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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting & Elections - Danno White
DESCRIPTION:Elections will take place at this meeting. Vote in person or over Zoom. Please attend. \n\n\nDanno White\, proprietor of the “1884 Fly Store” in Baldwin\, MI\, which is a new fly shop that focuses on trout fishing the the Pere Marquette and surrounding rivers will be our September Guest Speaker. \n\n1884 Fly Shop is less than a half mile away from the beginning of the “Flies Only” Section M-37 boat launch site and is the “Destination Fly Shop” in the area!  The primary mission is to provide a service to anglers of all skill levels\, in a friendly\, vibrant atmosphere. The rivers in the area are:  \n\nPere Marquette\nPine River\nGig Sable\nManistee\nLittle Manistee\nWhite River North Branch\nWhite River\n\n\n\nTopic: MFFC Meeting\nTime: Apr 6\, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86219354168?pwd=WVlvbEE4L1NudFB0QUV6TTU0em9QQT09\n \nMeeting ID: 862 1935 4168\nPasscode: 568882\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,86219354168#\,\,\,\,*568882# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,86219354168#\,\,\,\,*568882# US (New York)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/elections-danno-white/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Strachan":MAILTO:Bruceds0402@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220420T193000
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SUMMARY:Activity Meeting - Chris Hunter Fly Tying
DESCRIPTION:Watch this link for Chris Hunter’s fly patterns and materials list to tie along. Come join us! BYOV (bring your own vise). \nElection results will be announced at this meeting. \n\nTopic: MFFC Meeting\nTime: Apr 20\, 2022 11:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88983328969?pwd=eHRTd0wrdnZySWs4YW1rN0ltU0xlUT09\n \nMeeting ID: 889 8332 8969\nPasscode: 479265\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,88983328969#\,\,\,\,*479265# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,88983328969#\,\,\,\,*479265# US (Washington DC)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activity-meeting-chris-hunter-fly-tying/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Strachan":MAILTO:Bruceds0402@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20211103T214314Z
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SUMMARY:Activity Meeting - Ken Harfoot Fly Tying
DESCRIPTION:MFFC Activity Meeting hosts Ken Harfoot fly tying! Activity meetings include fly tying\, conservation and fish tales. Watch this link for fly patterns and supplies list. Come join us! BYOV (bring your own vise). \n—————————————————————————————————————– \n  \nTopic: MFFC Zoom Meeting \n\nTime: May 4\, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84225681647?pwd=bVRoQ1JYenc4bmhwTjQya1FwWWY3Zz09\n \nMeeting ID: 842 2568 1647\nPasscode: 672231\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,84225681647#\,\,\,\,*672231# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,84225681647#\,\,\,\,*672231# US (New York)\n \nDial by your location\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 842 2568 1647\nPasscode: 672231\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbkcyB5PI3
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activity-meeting-fly-tying/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220810T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220810T210000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Nick Minesinger
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation from the pro staff of Schultz Outfitters! \n\n\nNick Minesinger is the latest addition to the Schultz Outfitters team\, joining Schultz Outfitters because he shares a passion for fly fishing\, the outdoors\, and has a fantastic track record for producing solid video content. His resume includes stints with independent video production houses\, film school\, comedy sketch writing\, and generally wandering about the world capturing compelling moments through the viewfinder.\n\nGrowing up in rural Ohio\, Nick spent a lot of time bass fishing farm ponds. At a very young age he found a passion for capturing the outdoors on video. Soon after finding a fly rod in his dad’s garage\, Nick honed his skills on small stream smallmouth. Spending countless hours driving back roads and searching for new water. This habitual wondering and passion for both fly fishing and filming lead him to places from Alaska to North Carolina were he guided a few seasons.\n\n\nNick will be talking about “Late Summer/Fall Transition Bass”\, providing hints and education on how change their habits as autumn approaches.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/august-speaker-meeting-nick-minesinger/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220921T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220921T210000
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SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Todd Schotts Tying
