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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20251215T150834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T010412Z
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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:20260114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20250514T195436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T212337Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20251220T112535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T041401Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20260101T153759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T061727Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Lipp":MAILTO:kjlipp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20260109T015730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T070858Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
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;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
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:20260304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
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:20260311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Lipp":MAILTO:kjlipp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
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:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260401T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20260204T193626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T034301Z
UID:4404-1775071800-1775079000@mffc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20260221T021746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T035714Z
UID:1148-1775894400-1775921400@mffc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20260102T115810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T222315Z
UID:3395-1776281400-1776286800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:April Activities Meeting - Featured Tyer Bob Gordon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for activities night! \n\nOur Featured Tyer will be Bob Gordon tying the Klinkhammer Emerger check the Fly Of The Month link for the pattern. Materials for tyers will be provided. Bring your own thread and vise.\nOpen casting in the gym\nKen Harfoot will be leading beginning tying\,  all tools and materials are provided. Beginners will be tying the Adam’s Cripple Emerger.\n\n \n  \n\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).\nFor Club hats and shirts contact Vern White or Sybil Hunter.\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  \nThe Zoom volunteers have retired. If you would like to help out to provide Zoom for future meetings please notify a Board member. \n 
URL:https://mffc.org/event/april-activities-meeting-bob-gordon/
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:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Al Haxton":MAILTO:infoman984@sbcglobal.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20250825T143942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T200350Z
UID:139-1777716000-1777737600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Youth School (members only)
DESCRIPTION:IF YOU ARE WILLING TO VOLUNTEER TO ASSIST IN LEADERSHIP OF THIS PROJECT PLEASE CONTACT A BOARD MEMBER OR THE WEBMISTRESS. \n\n  \n \nYouth School provides an enjoyable and positive fly fishing experience for young people (age 7-16) while educating them in all aspects of fly fishing. They will be taught stream-side safety and etiquette. They will learn about the different kinds of fly rods\, reels\, lines\, and leaders. Fly rods will be provided so that each student will learn the proper methods of casting. Then\, with school-supplied tools and materials\, they will be taught how to tie a streamer and a dry fly which they will use in the afternoon to catch fish. \nOur instructors are club members who are avid fly fishers and are eager to share their talents and knowledge with the students\, who may someday join our club and meet with us in our favorite fishing holes. \nInvite a young person to come and join us for a fun filled day that we are sure they will remember for a long time! \n\nTarget Age: young people between the ages of 7 and 16\nEvent Date: TBD 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.\nMeals:\nCost: There is no cost for the school. All dues paying members may sponsor a young person for this school.\nLocation: Michigan State University Toll Gate Center\, located at Meadowbrook Road and 12 Mile Road in Novi\, Michigan\nEnrollment Deadline: TBD 2026\n\nThe agenda will be communicated to participants prior to the end of April. \nA chairperson is needed for this event.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/youth-school/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Kids,Outings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20250103T151452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T175112Z
