th for Clearwater Conservancy's annual Watershed Cleanup Day. Since 1997, volunteers have prevented more than 6 million pounds of trash from entering our local waterways! Thank you for keeping Central Pennsylvania clean and beautiful!
SCCTU has been participating in the event since its conception in 1997. On the day, members of the Chapter go to various sections of Spring Creek and cleanup trash from the water’s edge as well as from inside of the creek itself. It is a fantastic way to spend your Earth Day weekend!
If you are interested in the event, please email: jrvicepresident@springcreektu.org
April General Meeting: Bill Anderson
Come join us, it’s free!
Bill Anderson will be speaking at our April general meeting on the topic of fishing the Little Juniata. Bill has served as President and chair of the Little Juniata River Association (LJRA) since 2005. He's also a fly-fishing instructor/guide and an innovative fly tyer. Over the years, he has received numerous environmental/conservation awards for his efforts in preserving and enhancing the Little Juniata River. Additionally, Bill is the author of "Trout Boomer and the Little ‘j’ – The Story of a Fly Fisher and His Love for the Little Juniata River" and is credited with creating the CET (Crippled Emerger Transformer) fly pattern. His contributions extend to regional magazines and the PA Fly Fishing Museum Newsletter.
The LJRA website can be found here if you are looking for more information.
Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024
The Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited, TCO, and the State Theatre are hosting the 18th annual FLY FISHING FILM TOUR (F3T) filled with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the fishing season ahead!
Immerse yourself in the thrilling science behind the Costa Marlin Project, embark on a daring expedition into the untamed depths of the jungle in pursuit of the majestic Peacock Bass, and experience a Steelhead saga featuring characters as elusive and enigmatic as the fish they seek. And that’s just the beginning – brace yourself for an abundance of awe-inspiring tales and unforgettable escapades.
Come for the action and stay for the prizing! During Intermission we will be raffling off valuable gift items from Yeti, Costa, and more…
Chopped: Fly Tying Contest
Join the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited as we host out first ever "Chopped: Fly Tying Contest”. This is a free event.
SCCTU General Meeting
Our February General Meeting will be our State of the Chapter address followed by a New Zealand Mud Snail presentation by Nicole Flanders.
Joe Humphreys 95th Birthday Celebration
There will be a special screening of Live The Stream – The Story of Joe Humphreys to celebrate and raise money.
Annual Winery Event
The Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting our first meeting of the season at Mt. Nittany Vineyard and Winery on Thursday, September 7th. The event will start at 5:30 and run until about 7:30. The chapter will cover the cost of the venue, door prizes, and one drink per person. We are asking attendees to contribute $20 toward the cost of the meal.
Please register by Thursday, August 31 so we can give Clem's enough time to cook the barbeque.
This has historically been a great way to open our season. It gives a chance to socialize, tell fish stories and meet new folks. It is open to Chapter members and guests.
Mt. Nittany Vineyard and Winery address is 300 Houser Road, Centre Hall PA, 16828