Mid-Atlantic Council of Federation of Fly Fishers
One of 13
regional councils of the Federation of Fly Fishers, a national
non-profit organization devoted to fisheries conservation and
fly fishing education which is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana.
The Mid-Atlantic Council (MAC) has over 850 individuals and
more than twenty local fly fishing clubs as members in
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
and the District of Columbia.
Each year MAC provides conservation grant money to member
clubs sponsoring stream improvement or conservation education
programs. A Youth Camp for aspiring fly fishers has been
held for several years at the Whitetail Resort in Mercersburg,
Pennsylvania.
Other outreach activities include an annual
banquet and regional meetings to raise funds for MAC’s
conservation and education programs. These outreach efforts
provide unique opportunities for MAC members to meet other
fly fishers and to gain a perspective on fisheries issues in
our region and across the U.S.
MAC affiliated and charter clubs are the backbone of the Council. Each of these clubs usually meet once a month with speakers and frequent instruction in fly tying, fly casting and fly fishing techniques.
Many beginning fly fishers learn the sport and improve their skills by joining these local clubs and participating in their activities. Many clubs schedule fishing outings and trips. Additionally, members have an opportunity to participate in conservation and stream improvement projects or teach children and adults about fly fishing and water resources protection.
This web site will provide you with more information on MAC and its member clubs as well as contact information. Please take a look.
