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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T035714Z
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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:20260408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250522T231024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T212232Z
UID:951-1775676600-1775682000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Board Of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MFFC Board of Directors meetings are open to all Club members. Contact a Board Member for the Zoom link to attend a Board of Directors meeting.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-april/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Bada":MAILTO:jonbada@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260401T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20260204T193626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T034301Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Mark Hendricks\, CI Casting Demo
DESCRIPTION:April welcomes Mark Hendricks\, CI and guide\, for an in person Casting Demo!  \n \nLoops too big? Not any more! Tailing tendencies? Mark’s got a fix for you! \nCome get some pro tips from Mark to improve your fly fishing experience! \n\n*Come vote in the annual election. The 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  \nONLY THE BUSINESS MEETING WILL BE WEBCAST. WE DO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO WEBCAST THE DEMO.  \nTHIS MEETING WILL HAVE THE ANNUAL ELECTIONS.  \nMFFC Meeting Zoom Link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6 \n 
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-mark-hendricks-ci-casting-demo/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Lipp":MAILTO:kjlipp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250916T235907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T064726Z
UID:5255-1773820800-1773853200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:March Speaker Meeting - Steven Arnoczky
DESCRIPTION:This is an interactive event. Bring your vise and tying materials. Foam bodies provided by the speaker.  \nClick here for the pattern. \nSteven Arnoczky DVM is a retired professor of veterinary surgery from Michigan State University. He began fly fishing in the Catskill region of New York (Beaverkill\, Willowemoc\, and Delaware rivers) before moving to Michigan. He has\nfished many of the famous Western trout rivers as well as fishing for steelhead in British Columbia\, Atlantic salmon in Quebec\, bonefish in Belize\, and snook and redfish in Florida. From June to September he routinely fishes the Muskegon River and his home waters of the Grand River for his favorite prey\, smallmouth bass. \nHis favorite top water bass fly is the ‘stealth bomber’. The stealth bomber was developed by Georgia fly fishing guide\, Kent Edmonds in the early 1990’s . It is an easy fly to tie and does not use any exotic materials. Its unique action and bubble trail is a deadly attractor for bass\, pike\, bluegill\, and most warm water species. \n \nThis presentation will go over the materials and basic steps to tie the stealth bomber as well as some modifications I have made to develop the ‘stealth frog.’ I will also discuss my set up to fish these flies as well as showing videos that show the action of the ‘stealth bomber’ flies as well some fish catching action. \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/march-speaker-meeting-speaker-steven-arnoczky/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Bada":MAILTO:jonbada@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250320T223652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T212112Z
UID:1687-1773257400-1773262800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Board Of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MFFC Board of Directors meetings are open to all Club members. Contact a Board Member for location/Zoom link to attend a Board of Directors meeting.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-march/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/qtq80-WDHeOR.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Lipp":MAILTO:kjlipp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
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:20260304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20260201T122444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T043144Z
UID:1794-1772652600-1772658000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Fly Tying with Dan Walker
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for activities night!  \n\nCatch up with friends while tying with our Featured Tyer Dan Walker\, will be leading tying the Marabou Banger Popper. 10 kits are available. Check the Fly Of The Month link for the pattern. Featured tying is a BYOV event.\n\n\nKen Harfoot will be leading beginning tying to tie Estaz Nymph. (Click here for pattern.) All tools and materials are provided.\nThere is open casting in the gym.\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\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/activities-meeting-fly-tying-dan-walker/
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/2026/02/Dive-Bangers-1_0-to-5_0-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Freeburg":MAILTO:sfree357@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20260109T015730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T070858Z
UID:4666-1771443000-1771448400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:February Activities Meeting - Featured Tyer MaryLou Rogala
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for activities night! \n\nCatch up with friends while tying along with our Featured Tyer MaryLou Rogala\, tying Lou’s Blue\, a fly designed for her by a guide. Supplies for 10 people will be available. Check the Fly Of The Month link for the pattern. Featured tying is a bring your own vice and thread event.\n\n \n\nKen Harfoot will be leading beginning tying\, tools and materials provided. Pattern TBD.\nOpen casting in the gym\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).\nTo purchase Club shirts email Sybil Hunter or speak to Vern White.\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 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/february-activities-meeting-marylou-rogala/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250518T221346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T193619Z