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back! The goal for our first fall activity meeting is to host beginning and intermediate (Featured Member) fly tying. At this time\, indoor casting is on hold\, but come early and cast outside.. If anyone is willing to lead a rod building class\, Chech nymphing set up\, or other activity of interest\, you can start that\, just let me know what you’d like to do! President@mffc.org. \n\nLET’S GET CONNECTED!!! \nBy Todd A.Schotts \nHello fellow club members and welcome to another great year of “Featured Tiers” for the Michigan Fly Fishing Club’s Activity Meetings. To kickoff our season of “Featured Tyers\,” I will be kicking this season of myself with the 1st Activity Meeting on September 21st\, 2022. Remember we need tiers\, so if you are interested see me or contact me at GrizzlyFlies@yahoo.com or 248-961-4164. You can tie a fly like a Woolly Bugger or something more extreme\, so let’s get you slinging bobbins as a featured tier!!! \nIn case you are not familiar with me\, here is my fishing report: I am a production tyer; I operate Grizzly Flies by Schottsie. Besides being a production tyer I have been a member of the Michigan Fly Fishing Club for many years now. I have served on the board in various positions\, ran the Annual Smallmouth Outing for 11 years\, the Muskegon River Outing\, supplied articles for the Club’s Newsletter “The Evening Hatch” including the feature “Fly of the Month” for many years. I currently Chair the Guest Tyers for the MFFC Midwest Fly Fishing Expo and organize tyers for our Activity Meetings. Besides all that I am also President of the Huron River Fishing Association and help out with a lot of their activities including the Bass Tournament\, Carp Tournament\, various outings\, and help to organize their Christmas Silent Auction for the club members. I am a Team Member for Norvise\, Pro-Staff for Anadromous Fly Tying Company\, and on the Pro-Team for TFO Rods. Besides all of this\, I still love chasing Bass\, Panfish\, Trout\, Steelhead\, and creating new amazing flies. \nFor our tying night\, we are going to be heading into the arena of articulated flies. When people usually hear “Articulated” they get nervous or scared away from tying them. But actually they are really\, really easy. The fly we are going to be tying is one of my favorite articulated flies\, “The Feather Game Changer.” It is a smaller articulated fly than some of the original styles. Now for myself\, I stayed away from tying these flies for the longest time\, but once I started\, they were so much fun. I naturally added my own flair to it\, and these catch fish!! They have the same movement as jointed spin casting lures\, which they also catch fish; that’s what makes these flies so popular. \nThe one thing to remember when tying these\, the same step you do on the first segment\, you repeat that same step on each section\, getting bigger and bigger to create the visual aspect of a minnow. \nOne thing I have changed up on these flies\, I use a segment from a mop piece for the tail in colors of brown\, chartreuse\, orange\, or blue. The other major change I do is I like using “Off-Center” Bait Hooks. This gives the fly even more movement when stripping in.  You can use any color of Hen Hackle\, but I like using white\, then if needed color with marker or markers to change its appearance.  The filler (Polar Chenille\, Cactus Chenille\, or Chocklett’s Filler Material\, or Chocklett’s Finesse Body Chenille) comes in different colors and sizes. Try to stay with the color as the hackle if possible and size to the size you are tying.  Another trick I like doing is using Glo-Brite Floss when tying down the hackle. It shows up like crazy when the sun hits the flies; just another thing to entice the water inhabitants. \nSo bring your tying tools and supplies\, and I will take us on this awesome adventure of tying articulated flies and remove your fear of tying them.  In case you do not bring supplies\, I will be bringing some. Tight Lines and Snazzy Flies\, Todd. \n  \nMATERIALS: \nThread: 140 Denier or 6/0 thread to match materials or white is good – I like starting out with white\, then use Glo-Brite Floss when tying hackle down.  \nShank 1: 15mm Fish Spine \nTail: Mop Piece \nBody: Polar Chenille or Cactus Hackle followed by Hen Saddle \nShank 2: 15mm Fish Spine \nBody: Polar Chenille or Cactus Hackle followed by Hen Saddle \nShank 3: 15mm Fish Spine \nBody: Polar Chenille or Cactus Hackle followed by Hen Saddle \nConnection: Wire20lb or heavier (I use AFW Surflon 20lb Black-nylon coated steel wire) \nRear Hook: Ahrex Gammerus Size 6 \nBody: Polar Chenille or Cactus Hackle followed by Hen Saddle \nShank 4: 20mm Fish Spine \nConnection: 15mm shank Clipped and secured to front hook \nFront Hook: Partridge Attitude Extra Size 1 or Mustad 92641 Baitholder Off-Center Hook Size 1/0 \nWeight: .020 or .025 wrapped at bend of hook (optional) \nBody: Cactus Hackle followed by Hen Saddle \nCollar: Sparse Wraps of Red Schlappen (optional) \nHead: Hen Hackle \nEyes: Hareline Real Fake Jungle Cock in colors \n  \n\nLink to Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88371672139?pwd=K1hncjVBNy90YTgwOWM5WjcyMTVBUT09 \nPasscode for www.zoom.us.\n\nMeeting ID: 883 7167 2139\nPasscode: 831961 \nIf you would like audio only.  (309) 205 3325
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-september-2022/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221102T193000
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CREATED:20220714T030208Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Ron Barch
DESCRIPTION:“Alder Creek Angling is a purveyor of fine custom-crafted bamboo fly rods and a publisher of books related to the lore of split cane rods. Ron Barch\, bamboo rod maker\, understands what a fly rod should accomplish and how to make one that meets the angler’s expectations” \nThe Split Bamboo Fly Rod \nComments Concerning Cane Rods \nBy Ron Barch of Alder Creek Angling \n\nHistoric Chronology\nContemporary Cane\nToo Slow\, Too Soft\, Too Fragile?\nConstruction: Accurate and Efficient Hand Planing\nTaper Design\nRod Design: Observations and Insights\nWhich One’s Right for You?\nBamboo Rods for Small Streams\nEvaluating a Pre-owned Split Bamboo Fly Rod\nFrom Graphite to Grass: An Angler’s Point of View\n\n  \n\n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-ron-barch/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20220714T030412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T005909Z
