PWWTU – Annual Introduction to Fly Fishing Course

Free Fly Fishing School – March 28 & 29, 2026

Want to learn how to fly fish? Or need a refresher before the season starts?

Penn’s Woods West Trout Unlimited (PWWTU) is offering their annual free, one-day Introduction to Fly Fishing class this spring. The class is open to the public.

Dates & Time

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Sunday, March 29, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The course material is the same on both days.

Location

Wilkins School Community Center
7604 Charleston Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218 (Regent Square neighborhood)

What You’ll Learn

  • Basic fly fishing equipment
  • Simple knots
  • Common flies and the insects they imitate
  • Basic fly casting

The class is taught by local expert Scott Loughner, Ed Barger, and other PWWTU members. Lunch is provided, but you must RSVP!

How to Register

To sign up, email Ed Barger (ed@pwwtu.org).
Use the subject line:  Free Fly Fishing School 2026
Space is limited to 30 people per session. Please register early.

Scott Loughner also teaches additional fly fishing and fly-tying classes through the Community College of Allegheny County. Details are available at:  CCAC Sports and Recreations Courses.

We hope to see you on the water this season — and at a future PWWTU meeting or event.

Happy fishing!