BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Michigan Fly Fishing Club - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Michigan Fly Fishing Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mffc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Michigan Fly Fishing Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250825T142149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T192224Z UID:451-1777107600-1777114800@mffc.org SUMMARY:Trout Opening Day & Remembrance DESCRIPTION:Join Club members at Gates Au Sable Lodge\, under the tent with breakfast bakery treats\, fruit\, and Bloody Marys available for attendees 9am to 11am. \nPlease park at the Stephan Bridge canoe access site to keep the parking lot open at the Lodge. \nWe will shop\, get the fishing report\, share fishing stories\, remember departed friends\, and partake in some delicious mid-morning snacks! \nAs always\, we will share good times\, stories and remember good friends that are no longer fishing with us. \nCome join us for the celebration! When it is time to adjourn to the river\, we can all seek the most beautiful fish in the world – the Michigan Brook Trout. \n  URL:https://mffc.org/event/trout-opening-day-remembrance-mffc/ LOCATION:Gates Au Sable Lodge\, 471 Stephan Bridge Road\, Grayling\, MI\, 49738\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Outings,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Opening-Day-2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Al Haxton":MAILTO:infoman984@sbcglobal.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250825T135101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T000802Z UID:2192-1775289600-1775311200@mffc.org SUMMARY:Trout Tune Up DESCRIPTION:This is an important event as the Michigan Fly Fishing Club was ground zero for starting the stocking of this area with trout. We helped get the project started\, now handled completely by the DNR. \n\nTROUT TUNE-UP\nWhere:  At the Lowe’s Yurt  Outdoor Education Center\n3577 Sleeth Court\, Commerce Twp.\, Michigan 48382 \nWhat:  Annual early season trout angling on the upper reaches of the Huron River. Dust off those fly rods\, seal the wader leaks and join MFFC for a day of pre-season fishing. \nProvided:  Coffee\, water and basics. Plus Walled Lake Outdoor Center will graciously provide a large pot of hot water at no additional charge. \nBring:  Rain\, snow\, sleet\, or sunshine the event goes on. Bring rain gear and warm layered clothes because the yurt is not heated nor air conditioned. \nDon’t forget:  2026 MI Fishing License.  (A CO has been known to show up!) \nDirections:  Map to the Walled Lake Outdoor Recreation Center. \nContact:   James Harris \n  URL:https://mffc.org/event/trout-tune-up/ LOCATION:Walled Lake Outdoor Education Center\, 3577 Sleeth Ct\, Commerce Twp\, MI\, 48382\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Yert.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250825T144650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T021711Z UID:4387-1773532800-1774051199@mffc.org SUMMARY:White River Arkansas Trip II DESCRIPTION:2026 MFFC ARKANSAS TRIP \n@ THE WHITE RIVER TROUT LODGE\nWEEK #2 -MARCH 15 thru 20   HOST: JON BADA\nCOST: $1600 \nAttention MFFC Fly Fishers\, \nFor 2026 The Michigan Fly Fishing Club will again host a 5-night\, 4-day guided fly-fishing trip to the famed White River in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.  The trip will be a MFFC sanctioned trip in conjunction with guide Kelly Neuman and his crew from Streamside Custom Rod & Guide Service.  www.arkansasstreamside.com \nThe regular cost for 4 nights and 3 days of guided drift boat fly fishing is $1800\, but for us\, he has reduced the per person cost for 5 nights and 4 days of guided fishing to $1600. \nThis also will include lodging at the White River Trout Lodge on the banks of the White River\, 3 meals (breakfast\, lunch & dinner) per day\, rods\, flies and other essential equipment. \nThe cost for transportation to and from the lodge in Cotter\, Arkansas will be our own responsibility. \nThe first guided day is Monday\, March 16\, 2026. Two anglers per boat is required. \nThe total cost for the trip will be broken into 3 payments\, each with its own deadline. A deposit of $400 due on or before October 15\, 2025 to reserve your spot. An additional $400 will be due November 19\, 2025 to make 50% deposit. The remaining $800 will be due on arrival in Arkansas with the group. \nPayments can be made by cash or check to us\, or credit card to Streamside. If for some reason you are unable to be at one of the deadline meetings\, you can mail a check made out to either of us for the week you want at our home address. \nTo reserve your spot please feel free to telephone\, email or see us at upcoming club meetings. \nJon Bada \n248-840-2983 cell \njonbada@hotmail.com URL:https://mffc.org/event/white-river-arkansas-trip-ii/ LOCATION:White River Trout Lodge\, 752 Country Road 703\, Cotter\, 72626 CATEGORIES:Events,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WhiteRiverTroutLodge-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Bada":MAILTO:jonbada@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20260104T175059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T032539Z UID:874-1772787600-1772899200@mffc.org SUMMARY:Midwest Fly Fishing Expo DESCRIPTION:2026 Expo Postcard\nLearn from nationally recognized professionals. \nTalk to experts.\nCast rods on the full sized in-house pond!\n\nThe Expo runs on volunteers.\nWant to help?  Click here!\nThe show is Friday\, 3/6 from 1:00 to 9:00 and Saturday\, 3/7 from 9:00 to 6:00.\nFor 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!  \nOrganized 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.  \nBest 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.   \nAdmission is $15 for a one day ticket\, $20 for a two-day ticket. \nWe look forward to seeing your there! \nExpo Site : Click here \nTickets:  Click here \nVenue:  Click here \nVolunteer & Get In Free:  Click here. \nCheck in at the Club room for perks. URL:https://mffc.org/event/midwest-fly-fishing-expo/ LOCATION:Oakland Expo Center\, 2212 Mall Dr E\, Waterford Township\, MI\, 48328\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Kids,Outings,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20170311_161040-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Sprys":MAILTO:flyfishmichigan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250825T144110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T183305Z UID:734-1771718400-1772236799@mffc.org SUMMARY:White River Arkansas Trip DESCRIPTION:2026 MFFC ARKANSAS TRIP \n@ THE WHITE RIVER TROUT LODGE\nWEEK #1 – FEBRUARY 22 thru 27   HOST: SCOTT FREEBURG\n  \nCOST: $1600 \nAttention MFFC Fly Fishers\, \nFor 2026 The Michigan Fly Fishing Club will again host a 5-night\, 4-day guided fly-fishing trip to the famed White River in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.  The trip will be a MFFC sanctioned trip in conjunction with guide Kelly Neuman and his crew from Streamside Custom Rod & Guide Service.  www.arkansasstreamside.com \nThe regular cost for 4 nights and 3 days of guided drift boat fly fishing is $1800\, but for us\, he has reduced the per person cost for 5 nights and 4 days of guided fishing to $1600. \nThis also will include lodging at the White River Trout Lodge on the banks of the White River\, 3 meals (breakfast\, lunch & dinner) per day\, rods\, flies and other essential equipment. \nThe cost for transportation to and from the lodge in Cotter\, Arkansas will be our own responsibility. \nAt this time our trip date is set for late February and early March and limited to 12 fly fishers per trip. In addition\, two anglers per boat is required. \nArrive on Sunday\, guided float trips Monday through Thursday\, then depart Friday morning. \nThe total cost for the trip will be broken into 3 payments\, each with its own deadline. A deposit of $400 due on or before October 15\, 2025 to reserve your spot. An additional $400 will be due November 19\, 2025 to make 50% deposit. The remaining $800 will be due on arrival in Arkansas with the group. \nPayments can be made by cash or check to us\, or credit card to Streamside. If for some reason you are unable to be at one of the deadline meetings\, you can mail a check made out to either of us for the week you want at our home address. \nSIGN-UP BEGINS ON THE DAY OF THE FIRST CLUB MEETING IN SEPTEMBER\, Wednesday the 3rd!! \nTo reserve your spot please feel free to telephone\, email or see us at upcoming club meetings. \n  \nScott Freeburg \n248-505-3563 cell \nsfree357@aol.com\n\n\n\nPayment deadlines updated 7/24/24. Spaces still available. URL:https://mffc.org/event/white-river-arkansas-trip/ LOCATION:White River Trout Lodge\, 752 Country Road 703\, Cotter\, 72626 CATEGORIES:Events,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WhiteRiverTroutLodge-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Freeburg":MAILTO:sfree357@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20251215T152115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T010850Z UID:1150-1771506000-1771779600@mffc.org SUMMARY:Outdoorama DESCRIPTION:IF YOU ARE WILLING TO VOLUNTEER TO ASSIST IN LEADERSHIP OF THIS PROJECT PLEASE CONTACT A BOARD MEMBER OR THE WEBMISTRESS.\n\nHelp 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. \nHours are: Thursday 1p-8p; Friday 12p-8p; Saturday 10a-8p; Sunday 10a-5p \nVolunteers 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. \nEach fly leaves on an expo flyer to keep it safe from stabbing anybody on it’s ride home. \nParking is $10. If needed\, parking fees can be reimbursed after the show. \nClick here to sign up! URL:https://mffc.org/event/outdoorama-mffc-tying/ LOCATION:Suburban Collection Showplace\, 46100 Grand River Ave\, Novi\, MI\, 48374\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Kids,Outings,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Outdoorama-2020.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Aitken":MAILTO:dznvvm@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250706T174948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T222204Z UID:4641-1758880800-1758992400@mffc.org SUMMARY:FFI Flyfest DESCRIPTION:Of Note:  The Michigan Fly Fishing Club is an affiliate Club of Fly Fishers International. Our fly fishing events are insured through the FFI. We are also an active member of the FFI Great Lakes Council.  \n\nFly Fishers International is proud to gather our members and the fly fishing community in Grand Rapids for \nFFI Flyfest\, September 26th & 27th 2025.\nWe’ve heard the calls for a return to an in-person event\, and this will be a wonderful location. Offering easy air travel options\, and centrally located for highway travel\, Grand Rapids is also a hub of culture and entertainment options along with plenty of fly fishing to be done in the area. \nFFI Flyfest 2025 will once again offer an extensive slate of indoor and outdoor workshops\, presentations\, and demonstrations for all experience levels and covering topics including fly casting\, fly tying\, and important conservation partnerships. \nWe’re thrilled to return to an in-person experience filled with hands-on learning\, shared stories\, and the spirit of fly fishing.  In September\, Fly Fishers International\, will be in your area providing those opportunities to our members and guests. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nIndoor & outdoor workshops\nFly casting & tying demos\nConservation presentations\nEducation for all skill levels\nConnection with anglers from around the world\n\nThe event will be held at the Grand Rapids Sheraton Inn Airport on September 26-27.  We are writing to ask if your club will help us promote the event to your members\, giving them an opportunity to volunteer\,  and to determine if your club would be interested in a free exhibit table to promote your club to our attendees.  The table will be located in the Atrium which serves as the entrance to the tying demo and seminar area and is the hub of activity during the 2-day event. Many presentations are pay to attend. \nAny volunteer who signs up to work 4 hours during the 2-day event will get a free registration to the event\, a $75 value.   We will provide a coupon code for those who qualify. \nhttps://flyfishersinternational.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-form-2025/ \nWe appreciate any help you can provide and look forward to your response on whether your club would like a free table at the event.   You can register and find the event schedule here: \nhttps://www.flyfishersinternational.org/flyfest \n\nClick here to download the official event flyer to register!\nClick here for the direct pay registration link.\nThe event will be held at the Grand Rapids Sheraton Inn Airport Hotel. URL:https://mffc.org/event/ffi-flyfest/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Sheraton Airport Hotel\, 5700 28th Street Southeast\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Outings,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/unnamed.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Sellers":MAILTO:operations@flyfishersinternational.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250919T201407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T202000Z UID:5264-1758268800-1758301200@mffc.org SUMMARY:Guided Fishing Trip On The AuSable DESCRIPTION:2 Days of Guided Fishing on the AuSable River\, near Oscoda\, MI\nGuide: Kelly and Cameron from Michigan Streamside\nDates: Thursday\, October 30th checking into hotel in Oscoda\, MI to\nSunday\, November 2nd checking out of hotel\n• Target Species: Atlantic Salmon / Coho Salmon / (early) Steelhead\n• Limited to four anglers (one being myself); first three to submit $350 deposit to me\n• 2 Full days of guides Friday\, Oct 31st & Saturday\, Nov 1st (includes shore lunch)\n• 3 Nights of accommodations: continental breakfast at the hotel; dinners on your own; two rooms booked with two double beds in each room\nCosts: $700 per person (based on two days of guides\, three nights of double occupancy \nContact me: Jon Bada – vicepresident@mffc.org 248-840-2983 \n \nOther tidbits:\n• Drift Route: from Foote Dam to the mouth of the AuSable at Oscoda\n• Ride sharing possible since we are only three hours away.\n• Possibility of bringing my driftboat for Sunday fishing for one/two anglers (bringing your gear/flies for Sunday) URL:https://mffc.org/event/guided-fishing-trip-on-the-ausable/ LOCATION:Oscoda\, MI\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Reallybigfish.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Bada":MAILTO:jonbada@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250827T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250827T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250529T175354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T174952Z UID:4095-1756306800-1756328400@mffc.org SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025 Finale” \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 3:00 PM till park closes \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nMeet Up Info – coming soon \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \nNankin Lake is located on Hines Drive in Livonia near where Joy Road and Farmington Road meet. Construction access is in the Farmington Road\, Hines Drive\, Ann Arbor Trail corridor. \nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLY FISHING INTEL ON THIS SITE \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website blogs\, this event page\, and your email for updates* URL:https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-august-27/ LOCATION:Nankin Lake\, Livonia\, MI\, 48150\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nankin-Lake-Park-Area.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250528T130054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T221022Z UID:4258-1755705600-1755723600@mffc.org SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025” \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 4:00 PM till park closes \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nMeet Up Info – coming soon \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close \nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEETING PLACE MAP & SITE INTEL \n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website blogs\, this event page\, and your email for updates* \n  URL:https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-august-20/ LOCATION:Pointe Mouillee State Game Area\, 37205 Mouillee Road\, Route 2\, Rockwood\, 48173\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pointe-mouillee-state-game-area.