YSB’s 30th Annual On The Fly

Monday, May 11, 2026

Thank you to our anglers, sponsors, volunteers, and staff for a great day along Spruce Creek.

Scores, photos, and a save the date for 2027 will be available soon.

Event Information

Wayne Harpster and his family offer their private waters on premiere Spruce Creek for our annual On the Fly fishing tournament. This unique one-fly tournament begins with breakfast, two fishing sessions separated by a hearty lunch, and concludes with a banquet and awards presentation. A team consists of four individuals with a rotating schedule of fishing. The legendary Joe Humphreys will be in attendance. All day tickets, banquet tickets, and other sponsorship opportunities are available.

Where:
Wayne Harpster Farm

When:

Monday, May 11, 2026

Phone:
814-237-5731

Email:
kcoursen@ccysb.com

All YSB fundraising events promote a friendly atmosphere and camaraderie between new and old friends. These events raise funds needed to maintain the array of programs and services of the YSB. The YSB is a non-profit human service agency that has been serving children, youth, and families of Centre County and surrounding counties since 1968.

YSB Special Events are held rain or shine.  Because these are charitable events, no refunds will be made if it becomes impossible to complete the event due to adverse weather or circumstances beyond the event committee’s control.

The office registration and financial information of the Centre County Youth Service Bureau may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.

Register today and join us for YSB’s 30th Annual On The Fly!

Click HERE to Register for On The Fly 2026!

6:30 – 8:00  Breakfast

2 anglers fish the A schedule and 2 anglers fish the B schedule

MORNING SESSION:

  • 7:30 – 8:30: Fishermen A
  • 8:30 – 9:30: Fishermen B
  • 9:30 – 10:30: Fishermen A
  • 10:30 – 11:30: Fishermen B

11:00 – 12:30  Lunch

AFTERNOON SESSION

  • 1:00 – 2:00: Fishermen A
  • 2:00 – 3:00: Fishermen B
  • 3:00 – 4:00: Fishermen A
  • 4:00 – 5:00: Fishermen B

4:30 Evening Reception Begins

Procedures 

  • Rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Fish Commission governing the waters to be fished will be strictly observed. 
  • Competition will include team or individual entries. There will be a Team Champion and an Individual Champion with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. 
  • The fishing schedule is divided into one-hour sessions, starting at 7:30 AM. Pairs of anglers will fish the same session throughout the day. Half the team will start fishing at 7:30 (A Anglers) and the other half will start at 8:30 (B Anglers), alternating every other hour throughout the day. Contestants will fish two sessions in the morning and two in the afternoon. Fishing stops from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM for lunch and ends for the day at 5:00PM. 
  • The fishing area is divided into six sections that may require a car to reach.  Each section is further divided into numbered beats.  At registration, anglers will receive their fishing schedule for the day.  Pairs of teammates will fish the same session on adjacent beats throughout the day and should plan to drive together to their beats.  Teams of four should plan to have two cars so that each pair of anglers can be at their respective beats on time. 
  • Teammates may switch beats during their session.  Only one angler may fish a beat at a time. Anglers must keep the same fly for their session, regardless of which beat they are fishingFishing 
  • Contestants may choose the fly pattern used after examining their beats.  Contestants may use a different fly during each session. 
  • Contestants must stop fishing the beat where their fly was irretrievably lost but can resume fishing on the next session with a new fly. 
  • Controllers assigned to each beat will score all trout caught per guidelines.  Controllers may assist in the landing of any fish with the permission of the fisherman. 
  • Contestants may bring one spare fly rod, reel and line.  

 

Fishing Rules 

  • Contestants shall be limited to using one (1) fly with a single barbless hook during each one-hour session. 
  • Any conventional fly pattern (e.g. dry, wet, nymph, streamer, egg, worm or terrestrial) may be used. No modified spinning lure or molded lead-headed jig type will be approved. 
  • The fly used will be registered by the controller prior to each hour of fishing.  
  • Repair of flies may only be done with the use of glue, or other adhesive.  Any re-tying of the fly with thread or fly-tying materials will be prohibited.  Broken hooks may be honed back to usable sharpness with any sharpening tool. 
  • Wading by anglers is not permitted. Controllers are permitted to enter the water to net a fish. 
  • Strike indicators are not permitted, however straight (uncoiled), colored leader or tippet material (i.e. sighters) may be used. 
  • Additional weight (e.g. split shot, putty, etc) may be added to the leader or tippet. 
  • Any non-trout fish caught will be scored as one point. 
  • No chumming is permitted before, during or after the event.  
  • Any fish hooked behind the gill plate is considered foul hooked and will not be scored. 
  • Fish shall not be dragged onto the shore.  Nets shall be used to land fish to avoid harm to the fish.   
  • Any fish killed will result in a deduction of 10 points. 
  • If the Contestant’s fly becomes lost in brush or snags, it may be recovered and reattached to the leader and they may continue fishing; however, if any unsafe practice is used to retrieve a fly, the contestant can be disqualified by the controller. 
  • YSB reserves the right to pause fishing during dangerous weather conditions.  No fish will be scored during the pause, and fishing time lost cannot be rescheduled. 

On The Fly depends on the time and talent of volunteers to bring this event to life.

Please contact Kathy Coursen at kcoursen@ccysb.com if you have questions about volunteering.

On The Fly takes place at 5627 Covered Bridge Ln., Spruce Creek PA 16883

Click HERE to Volunteer!