UID:444-1778025600-1778371199@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Dick Schot New Member Outing at Wa Wa Sum
DESCRIPTION:Individuals that were not able to make it this year\, are still eligible next year. \n\nMichigan Fly Fishing Club – New Members Outing\nThe MFFC New Members outing will be held again at Michigan State University’s WaWaSum Lodge.  The lodge is located about 7 miles East of Grayling\, MI on the Au Sable River. \nWe will be checking in on Wednesday the 6th of May after 3 PM and checking out on the Saturday\, May 9th by 11 AM. \nThe cost is $ 290 per person.  This includes meals and lodging. \nMake your check out to Michigan Fly Fishing Club (or MFFC).  I would like to have the checks dated May 1\, 2026.  I give the payment to the club right after the trip.  If you have to cancel I can just return your check or rip it up.  When you date your check for May 1 you know I will present it to the Club after the trip.  Your check is your reservation.  I am starting the reservation list now. \nIn the past we have asked for donations for our club guides as they work very hard to provide quality\, expertise and resources to the experience. \nWe do not have speakers lined up yet\, but will hopefully provide for a presentation every night. \nThe accomodations are separate rooms that hold three to four people per room.  We do the best we can to shuffle the assignments around in order to give everyone an appropriate space. \nWhat to bring:\nFly fishing equipment: \n5 wt rod will do nicely.  This is mostly dry fly fishing.  Line and leaders for surface work. \nWaders \nVest with fly fishing tools \nSmall net (Optional) \nSun Glasses \nMoney for flies etc…. \nOther stuff: \nOf course Rain Gear. \nSleeping bag or sheets.  There are bedspreads but no sheets.  These are TWIN beds.  I have found that the sleeping bag is the best option.  Sleep on top of the bed.  No muss no fuss.  There are pillows\, I would not trust them as they are old.  So best bet is to bring your own. \nThere is a large screened in porch.  It has a number of beds on it.  Some have slept there.  Some say it’s nice.  I cannot attest. \nThe porch is a great gathering place to swap stories\, exchange lies and in general plot strategy for fishing. \nExtra pair of dry clothes\, Ive seen people get wet before. \nWading staff is nice to have. \nSleepware…. \nCPAP if needed \nDetails\nWe have lots of room to fish and cast at the lodge.  There are many places along the river to go to for fishing.  There are a few shops in the area for intel and equipment. \nAlso\, if you want to spring for a guide you need to sort that out on your own\, but you can easily take a half day float during this outing. \nContact\nContact details\, please don’t hesitate contacting me with any questions: \nTrip coordinator is myself: \nGlen Easterbrook \nEmail geasterbrook@ameritech.net \nPhone 734-231-5459 \n 
URL:https://mffc.org/event/dick-schot-new-member-outing-wawasum/
LOCATION:Camp Wa Wa Sum\, Whirlpool Road\, Grayling\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Outings,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Easterbrook":MAILTO:geasterbrook@ameritech.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20260409T215010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T221107Z
UID:5626-1778095800-1778101200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:May Activities Meeting - Lou Tish Featured Tier
DESCRIPTION:Join us for activities night! \n\nOur Featured Tyer will be Lou Tisch tying a few of his most successful flies. If you want to tie some of the Fab Five Flies\, come join us! Materials are provided for people who bring their vises to tie with Lou. (This is a BYOV – Bring your own thread and vise event.)\n\n \n\nOpen casting in the gym\nKen Harfoot will be leading beginning tying\,  all tools and materials are provided. Beginners will be tying the Hammerhead Jerk Bait. For that and other patterns visit the Fly Tying Pattern Archive.\n\n \n\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).\nFor Club hats and shirts contact Vern White or Sybil Hunter.\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\nThe Zoom volunteers have retired. If you would like to help out to provide Zoom for future meetings please notify a Board member.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-lou-tish-featured-tier/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20250815T121151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T223109Z