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250528T180038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T043146Z UID:4098-1755100800-1755118800@mffc.org SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025” \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 4:00 PM till park closes \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nMeet Up Info – coming soon \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nAug 13th… Gallup Park\, Ann Arbor – Huron River 4pm to Close  \n\nknown as a smallmouth fishery\nhas multiple species of bass\, pan fish\, and more\nkayak accessible\, canoe livery in park\n\nFuller Rd just west of Huron Parkway has better fishing from the west side access point. \nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SITE FISHING INTEL \n\nGallup Bridge Closure – Access and Parking \n\n\n\nThere are four parking areas: one at the main entrance off Fuller Road\, two past that lot within the park along the park drive (currently inaccessible due to bridge construction)\, and one further southeast on Geddes Road. Parking gets tight on beautiful summer days due to livery visitors and shelter rentals/ events at Gallup. Be sure to plan ahead and prepare to walk or allow time to reach your final destination or meeting place! There is overflow parking located across the street at Huron High School. If you want to add a 15 minute scenic walk to your Gallup visit\, consider parking at Furstenberg Nature Area\, 2626 Fuller Rd\, where you can park and walk via boardwalk to Gallup while enjoying the oak-hickory forest and savanna. \n\nWhile the old vehicle bridge has been demolished\, Gallup Park is still open to vehicles and pedestrians. Vehicle access and limited parking is available off the main park entrance at Fuller Road\, as well as the parking lot off of Geddes Road near the boat launch. Pedestrian access is available from Geddes Avenue at Devonshire Park\, as well as the along the Border to Border trail from the east near the Dixboro dam and from the West from Mitchell Field. The Border to Border Trail is open and there is a short detour around the construction site for the new bridge. Construction of the new bridge is underway.​ \n\n\n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website\, this event page\, and your email for updates* URL:https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-august-13/ LOCATION:Gallup Park & Gallup Park Boat Ramp\, 3000 Fuller Road\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48105​​​​\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gallup-2jpgoctober.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Hunter":MAILTO:attyhunter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250529T160625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T004720Z UID:4076-1753891200-1753909200@mffc.org SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025” \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 4:00 PM till park closes \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nMeet Up Info – At the boat ramp \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nJuly 30th – Pontiac Lake\, Waterford -meet at the Boat Ramp – 4pm to Close \nClick here to download information on the fishing venue. \n  \n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \nAugust 6th Normal Meeting in Northville \nAugust 13th – Gallup Park – Ann Arbor – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website blogs\, this event page\, and your email for updates* \n  URL:https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-july-30/ LOCATION:Pontiac Lake Recreation Area\, 7800 Gale Road\, Waterford\, MI\, 48327\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pontiac-Lake-marsh-trail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250528T201433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T184015Z UID:4221-1753286400-1753304400@mffc.org SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025” \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 400 PM till park closes. \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nMeet Up Info – coming soon \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nJuly 23rd – Delhi Metro Park – Ann Arbor– Huron River – 4pm to Close \nHere are the meeting details:  \nNON–MEETING WEDNESDAYS ON THE WATER 5th Stop Delhi Metro Park 4pm to close.\n\nOur next stop on the “Summer Tour 2025 of the Non–Meeting Wednesdays on the Water” will take us to “Delhi Metro Park” on Wednesday July 23rd.\n\nThis park system is within the Huron-Clinton system of Metroparks; Delhi is an 81-acre park that is located on the Huron River and is northwest of Ann Arbor. The park system boasts picnic areas\, picnic shelters\, swings\, slides\, river fishing\, canoe rental and softball diamonds.\n\nBack in 1835\, there was a sawmill that was located on the Huron River at this site. Then Norman Gooddale purchased the mill for $50 in 1835 and added a flour mill to the site. Then Jacob Doremus plotted a village adjacent to the mill in 1836 named Michigan Village\, although the name was changed to Delhi shortly afterward. In 1842\, Gooddale acquired all the unsold lots. His son Frank expanded the mill\, shipping flour to New England and employing 20 people; in 1880\, Delhi Mills shipped 41\,000 barrels of flour on the on the rail system known as Michigan Central Railroad. In 1883\, Delhi had 2 flour mills\, a woolen mill and a saw mill\, taking power from a dam 150 feet long with a 7-foot head and producing 140 horsepower when all mills run at once. The only thing left of the Delhi Mills is the area known as “Delhi Rapids” which is the remains of the collapsed mill dam that once powered Delhi Mills.\n\nThe park is divided into 2 sections; there is West Delhi and East Delhi with East Delhi Rd separating the 2 sides. We will be in East Delhi\, to turn into the entrance\, you will want to turn off Huron River Drive onto southeast Delhi Road\, cross the bridge and turn left into East Delhi. You will need a daily or seasonal pass to be able to get into the park. Just for your FYI the park hours are 8am to 10pm. Once you clear the “Check Station” we will just be parking in the middle of the parking lot for a rough staging area. Remember\, this is just a general meet up area as we may already be out fishing.