06/06/2026
The PVTU picnic is almost here! If you've got your ticket, we will see you there. If not - they're still available! https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Pvtu-5th-Annual-Picnic-Casting-Competition-Fly-124767
WHERE: Longacre Farms - 1389 Rte 100, Barto PA (Across from Jake's Flea Market)
WHEN: SUNDAY, June 7, 1:00 - 6:00pm
WHO: You! Families welcome.
Purchase your tickets here. Kids under 17 are FREE; adult tickets are $35. Bring a friend or spouse who is new to fly fishing for only $15 - spread the joy!
RAFFLE ITEM SNEAK PREVIEW
Gift Cards to TCO Fly Shop and Precision Fly Shop
Temple Fork Outfitters Fly Rod
Waders
Fly Tying Gear
Fly Boxes
Tarpon Artwork by PVTU member Alexa Pepe
On-The-Water Photoshoot with PVTU member Alexa Pepe
and more!
CASTING COMPETITION - THE 2nd Annual Longacre Cup
Gift Cards to TCO Fly Shop and Precision Fly Shop
Temple Fork Outfitters Fly Rod
Waders
Fly Tying Gear
Fly Boxes
Tarpon Artwork by PVTU member Alexa Pepe
On-The-Water Photoshoot with PVTU member Alexa Pepe
and more!
AGENDA
1pm Sign In and Buy Raffle Tickets
2:30pm Rick Nyles Dry Flies Seminar
4pm PIG ROAST WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS and Hot Dogs
Casting Competition, ANYTIME
Fly Tying Lessons, ANYTIME
5:30 Raffles and Silent Auction Closes
Winners Announced at 6pm
We're very excited for the lineup of events, and there's something here that will interest everyone!
➤Enjoy a catered Pig Roast Lunch with all the trimmings.
➤The second annual Longacre Cup! A casting competition for distance and accuracy with two tiers - Amateur and Pro. A trophy and bragging rights for winners!
➤Dry Fly Fishing Seminar with pro guide Rick Nyles of Sky Blue Outfitters!
➤Check out Fly Tying Demos and learn to tie flies with expert fly tyer Mary Kuss! Tie along with Mary on our provided vises!
➤Tune Up Your Casting with FREE one-on-one casting lessons.
➤participate in our Awesome Raffle with incredible prizes, including a Central Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Trip Package with Sky Blue Outfitters, Rod/Reel Outfits, Artwork, Fly Boxes, and more!
➤yard games, stream tours, and more!
We strongly advise you to purchase tickets before we extend invites to the general public and other TU Chapters. Come celebrate with us! We would love to meet you and enjoy a wonderful day next to Perkiomen Creek.
Tight Lines,
Bryan Fulop, Chapter President