UID:916-1770838200-1770843600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Board Of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MFFC Board of Directors meetings are open to all Club members. Contact a Board Member for the Zoom link to attend a Board of Directors meeting.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-february/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/qtq80-WDHeOR.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Lipp":MAILTO:kjlipp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20260101T153759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T061727Z
UID:3380-1770233400-1770238800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:February Speaker Meeting - Brian Pitser
DESCRIPTION:Brian Pitser\n\nOwner of The Northern Angler Fly Shop in Traverse City\, MI\, Brian Pitser has guided in Northern Michigan for nearly 30 years.  Targeting everything the waters Northern Michigan has to offer from warm water species to trout and steelhead.. As a brand ambassador for Skwala and Sage he is able to provide input and work on product development with both of those companies.  Brian especially enjoys hosting destination travel and introducing his friends and clients to new fly fishing adventures throughout the world.  In recent years he has regularly hosted trips to  Cuba\, Alaska\, Belize\, Mexico\, the Bahamas and Chile.\n\nJoin us on February 4 for a presentation on fly fishing for trout in the Patagonia region of Chile.  Brian has hosted trips to El Saltamontes Lodge in Chile and is excited to share with you some wonderful details about this “bucket list” trip.\n\n\n\n\nYou can also find Brian at:\nInstagram @brianpitser \nThe Detroit News article Fly Fishing Fanatic \nA fun\, brief interview on the Skwala site \nAnd of course at his shop The Norther Angler \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 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-speaker-meeting-brian-pitser/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Pitser-Ambassador-4.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20251220T112535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T041401Z
UID:4398-1769023800-1769029200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:January Activities Meeting - Vern White Featured Tyer
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for activities night!\n \n\nCatch up with friends while tying along with our Featured Tyer Vern White\, tying The Hairy Squach. Supplies for 10 tyers will be available.  The pattern can be found in the Fly Of The Month page. Bring your own vice and thread.\nKen Harfoot will be leading beginning tying\, all tools and materials provided. Beginners will tie Kern’s Emerger.\n\nCourtesy of Trousider Fly Fishing \n\nOpen casting in the gym\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).\nContact Sybil Hunter regarding Club shirts and hats.\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/january-activities-meeting-vern-white/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250514T195436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T212337Z
UID:2583-1768419000-1768424400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MFFC Board of Directors meetings are open to all Club members. Contact a Board Member for the Zoom link to attend a Board of Directors meeting.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-january/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Bada":MAILTO:jonbada@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20251220T151405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T220126Z
UID:4323-1767814200-1767819600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:January Speaker Meeting - Jeff Liskay
DESCRIPTION:About Captain Jeff Liskay \nCaptain Jeff Liskay started his fishing obsession in the Great Lakes on the south shores of Lake Erie\, scooping minnows into bait buckets at a small bait shop\, at 11 years old. As a young Captain he ran charters for Walleye and other Great Lakes warm water species with conventional gear and spent time in the local fishing tournament circuit. In the late 80s\, he was introduced to fly angling and it’s been his passion ever since. \nToday\, Jeff is a premier Great Lakes guide who is widely respected for his 2-Handed casting instruction\, dedication to chasing chrome\, formidable multi-species knowledge and as an explorer who loves to identify new fly angling opportunities and techniques for Great Lakes species and venues. He’s spent his life supporting the Great Lakes fishery as a Founder of the Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders and by spreading his passion for his home waters through personal relationships across the region and industry brands.  From his home base in northern Ohio\, Liskay has fished across the entire Great Lakes as well as Oregon\, Washington\, British Columbia\, Alaska and other destinations. \nHe is a frequently requested presenter\, Great Lakes Dude Podcaster and host for the Wet Fly Swing and media contributor. Jeff represents Patagonia\, Scott Fly Rods\, Scientific Anglers and Montana Fly Company in roles as ambassador and adviser.  Those who know him say he is the nicest and fishiest dude you will meet.  When he’s not guiding\, you will find him fun fishing with his wife Karen or friends\, helping Great Lakes anglers\, advocating for improved fish handling and challenging the boundaries of fly fishing in the Great Lakes region. \n  \nContact Jeff personally or through his business\, Great Lakes Flyfishing LLC\, for guide trips\, instruction and as a travel host. \n \nWeb \nhttps://www.greatlakesflyfishing.com \n  \nGIPHY \nGroovy Great Lakes  @greatlakesflyfishing \n  \nSocial \n  \nJeff Liskay: \nInstagram         https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesdude/ \nTikTok             https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffliskay? \nFacebook         https://www.facebook.com/jeff.liskay \n  \nGreat Lakes Flyfishing LLC: \nInstagram         https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesflyfishingllc/ \nTikTok             https://www.tiktok.com/@greatlakesflyfishing? \nFacebook         https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesflyfishingllc \n  \nYouTube:  Great Lakes FlyFishing with Jeff Liskay \n  \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/january-speaker-jeff-liskay/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250825T142221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T211938Z
UID:3373-1765999800-1766005200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:December Activities Meeting & Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:All MFFC members are welcome to bring their fly fishing related items to sell.  (Please no non-fishing “garage sale” items.). Do your Christmas shopping. Eat cookies. Dream of big fish. \nBring yourself\, any fly fishing items to rehome\, and your holiday spirit! \n \nThe TEC will be open for casting. There will be no tying this evening.  
URL:https://mffc.org/event/fly-fishing-garage-sale-activities-meeting/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250815T125544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T222650Z
UID:2355-1765395000-1765400400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MFFC Board of Directors meetings are open to all Club members. Contact a Board Member for location and Zoom link to attend.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-december/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Bada":MAILTO:jonbada@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250825T211540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T230939Z
UID:4310-1764790200-1764795600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:December Speaker Meeting - James Spica
DESCRIPTION:*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 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/december-speaker-meeting-james-spica/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250113T152951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T193027Z
UID:3377-1763580600-1763586000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:November Activities Meeting - Tom Sewruk Featured Tyer
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for activities night!  \n\nCatch up with friends while tying along with our Featured Tyer Tom Sewruk\, supplies for Tom’s Super Secret November Fly will be provided. Featured tying is a BYOV event. (Bring thread too.)\nThe gym will be open for casting.\nKen Harfoot will be leading beginning tying; all tools and materials provided. (See below for what you’ll be tying.)\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).\nTo order shirts and hats contact Sybil Hunter.\n\n\nFly Tying Beginners Bench for 11/19 \n \nFlymph \nHook: 2312 curved nymph \nThread: black 140 denier \nTail: duck fibers \nBody: mottled yarn \nRib: copper wire \nThorax: ostrich herl \nWing: Turkey biot \nHackle: Grouse cape \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/activities-tom-sewruk/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250815T125049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T222559Z
UID:2353-1762975800-1762981200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MFFC Board of Directors meetings are open to all Club members. Contact a Board Member for location and Zoom link to attend.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-november/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Bada":MAILTO:jonbada@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250821T030605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210932Z
UID:4253-1762371000-1762376400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:November Speaker Meeting - Kristin Thomas
DESCRIPTION:November welcomes Kristin Thomas with Trout Unlimited’s Stream Restoration program.  \nKristin Thomas has been with Michigan Trout Unlimited for 16 years\, she is currently the Stream Restoration Director and has a BS in Ecology from Winona State University and a MS in Aquatic Science from Grand Valley State University. She has also attended numerous stream restoration training classes including Stream Simulation Design with the US Forest Service and Natural Channel Design with Wildland Hydrology. She will discuss restoration projects recently completed by Michigan Trout Unlimited including dam removal and fish passage projects in the Au Sable River watershed and habitat improvement work on the Upper Manistee River. Kristin will talk about how these projects were identified\, designed\, and implemented to provide the greatest benefit possible to coldwater resources. There will also be ample time for questions and answers \nClick here to read more about Kristin Thomas! \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  \nTopic: \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/november-speaker-kristin-thomas/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250825T142135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T013057Z
UID:4126-1760556600-1760562000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:October Activities Meeting - Featured Tyer Todd Schotts
DESCRIPTION:October Activities night features: \n\nTying a with our Featured Tier- Todd Schotts — Click here to download the pattern. There will be a limited number of kits available for tying.\nOpen gym casting.\nBeginning fly tying will lead by Ken Harfoot! Everything you need is provided.\n\n \n\nGriz’s “DSP Mr. Softie Crawfish” is unique because it represents crawfish molting times. Crawfish molt 10 to 15 times a year\, making them very vulnerable to Bass and Trout\, who love to chow on them. Crawfish live to be around 30 years old – that is a lot of molting! Molting crawfish colors can vary\, ranging from red\, orange\, blue/purple\, to even all olive. \nThe one we will be tying at the October Activities Meeting is the blue/purple version which I frequently use for bass fishing. The watershed determines the color that should be fished\, based on the vegetation they consume. I love to tie these amazing flies\, as they work well. This is in the same series with my regular DSP Crawfish. \nTodd will personally be supplying the yarn\, zonker strips\, and the hooks. If you have your own supplies or variations of materials\, please feel free to bring them along with you. \nMake sure you use 6/0 or 140 denier thread in black or dark brown to tie this fly. If you have purple or blue\, that works to. Come tie along with me and sling bobbins for the October Activity night! \n\nDownload the pattern and supplies list here. \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  \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-activities-meeting-tyer-todd-schotts/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250815T124849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T222452Z