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SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Dan Walker Featured Tyer
DESCRIPTION:Our Featured Tyer is Dan Walker  tying the Great Lakes Jiggy \nWhat they catch: \n \nI want to download the pattern\, materials\, and instructions now! \n  \n \n  \n\n\n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-november-dan-walker/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T210000
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CREATED:20220714T030706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T030325Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Zach Pope
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Zachary Pope \nTitle: Utilizing maps and technology to explore fly fishing opportunities \nDescription: \nMaps have been a critical tool for the traveling angler for generations. Maps and technology have drastically evolved over the past few decades\, bringing new opportunities\, hazards and challenges. In this presentation\, I’ll review some of these emerging tools\, highlight the power and opportunities they bring\, and cover some hazards and best practices to using technology for the fly-fishing community. \nPresenter Bio:  \nZachary Pope is an avid angler\, engineer and entrepreneur. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Management of Technology\, both from the University of Minnesota. He has held various engineering and management roles\, primarily in the medical device space in Minnesota\, including Director of Engineering\, prior to creating TroutRoutes. \nZachary started Trout Insights\, Inc. in 2017. Today\, Zachary is acting full-time CEO of TroutRoutes\, focusing on business operations\, marketing\, and most extensively on the product management and expansion. Zachary is passionate about conservation of cold water fisheries\, the outdoors\, the environment\, and is actively involved with Trout Unlimited. He continues to serve on the board of his local chapter of Trout Unlimited in the Twin Cities. \n\n\n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-zach-pope/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230111T210000
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CREATED:20220914T195154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221218T035410Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Jerry Regan
DESCRIPTION:Jerry Regan is starting us off back at our Clarenceville Middle School venue! \nJerry is a third generation commercial tier\, originally from Grayling\, Michigan. He professionally presents programs about historical flies indigenous to the Grayling area. Most of the flies he ties are from all-natural materials that he personally collects and dyes. \nHe has taught fly tying classes for over 40 years and been a guest tier and speaker at many trade shows in Michigan\, Ohio\, Indiana and Canada. Jerry’s most favorite show being the Michigan Fly Fishing Club’s Midwest Fly Fishing Expo\, of course. \nAlong with the historical flies that Jerry has saved\, he has (sometimes through trial and error) created several flies that will be in the Grayling area for quite some time. Jerry is also a former guide on the Au Sable and Manistee rivers. \nSee you at Clarenceville! \n\n\n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-january-jerry-regan/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20220914T202108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T200907Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - IF4 Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:This is IF4.  The International Fly Fishing Film Festival. View high def award winning films from around the world. Fly fish the flats\, experience Chesapeake Bay\, fly fish Wyoming from horseback\, enjoy Bolivia\, and meet Ella the famous fishing guide. \nPull up a chair\, settle in\, and grab some popcorn (provided). \nJoin now. This is a member’s only showing. \n\n\n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-if4-movie/
LOCATION:Clarenceville High School\, 20155 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20220914T202226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T040818Z
UID:2595-1676489400-1676494800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activities Meeting Estate Sale & Casting
DESCRIPTION:The Fly Casting Training and Education Center is now open! Join us in the gym! Rods are provided\, or bring your own favorite rod! Just show up to practice and learn. See you there! \nFebruary will be the estate sale meeting. There will be no featured tyer\, but there will be rods\, books\, tying supplies\, a few collectables\, reels looking for a new home to carry on their legacy. \nBook proceeds go to conservation. Equipment proceeds go to support Club events. \nI hope to see everyone there! \n\n\n2/5/23 Update:\n\n\n\nEstate Sale – everything is priced to sell\, cash or check accepted.  Most items are packaged in $5 or $10 bags.  We have: \n\nOver 200 books\, they vary from good condition to brand new\, virtually unopened.  A few are signed by the author.  This is a great way to update your own fly fishing library\n4 pounds of hooks\nMore than 3 pounds of tippet\, fly lines and mono\n35+ necks\nBoxes of feathers\nFur\, fur and more fur\nFoam\, egg yarn\, chenille\, dubbing \nVests\, tools\, vises\nMiscellaneous stuff\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nMFFC Meeting Portion \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-estate-sale/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230301T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230301T210000
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CREATED:20220914T202420Z
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UID:2597-1677699000-1677704400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Ken Harfoot Featured Tyer
DESCRIPTION:Casting is available in the Fly Fishing Training & Education Center (otherwise known as the gym). \n\nTying With Ken Harfoot \nI am taking a step back in time for the March 1st tying session. I was inspired by an article in the Flyfisher magazine 2012 publication. The authors Terry and Roxanne Wilson pulled four patterns from the “Book of the Black Bass\,” (1881) by Dr. James A. Henshall. The most iconic figure in the uniquely American sport of bass fishing is Dr. James A. Henshall. A physician and author of the “Book of the Black Bass” (1881) and other works\, the good doctor abandoned his medical practice at the age of 49 to pursue his passion for the piscato-rial sciences. \nHere are the patterns we will tie as time permits. \nHenshall\nWing: light drab (dove)\nHackle: white\nBody: peacock herl\, gold tip\nTail: peacock sword \nPolka\nWing: guinea\nHackle: scarlet\nBody: scarlet floss\, gold rib\nTail: brown and white fibers (goose wing)\n \nOconomowor\nWing: cinnamon woodcock\nHackle: white\nBody: cream floss\, gold rib\nTail: brown deer tail\n \nOriole\nWing: yellow goose\nHackle: black\nBody: black floss\, gold rib and tip\nTail: black and white \nI was drawn to the poetic writings from a time all but forgotten. This was the closing epilogue: \nBut there are flies\, and enough\, to suit those of every taste\, even should the angler be so fastidious and dainty as\n“Ye Sunberry Fisher\,” as described by Punch:\n“Ye Sunberry fisher has flies of all feathers\,\nFor all sorts of seasons\, in all sorts of weathers.\nFlies when ye Springtide is blustrie and showerie\,\nFlies when ye Summer is grassie and bowerie\,\nFlies when ye Autumn is golden and grainie\,\nFor hot weather\, cold weather\, mistie\, or rainie.\nRed-spinner\, palmer\, black peacock and gray\,\nYellow dun\, golden dun\, March brown\, and May\,\nSand-fly and stone-fly\, and alder and gnat\,\nBlack midge and marlow bug-all round his hat.” \nFor a printable copy of this visit the MFFC fly tying pattern library. \nFor a copy of the original book in all it’s glory\, click here. \n\n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin via Zoom\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-ken-harfoot/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230322T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20220914T202715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T010935Z
UID:2601-1679513400-1679518800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Anthony Ruela
DESCRIPTION:Anthony Ruela\, a former Western North Carolina fly shop manager and trout fishing guide\,  is excited to share his knowledge of Western Carolina streams and the nature of the trout\, smallmouth\, & musky that inhabit their waters. He spent 10 years fishing and guiding the vast network of streams from Asheville to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  In addition to guiding and a stint managing Davidson River Outfitters\, Anthony also tied flies and built rods commercially.  Anthony’s knowledge and experience was also featured on ESPN2’s weekly program\, Flyfish America with Chad Foster.  While he has been in Michigan for the past 15 years\, he does make multiple trips back to the Carolinas to fish what he still considers his home waters. \n\n\n\n\nJoin in person or via Zoom (link below).\n\n\n\n\n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-anthony-ruela/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20220914T203122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T033240Z
UID:2605-1683142200-1683147600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Todd Schotts Featured Tyer
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for activities night! The Fly Casting Training & Education Center (TEC) will be open for casting. There you can find a trained instructor to assist in all levels of ability – introductory to advanced. \nAccess the Joe Sattler Memorial Library to check out travel and skill books and DVDs alike. Or purchase Club goods for $5 (patches\, stickers\, license plate frames). \nCatch up with friends while tying along with our Featured Tyer Todd Schotts. A diehard Bass fisherman\, he will be leading the tying of the Clark’s Famous Twitch Minnow pattern. Some supplies will be available. This is a BYOV event. \nAccess the MFFC fly pattern archive here. \n\nOur apologies. Unfortunately our Zoom Crew is not available to broadcast this meeting.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-schotts-3/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230614T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20230320T020449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T224102Z
UID:3228-1686771000-1686776400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting -Jim Fischer
DESCRIPTION:Club Member Jim Fischer will be speaking on fishing in his area.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-jim-fischer/
