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 below, as well as the link to register. FFI FLY 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, and fly fishing travel guide. After selling Schmidt Outfitters in 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 up, as some of our Chair Personal have decided to 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 more line right? Not necessarily. Rod weights, although labeled as 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 Van Put’s Obituary) “The fly is the most important thing Read more
Tankara Rod Basics are easy once you have the basic knowledge of how to choose size, action, line, tippet and set up your Tankara rod. Bob Long, The Tankara Guy, helps.
Women’s Fly Fishing Month is June. In connection with Women’s Fly Fishing Month, the Fly Fisher’s International hosts events all month! There are woman in fly fishing focused in person events around the country through FFI directly and through the various local councils. There are Zoom events as well. Click Read more
Help with didymo monitoring. The process is easy. Read about ii to see what you can do.
Cathy Beck passed away on a fly fishing trip in Argentina. She was half of the beloved duo Barry & Cathy Beck who were known for their hosted fishing expeditions and photography. Many Club members traveled with the Becks guiding their fish ridden exploits. Cathy Beck, who ranks up there Read more
Memorial Celebration The Gates Au Sable Lodge invites the friend’s of Charlie Weaver to a life celebration Saturday, July 15, 2023. The gathering will be at the Lodge from 11 AM – 1 PM. “Good acoustic music” and Food will be provided. The Lodge is located at 471 S Stephan Read more