UID:953-1778700600-1778706000@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-may/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20241228T154622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T232959Z
UID:456-1778716800-1779062399@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Smallmouth Outing
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Smallmouth Outing\nPort Austin\, MI\nThursday May 14 though Sunday May 17\, 2026.\nA list of recommended equipment is below for getting you going. \nIf you have other preferences or favorites\, go ahead and bring them. \nHope to see you up on the Flats! \nCost\nThe cost of the Outing is $55 for Short sleeve and $60 if choosing Long-Sleeve shirt\, made payable to Renee Gall by April 15\, 2026. \nThis includes: \n\nAnnual Smallmouth Outing T-Shirt\nPizza party Friday night around campfire (BYOB)\nSaturday is Texas BBQ\nFirewood\, paper products\, etc.\n\nRegistration deadline is April 8th. No refunds given after the registration deadline. \nContact Renee at reneeschatzleygall@gmail.com or  Bob Gall at YooperBob.BG@gmail.com as co-chair. \nAccommodations\nWe typically reserve rooms at the Blue Spruce Motel: \nBlue Spruce Motel & Horseshoe Cabins\n8527 Lake St\, Port Austin\, MI 48467\n989-738-8650 \nEmail Stephanie at the motel; she will send an annual email blast around March 1\, 2026.\, \nFor suggestions of other accommodations\, please ask Renee. \nVolunteering\nMost of us on this outing are seasoned anglers\, and know these waters. We understand the techniques that are used to catch these fish in the various spawning stages. There are a few newbies to this outing and a few that have had some struggles in the past at catching these “smallies” in Port Austin. There is a definite technique to learn in fishing for them\, at this time of the year and place. \nI am looking for volunteers to pair up with these anglers to show the techniques that you\nhave learned\, so everyone can have a great and successful fishing experience. Once they understand and get the feel and start catching fish\, the confidence level rises and they are on their way to a fun and successful weekend of fishing. \nEquipment Recommendations\n\nRods: Bass: 5\, 6\, 7\, or 8 weights – Carp: 7 weight or heavier.\nWaders: Still early in the season\, could be warm or cold; & Chest Waders for sure.\nRain Gear/Wading Jacket: Might be a great idea. Rain is almost a possibility.\nWading Boots: Make sure you have something that will work well on rocks. You will be fishing and wading amongst various rock fields and debris.\nWading Staff: Very much recommended.\nWater Vessels: Due to the high water the last few years\, kayaks\, canoes\, and other water vessels are a great a choice; and make sure to have your life jacket with you. One thing to remember weather can turn nasty so always be prepared.\nLine: The recommendation for the style of flats fishing we do in and around Port Austin is either Floating or Intermediate Lines if the waters are low and even high. If the waters are really high\, sinking lines work great or sink tip lines.\nLeader & Tippet: A straight fluorocarbon line for a leader (for streamers)\, for nymphs the Borger Leader or a Six 6’s western leader (great for windy conditions) which also works good for dries if we end up dry fly fishing (very rare though)\, & the tippet you will want it to be strong enough to hold up with the fish & against the debris that is in the bays (0x\, 1x\, 3x or 8lb\, 12lb\, or 15lb Fluorocarbon)\n\nImportant Notes: If the water temp is 60 to 65 degrees\, then spawning time is on in the shallows. But if the temp is below 60\, then the males will be on the beds and the females in the deeper water (but still able to wade). \nEmerald Shiners and Black Nose Dace’s are the main source of food in Lake Huron. \nFly Recommendations\nFor Smallmouth\n\nGood color choices for flies would be: Chartreuse\, Olive\, Brown\, Yellow\, Purple\, Blue\, or a combination of colors mentioned. (colors depend on the weather & water conditions)\nStreamers (sizes 3/0 thru 10): Minnow Patterns (various Clousers\, Griz’s CT\, Mickey Finn\, Black Nose Dace\, Emerald Shiner\, Griz’s Thumper Series\, Murdich Minnow or a Darter Pattern). Sculpin Flies in Olive\, Brown\, Black & Yellow. Leech Patternsin colors of Olive\, Purple\, Brown or Black. Nymphs (Sizes 12\, 10\, & 8): Sparrow\, Prince Nymph\, my Red Headed Prince Nymph\, Zug Bug\, Pheasant Tail\, Clouser’s Swimming Nymph\, Little Black Stones various Scuds; & any type of Hex\nNymphs Attractor Patterns (sizes 8 to 3/0): Sparkle Grubs\, Barr’s Meat Whistle\, Mickey Finn\, Foam Bomber\, Griz’s Nerdy Hillbilly Streamer\, Griz’s Bad Hair Day\, Schultz’s Kickin’ Chicken\, & Lynch’s D & D.\nCrayfish (Sizes 1/0\, 2\, 4\, & 6): Darkes Sugar Creek Crayfish\, Clouser Crayfish\, Griz’s “DSP” Crayfish or if you have a favorite that will work also.\n\nFor Carp\nYou can use above Nymphs\, (make sure they are weighted though)\, leeches\, Clousers\, or even Crayfish.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/smallmouth-outing/
