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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T080000
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SUMMARY:MFFC Member's School
DESCRIPTION:Member School is Saturday April 11\, 2026\n\nAll Members welcome to attend Member School \nMember’s School is free for ALL Club members\, of ALL levels to attend. \nA lunch of sandwiches\, chips and drinks is provided. \nClasses include: Casting\, Knots\, Etymology\, along with beginner\, intermediate and advanced tying instruction. \nAttendance is a benefit of membership and you can attend as many times as you’d like. \nAll you need to do is RSVP! \nReserve your spot today! \nContact Vern White at vernwhite1969@gmail.com \nThis event takes place at the WCC Ted Scott Campus \n*If you are a new member and planning to attend the ever raucously fun learning experience that is the New Member’s Outing\, it is recommended that you attend this event to prepare your fishing skills.* \n\n\nContact Vern
URL:https://mffc.org/event/mffc-members-school/
LOCATION:Wayne County Community College – Ted Scott Campus\, 9555 Haggerty Rd\, Belleville\, MI\, 48111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Kids,Women
ORGANIZER;CN="Vern White":MAILTO:vernwhite1969@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201217
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Sprys":MAILTO:flyfishmichigan@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201217
CREATED:20251215T152115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T010850Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Aitken":MAILTO:dznvvm@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201217
CREATED:20251215T150834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T010412Z
UID:1146-1767859200-1768150800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Ultimate Fishing Show
DESCRIPTION:Ultimate Fishing Show Sign up!\n\nThe Ultimate Fishing Show where Club members teach young participants to tie Wooly Buggers for fishing\, and guide them through fly rod casting on the pond. It is part of the outreach component of our charter. \nVolunteers are needed for these four days of the Ultimate Fishing Show. Ultimate Fishing Show volunteers receive free entry to the show. If you’ve never tied wooly buggers\, you can be trained on site – it’s so easy even kids can do it! Translation: No experience necessary. \nIf you can volunteer an hour or two or even part of your day\, it would be greatly appreciated. Ultimate Fishing Show volunteers are needed for tying with attendees\, casting with kids\, set up\, tear down\, as well as co-chairs to assist with event organization and scheduling. \nHours are: Thursday 1p-8p; Friday 12p-8p; Saturday 10a-8p; Sunday 10a-5p \nParking is $10 as of 2025. Admission is $12. Volunteers get in free  – just enter at the back of the venue and check-in at the Volunteer/Workers booth. \n\nSign up now by clicking here!
URL:https://mffc.org/event/ultimate-fishing-show/
LOCATION:Suburban Collection Showplace\, 46100 Grand River Ave\, Novi\, MI\, 48374\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Kids,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Bada":MAILTO:jonbada@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T170000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Sellers":MAILTO:operations@flyfishersinternational.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201217
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T163000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240508
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CREATED:20230606T013705Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Glessner":MAILTO:wayneglessnersr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201217
CREATED:20230912T170347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T170347Z
UID:3483-1707557400-1707577200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Public School
DESCRIPTION:Awaiting a chair to run this event. \nThe MFFC public school includes casting\, tying\, entomology\, streamside etiquette\, and equipment knowledge. All equipment to learn is provided at the venue. Sign up for classes today!
URL:https://mffc.org/event/mffc-public-school/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Women
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230819T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230819T143000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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