Fly On The Water

10/14/2026

Today’s morning was filled with XUL Air Jet Minnows.

10/06/2026

I think it’s pretty close

I think these might just be Near Enough!
Dave’s NearNuff Crayfish - Dirty Olive

10/06/2026

I think these might just be Near Enough!
Dave’s NearNuff Crayfish - Dirty Olive

09/26/2026

Big fish eat meat, learn how to tie better streamers!

Join me this weekend at TCO Fly Shops - State College (Oct. 3) & Bryn Mawr (Oct. 4) for my Streamers Made Simple fly tying classes!

• Tired of your dumbbell eyes spinning?
• Do your tails foul?

Let me show you how to prevent both of these and we will take your tying to the next level.

Only a few seats left, sign up now!

09/25/2026

Fall fly tying season is here, who's excited? I'll be teaching two classes this weekend at TCO Fly Shops.

Dave's NearNuff Sculpin TCO State College - Saturday, Oct 3

Dave's NearNuff Crayfish in TCO Bryn Mawr - Sunday, Oct 4

Seats are filling up, sign up before they are gone. Link is below.

09/22/2026

Stop by and check it out! I’ll see you all there

October 17: AMFF Open House Festival Weekend

The American Museum of Fly Fishing is hosting its Open House Festival Weekend in Manchester, Vermont, on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, celebrating the history and culture of fly fishing. The weekend centers around the grand opening of a new exhibition, Foundations in Flow: The Four Pillars of Fly Fishing, which explores the sport's history through flies, reels, rods, and the arts.

Friday, October 16 kicks off with a cocktail reception and first look at the new exhibition from 5:00–6:00 PM, followed by a special dinner at Ekwanok Country Club from 6:30–8:30 PM ($125/ticket, including a seasonal buffet, drink ticket, and mountain views).

Saturday, October 17 runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with free museum admission all day. Highlights include:

- Continuous fly tying demonstrations and instruction
- The unveiling of a new kids' creel exhibit with artist/author Steven Weinberg
- Local wood-fired pizza on site, plus a shopping map and coupon pack for Manchester businesses
- DIY or guided fishing opportunities on the Battenkill, in partnership with Southwestern Vermont Trout Unlimited and the Batten Kill Watershed Alliance

A full schedule of talks and workshops runs throughout the day, including:

8:00–10:00 AM: Battenkill tree planting (registration required)
10:00–11:00 AM: "Louis Rhead: Angler, Artist, Author" talk with guest curator Dave Bush
11:00 AM–12:00 PM: "Mary Orvis Marbury and the Orvis Legacy" with Steve Woit
12:00–1:00 PM: Guided tour of Foundations in Flow with Curator Jim Schottenham
1:00–2:00 PM: Writing workshop with Matt Smythe
2:00–3:00 PM: Rod maker panel discussion
3:00–4:00 PM: Interactive art workshop (all ages) with Samantha Aronson

The event is sponsored by Orvis, R.K. Miles, Mulligan's, Northshire Bookstore, and Express Copy. Questions can be directed to [email protected].

Hit the link below to learn more and buy tickets for dinner!

https://amff.org/festival-2026/

09/19/2026

Not the biggest fish I’ve ever caught but it sure is a good fish. Its take was even better!

09/17/2026

Dave’s NearNuff Crayfish School
Sunday, October 4, 1:00 to 3:00 PM
TCO Fly Shop Bryn Mawr

Trout, Bass, Redfish, Permit, Bonefish, and Carp all crush this pattern.

Learn more - link in comments

09/17/2026

Check out this webinar folks

Join us for a free fly tying webinar with Allen Rupp of Fly on the Water. He’ll be tying the Red & White Hackle Fly, an effective streamer pattern that has caught fish the world over.

When: Wednesday, September 23rd
Where: Zoom link will be sent the day of the event to everyone who registers
Time: 7:00pm

The Red & White Hackle Fly is a great pattern for learning techniques that carry over into a wide range of streamer flies. Tying this fly introduces tiers to working with longer feathers and creating a Deceiver-style tail, including selecting, matching, and positioning feathers so they remain balanced and move naturally in the water. It’s a relatively straightforward pattern that provides valuable practice in proportion, material control, and building a clean, durable streamer.

This webinar is free, but you must register to get the link to join. See link in our bio and I’ll also post it in the comments below.

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Allen Rupp has been tying flies and chasing fish across the globe since 1988. From New Zealand to Brazil, England to Chile, his flies have fooled bass, bonefish, snook, trout, and countless other species. He crafts bespoke flies for discerning anglers and loves sharing what he’s learned through fly tying demonstrations, classes, and workshops.

09/15/2026

TWO CLASSES. ONE SUNDAY.
October 4 - Bryn Mawr, PA
9:30-11:30 AM - Streamers Made Simple
1:00-3:00 PM - NearNuff Sculpin School
Take both, take home a $25 TCO gift card.