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Pennsylvania Fly Fishing

Museum Association

P.O. Box 205

Boiling Springs, PA 17007

ATTENTION

Mark Your Calendar! 19th ANNUAL

PFFMA Fundraising Banquet and Auction November 4th, 2017

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The official registration and financial information of the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum Association may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll

free, within PA, 1(800)732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

New Member

Inside this issue: Page

Membership Form 1

Annual Banquet 2

2017 Inductees 3-6

2017 Raffle Information 7

PA Fish and Boat Book Donation 8

2017 Heritage Day 9-10

Donor List 11

Upcoming Events 12

ATTENTION

Mark Your Calendar! PFFMA Banquet in State

College, PA Saturday February 24th, 2018

PLACE STAMP HERE

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FORM: All members will

receive a membership card, the Museum’s

newsletters, and special mailings.

Make Checks Payable to

and Mail to:

PFFMA

P. O. Box 205

Boiling Springs, PA 17007

Friend $25

Contributor $50

Sponsor $75

Patron $100

Sustainer $125

Benefactor $250

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Pennsylvania Fly Fishing

In This Issue:

• 19th Annual Banquet Information

• 2017 Museum Inductees

• PA Fish and Boat Commission Visit

• 2017 Heritage Day

• State College PFFMA Banquet

Information

Letort Spring Run at Museum Property

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Everyone is welcome to attend The Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum’s 19th Annual Fundraising Ban-

quet and Auction will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Carlisle Comfort Suites, 10 South Hano-ver Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.

Festivities begin at 5PM. Cash bar, silent and live auction item viewing, and musical entertainment. A buf-fet dinner begins at 6 PM. This year's inductees are Andy Renzetti, Charles K. Fox, Gifford Pinchot and President Jimmy Carter. Rod Cross will be our Banquet Master of Ceremonies.

In addition to the many silent and live auction items, we will be drawing the winning raffle tickets for the 5 Fly Rods and the 6 Guide/Hosted Fly Fishing Trips. Raffle tickets are available online and may also be pur-chased at the banquet.

Buffet banquet tickets are $40 each. The buffet includes, salad, rolls, 2 entree selections, starch, vegeta-ble, chef's choice dessert and coffee and iced tea. A vegetarian entrée option is available with advanced notice. Buffet tickets may be purchased online thru our website http://www.paflyfishing.org or by sending a check to: PFFMA, PO BOX 205, Boiling Springs, PA 17007. Deadline for banquet ticket purchase is Wednesday, November 1st.

Overnight guestrooms are available at a rate of $89.00 per night with a $4.00 per night per vehicle parking charge. A hot continental breakfast is included in the guestroom rate. Reservations may be made by call-ing 717-960-1000. Museum members can also stay at the Comfort Inn Carlisle, 77 Shady Lane, Carlisle, PA 717-706-3400 (adjacent to the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum). Member rates are $74.00 per room + taxes and also includes a Continental Breakfast. Rooms are limited, make your reservations early. Not a member? You can become a member for as little as $25.00. Details are on our website at www.paflyfishing.org or complete the membership form on page of this newsletter.

As the banquet is one of the main fundraisers for the year, we will happily accept any donations, fly fishing related or not. Please contact Bill Skilton at usaflies@pa.net if you wish to donate any items, trips, gift cards, services, etc.

Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum’s

19th Annual Fundraising Banquet and Auction

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2017 PFFMA Inductees

President Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the

United States (1977-81) and later was awarded

the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humani-

tarian efforts. He continues to work to aid oth-

ers and The Carter Center continues his hu-

manitarian efforts. President Carter is a fly fish-

erman! He grew up hunting and fishing with his

dad when a boy on their family farm in Plains,

Georgia. He came to the sport of fly fishing in

the early 1970's on the Chattahoochee River,

which forms the southern half of the Alabama

and Georgia border. Since then, President and

Rosalyn Carter have both become expert fly

fishers.

When in office as president, he fished in Alaska

at the Four Lazy F Ranch near Jackson, Wyoming. He also loved to fish Spruce Creek, a tributary of the Little

Juniata River in Pennsylvania. Spruce Creek

was easily accessible from the presidential retreat at Camp David in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains. President

Carter fished at Spruce Creek for the first time in May 1979 and returned there often, forming a close friendship

with Wayne Harpster and James Nevels who own property in which several miles of Spruce Creek flows. In the Jan-

uary/February 1982 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine in a seven-page article title ''Spruce Creek Diary,'' the former

President Carter reported on a week long trip with his family.