\n\nThe gear you want to bring is rods usually in 4\, 5\, or 6 weight fly rods with floating line on the reels; plus a net to aid in your landing of your fish. I will be wearing waders to wade in this area\, if you feel comfortable enough to wet wade\, you are more than welcome too. It is easy to wade and fish in West Delhi which is past the canoe rentals across from the East Delhi entrance. But I also like fishing where we will be parking\, in the East Delhi area. The flies I use in this area range from my topwater White Ephron dry fly\, Roberts Yellow Drake\, Hoppers\, Poppers\, and any Topwater Flies. I really like using the Edmonds Stealth Foam Bomber in various sizes. If you decide to bring nymphs\, pheasant tails work great\, along with various buggy nymphs. I like getting into the river in the middle of East Delhi and wading down from there.\n\nOne thing that is nice this time of year on the Huron the Hex usually starts appearing this time of year on the Huron with the Ephron’s following afterwards. They usually kick off from 7pm to 8pm if water conditions and weather conditions are working together.\n\nWe hope to see you out there on the river; fishing with your fellow club members and having a great time. If you are not a member of the Michigan Fly Fishing Club\, you are more than welcome to come out and join us. You can see how much fun we have\, and hopefully we will see you as fellow club members soon. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Todd Schotts or Ken Harfoot. Tight Lines.\n\nDATES ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION OR RESCHEDULING DUE TO SEVERE INCLIMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS\n\n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \nJuly 30th – Pontiac Lake – Waterford – at the Boat Ramp – 4pm to Close \nAugust 6th Normal Meeting in Northville \nAugust 13th – Gallup Park – Ann Arbor – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website\, this event page\, and your email for updates* \n  URL:https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-july-23/ LOCATION:Delhi Metropark\, 3902 E. Delhi Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Delhi-Metropark-Bridge.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250529T140908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T130726Z UID:4136-1752681600-1752699600@mffc.org SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025” \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 4:00 PM till park closes \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nJuly 16th… Island Lake State Park\, Brighton 4pm to Close \nMeet Up:  At the dam. \n\nClick here to download further site information.\nClick here for a full park map with the meet points marked.\n\n  \n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \nJuly 23rd – Delhi Metro Park – Dexter  – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nJuly 30th – Pontiac Lake – Waterford – at the Boat Ramp – 4pm to Close \nAugust 6th Normal Meeting in Northville \nAugust 13th – Gallup Park – Ann Arbor – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website\, this event page\, and your email for updates* URL:https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-july-16/ LOCATION:Island Lake State Park\, 6301 Kensington Road\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tip_of_kayak_traveling_down_Huron_River.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250327T141353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T144515Z UID:4061-1750867200-1750885200@mffc.org SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING MEETING ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025” \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 4:00 PM till park closes. \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. The first meeting was a fishing success! Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nJune 25th…. Newburg Lake (watercraft launch & fishing docks) \n\nLocated at “Newburgh Pointe” (west on Hines from Newburgh. It is the 2nd park entrance).\nThey have a fishing pier\, and the hours of renting watercraft is until 7pm; they do have a boat ramp.\nSpecies: Bass\, Panfish\, and Pike\n\nClick here for the site intel \n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \nJuly 2nd – NO MEETING ON THE WATER DUE TO 4TH OF JULY \nJuly 9th Normal Meeting in Northville \nJuly 16th – Island Lake State Park – Brighton – at the Dam – 4pm to Close \nJuly 23rd – Delhi Metro Park – Dexter  – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nJuly 30th – Pontiac Lake – Waterford – at the Boat Ramp – 4pm to Close \nAugust 6th Normal Meeting in Northville \nAugust 13th – Gallup Park – Ann Arbor – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website\, this event page\, and your email for updates* \n  URL:https://mffc.org/event/non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-june-25/ LOCATION:Newburg Lake – Hines Park\, Livonia\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NewburghPointPark.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250613T011145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T011145Z UID:5001-1750500000-1750521600@mffc.org SUMMARY:GLC Fly Casting Skills Development Event DESCRIPTION:Fly Casting Skills Development Event on June 21st \nJoin us for our next Fly-Casting Skills Development event at AuSable River Outfitters in Mio\, Michigan. \nDate: June 21\, 2025 \nTime: 10:00am to 4:00pm \nPlace: AuSable River Outfitters\, 225 W. Sixth Street\, Mio\,Michigan 48647 \nWe will have our Fly-Casting Skills Development Course setup for anyone to try.  