Michigan Fly Fishing Club

Midwest Fly Fishing Expo
2026-03-06 09:00 - 2026-03-07 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Oakland Expo Center, 2212 Mall Dr E, Waterford Township, MI, 48328, United States
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Learn from nationally recognized professionals.
Talk to experts.
Cast rods on the full sized in-house pond!

The Expo runs on volunteers.
Want to help? Click here!
The show is Friday, 3/6 from 1:00 to 9:00 and Saturday, 3/7 from 9:00 to 6:00.
For two days each March, the Michigan Fly Fishing Club (MFFC) hosts the Great Lakes-area’s premier event for all things fly fishing — the Midwest Fly Fishing Expo. This learning extravaganza is the oldest all-fly fishing event east of the Mississippi!
Organized and run exclusively by MFFC volunteers, the show typically features five headline speakers, dozens of free seminars about fly fishing skills, techniques and destinations, dozens of fly tying demonstrations and more than 120 exhibitors. Exhibitors include outfitters and retailers from across the country, guides, rod- and net-building artisans, artists, authors, dealers in rare and collectible books and memorabilia and conservation organizations.
Best of all, because the 54-year-old MFFC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, proceeds from the Expo flow right back to support the Club’s educational programs and to fund a variety of grants conservation organizations across the state to restore and enhance Michigan’s rivers and lakes. Over the years the MFFC has provided grants totaling more than $400,000 for such causes.
Admission is $15 for a one day ticket, $20 for a two-day ticket.
We look forward to seeing your there!
Expo Site : Click here
Tickets: Click here
Venue: Click here
Volunteer & Get In Free: Click here.
Check in at the Club room for perks.

Outdoorama
2026-02-19 13:00 - 2026-02-22 17:00 | Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI, 48374, United States
IF YOU ARE WILLING TO VOLUNTEER TO ASSIST IN LEADERSHIP OF THIS PROJECT PLEASE CONTACT A BOARD MEMBER OR THE WEBMISTRESS.

Help represent MFFC at the Outdoorama! As part of outreach and education for the MFFC, we staff an activity booth at Outdoorama where Club members teach young participants to tie Wooly Buggers for fishing, and guide them through fly rod casting on the pond.
Hours are: Thursday 1p-8p; Friday 12p-8p; Saturday 10a-8p; Sunday 10a-5p
Volunteers are needed for these four days at Outdoorama. People are needed to help kids tie flies (no prior experience necessary), try their hand at casting a fly rod, help set up, help tear down, and help co-chair the general organization of things.
Each fly leaves on an expo flyer to keep it safe from stabbing anybody on it’s ride home.
Parking is $10. If needed, parking fees can be reimbursed after the show.
Click here to sign up!

Ultimate Fishing Show
2026-01-08 08:00 - 2026-01-11 17:00 | Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI, 48374, United States
Ultimate Fishing Show Sign up!

The Ultimate Fishing Show where Club members teach young participants to tie Wooly Buggers for fishing, and guide them through fly rod casting on the pond. It is part of the outreach component of our charter.
Volunteers are needed for these four days of the Ultimate Fishing Show. Ultimate Fishing Show volunteers receive free entry to the show. If you’ve never tied wooly buggers, you can be trained on site – it’s so easy even kids can do it! Translation: No experience necessary.
If you can volunteer an hour or two or even part of your day, it would be greatly appreciated. Ultimate Fishing Show volunteers are needed for tying with attendees, casting with kids, set up, tear down, as well as co-chairs to assist with event organization and scheduling.
Hours are: Thursday 1p-8p; Friday 12p-8p; Saturday 10a-8p; Sunday 10a-5p
Parking is $10 as of 2025. Admission is $12. Volunteers get in free – just enter at the back of the venue and check-in at the Volunteer/Workers booth.

Sign up now by clicking here!

Scout School 2025
2025-09-20 08:00 - 16:00 | Wayne County Community College – Ted Scott Campus, 9555 Haggerty Rd, Belleville, MI, 48111, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF STUDENT REGISTRATIONS

MFFC presents a fun-filled day learning all about fly fishing! This event is open to all registered Girl Scouts and Scouts BSA. Badge earning requirements are based on the Boy Scout Merit Badge requirements.
WHO: Registered Girl Scouts and Scouts BSA
WHERE: Wayne County Community College Ted Scott Campus
WHEN: September 20, 8:00 AM (sharp) to 4:00 PM.
COST: $0
MB CLASS QUESTIONS: Dave Oakley 313-613-1262 / oak2153@yahoo.com
PATCHES: We will have patches for sale at end for a $2.00 fee.

WHAT TO BRING:
● Each troop or group must supply the proper amount of adult leadership.
● Merit badge application (blue card) signed by a Troop Adult Leader
● Your own food for the day. Thirty minutes is scheduled as a lunch break.
● Eye protection and head protection (sunglasses and billed caps).
DRESS: BSA field or activity uniform, and weather appropriate dress. The class will be held rain or shine.
Scouts should obtain a copy of the Fly Fishing merit badge pamphlet and be prepared to discuss requirements 1, 7, 8, and 9 before arriving. Merit Badge Counselors will be on hand to certify each scout.
Fishing nearby.
2025 REGISTRATION FORM
2025 SCOUT MERIT BADGE FLYER
FFI PHOTO VIDEO RELEASE
Feel free to forward this notice to interested scouts.

Pointe Mouille Waterfowl Festival - Tying With Kids
2025-09-13 08:00 - 2025-09-14 16:00 | Pointe Mouilee DNR Station, 37205 Pt. Mouillee Rd., Brownstown, MI, 48173, United States
Volunteers are needed to represent the MFFC tying wooly buggers with kids this weekend. All supplies are provided.
For directions click here.
Contact John Eriksson, chairman.

Grindstone Port Hope Youth Outdoor Education Day
2025-07-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Grindstone Port Hope Sortsmens Club, 6101 Huron City Rd, Port Hope, MI, 48468, United States
We are confirmed at the Kid’s Day at the Port Hope Grindstone City Kid’s Day event! The MFFC was requested to come back to tie with kids at the Grindstone Port Hope Youth Outdoor Education Day.
Volunteers are needed and appreciated. This is a one day limited event. Volunteers will be tying wooly buggers with kids. All supplies are provided by the MFFC.
July 26th their program is from 10-3.
Set up starts at 8 am. We don’t need that much time to set up, there will be a tent, table and chairs provided for us. (Although extra chairs are always a positive thing.)
Contact John Eriksson for info.

MFFC Member's School
2025-04-11 09:00 - 12:30 | Wayne County Community College – Ted Scott Campus, 9555 Haggerty Rd, Belleville, MI, 48111, United States
Member School is Saturday April 11, 2025
You must be registered to attend.

Contact Vern White.
