Joe Humphreys has attained national prominence as a expert fly-fisherman. He has been on television, has written books and continues to provide instruction all over the country. His fly fishing awards and honors are many and include: Member of the US Fly Fishing Team World Championships, Finland 13th place in 1989, Jackson Hole One Fly 6th place in1989, Michigan One Fly 1st place in 1991, Canadian One Fly 2nd place in 1993, and in the World Wide Open in Ireland in 1999, he placed 8th. Joe has been a fishing instructor to many, including former president Jimmy Carter, former Vice President Dick Cheney, basketball coaching legend Bobby Knight, and actor Liam Neeson. Joe began his athletic career in wrestling. He wrestled at State College High School and then in the US Navy. After serving his country, he wrestled (and also boxed) at Penn State. Joe coached Penns Valley High School to its first varsity win in 1957, then later coached Bald Eagle Area's first state champion, Lew Craig 165 lbs. in 1968. Joe is a member of the PWCA Hall of Fame and the Bald Eagle Area Wrestling Hall of Fame (1987). He also served at Penn State in 1970-72 as assistant to Bill Koll. For years, Joe and Fran Fisher were co-hosts and commentators for the PIAA Wrestling Championships which were held at the Penn State University. Joe lives in Boalsburg right along a stream and continues to fly fish and follow wrestling.