President and Rosalyn Carter have fished around the world, and he authored “Jimmy Carter On Fly Fishing For

Taimen”, published in the May, 2014 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. He also published a book, An Outdoor

Journal, with tales of his outdoor adventures (Bantam Books, 1988). The president and Rosalyn received official

recognition of their place in the fly-fishing community with the opening of an exhibition entitled "The Tie That Binds"

at the Jimmy Carter Library. The centerpiece of the exhibit was the oak roll top desk at which Carter does his tying

(and is quite an artist at it). President Jimmy Carter is “the complete fly fisherman”.

References:

The President's Catch of the Day - White House Historical Association

OUTDOORS: The New York Times.

OUTDOORS; In Fly Fishing, Carter's Record Can't Be Assailed

By Howell Raines

Published: May 4, 1991

ON FLY FISHING: BY JIMMY CARTER

By CHARLES MOHR, Special to the New York Times

Published: January 7, 1982

Photo courtesy of www.davidcannonphotography.com

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2017 PFFMA Inductees

Andy Renzetti

Renzetti Inc., is a family owned business that

started its operations in Romansville,

Pennsylvania in the early 70's. Andy started

making fly tying hand tools in a one-car garage.

Frustrated with the fly tying vises that were

available at the time, he started working on the

Presentation 3000 with the input and support of

his brother Robin. That vise was not the first vise

designed by Renzetti, however it was

the first True Rotary vise made. Since its

beginning, the Presentation 3000 became the

vise of choice of the many fly tyers. In 1978 he

opened Renzetti Custom Machines in a 3-car

garage. Eight years later, a new manufacturing

facility was build and in 1988 Renzetti Inc, as it

is know today, was formally introduced.

In the early 70's, Renzetti's tying tools and fly tying vises were only locally known. The Orvis Company was their first retailer. By

the late 80's, the Traveler and the Presentation Series Vises were introduced and Renzetti started attending the consumer and

manufacturing shows. Through direct contact with many tyers from around the world, received feedback and suggestions. In

1991, through a collaboration with Bob Popovics after meeting at a fly fishing show in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the Master Series

Vise was developed. After feedback of the proto-pypes, made in 1992, from Bob Popovics, Lefty

Kreh and the late Matty Vincenguerra, the Master Series Vise was introduced in 1994. In 1996,Andy and family along with two

associates moved to Titusville, Florida, the new

home of Renzetti Inc. at 8800 Grissom Pkwy.

Renzetti Inc. currently employs 10 associates,

including Andy, Lily and son. Their primary

business is the manufacturing of the finest fly tying

and rod building equipment in the world, and also

provide engineering and manufacturing services to

many other industries around the country. Renzetti,

Inc. owns many patents and trademarks and was

the first fly tying vise manufacturer to offer a

True Rotary Vise. Renzetti, Inc takes great pride in

the fact that every process of the product line is

made in the USA.

Biographical Information From The Renzetti Website

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2017 PFFMA Inductees

Gifford Pinchot

Gifford Pinchot (August 11, 1865 – October 4, 1946) was an American forester and politician. Pinchot served as the first Chief of the United States Forest Service from 1905 until 1910, and was the 28

th Gov-

ernor of Pennsylvania, serving from 1923 to 1927, and again from 1931 to 1935. He studied forestry in France and established a Department of Forestry in American universities. In 1896, President Grover Cleveland asked Pinchot to develop a plan for man-aging the nation's Western forest reserves. In 1898, Gifford Pinchot became chief of the Division of For-estry, later renamed the United States Forest Ser-vice in 1905. Pinchot introduced better forestry methods into the operations of private owners, large and small, by using new forestry school graduates to demonstrate good practices and help make working plans. He developed the Department of Forestry in Pennsylvania. Gifford Pinchot is often called the “Father of American Forestry”.

Giffort Pinchot was a true outdoorsman with a passion for fly fishing. After discussions with Edward Hewitt, he established The Fisherman's Paradise on Spring Creek in Centre Coun-ty. It opened to the public in 1934 and the number of visitors in that first year totaled 2, 952. Today, the Paradise has the highest concentrations of wild brown trout anywhere in the state. Gifford Pinchot wrote a number of books on politics and forestry and two fishing books: To the South Seas. Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Company, 1930 and Just Fishing Talk. Harrisburg: The Telegraph Press, 1936.