LOCATION:Northville Community Center\, 303 W Main St\, Northville\, MI\, 48167\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230712T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20220526T043337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T203422Z
UID:2135-1689190200-1689195600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Kelly Neuman
DESCRIPTION:Kelly Neuman\, rod builder\, guide\, and owner of Michigan Streamside will be our July guest speaker. His presentation will be Fly Fishing The Summer Heat In Northeast Michigan. \nKelly has owned Streamside Custom Rod & Guide Service since 1992. He lives in Fairview Michigan and is a full time fly fishing guide in Northern Michigan. His home water is the Au Sable River.  “I fish and guide the entire system from Grayling to Lake Huron – Trout\, Smallmouth Bass\, Atlantic Salmon\, Steelhead\,” said Kelly. “I build custom fly rods and sell retail fly fishing equipment.” \nHe also spends the winter months in Arkansas guiding on the White and Norfork Rivers. Not to mention his fall cast and blast for Ducks/trout/salmon and grouse hunting. \nCome join us! \n\nUnfortunately we do not have Zoom capabilities during the summer.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-kelly-neuman/
LOCATION:Northville Community Center\, 303 W Main St\, Northville\, MI\, 48167\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230809T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20230320T020631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T224144Z
UID:3230-1691609400-1691614800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Club Member Q&A Panel
DESCRIPTION:Ask a panel of Club members\, about anything fly fishing. \nContact Jon Bada for further details or to be a panel member.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-qa-panel/
LOCATION:Northville Community Center\, 303 W Main St\, Northville\, MI\, 48167\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/qtq80-G5yRLm.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230906T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20230824T233251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T222053Z
UID:3359-1694028600-1694034000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:September Speaker Meeting - Niall McCarthy
DESCRIPTION:MFFC welcomes back Niall McCarthy\, he last presented in December of 2020 when we were all at home Zooming our meetings.\n\nNiall first learned to fly fish on the Au Sable River with his dad when he was 10 years old. His dad spent his time untangling Niall’s tangles\, while Niall thrashed the water with something that resembled a cast. During that trip they got lost on the South Branch\, caught a few fish\, watched an intoxicated canoeist jump off the Stephan bridge\, and most importantly\, Niall was imprinted with the joy of fly fishing. \n\nBetween that trip and now\, Niall has fished from the Kispiox River to the flats of the Bahamas and many places in between. His favorite way to fish is to swing flies for Steelhead in Michigan\, and he never passes up an opportunity to fish for carp in the crystal clear waters of Grand Traverse Bay. Watching Smallmouth demolish divers and poppers is the ultimate way for Niall to spend his summer days. When he really wants to be humbled\, he’ll throw gigantic Musky flies until his arm falls off. The Hendricks hatch on the Au Sable in May is always memorable.\n\nAfter spending four years learning the fly fishing business from the ground up\, Niall felt confident to run his own shop but better in every way…cue Motor City Anglers\, founded in 2019. Niall is proud to have given countless anglers instruction for single hand casting and spey casting. These anglers  range from total greenhorns to some pretty good casters. Niall is delighted every time he watches an angler’s casting progress.\n\n\nYou can find Niall at our upcoming speaker meeting or visit him at Motor City Angers Fly Shop.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/niall-mccarthy-mffc/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20230824T233906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T155950Z
UID:3361-1695238200-1695243600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:September Activities Meeting - Todd Schotts Frogger Fly
DESCRIPTION:Beginning fly tying is back! Along with Featured Tyer Todd Schotts! Casting in the gym\, and general catching up comparing fish tales from the long summer days. \nTodd Schotts is September’s Featured Tyer. \nTo tie along\, download Todd’s pattern by clicking here\, or checking out the Flies Tab on the MFFC.org landing page. \nFeatured tying is a BYOV event. Bring any materials you might have. \nBeginning tying provides vises\, tools and materials to attendees.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-schotts-frogger/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Todds-Frogger_Minions-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231101T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20230825T000033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T012411Z
UID:3367-1698867000-1698872400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:November Speaker Meeting - Cleyo Harris
DESCRIPTION:Come meet Cleyo Harris of the DNR\, his territory is the Clinton River Watershed (and anywhere he can drive his mobile trout delivery system)! Come ask questions and learn more about the watershed in the next county north of us. (Many of our members live in and fish this area). Come learn more about it’s ecology\, restoration and opportunities!
