Presentation: “Penns Creek — The Hatch Factory

Join us for our first meeting of the new year as we welcome Rick Nyles, owner and head guide of Sky Blue Outfitters, for an in-depth look at one of Pennsylvania’s most legendary wild trout rivers—Penns Creek.

Rick will walk us through Penns Creek from Coburn to Weikert, breaking down:

• The character of each major section
• The hatch cycles that define the creek
• What fly patterns truly matter
• Approaches and techniques to help you catch more fish

Whether you’re new to Penns or have fished it for years, Rick’s decades of experience will offer insights you can’t get anywhere else.

About Rick Nyles

Few anglers know Central Pennsylvania waters as intimately as Rick Nyles, who has:

• 40+ years of fishing experience on Penns Creek
• 25+ years guiding, beginning in 1999
• Built Sky Blue Outfitters into a team of 10 guides across the Commonwealth
• Guided anglers of all skill levels, specializing in helping people understand hatches, rise forms, casting windows, and dry-fly strategy
• Traveled and hosted trips throughout Labrador, Saskatchewan, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and the mid-Atlantic for everything from trout and bass to pike, muskie, cobia, mahi-mahi, and more

Sky Blue Outfitters draws anglers from all over the U.S. and abroad, including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, California, Texas, and even Zimbabwe, Scotland, and England.

Rick’s career includes:

• 3rd Place — ORVIS Fly Tying Contest (over 2,000 entries) for his Green Drake pattern
• Contributions to major books including “50 Best Places Fly Fishing in the Northeast” and “Flyfisher’s Guide to Pennsylvania”
• Numerous published articles on hatches, fly tying, and PA waters
• Presenting at the International Fly Tying Symposium, The Fly Fishing Show, regional events, Trout Unlimited chapters, and fly-fishing clubs across the mid-Atlantic
• Interviews on national fly-fishing blogs, podcasts, and videocasts

Rick is widely respected for his “back-to-basics” approach, his exceptional dry-fly teaching ability, and his dedication to helping anglers of all skill levels improve on the water.

Don’t Miss This One

Penns Creek is one of the East’s most complex and rewarding trout fisheries. Rick has spent more time studying it than nearly anyone—and he’s bringing that knowledge directly to our chapter.

All CVTU members, guests, and the public are welcome.