Introduction
The Fly Fishers Club of Pittsburgh is very much an active club. In an effort to garner additional participation we (as in, Days on the Water) are hosting a page devoted to the Fly Fishers Club of Pittsburgh here on our site. It may not live here forever, but for now this is as good a place as any. Details on club meetings, the Christmas party, the summer picnic, and planned fly fishing outings can be found on this page.
Read: “At five decades-plus, Pittsburgh fly-fishers club still going strong” by Bob Bukk.
Contact the FFC of Pittsburgh
Contact us at: pghflyfishersclub@gmail.com. You can send any club-related email to that address and you can expect to receive club-related emails from that address.
Have an idea for a presentation? We are always looking for members to present something at one of the meetings. If you would like to present something, please send email to pghflyfishersclub@gmail.com.
Want to learn more about a specific topic? Chances are, someone in the club knows something about it. If you would like to know more about a topic, please send email to pghflyfishersclub@gmail.com. We’ll see if we can track down someone to talk about your topic.
Regular Monthly Meetings
Regular monthly meetings of the Fly Fishers Club of Pittsburgh are held on the third (3rd) Monday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:00pm. The Fly Fishers Club of Pittsburgh meetings are held at the Munhall Borough Municipal Building at 1 Raymond Bodnar Way, Munhall, PA 15120. Our complete calendar for 2025 can be found below.
PFF 2025 / 2026 Calendar
Jan 20 , 2025: “Winter Fishing Tips” by our friend Greg Kassimer.
Feb 17, 2025: “Aurora Trout” by long-time member, Bob Bukk, who wrote the article above!
Mar 17, 2025: “Cicada Emergence” by Greg Kassimer and Scott Loughner.
Apr 21, 2025: Fly tying night! Bring your tools, vices, and materials if you are interested in tying. Hooks and materials for tying the Tellico nymph (a classic!) will be provided.
May 18, 2025: Spring club outing at Lake Gosling at 7 Springs. Bring your own lunch and drinks. The cost is $35 per person. See our Field Trip Details page for information on Lake Gosling, including directions. Coffee and donuts are provided.
May 19, 2025: We will show the Lefty Kreh documentary, Lefty: The Greatest of All Time. This is the last meeting until September 2025.
No meetings are held in June, July, or August. Additional details on our annual summer picnic are below.
Aug 3, 2025: Summer Picnic! Greenhouse Winery, 12:00pm – 4:00pm, rain or shine. Additional details including the cost and the menu are in the latest PFF email. Questions about the picnic? Send email to pghflyfishersclub@gmail.com.
Members enjoying our summer picnic!
Sep 15, 2025: Open forum!
Oct 11, 2025: Fall club outing at Lake Gosling at 7 Springs. Bring your own lunch and drinks. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Additional details, including cost, are in email.
Oct 20, 2025: Open forum!
Nov 17, 2025: Open fly tying night. Anyone participating should bring their vice and tools. Hooks and tying materials will be provided.
Dec 14, 2025 ~ Holiday Social!
- Location: Thompson Run Athletic Club , 4901 Ball Ave, West Mifflin, PA 15122
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM — Social Hour (cash bar opens at noon!)
- 1:00 PM Party begins
- 4:30 PM Buffet Dinner served
- Cost: $45.00 per person
- RSVP & Payment Due: December 6, 2025
2026 Dates
Jan 19, 2026: A discussion of the “Brown Trout Incentivized Harvest in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area” led by Bob Bukk.
Feb 16, 2026: “Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Fly Fishing, Montana” led by Greg Kassimer.
Mar 16, 2026: “Getting Started in the Salt” led by Ian Brown.
About the Club
The Fly Fishers Club of Pittsburgh was founded in the late 1940’s or early 1950’s by a group of like-minded individuals with a love of fly fishing – making it the oldest active organization for the fly fishers in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. The idea of the club was introduced to the area by founding member, Mr. Bob Runk. The concept was patterned after the Fly Fishers Club of Harrisburg of which Mr. Runk was a member.
The idea of an organization with no dues, no officers and no political agenda was appealing to many. Meetings were held as a clearing house of information and education on fly fishing techniques, fly tying techniques, waterways near and far and fly tackle. Fly rods were cast, fly tying materials were shown and shared and fishing trips were re-lived. But more importantly, life-long friendships were made, secret spots were shared, and good times were had by all. Everyone was welcome – young and old, novice or veteran – all with the common bond of an interest in fly fishing. To become a member one only had to show up at a meeting. That’s it! Everyone or anyone could contribute to the meeting which would last several hours or more.
Many members of the Fly Fishers Club of Pittsburgh have left their mark on the history of Pennsylvania fly fishing. Bob Runk, Chauncy Lively, George Aiken, Mike Sajna, Bob Lancaster, and others are all represented in the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum Association located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Others, like fly fishing show promoter Chuck Furimsky, have contributed to the sport of fly fishing in significant ways.