Join FFI Fly Tying Skills Zoom Classes if you’re interested in building new fly tying skills. The FFI Fly Tying Group will host Technical Skills Sessions on zoom the first and third Tuesday of each month until May 5th. See the full list Read more
Ray Schmidt, owner of Double SS Outfitters, passed away today October 28, 2025. Originally from the small town of Onaway in Northern Michigan, Ray carved out a long and distinguished career as a fishing guide, fly tiers, fly shop owner, Read more
Hello fellow club members. This coming year (2026) we have a few challenges that we are facing, with one major event with the movement of the Midwest Fly Fishing Expo. Besides the Expo, we have other challenges that has come Read more
Here’s what to know about rod weight. As rod manufacturers competitively “up their game” the goal is for the fly fisher to get more line out. But what does that have to do with rod weight? A stiffer rod throws Read more
Navigation techniques are important because you don’t always have cell service. The following article provides some useful information along that path. We all grew up learning in scouting how to use a compass. But what if you don’t even have Read more
The world mourns the loss of another fly fishing great, Ed Van Put, a famed Catskill tyer who learned from the renowned Catskill tyers, Harry and Elsie Darbee. Services are December 20, 2024 in Roscoe, NY. (Click here for Ed Read more
Fly fishing yoga is a thing. Have you ever locked up, or wished you could have fished longer on the river? Is the river flow causing balance problems? Are you blowing out your shoulder on your casts? We got you! Read more
Need fly fishing Info? Here’s were to go. Many of the fly rod manufacturers have interesting “how to’s” linked to their websites that are worth a look. Guidelines Epic rods offers excellent casting information. Guidelines is in the USA. Apparently Read more
John Geirach, fly fishing great passed away Thursday, October 3 according to his long time friend, AK Best. Here’s What You Need To Know Beloved author John Gierach passes away at 78 by Hatch Magazine Fly-Fishing World Mounrs Loss of Read more
Is this a work of art or fly fishing equipment? You decide. The engraving is amazing! They build bamboo and graphite fly rods to your specs, complete with hand sewn leather cases. Add in a matching engraved reel to complete Read more