Musky - Blane Comes to PA

This post is all about Blane Chocklett's long weekend at TCO. Blane made the trip from VA last weekend to spend three days sharing his love and knowledge for musky with us. I would like to first thank Blane for coming up and then thank all that came out to support the shops that weekend. While Blane was up here unfortunately all the rivers and streams were blown out from the recent snow melt and rain so floating was not an option. We did however get out for about an hour after the Reading event just to get a couple flies wet and talk musky. Then after that it was a quick trip to the bar for some food, a beer (maybe two), then back to the apt for a long night of tying. Before I get to the pictures I also want to thank Moose and Shane Clemens for manning the register and hold the fort down that day. And another thank you to Clemens for smoking 5 dozen wings for the event and our new shop sponsor Jesse's Barbecue, who donated some of the best pulled pork I have had.

2015 Ice Breaker Event

TCO is excited to announce the third annual Ice Breaker Event at ALL our TCO locations. TCO Bryn Mawr on March 13th, TCO Reading on March 14th and TCO State College location on March 15th. This year renowned guide and fly designer, Blane Chocklett will be headlining our event to discuss musky strategies. Blane has created revolutionary patterns like the Gummy Minnow and Game Changer to name a few. Blane is also one of the most sought out musky guides in the country. Please join us for our 2015 Ice Breaker Event and see why Blane Chocklett is one of the hottest names in the Fly Fishing Industry. This event is free to the public.


TCO Bryn Mawr - March 13th | TCO Reading - March 14th | TCO State College - March 15th

TCO Ice Breaker Event Lineup: (Reading and State College) 10:30-11:30: Musky Presentation Reading the water Understanding the mind of a musky Seasonal approaches to musky fishing Rigs and leader setups Casting and line control Retrieves Setting the hook Fly designs 11:30 - 1:30 Open Discussion and Q&A with Blane 1:30-3:00: Fly Tying Presentation Gummy Minnow Original Game Changer Feathered Game Changer T-Bone

TCO Ice Breaker Event Lineup: (Bryn Mawr Store only) 4-5pm: Musky Presentation Reading the water Understanding the mind of a musky Seasonal approaches to musky fishing Rigs and leader setups Casting and line control Retrieves Setting the hook Fly designs 5-6:30: Fly Tying Presentation Gummy Minnow Original Game Changer Feathered Game Changer T-Bone

Door Prize: Temple Fork has donated 2 Essoxs Fly Rods (valued at $320 each) to be raffled off for this event.
$5 per entry.
The Essox rod was developed by Blane to handle any and all conditions associated with musky fishing on the fly.