We will have flyrods there or you can bring your own.  We will have people there to give fly casting instructions if you have never tried it before.  There will also be fly tying equipment and materials there with people to help you tie your first fly. \nSnacks and refreshments to be provided. \nHope to see you on the 21st! URL:https://mffc.org/event/glc-fly-casting/ LOCATION:Au Sable River Outfitters\, 225 W. Sixth St\, Mio\, MI\, 48647\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FFI-casting-instructor-thumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250527T212328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T230753Z UID:4049-1750262400-1750280400@mffc.org SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025” \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 4:00 PM till park closes \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nMeet Up Info – coming soon \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nJune 18th…Flushing Township Nature Park\, Flint River – Flushing Mi – 4pm to Close \n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \n June 25th – Newburg Lake – Livonia\, MI – 4pm to Close \nJuly 2nd – NO MEETING ON THE WATER DUE TO 4TH OF JULY \nJuly 9th Normal Meeting in Northville \nJuly 16th – Island Lake State Park – Brighton – at the Dam – 4pm to Close \nJuly 23rd – Delhi Metro Park – Dexter  – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nJuly 30th – Pontiac Lake – Waterford – at the Boat Ramp – 4pm to Close \nAugust 6th Normal Meeting in Northville \nAugust 13th – Gallup Park – Ann Arbor – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website\, this event page\, and your email for updates* URL:https://mffc.org/event/non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-june-18/ LOCATION:Flushing Township Nature Park\, 6524 N Seymour Rd\, Flushing\, MI\, 48433\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/flushingnaturecenterparksign.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250611T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250524T173519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T230403Z UID:4089-1749657600-1749675600@mffc.org SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025” \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 4:00 PM till park closes. \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nMeet Up Info – Click here to download. \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nJune 11th… Bishop Lake – Brighton State Rec Area (watercraft\, wading\, and rentals) \n\nWill need the State Park Pass\nSpecies: Largemouth Bass\, Panfish\, and Pike\n\n\nNEXT MEETINGS:  \n  June 18th – Flushing Nature Park\, Flint River – Flushing Mi – 4pm to Close \n June 25th – Newburg Lake – Livonia\, MI – 4pm to Close \nJuly 2nd – NO MEETING ON THE WATER DUE TO 4TH OF JULY \nJuly 9th Normal Meeting in Northville \nJuly 16th – Island Lake State Park – Brighton – at the Dam – 4pm to Close \nJuly 23rd – Delhi Metro Park – Dexter  – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nJuly 30th – Pontiac Lake – Waterford – at the Boat Ramp – 4pm to Close \nAugust 6th Normal Meeting in Northville \nAugust 13th – Gallup Park – Ann Arbor – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website\, this event page\, and your email for updates* URL:https://mffc.org/event/non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-june-11/ LOCATION:Bishop Lake – Brighton State Rec Area\, 6360 Chilson Road\, Howell\, MI\, 48843 CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attachment.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250324T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20250324T234538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T002157Z UID:4774-1742803200-1742835600@mffc.org SUMMARY:Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025 sponsored by Paul H Young Chapter DESCRIPTION:Experience the Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025 \nSponsored by the Paul H Young Chapter of  Trout Unlimited \nTuesday April 1\, 2025 at 7:15 p.m. \n$25 at the Milford Independent Cinema URL:https://mffc.org/event/fly-fishing-film-tour-2025-sponsored-by-paul-h-young-chapter/ LOCATION:Milford Independent Cinema\, 945 E Summit\, Milford\, MI\, 48381\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/qtq80-WpPJWP.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Batchik":MAILTO:bob.batchik@paulyoungtu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T163000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20240924T003854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T000727Z UID:4354-1729081800-1729096200@mffc.org SUMMARY:Chuck Farneth Casting Clinic & Tying Session DESCRIPTION:Come join Chuck Farneth! \nFor a Casting Clinic & Tying Session!\nWednesday\, October 16\, 2024\n12:30 to 4:30\nThis is a one-on-one casting event so spots are limited. \nA brief tying and kibitzing session is included. \nThe requested $30\, due upfront\,  helps off-set tying supplies and snacks.  \nWatch this link for updates. \nContact Sybil to sign up. \nClick here to pay to reserve your spot. URL:https://mffc.org/event/chuck-farneth-casting-tyng-event/ LOCATION:Plymouth Township Park\, 46640 Ann Arbor Trail\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Outings,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chuck-Farneth-with-fish-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240928T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240928T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20241004T140328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T165413Z UID:2627-1727515800-1727551800@mffc.org SUMMARY:Muskegon River Speyfest DESCRIPTION:Muskegon River Speyfest 2024\n\n\n \nJust a reminder! : \nThe Muskegon River Spey Fest will be Saturday\, September 28th\, at Henning Park in Newaygo\, Michigan. \nNew organizations and vendors are scheduled this year\, including Meyers Outdoors\, Ron Barch\, Western Michigan Trout Unlimited and more. The Great Lakes Council will be there with the Fly casting Skills Development course set up for you to practice your casting skills. \n  \nThere is no cost to attend Spey Fest but a modest entrance fee to get into Henning Park. \n  \n\nFor more information\, visit the Muskegon River Spey Fest Facebook page. URL:https://mffc.org/event/muskegon-river-speyfest/ LOCATION:Henning Park\, Newaygo\, MI\, 500 E Croton Dr\, Newaygo\, MI\, 49337\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SpeyFest.jpg.png ORGANIZER;CN="Great Lakes Council Fly Fishers International":MAILTO:email@ffiglc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240907T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20241228T174607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T181053Z UID:112-1725703200-1725714000@mffc.org SUMMARY:AuSable River Cleanup DESCRIPTION:PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nEach September\, on the Saturday after Labor Day\, the Michigan Fly Fishing Club spends time together with many other fly fishers from around the state to walk areas of our beloved AuSable River and clean debris from its river bottom and banks. The cleanup\, sponsored by the Anglers of the AuSable\, is a wonderful way to give something back to the river we fish during the summer. \nWe wade ‘beats’ that run from one access point to another and with our poking sticks and plastic rubbish bags to collect items that have been dropped or lost during the summer. Between beer cans\, flip flops and the occasional bathing suit its always an adventure. \nSign up by Email:  Josh@GatesLodge.com\nOr call:  989-348-8462 \nEvents get under way at 10 a.m. meeting at Gates Lodge. \nFood will be available at Gates at noon. \nSupport the Club by wearing your MFFC gear. URL:https://mffc.org/event/ausable-cleanup/ LOCATION:Gates Au Sable Lodge\, 471 Stephan Bridge Road\, Grayling\, MI\, 49738\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservation,Events,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Cleaning-our-river.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Greenberg":MAILTO:josh@gateslodge.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240615T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20240602T022738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T023503Z UID:3984-1718442000-1718465400@mffc.org SUMMARY:GLC Fly Casting Skills Development Event DESCRIPTION:Fly Casting Skills Development Great Lakes Council Flyer \nGREAT LAKES AND OHIO COUNCILS OF FLY FISHERS INTERNATIONAL\nFLY CASTING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT\nFACILITATOR TRAINING WORKSHOP \nSaturday 15 June 2024\n9-11:00 AM facilitator training\n1-3:30 PM FCSD workshop for public (to be facilitated by the morning trainees) \nThe FFI fly casting skills development education program is sending Sarah Trenschel and Russ Carpenter to present Facilitator training for this event as part of the international roll out of the Fly Casting Skills Development program that they helped develop. This workshop is focused on facilitating an FCSD event and making it a fun\, educational\, and engaging program that can help anglers practice with intention and improve casting skills.\nFacilitators that attend the morning workshop will have the opportunity to put new skills into practice in the afternoon when we welcome local anglers to a facilitated FCSD event in the afternoon. \nThis is a free workshop and is open to anyone that is interested in facilitating this program.\nPlease familiarize yourself with the FCSD program before attending – facilitators should be able to make all the bronze level casts within 1-2 tries to demonstrate to participants. \nClick here in the FFI learning center for the details. \nFor registration for the workshop (required)or more information please contact: \nGreat Lakes Council at info@ffiglc.org \n\nThe Michigan Fly Fishing Club is affiliated with Fly Fishers International thus is a participating member of the Great Lakes Council.  URL:https://mffc.org/event/fly-casting-skills-development/ LOCATION:Merickel-Farley Trout Club\, 2319 S. Berkey Southern Rd\, Swanton\, OH\, 43558\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Casting-Training-Picture-2024-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20240314T164657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T165151Z UID:3865-1717718400-1717977599@mffc.org SUMMARY:GLC Fly Casting Development Outing DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Council (GLC) of Fly Fishers International (FFI)\, of which the MFFC is a member\, has announced its plans for a weekend outing in Grayling from Friday\, June 7\, through Sunday\, June 9. \nThe weekend will kick off on Friday at 3 p.m. at Gates Lodge with a fishing and hatch report\, followed late-afternoon and evening fishing on one’s own. \nSaturday’s schedule provided time for wetting a line in the morning prior to a Fly Casting Skills Development Event from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Grayling Fish Hatchery. The GLC will set up the Fly Casting Skills Development Course created by FFI. Direction and instruction will be available from GLC members. Because the Hatchery also will be open to the public\, the GLC also available introductory casting instruction to Hatchery visitors. GLC fly tying vises and materials also will be available for visitors interested in trying their hand at fly tying. \nThe Grayling Fish Hatchery\, which opens to the public on Memorial Day weekend\, features more than 1\,000 Michigan Department of Natural Resources-provided Rainbow Trout in a number of raceways as well as a marsh raceway that houses many turtles and frogs.  