forbes trail trout unlimited presents the first annual fly-fishing poker run
Earn a chance to win valuable prizes just by going fishing!
This Fly-Fishing Poker Run is for motorcycle riders and all licensed vehicles.
This is a great opportunity to experience the Laurel Highlands from a motorcycle.
But, all licensed vehicles are eligible to participate! See details below.
Here’s How it Works:
Visit all ten of the Laurel Highland Trout Trail Top Ten Streams (in any order) between April 6 and July 31, 2024
E-mail 10 photos and fly-fishing information to: info@forbestrailtu.org. (E-mailing photos to FTTU gives your permission to use photos in newsletters and at events.)
Email 10 photos of yourself at a Laurel Highlands Trout Trail sign from each of the ten streams to us at info@forbestrailtu.org
What You Can Win:
Participants that submit all ten photos will be included in a drawing to win a 9’ 5 weight Douglas Era fly rod with a Cheeky Preload 375 reel - weight forward line, backing and leader installed – a $350 value!
Youth Participants submitting all ten photos will be included in a drawing to win an Echo Gecko youth rod - 7'9" 5wt. rod reel combo ready to fish – a $200 value!
Requirements:
Fly-fishing only
Fly-Fishing Poker Run can be completed on an individual basis or with fly-fishing friends
For safety responsible adult must accompany youth
Trout Unlimited membership not required
$20 per licensed angler; $5 per youth angler (15 years and under)
Participants must be registered and fee paid before submitting photos. Registrations accepted from April 6 to July 31, 2024.
Email 10 photos of yourself at a Laurel Highlands Trout Trail sign from each of the ten streams to us at info@forbestrailtu.org (be sure to tell us about your fly-fishing experience on the streams!)
Mail a check to the address below, along with your name, address, phone number and email address
Download the registration form here.
Forbes Trail Trout Unlimited
ATTN: Fly Fishing Poker Run
P.O. Box 370
Youngstown, PA 15696FTTU must receive a minimum of 15 adults and 10 youth participants or registration fee will be returned.
Laurel Hill Trout Trail Sign Locations:
Laurel Hill – First sign is located at the parking lot close to Buck Run, which is the center of the DHALO section. From Rt. 31, follow Jimtown Rd. to Conestoga Camp Road to Buck Run Camp Road. ADA access area to stream is adjacent to parking lot. 40.016936, -79.237201
Second sign is the lower end of the DHALO section where the bridge crosses the upper end of Laurel Hill Lake. 40.008414, -79.232724
Dunbar Creek – First sign is within State Game Land No. 51. Along unpaved “Betty Knox” Road at Chestnut Ridge Chapter, Trout Unlimited memorial bench dedicated to deceased members. 39.9359, -79.5868
Second sign is also within State Game Land No. 51. At large unpaved game land parking lot at upstream “dead-end” of Betty Knox Road, also known as Tucker Run Road, immediately north of pipeline crossing of Dunbar Creek. 39.9323, -79.5881
Yough River – First sign is at the Yough Lake Overflow Campground near Confluence. Enter the campground and follow main road toward discharge from lake. Sign is near the ADA access fishing platform on large pool in front of dam. 39.802788, -79.368316
Second sign is within Ohiopyle State Park. Along Great Allegheny Passage bike trail, 100 yards upriver from trail gate at “middle” Youghiogheny River boaters’ downstream takeout parking lot. 39.8681, -79.4860
Meadow Run – First sign is within Ohiopyle State Park. In the parking lot for the “Natural Waterslides” on Meadow Run, on east side of Rte. 381, immediately south of the borough of Ohiopyle, at the intersection of Rte. 381 and Kentuck Road (SR 2019). 39.8621, -79.4948
Second sign is also within Ohiopyle State Park, at small paved parking lot at the “old park office,” now a ranger station. On east side of Dinner Bell Road, 0.3 miles south of Rte. 381 jct. and immediately south of Dinner Bell Road crossing of Meadow Run. 39.8514, -79.4991
Whites Creek – First sign is at bridge in Listonburg where Listonburg Road (Rt. 523) crosses stream. 39.754784, -79.313628
The second sign is upstream along Whites Creek Road at the Whites Creek Valley Natural Area parking lot 39.747177, -79.296575
Yellow Creek – First Sign is located in the parking lot of the the Ferrier Run Section of Yellow Creek. From Rt. 954 take Metz Rd, follow to Ferrier Run Rd. Follow Ferrier Run Rd all the way down to the parking lot. 40.5838763, - 79.0977062.
Second sign is located in the parking lot where Rt 954 crosses Yellow Creek. 40.5682997, - 79.1265171
Loyalhanna Creek – First sign is located at the trail head parking lot adjacent to Rt. 30 and across the highway from the Giant Eagle store. 40.246054, -79.245611
Second sign is adjacent to Rt. 30 westbound lanes at causeway across the stream from the old Sleepy Hollow Inn. 40.286471, -79.319962
Clear Shade Creek - We do not have the LHTT signs installed yet for this stream. Until further notice, the landmark that participants in the Poker Run will use in their photos will be the water tank along Windber Area Authority access road. Follow SR 160 south from Windber ~5 miles then turn left onto WAA access road. The tank is ~ 2 miles on the left. 40.145683, -78.786325
Indian Creek – First sign is at Blair Brothers Railroad Trailhead parking lot at lower end of DHALO section where Rt. 381 crosses stream. 40.089359, -79.335655
Second sign is at the upper end of the DHALO section off Rt. 381 at intersection of Hunters Lane and Blair Brothers Railroad Trail. 40.105456, -79.323380
Stoneycreek River –Glessner Covered Bridge. Follow Lambertville Road (SR1007) north out of Shanksville ~ 1 mile then turn left onto Covered Bridge Road. The Covered Bridge is approximately ½ mile. 40.02710, -78.92053