URL:https://mffc.org/event/dnr-cleyo-harris-november-meeting/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20240215T024411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T232238Z
UID:3384-1709753400-1709758800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:March Activities Meeting - Scott Freeburg Featured Tyer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for activities night! After the brief meeting\, casting will be available (with or without instruction) in the Casting Training & Education Center in the gym\, Ken Harfoot will be leading beginning tying\, and Scott Freeburg will be our Featured Tyer on Zoom. \n\nThis Parachute fly was introduced to me by guide friend Chuck Scribner last year at hex hatch time. We ran into each other at a breakfast spot when I was heading home and of course talked about recent fishing adventures. \nHe had bought a bunch from Gate’s and was using them to imitate Isonychia’s on the Au Sable. And of course\, having great success too. \nHe was kind enough to give me one and encouraged me to tie some.  So I saved it for later when I could try and copy it at my tying desk. \nI didn’t get a chance to trout fish again until August but by then I had tied a bunch to test out. \nIso hatches start in late June and continue through August. The hatches are an evening thing so visibility and floatation are important. This thing worked as described and again I’m so thankful to Chuck for sharing it with me. \nOh yeah and one last thing. When I was up there\, I went to Gate’s to buy some more of the originals. Had to ask for help finding them because they evidently don’t keep them out on display and they only had very few and only in one size. Draw your own conclusions….. \n  \nPurple Patriot Parachute \nHook: Size 10 1x fine dry fly \nThread: 8/0 Uni Purple \nWing: Hi-Vis light gray \nTail: Medium Dun hackle fibers \nAbdomen: 3 sections: Opal tinsel\, purple thread\, opal tinsel \nParachute Hackle: Medium Dun \nThorax: Purple thread \nClick here to download a printable version of the pattern. \n  \nClick here to join via Zoom.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/march-activities-meeting/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240403T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20230825T225506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T023855Z
UID:3393-1712172600-1712178000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:April Speaker Meeting - Steve Haywood
DESCRIPTION:Steve Haywood\, owner of HFF Custom Rods in Taylor\, MI and his son Joe will be joining us to talk about all things rod making. \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/april-speaker-meeting/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20220906T202553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T004953Z
UID:2599-1726083000-1726088400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting -John Satkowski
DESCRIPTION:John Satkowski\n\n\nJohn Satkowski\, aka The Sandwich Tyer\,  resides in Toledo\, Ohio\, where he fishes for all fish that swim in the rivers and lakes of southeastern \nMichigan and northwest Ohio. An artist\, fly tying demonstrator\, and fly tying instructor\, John shares his love of fly tying and fishing as often as he can. For the last fifteen years\, he has focused on unlocking the secrets of smallmouth bass\, carp\, trout\, and northern pike on the fly\, chasing after them in the rivers and lakes of the Wolverine state and the glory waters of Montana. John is also an accomplished realistic tier and always tries to add a little realistic flare to his patterns. John’s patterns often use creative fly materials and unconventional tying styles. \n\n\nWednesday he will be debuting his No Shanks Articulated Baitfish fly (above). As a professional fly designer for Rainys Flies\, John regularly designs new patterns. \nIn the meantime\, you can read his J Stockard blog including: Why We Do It; Wading Through Change  ; at FrankenFLy with his Plan B Hex pattern and at his Rainy’s blog: Streamers For Big Fish. \nFind John on social media at: \nJohn Satkowski on Instagram \nJohn Satkowski on Facebook \nFind John Satkowski on YouTube \nJohn works with: \n Rainy’s Flies\n J. Stockard Fly Fishing\nHareline Dubbin\nCascade Crest Tools\nTemple Fork Outfitters\n  \n\n*Meetings start with a brief Club business meeting. Speakers take the floor around 8:00 pm.* \nTopic:  MFFC Meeting & Tying Demo \nZoom Link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-john-satkowski/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Lipp":MAILTO:kjlipp@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20240928T145731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T235652Z
UID:2362-1727897400-1727902800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activity Meeting - Featured Tyer Sybil Hunter