Children and teens (age16 and under) are welcome to fish in the Children’s Fishing Pond for free. Kids need to bring their own equipment and bait and practice catch and release only. The hatchery is located at 4890 West North Down River Road in Grayling. \nFollowing the casting event\, there will be ample opportunity to catch Saturday’s evening hatch on the river. \nThe weekend concludes on Sunday with a GLC general membership meeting\, beginning at 10 a.m.\, to be followed by GLC Board Meeting. Both meetings be conducted in the Board Room at Gates Lodge. The meetings will be available via Zoom\, as well. Look for the Zoom link in future communications. \n*Mike Matuszewski is currently MFFC’s GLC representative.* URL:https://mffc.org/event/glc-fly-casting-development-outing/ LOCATION:Grayling Fish Hatchery\, 4890 West North Down River Road\, Grayling\, MI\, 49738\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GrassyAuSable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240508 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20230606T013705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T211637Z UID:3313-1714867200-1715126399@mffc.org SUMMARY:The New Old Member's Outing DESCRIPTION:Come to WaWaSum Lodge to live the dream!\n(Bring your sleeping bag for the bunks!) The new Old Member’s Outing runs May 5 through May 7 and is open to all Club members. \nCapacity: is 29 members for this 3 day event. Over night accommodations cost $50 a night *(subject to 2024 MSU possible price increase). \nArrive: May 5th   Burgers and Brats will be served off the grill at 7pm.  You are encouraged to check-in early and get some fishing in before dinner. \nFish:  May 6th     Breakfast at 7:30a and the rest of the day is yours.  Perhaps plan a float with a friend and guide\,  or simply hook up with friends and explore.  Lunch and dinner will be on your own……….but desert will await you upon return. \nCheck Out:  May 7th     Breakfast again at 7:30a.  Plenty of time to still get some fishing in before check-out.  The New Member outing will follow on May 8th.  Based on availability of beds\,  you may be able to extend your stay by checking with Glen Easterbrook\, event chair for the New Member outing\,  regarding cost. \nMore info to be provided at a later date.  Reserve your spot now by contacting Wayne Glessner (wayneglessnersr@gmail.com) ! \nTotal Cost:  2 nights lodging\, 1 dinner\, 2 breakfasts all for $145 URL:https://mffc.org/event/old-members-outing/ LOCATION:Camp Wa Wa Sum\, Whirlpool Road\, Grayling\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Outings,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WaWa1-768x451-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Glessner":MAILTO:wayneglessnersr@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230819T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230819T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20230815T032908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T033345Z UID:3351-1692451800-1692455400@mffc.org SUMMARY:MFFC Plymouth District Library Maker's Fest Presentation DESCRIPTION:Come visit (or volunteer to tie a Wooly Bugger with attendees) at the Plymouth District Library Makers Fest Presentation! The Michigan Fly Fishing Club will be joining forces with the Huron River Fishing Association to teach all things fly tying! Todd Schotts will be presenting information on how to get started fly tying\, Dan Walker will be demonstrating advanced flies\, and Sybil Hunter will be working with a team of tyers from both organizations helping attendees tie their own fly to get them started. \nThe event runs all day. Our presentation time is 1:30 to 2:30. \nCome check it out! \nClick here for event and venue information. URL:https://mffc.org/event/mffc-tying-makers-fair-plymouth/ LOCATION:Plymouth District Library\, 223 S. Main St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Outings,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/woolly-bugger.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20210212T031512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T001732Z UID:1186-1619254800-1619262000@mffc.org SUMMARY:Trout Opener & Memorial 2021 DESCRIPTION:Meet at Gates for this outdoor event on the river to have some beverages and munchies. Come to chat and share some memories and such. We will be wearing masks\, social distancing\, and providing safe food service\, including individually wrapped items. Adult beverage additive will be provided by Rob & A.L. Bulsewicz. \nAttending? \nPlease RSVP before April 11 so we can be prepared with food items. \nContact Al at: infoman984@sbcglobal.net \n  \nState Covid-19 guidelines will be followed at this event. \n  URL:https://mffc.org/event/trout-opener-2021/ LOCATION:Gates Au Sable Lodge\, 471 Stephan Bridge Road\, Grayling\, MI\, 49738\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Outings ORGANIZER;CN="Al Haxton":MAILTO:infoman984@sbcglobal.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210320T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T014650 CREATED:20210212T024423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T231623Z UID:1179-1616227200-1616259600@mffc.org SUMMARY:Spring Steelhead Outing DESCRIPTION:Watch this link for details. Information will be posted as it becomes available. URL:https://mffc.org/event/spring-steelhead-outing/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:Events,Outings END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR