The Cumberland Valley: One of the Birthplaces
of Fly Fishing and Streamkeeping in America
| The Art of Streamkeeping or Riverkeeping on the Letort Spring Run in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. In the tradition of
English Riverkeeping, Charlie Fox sets up gravel areas to increase the spawning of brown trout. Circa 1969-1970. Photo by Irv
Swope. |
| After a flyfishing trip to England Vince Marinaro brought back waters from the English Chalkstreams. In this
storied act Marinaro “Marries the Waters” from the English Chalkstreams to the fabled Letort Spring Run. Photo by Irv Swope |
| An English Riverkeeper was brought over to consult with Charlie Fox and other members of the local TU chapter on
cress problems in the Letort. circa 1979-1980. Photo by Dave Williams III |
| Riverkeeping in the Cumberland Valley as shown here when these fly anglers decided to discuss a little
“riverkeeping” with the professionals. Photo by Left Kreh. |
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