Congratulations to Tracey McAfoos, the 2024 recipient of the Al Gretz Golden Reel Award! This is given to a member or friend of the Allegheny Mountain Chapter who has demonstrated a long-standing dedication to the objectives of Trout Unlimited, who diligently pursues the TU philosophy that what is good for the fish is good for the fisherman, and who actively puts these philosophies and objectives into action.
This award, which has been given to outstanding AMCTU leaders since 1977, was presented to Tracy at the AMCTU Banquet on April 13, 2024. We had a great attendance with over 140 people!
It’s the 58th year for the Allegheny Mountain Chapter’s Trout Kickoff Banquet!
Don’t miss out and don’t wait – make your reservations now! The banquet will be held on Saturday April 13, 2024 at a new location! – Luigi’s Villa, 800 W Weber Ave, DuBois. We’ll have a buffet dinner and, as always, lots and lots of prizes!
Make your reservations by March 16 for a discount.
Seating is limited this year, please RSVP early!!!!!!!!
Final day for reservations is April 6.
You can make a reservation and pay with a credit card by clicking this button:
Are you or your company interested in being a sponsor? The Trout Kickoff is open to the public, and is a great place to connect with others who enjoy fishing and other outdoor recreation or simply value clean water. You can learn more about sponsorship opportunities by clicking on the sponsorship letter.
The Allegheny Mountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited is dedicated to protecting, conserving and restoring our local coldwater resources. We do this through habitat improvement projects, water quality monitoring, stream assessments, and education and outreach. Your generous support makes this happen!
All are welcome to attend the banquet. There will be fun and games for all ages!
The Allegheny Mountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be holding our monthly meeting on Thursday January 18, 2024 at 7 pm. We will have PA Fish and Boat Commissioner Bill Brock. He will update everyone with changes to the upcoming trout season as well as answering questions.
We will meet at Penn State DuBois DEF Building Room 202.
It’s been some time since we were able to have someone from the commission come and speak to our group and would hope for a good turnout. As always please bring along a friend or two. If you have questions please call 814-371-9290.
Come to the Penn State Campus DEF building January 4 at 6 pm room 202. Meet and share your skills or learn a few new ones with other tyers in the area. Whether you tie or not does not matter. This is a great opportunity to share fish stories and techniques to help catch more fish. We will be holding these roundtables every Thursday through March 21.
If you never tied flies but would like to learn more about tools and materials will be available along with people willing to show you how. This helps past the winter blues and be ready for fishing season in the spring. You can come each week or once or twice, these are not classes so if you only need answers or see a technique then that’s alright.
There is no charge or membership requirement to join us. We do ask that minor children be accompanied by an adult. Most nights will end around 8 or when everyone has tied all the flies they wanted for the night.
There will also be two sessions held in Punxsutawney.
For more information regarding DuBois sessions call:
George Kutskel 814-371-9290
For more information regarding Punxsutawney sessions call:
While it has been posted on Facebook by many of our members, but in case you missed it.
Congratulations to Kelly Williams for being honored as the Environmental Professional at the PA Wilds awards ceremony at Gobblers Knob in Punxsutawney on July 27th. Kelly’s work in helping to reverse the pollution caused by past mining practices. In her “spare” time she serves on several boards including our chapter.
Kelly was only one of two Allegheny Mountain winners.
Congratulations to Tracey McAfoos, the 2024 recipient of the Al Gretz Golden Reel Award! This is given to a member or friend of the Allegheny Mountain Chapter who has demonstrated a long-standing dedication to the objectives of Trout Unlimited, who diligently pursues the TU philosophy that what is good for the fish is good for the fisherman, and who actively puts these philosophies and objectives into action.
Allegheny Mountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited 