Potomac Valley Fly Fishers

April Member Spotlight 🎣

Let's give a big shout out to the one and only, Pete Ring!

From getting skunked to landing 100-fish days—Pete’s fly fishing journey is one of persistence, passion, and pure adventure.

Fishing since age 5, Pete picked up fly fishing after moving to Colorado and struggled early on. But one unforgettable backcountry trip—catching fish on nearly every cast—changed everything. That’s when he was truly hooked.

After joining PVFF in 2015, Pete discovered a welcoming community of humble anglers who share the same passion—quickly proving that fly fishing clubs are anything but “elite.”

Go-to flies? Circus Peanuts, Blow Torches, and anything he can see on top.
Proudest moment? Landing a 23” wild brown after a 10-month pursuit 🔥
Favorite challenge? Exploring untouched waters—where discovery matters just as much as the catch.

Pete’s also a proud outing host, a self-proclaimed gear ju**ie, and someone who values the experience as much as the fish.

Best advice for beginners:
👉 Connect with a mentor
👉 Be patient (knots and trees happen 😅)
👉 Take in the scenery—trout live in beautiful places

Fun facts:
• Still hasn’t caught a trout in his home state of NY 🤯
• Never fished a hatch
• Doesn’t tie flies... it's not for everyone
• His son's middle name is “Fisher”… but he doesn’t like to fish (he tried 😂)

Drop a 👋 for Pete in the comments and share what got you hooked!



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🎣 April events are here—mark your calendars!

Monthly Meeting + Guest Speaker Jeff Green
📅 April 14, 7 PM
📍 Tuscarora High School, Room A170 Frederick
Hear from a local guide about fishing the Upper Potomac & Susquehanna, plus tips on gear and techniques for warmwater species.

Advanced Fly Tying
📅 April 15, 7 PM
📍 Trinity United Methodist Church, Room 108 Frederick
Join us for a fun, hands-on session tying the mysterious Sitka Minnow—rumored to catch fish, if we can get the full recipe 👀

Beginner Fly Tying
📅 April 21, 7 PM
📍 Trinity United Methodist Church, Frederick
Perfect for newcomers! Learn to tie the versatile CDC Caddis, a go-to fly for spring and summer hatches. All materials provided. Please give us a heads up if you'll be attending so that we can make sure to have enough materials 🧵

As always, for more information about these events, check out the April Streamlines newsletter or visit our website (link in bio).

Advanced Fly Tying Night – TONIGHT at 7PM
Join us for a hands-on session geared toward intermediate and advanced tiers. We’ll be tying a new pattern together, refining techniques, and swapping insights. Bring your vise and tools — materials provided.

📍 Trinity United Methodist Church, Frederick MD
📅 TONIGHT, February 18 at 7pm
🧵 Want to join via Zoom? Email Larry Forte. His contact can be found on the February Streamlines.

This is a members-only event.

Not a member yet? We’d love to have you join our fly fishing community! Check out our website to learn how you can become a member. Link in our bio.

Beginners Fly Tying Night is TONIGHT!

We’ll be working on the Griffith’s Gnat and Flashback PT Nymph — perfect patterns for winter trout.

🧵 All skill levels welcome
🎣 Materials provided (upon request)
📍 Trinity United Methodist Church, Frederick MD
🕖 TONIGHT, Feb 17 at 7pm

If you plan to attend, please contact Don Fine — his info is listed in the February Streamlines newsletter.

This is a members-only event. If you’re not yet a member, we’d love to have you join our fly fishing community! Details on how to sign up are available on our website. Link in our bio.




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