http://bellefontechamber.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=8Fri, 24 May 2013 14:14:44 GMTFri, 24 May 2013 14:14:44 GMThttp://bellefontechamber.org/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=3&PageID=8&ViewID=eb7e2801-43b3-4938-b9c0-f347ce332820&FlexDataID=55<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bellefonte Is the Best Fly Fishing Town in Pennsylvania! </span><br /><br />Members of the Pennsylvania fly-fishing community at <a target="_blank" href="http://paflyfish.com/">PaFlyFish.com</a> resoundingly selected Bellefonte in a recent poll as the Best Fly-Fishing Town in Pennsylvania. The town was chosen not only for the close proximity tothe many wonderful streams in the area, but its hospitality, shops,dining and accommodations. With a lodging named <a target="_blank" href="http://bellefonte.com/BandB/rifflesandruns/">Riffles and RunsBed and Breakfast and Outfitters</a>, how can this not be a wonderful fly fishing town? <br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Anglers enjoy the world-class fly-fishing waters of f</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">amed Spring Creek that runs right through Bellefonte, fed in Talleyrand Park by the mighty 11-million-gallon-per-day Big Spring -- "La BelleFonte" that, according to local legend, gives the historic borough its name. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Other prominent streams such as Penns Creek, FishingCreek, Spruce Creek and the Little Juniata River are all in closeproximity too. The mountain-fed and limestone streams provide cool,productive waters throughout the year that are a delight to fly fishingenthusiasts. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why should you come to Bellefonte to fish?</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span><br style="font-family: Verdana;" /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">We love anglers!&nbsp; Catch and release fishing is available WITHIN the Borough between High and Lamb Streets! <br /> <br /> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">There are five world-famous fishing streams within a 1/2 hour drive.<br /> <br /> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Cold, clean, limestone water at a constant 52 degrees--no freeze means year-round access.<br /> <br /> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Spring Creek is reported to have the highest number of wild fish in PA.<br /> <br /> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The Fisherman's Paradise public fishing preserve on Spring Creek is close by.<br /> <br /> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Great local tackle shops and bed and breakfasts that specialize in anglers.<br /> <br /> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The area has an active <a target="_blank" href="http://www.springcreektu.org/">Trout Unlimited Chapter</a> and the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.usyouthflyfishingteam.com/about.html">US Youth NationalFlyfishing Team</a> is Headquartered in nearby State College.</span></li></ul><p>Local Fishing and Fly Fishing Resources:<br /></p><div>Richardson Chest Fly Box Company--814-355-3188</div><div>116 North Thomas Street</div><div>Bellefonte, Pa 16823</div><div><a href="http://www.chestflybox.com" target="_parent">www.chestflybox.com </a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><div>Riffles and Runs Bed and Breakfast--specializing in serving anglers--814-353-8109<br /> </div><div>Steve and Connie McCulley<br /> </div><div>217 North Spring Street</div>Bellefonte, PA 16823&nbsp;</div><div><a href="http://www.rifflesandruns.bellefonte.com" target="_parent">www.rifflesandruns.bellefonte.com </a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Jim's Mino and Bait Shop --814-353-4069</div><div>121 Bullit Run Road</div><div>Howard, PA 16841</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Rich's Bait Shop --814-353-8829</div><div>2255 North Eagle Valley Road</div><div>Howard, PA 16841</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Flyfisher's Paradise--814-234-4189</div><div>2603 East College Avenue ( Behind the Long John Silver's)</div><div>State College, PA</div><div><a href="http://www.flyfishersparadise.com/index.php" target="_parent">www.flyfishersparadise.com/index.php </a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>TCO Fly Shop--814-689-3654</div><div>2030 East College Avenue</div><div>State College, PA</div><div><a href="http://www.tcoflyfishing.com" target="_parent">www.tcoflyfishing.com </a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><br /><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:56:31 GMT