Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Project

A native son of York County, PA, Todd was raised by his hard-working parents and maternal grandparents. For him and his younger brother, Chad, no creek went uncrossed and no car went un-raced. Working beside his grandfather who was a concrete and block mason, Todd developed a love for hard work and craftsmanship, while his mom and grandmother made sure it was tempered with compassion and kindness. Involved in land acquisition, development and conservation, Todd still finds time to flyfish the many amazing streams in Pennsylvania and chase birds with his constant hunting companion, Lark.

Katie studied environmental science and Landscape Architecture and works in academic research focused on water quality and stream health, macroinvertebrate communities and in-stream fish habitat. In a volunteer capacity, Katie helps out with research projects focused on shorebird health, horseshoe crab spawning, and owl migration, primarily in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Volunteering with the Mayfly Project has helped fulfill her passion for environmental education and engaging with her community to explore the natural world through fly fishing.

Mike’s fly fishing journey began at 14 in a Lancaster County farm pond, where he caught his first — and still largest — largemouth bass on a fly rod. His early days were spent fishing with his grandmother in Upstate NY, a bond that instilled a lifelong love for the sport. After moving to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mike continued to pursue his passion for fishing. When he’s not working or guiding, you’ll find him enjoying the outdoors with his wife, Natalya, and their kids, Siena (5) and Harrison (3), on family adventures that include hiking, ATV riding, and, of course, fishing. Mike is the owner of WTM Digital, a digital marketing agency he started in high school when he was 16. As a licensed PA Guide, he finds immense satisfaction in sharing

David has lived in many parts of Pennsylvania and enjoyed many of its streams over the years. Growing up he enjoyed fishing with his grandfather, dad and many good friends along the way, and still looking for any spare time to get back out on the water. He is passionate about helping others and kids and is involved in helping those in need in ways beyond the stream, serving on the boards of the Children’s Home of York, Able Services, Leg Up Farm, and the Red Lion Educational Foundation. He lives in Red Lion with his wife and is enjoying seeing his own children blossom in the world.

Kerry lives in the Reading PA area with his wife Barbara. With grown children, they are currently enjoying being first time grandparents. He is currently winding down his career in the water treatment business and spending more time as an adjunct college professor.

Fly fishing has led Kerry into experiences and adventures that aren’t easily found anywhere else. Those rare moments on the water have inspired Kerry to give back by teaching and mentoring others and helping them discover their own fly-fishing transformative journeys in programs like Healing Waters and Casting for Recovery.

With a passion for fly-fishing he also enjoys hunting, camping, building wilderness skills, and just being outdoors.

Ronald Crandall. A recent transplant from Colorado to Central Pennsylvania in 2024 Ronald is an avid fly fisherman for the past twenty years. Ronald has spent countless hours fly fishing and tying flies. He has been involved in his community volunteering as a Firefighter, Search and Research, as a Colorado Mounted Ranger and EMS First Responder with additional service as a Cub Scout leader.
Ronald strongly believes in giving back and supporting youth.