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for all the activities!\n\nSybil Hunter\, Featured Tyer\, will be tying The Frenchie and a Little Black Stone Fly. A limited number of supply kits will be available. Please bring red & black thread\, and head cement.\nThe Fly Casting Training & Education Center (TEC) will be open for casting. There you can find open casting with the option of a trained instructor to assist in all levels of ability – introductory to advanced.\nKen Harfoot will be leading beginning tying\, tools and materials provided.\nAccess the Joe Sattler Memorial Library to check out travel\, tying and casting books plus DVDs.\nPurchase Club goods for $5 (patches\, stickers\, license plate frames).\n\nCatch up with friends while tying along with Sybil Hunter\, our featured tyer. Some supplies will be available. Featured tying is a BYOV event. \n\n*MFFC business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. EST\, learn about upcoming events\, volunteer opportunities\, hear fishing reports\, and general Club information. The speaker will take the floor around 8:00 p.m. EST.* \n\nCan’t make it in-person? Get a front row seat to the tying demonstration by joining us via Zoom. \nMFFC Meeting Zoom Link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activity-meeting-october-sybil-hunter/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MFFC-Sybil.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20240908T144532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T183400Z
UID:3363-1729107000-1729112400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:October Speaker Meeting - Chuck Farneth
DESCRIPTION:Chuck Farneth is a guide and nationally recognized caster and tyer. He is an ESPN Great Outdoors Games  Fly Fishing Gold Medalist. He will be joining us for a day of casting\, tying and sharing fishing secrets. \nChuck has been married to his bride\, Sherry\, for 45 years. Together\, they have two grown children and five grandchildren. They live in Cookeville\,TN where he has semi-retired to build their house and invest in their grandchildren.  He also manages the fly fishing department at The Outdoor Experience in Cookeville\, TN.\nChuck is still a part time fly fishing guide on the tailwaters in TN\, and AR where he lived for the past 30 years.\n\nOriginally from PA\, Chuck and Sherry moved to AR to serve with CRU\, formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ\, in their family ministry. After 10 years with CRU\, Chuck was called to provide an environment for fathers\, through Outdoor Legacy\, to invest in their sons through ceremonies and teach them the biblical definition of manhood.\n\nChuck has also been blessed to compete in fly fishing competitions around the World.\n\n•ESPN Great Outdoor Games 2000-2004  garnering 3 medals in the fly fishing competition (gold in 2001).\n•NE Regional winner in the Fly Fishing Masters 2004\n•Representative for Team USA in 2014 in Chile finishing 4th in the world.\n • Won the “King of the Mountain” one fly competition in Gatlinburg\, TN last October.\n • As a former Certified  Casting Instructor for the FFF\, Chuck has instructed hundreds of individuals on the mechanics of casting a fly line using a flexible lever.\n • He has also participated in countless clinics\, television and radio broadcasts\, and speaking opportunities across the country. His 58 years of experience has been used in publications for decades to grow the sport of fly fishing and enhance the knowledge of the most avid fly angler.\n\nContact Sybil for information to attend the casting and tying workshops. \n\n*MFFC business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. EST\, learn about upcoming events\, volunteer opportunities\, hear fishing reports\, and general Club information. The speaker will take the floor around 8:00 p.m. EST.* \n\n  \nTopic: Chuck Farneth Presents \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6 \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/atejXzaJi
URL:https://mffc.org/event/october-speaker-chuck-farneth/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Lipp":MAILTO:kjlipp@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20241110T183009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T034941Z
UID:2603-1732131000-1732136400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Scott Freeburg
DESCRIPTION:Come cast in the gym\, our Fly Casting Training & Education Center. Casters are welcome to cast independently or with the instruction of casting instructors. \nKen Harfoot will be teaching beginning tying\, all supplies included. \nScott Freeburg will be tying his PM Caddis & Hare’s Ear Sparrow. \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR SCOTT’S PATTERN \nClick here for the fly pattern online library. \n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-scott-freeburg/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Scott-Freeburg_2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Lipp":MAILTO:kjlipp@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20241004T101859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T032956Z
UID:3371-1733340600-1733346000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:December Speaker Meeting - Glenn Wisner
