BWO on the upper J

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This little beauty landed on me this weekend on the upper J where Sandy Run enters near Pinecroft.  Quite a few were in the air. Signs that the upper J is rebounding?  Join our efforts to improve the water quality of the upper J and it’s hatches. Join the LJRA and monitor the website for volunteer opportunities.

Red Buds are showing color – March 27th.

If history is any predictor, Grannom caddis will start emergence within 3 days. In 2012 red buds accurately showed on March 21st. The first fishable hatch of grannoms came on March 23rd. Last year the red buds were late (April 16th) and so were the grannoms. They came on high water April 18th. and were not very fishable. I have tracked this relationship for many seasons….get your dries ready.

Bill

 

Grannoms updates moved to the forum. We are looking for patterns to post in the fly tying sections- JCR

Pint Night at Appalachian Outdoors!

Reminder this Friday!

Appalachian Outdoors in State College is hosting a Pint Night on Friday, April 1st from 6-8 PM. All proceeds will be donated to ClearWater Conservancy and The Little Juniata River Association to help support their river clean-ups coming up in the month of April. Free beer and wine will be provided. Activities include a silent auction, tying demonstrations and presentations about the activities of LJRA. We hope to see you all there!
Appalachia Outdoors is located at 123 S Allen St, State College, PA. For more information visit their website at: http://www.appoutdoors.com

goals

The Directors of the LJRA Announce New Goals for 2016

1 .Continue improving the water quality and trout habitat of the upper river to extend greater protections to the entire river and increase recreational opportunities throughout the watershed.
2. Identify additional opportunities to increase public access through easement programs and landowner cooperation
3. Educate municipalities and businesses on best practices to protect the Little Juniata and its tributaries.
4. Increase membership and member participation among fishers, boaters, hikers, conservationists and naturalists