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…
Enter the Fly Fishing Women photo contest through FFI Women Connect. It is sponsored by the Great Lakes Council of FFI of which the MFFC is a member. Extended Deadline The deadline was extended until August 31, 2023. Enter now! Details Click here for the Fly Fishers International Women Connect Read more…
The Midwest Fly Fishing Expo is only a few weeks away! Volunteer To Work – Click Here! Get your free worker pin! This year’s pins are designed by our own Corey Thelan, a legacy Club Member. Visit The NEW Expo Site – Click Here! Free Kids Corner activities including t-shirt Read more…
Comments end today on the proposed Alpena Airspace (Project Fighter Mission Selfridge) expansion proposal that dovetails with the Camp Grayling ground expansion to allot more land for testing and airspace warfare runs in the area. What Are The Issues? Is There More Information? Not One More Acre “If I thought Read more…