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 ThAt? I am willing to bet no one ever taught 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…
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! With some basic core stretches, it is easy to improve Read more…
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…
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…
Alpena Airspace expansion plan is to lower the ceiling to as low as 300 feet in certain areas of Michigan. The expansion proposal comes from the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center. The goal is to connect Alpena airspace with Selfredge Airforce Base and Camp Grayling. This action is separate from Read more…
If you want to stay informed about the proposed Camp Grayling expansion — join the Camp Grayling expansion Facebook page. And join The Original Michigan Fly Fishing Club – MFFC Facebook page for updates on this, plus all things MFFC and fly fishing. News Stories Here is October’s footage of Read more…
Fly Tying Materials for sale in Perry, MI (near Lansing). Our Club was contacted regarding the following listing by a school teacher in Perry who teaches his students to tie flies. “Fly shop worth of fly tying materials. 30,000 Fly Tying Hooks, thread, dubbing, chenille, capes, saddle hackles, beads, thin Read more…