UID:2351-1759951800-1759957200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MFFC Board of Directors meetings are open to all Club members. Contact a Board Member for location and Zoom link to attend.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-october/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/qtq80-WDHeOR.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Bada":MAILTO:jonbada@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250821T014914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T155600Z
UID:4124-1759303800-1759352400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:October Speaker Meeting - Al Haxton
DESCRIPTION:This week we have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable speaker\, Al Haxton. Al is not only a passionate fly fisher but also a dedicated volunteer within our club. His commitment to fostering our community and enhancing our shared experiences in the great outdoors is truly inspiring.\n\nAl will be discussing an important topic that affects us all: the vital role of volunteering within our club and the incredible trips and outings we offer. He’ll share insights on why we need your help in organizing these events and why fresh ideas from our newer members are essential as we plan for the future. \nWe all know that our club is filled with fantastic learning and fishing opportunities—classes\, workshops\, and outings that bring us together and allow us to grow as anglers. Al’s vision for increasing participation and innovation in these activities promises to be insightful\, and he’ll encourage us to get involved in meaningful ways. \nLet’s join Al Haxton\, as he takes us through his thoughts on volunteering\, the adventures waiting for us\, and how we can all contribute to ensuring that our club continues to thrive! \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 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/mffc-october-speaker-meeting/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Sellers":MAILTO:operations@flyfishersinternational.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Bada":MAILTO:jonbada@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T155403
CREATED:20250815T140328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T021947Z
UID:3369-1758137400-1758142800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:September Activities Meeting -  Glen Easterbrook Featured Tier
DESCRIPTION:September Activities night features: \n  \n\nTying a foam attractor with our Featured Tier- Glen Easterbrook — Click here to download Glen’s pattern. There will be a limited number of kits available for tying.\nOpen gym casting.\n\n \n\nBeginning fly tying will be Back To Basics with a Pheasant Tail Nymph lead by Ken Harfoot! Everything you need is provided.\n\n\nHi\, Glen Easterbrook here.  Ready to tie a great fall fly ? \nThe GFA (General Foam Attractor) Hopper was developed by Walter Wiese of Parks Fly Shop in Montana. As far as hopper patterns go\, the GFA is incredibly easy to tie and really does the trick. The GFA Hopper can be tied to imitate a hopper using natural colored foam. It also makes for an excellent cricket pattern when using darker (dark brown and black) foam. \nIt is a fairly easy fly to tie.  We will try to tie it in a couple of variations to show natural bug colors\, crazy colors that old eyes can see easily\, and natural colors with different colored hotspots.  Thread colors are somewhat important as the thread wraps make the segmented body.  So if you tie a tan foam body then tan thread is preferred to be used.  If you want to tie a yellow body fly then bring some yellow. Etc. \nFishing these can take a bit of finesse.  The grass hopper is a terrestrial\, a land based bug.  It’s when they misstep and fall into the river from the sides of grassy banks that they become a meal for fish.  With that in mind you should be fishing these up against the bank\, possibly onto the grass and then pulling them gently into the river.  Sometimes they will induce a strike when ‘twitched’ because they naturally want to swim back to safety.  They also work well as an indicator.  Foam fly floating above a nymph hanging below. \nClick for Easterbrook’s GFA Hopper Pattern \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 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/glen-easterbrook/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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