DESCRIPTION:Glenn Weisner will be the speaking at the December Speaker meeting.  He is a long time friend and supporter of the club and a regular at the Expo- as well as several previous meetings.  He is a fly-tier first\, and was mentored by the late Chris Helm. Owner of Glenn River Fly Co\, he makes and sells pattern specific fly-tying kits.   \nOver his fishing tenure he has developed a particular interest in  Dry fly fishing; Spring Creeks; Terrestrials and Midges. He will be giving a power point presentation on fishing “small” flies- especially Midges.  His goal is to provide a mix or real bug information\, productive pattern examples\, fishing techniques and other B.S. stories hoping to convince you of the importance of fishing “small” flies when you Trout fish. \n \n\n*MFFC business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. EST\, learn about upcoming events\, volunteer opportunities\, hear fishing reports\, and general Club information. The speaker will take the floor around 8:00 p.m. EST.* \n\n  \nCan’t make it in-person? Get a front row seat to the tying demonstration by joining us via Zoom. \nMFFC Meeting Zoom Link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/december-speaker-meeting/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Lipp":MAILTO:kjlipp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20241215T161002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T041737Z
UID:3375-1736364600-1736370000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:January Speaker Meeting - Jim DuFresne
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Isle Royale with Wilderness Author Jim DuFresne \nJoin author and MFFC member Jim DuFresne as he explores the intriguing history of Isle Royale National Park and the most popular ways people experience the backcountry of this roadless wilderness in Lake Superior. DuFresne is the author of more than 20 books including Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes and is the main contributor at www.MichiganTrailMaps.com. DuFresne also served as the Evening Hatch Editor from 2020 to 2024. \n  \n \n\nDuFresne is the long-time author of Lonely Planets’ Alaska travel guidebook\, and its Hiking In Alaska guide. He has been the production editor of The Evening Hatch since 2020 and a frequent contributor to its pages. Find Jim DuFresne’s other trekking guides by typing “lonely planet dufresne” into Amazon’s search bar. Find his Michigan trail books and maps at MichiganTrailMaps.com. \n  \n\n*MFFC business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. EST\, learn about upcoming events\, volunteer opportunities\, hear fishing reports\, and general Club information. The speaker will take the floor around 8:00 p.m. EST.* \n\nCan’t make it in person? Get a front row seat every time – Click here to join via Zoom!
URL:https://mffc.org/event/january-speaker-meeting-jim-dufresne/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Lipp":MAILTO:kjlipp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20240101T111225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T232644Z
UID:1599-1738783800-1738789200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Carl Hueter
DESCRIPTION:Owner of the historic Wanigas Rod Company \, classic fly fishing fashion plate\, German polyglot\, architect and devout fly fisher\,  Carl Hueter will be presenting Fly Fishing in Labrador\, and secrets to surviving a fishing trip in another country. \n  \n\n*MFFC business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. EST\, learn about upcoming events\, volunteer opportunities\, hear fishing reports\, and general Club information. The speaker will take the floor around 8:00 p.m. EST.* \n\nCan’t make it in-person? Get a front row seat to the presentation by joining us via Zoom. \nMFFC Meeting Zoom Link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-carl-hueter/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Lipp":MAILTO:kjlipp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T173921
CREATED:20250108T131215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T072211Z
UID:3382-1739993400-1739998800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:February Activities Meeting - John Eriksson Featured Tyer
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for activities night!  \n\nCatch up with friends while tying along with our Featured Tyer John Eriksson\, to tie the Bully Spider and White Wooly. Supplies for 10 tyers will be available. The Fly Of The Month link features this\, and past Featured Tyers patterns. This is a BYOV event. (Bring thread too.)\n\n \n\nThe Fly Casting Training & Education Center (TEC) will be open for casting with Chris Hunter. There you can find open casting with the option of a trained instructor to assist in all levels of ability – introductory and more advanced.\nKen Harfoot will be leading beginning tying\, tools and materials provided.\nAccess the Joe Sattler Memorial Library to check out travel\, tying and casting books plus DVDs.\nPurchase Club goods for $5 (patches\, stickers\, license plate frames).\n\nIf you ordered a Club shirt\, this will be your first pick up date.  \n  \n\n*MFFC business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. EST\, learn about upcoming events\, volunteer opportunities\, hear fishing reports\, and general Club information. The speaker will take the floor around 8:00 p.m. EST.* \n\n  \nCan’t make it in-person? Get a front row seat to the tying demonstration by joining us via Zoom. \nMFFC Meeting Zoom Link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6 \n 
URL:https://mffc.org/event/february-activities-john-eriksson/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Lipp":MAILTO:kjlipp@gmail.com
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