George Harvey
Bellefonte Museum for
Families of Centre County
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
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The Art and Science of Fly Fishing: Remembering George Harvey |
Exhibition Hall, July 18 - November 1, 2008
George Harvey passed away early in 2008. The exhibition honored his career and contributions to the sport.
Fly fishing is important to our region. It is not only a sport for all ages but
has environmental worth. For generations, flyfishing has attracted a wide range
of folks including several United States presidents. The ideal conditions in
Happy Valley and the enormous popularity of the sport have created local legends
contributing techniques to the sport and many significant books about
fly-fishing.
The exhibition recognizes the incalculable
contributions made by George Harvey to fly fishing and creek conservation
education. Mr. Harvey passed away a few months ago in his mid-nineties. He is a
household name and legend. Raised in Dubois, he was a champion athlete and
graduated from The Pennsylvania State University. George Harvey stayed in Centre
County and taught angling and fly fishing courses at Penn State. He wrote many
important books and manuals about fly fishing, including information about
streams and water flow, fish, conservation and insects. Collectors cherish the
flies he tied, and many will be on view in the exhibition.
The exhibition also features the remarkable career of
Joe Humphreys, author, master teacher and living legend in Centre County. Joe
has taught US Presidents, governors, and master flyfishers. The exhibition shows
film footage of Mr. Humphrey fishing, teaching and talking about local fishing
legacies as well as his
concern for conservation of fishing waters.
George Harvey
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