References:

Wikipedia : Giffored Pinchot and Grey Towers National Historic Site

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission

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2017 PFFMA Inductees

Charles Kunkel Fox

(September 9, 1908– February 10, 1987)

Charlie K. Fox was born September 9, 1908 and as a country boy fished the now fabled waters of the Cumber-land Valley, always observing nature and fish behavior. His favorite fish was the trout. At various times, he wore many hats. From his obituary: “He was a former editor for Pennsylvania Angler and Stackpole Publishing Co., a for-mer Dauphin County probation officer, former superinten-dent of the Dauphin County Institution, and worked for the state Department of Environmental Protection. He was the author of books on fishing, wildlife and the Civil War (“Gettysburg”), including "Wonderful World of Trout" and "Armchair Adventures for the Angler." He was co-author of "Survival in the Wilds"

“He was a member of Fly Fishing Federation, Lure Collectors Association, Fly Fishing Mu-seum in Yellowstone National Park, Fishing Hall of Fame in Minnesota, Harrisburg Fly Fish-er's Club, New York Anglers Club and LeTort "Regulars." He was founder of the Cumber-land Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited”. He was a founding member of The

Fly Fisher's Club Of Harrisburg in 1947 and in 1961 was awarded the ORDER OF THE HAT by the club. The Izaak Walton League Of America inscribed his name in the League's Honor Roll for his outstanding conversation efforts. Charlie pub-lished many articles in fly fishing, outdoor and conservation pub-lications. Charlie's knowledge and angling expertise earned him the title of the “Dean of the Letort”. Charles K. Fox passed away on February 10, 1997 at age 88 years. A memorial plaque was placed in Marinaro's Meadow, Letort Spring Run to the Dean of the Letort.

References:

Obituary: “Patriot-News”, The (Harrisburg, PA) - February 11, 1997

“The Wonderful World of Trout”: About The Author: Joe Brooks.

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2017 Raffle Tickets

Once again the PFFMA

is offering two outstand-

ing Raffles for 2017 .

The Guide Raffle has 6

chances to win guided

fishing days with guides

from across the state

for trout, smallmouth

bass or steelhead. The

2017 Rod Raffle fea-

tures a chance to win

one of 5 rods. One

Bamboo rod by Dan

Quarles or one of 4 cus-

tom fiberglass rods

made by Mike McFar-

land, Dusty Smith ,

Chris Barclay, or Phil

Kosmas.

Both the Rod Raffle and

Guide Raffle tickets are

$10.00 each and can be

purchased by mailing a

donation check made

out to PFFMA .

PFFMA

P O Box 205

Boiling Springs, PA

17007

MEMBERSHIP

As our Museum grows and expands, membership dues become an increas-

ingly important source of revenue. Our museum is located at 101 Shady

Lane Carlisle PA, 17013. We have exhibit rooms, and many display cases.

There is also have an area for designing and assembling satellite exhibits.

We have re-created George Harvey's fly tying room and Vince Marinaro’s

exhibit shows his flies, rod building, fly tying and photography equipment.

We plan to continue doing our oral history interviews with important Penn-

sylvania fly fishermen. In order to progress, we are striving to increase

membership numbers. As this is vital to our growth, please consider joining

us now and complete the membership application on page 1 of this newslet-

ter if you have not done so already. If you would be interested in being an

active participant in the Museum activities, please contact us. We are a 501

© (3) non-profit organization, we accept donations from those interested

in preserving Pennsylvania's Fly Fishing Heritage. Donations may be made

by sending a check to: PFFMA, P. O. Box 205, Boiling Springs, PA

17007, or pay though PayPal on our web site, paflyfishing.org.

Don Albright, PFFMA Membership Director

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Book Donation to PFFMA by the PA Fish and Boat

Commission

PA Fish & Boat Commission board members recently enjoyed a tour of the museum and

generously donated to the museum's library. The books are “To Protect, Conserve and En-

hance: The History of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission,” and “The Fishes of

Pennsylvania.” The books were presented by Commission Executive Director John Arway,

far left, and Commission Board President Rocco Ali, far right. Accepting the books on behalf

of the museum were Board Members (L-R) Don Holbrook, Tom Baltz, Don Albright, Tom

Hoffmaster and President Bill Skilton.

Contact Us

Give us a call for more information about the museum or about how to become a member or volunteer.

PFFMA

PO BOX 205

BOILING SPRINGS, PA 17007

(717) 386-8750

info@paflyfishing.org

Visit us on the web at www.paflyfishing.org or at Facebook/PA Fly Fishing Museum

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2017 Heritage Day

Our 2017 Heritage Day was once again a tremendous success! Though the weather forecast may have kept some people away... attendance was still high! It was a festive atmosphere with Fly Rods, Food Trucks and tents along the Letort Spring Run. Many thanks to all who participated, vendors, attendees

:and presenters. A special thanks to the following volunteers:

Jerry Girard-Heritage Day Chair

Jeb Betar

Eric Naguski

Rod Cross

MJ FritzGerald

Biff Healy

Tom Hoffmaster

Ken Okorn

Don Albright

Don Holbrook

Scott Loughner

Ed Jaworoski

Tom Gilmore

Jim Rainey

Ken Rynard

Julia Szur

Greg Hoover

Julia Moore

Nancy Skilton

Bill Skilton

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2017 Heritage Day

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PFFMA Banquet Donor List:

Tom Smithwick

Tony Gehman TCO

Massimo Tirocchi

Chris Barclay

Bill Harms

Thomas & Thomas

Joe Humphries

Lee Hartman

Tom Baltz Angling Adventures

Eric Richard Coveted Waters

Brian Shumaker Susquehanna River

Guides

Jim Gilson

Steve Harry Antietam Outfitters

Jake Villwok TCO

Alex Kolivras TCO

Julie Szur

Barry and Cathy Beck

Eric Naguski

Good Luck Lodge

Ben Rogers Chasing Tails Fly Fishing

Phil Boinske

Ed Jaworowski

Greg Hoover

Jim Rainey

Dusty Wissmath TCO

Paul Dolbec

Bob Jacklin

Jim Downes

Bob Clouser

Tom Brennan

Bass Pro Shops

Field & Streams

Simon Gawesworth

Ron Powell

Steve Grunden

Dave Weaver

Thom Glace

Mark Susinno

Bill Skilton

Don Baylor

PFFMA

Tim Trexler

John Bonasera

Joe Ciafre

Metz Hatchery

Gerald Girard

Jeb Betar

Don Holbrook

Gregory Hoover

Charles knight

Scott loughner

Justin Pittman

Jerry Kerstetter

Charles Barnett

Frank Basehoar

Harvey Merris

Holly Flies

John Conrad

Henry Ramsay

Andrew Bogley

Boiling Springs Tavern

Sky Horse Publishing

Jen Reilly

Chuck Furimsky Fly Fishing Shows

PFFMA Committee and Board Mem-

bers

Moirajeanne FitzGerald

Gloria Okorn

Sherry Groff

Tom Hoffmaster

Trish Manney

Rod Cross

Sky Blue Outfitters

Don Albright

Jay Nichols

Terri Hyser Hair Salon

Patti Laird Sleeping Cat Creations

Ruth Hasenbein Scentsy

Golden Witch Technologies

The Lodge at Raven Creek

Tom Finkbiner,Slate Run Fly Shop

* we sincerely apologize if we missed

anyone!

Thank you!

A sincere thank you goes out to all who volunteered and attend-ed the PFFMA Banquet, and to those who donated goods and services to our benefit auction. Without your support and gen-erosity, the museum would not exist!

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Upcoming Events:

State College PA Banquet Saturday February 24, 2018

At the Nittany Lion Inn

200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA 16803

Tickets will be available on our website.

6-7pm Happy Hour and Tying Demonstrations.

7 pm Dinner - Guest of Honor Joe Humphreys

7:30- 7:45 Imitating and Fishing the Blue

Winged Olive Hatch presented

by Greg Hoover....

8 to 9 Raffles/Auctions

9:15 End

2018 PFFMA Open House

Everyone is welcome to attend the Pa Fly Fishing Museum's 6th Annual Open House Friday April

20th and Saturday April 21st, 2018 9AM to 5PM both days.

Vendors, Craftsmen, Fly Tiers, Artists, Bamboo Rod builders, and more. This Event Will Be Held In

The PFFMA Museum's new location, 101 Shady Lane, Carlisle, PA 17013. NO CHARGE for this

event, light refreshments complements of PFFMA.

Overnight lodging is available at the Comfort Inn, Carlisle Pa 17013

to PFFMA Members at $74.00 per Room + taxes, Includes a Continental Breakfast, rooms are lim-

ited, make your reservations early at 717-706-3400. The Comfort Inn is adjacent to the Pennsylva-

nia Fly Fishing Museum.

For more information, visit us at our website, www.paflyfishing.org or Facebook/PA Fly

Fishing Museum

Email: info@paflyfishing.org