LOCATION:Blue Spruce Motel & Horseshoe Cabins 8527 Lake St\, Port Austin\, MI 48467\, 8527 Lake St\, Port Austin\, MI\, michigan\, 48467
CATEGORIES:Events,Outings,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Gall":MAILTO:reneeschatzleygall@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20250324T030607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T193551Z
UID:4753-1779282000-1779289200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Banquet Tying Session
DESCRIPTION:Due to a scheduling issue the tying session is cancelled this year.  \n\nAFTERNOON TYING SESSION WITH TBD \n12:00PM – 3:00PM \nMAY 20\, 2026 \n  \nItalian American Banquet Center \n39200 W. Five Mile Rd. \nLivonia\, MI  48152 \nJoin us at the Italian American Banquet Center to enjoy an afternoon with our Guest as they lead a tying session with some of their favorite patterns and share techniques to help to enhance your tying experience. \nCost of the event is $30 and includes pizza and salad for lunch and tying materials. \nPlease note\, no tickets will be sold at the door. \nDeadline to purchase tickets is April 28\, 2026. \n  \nLunch will begin at noon and tying with begin at 1:00 pm.  Doors will be open at 11:30am for you to set up your tying station. \nOur tying sessions are always a fun and enjoyable time.  You will need to bring your vise\, tools and thread.  We hope to see you there. \nAFTERNOON TYING SESSION FLYER (coming soon)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/banquet-tying-session/
LOCATION:Italian American Banquet & Conference Center\, 39200 5 Mile Road\, Livonia\, MI\, 48154
CATEGORIES:Events,Outings
ORGANIZER;CN="James Harris":MAILTO:j.e.harris3033@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20250825T141130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T000901Z
UID:41-1779300000-1779312600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:MFFC Club Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Location\nThe annual Michigan Fly Fishing Club Members Banquet will be held at the Italian-American Club in Livonia. \nItalian American Banquet Center 39200 W. Five Mile Rd. Livonia\, MI  48152 \nTickets\nTickets are sold in person prior to the event only. \nDEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS 5/6/26. \nNo tickets will be sold at the door. \nTickets are $50 per person with the choice of:  NY Strip\, Chicken Marsala\, Roasted Salmon\, Vegetarian Lasagna or Gluten Free Chicken Marsala. \nTying session canceled this year due to scheduling conflict. This is a separate event. \nKeynote Speaker\nKevin Feenstra\n \nClick here to download the flyer. \n   \nKevin Feenstra\, coveted guide and nationally recognized photographer\, will be this year’s presenter.  \nAutographed books will be available at the banquet hall. Cash and credit accepted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur evening program will begin at 6:00 pm\, as our social hour begins with a cash bar.  Tickets are available for purchase for the Premium Prize Table\, the Deck of Cards Raffle and the 50/50 drawing.  The door prizes are for our club members and a ticket is provided. \nWe look forward to seeing everyone there for an enjoyable evening!! \nContact Scott Freeburg for info. \n 
URL:https://mffc.org/event/mffc-banquet/
LOCATION:Italian American Banquet & Conference Center\, 39200 5 Mile Road\, Livonia\, MI\, 48154
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Freeburg":MAILTO:sfree357@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20260408T134010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T132339Z
UID:1979-1780732800-1780761600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Scout School 2026
DESCRIPTION:MFFC presents a fun-filled day learning all about fly fishing! This event is open to all registered Girl Scouts and Scouts BSA. Badge earning requirements are based on the Boy Scout Merit Badge requirements. \nWHO: Registered Girl Scouts and Scouts BSA\nWHERE: Wayne County Community College Ted Scott Campus\nWHEN: June 6\, 8:00 AM (sharp) to 4:00 PM.\nCOST: $0\nMB CLASS QUESTIONS: Dave Oakley 313-613-1262 / oak2153@yahoo.com \nPATCHES: We will have patches for sale at end for a $2.00 fee. \n \nWHAT TO BRING: \n● Each troop or group must supply the proper amount of adult leadership.\n● Merit badge application (blue card) signed by a Troop Adult Leader\n● Your own food for the day. Thirty minutes is scheduled as a lunch break.\n● Eye protection and head protection (sunglasses and billed caps).\nDRESS: BSA field or activity uniform\, and weather appropriate dress. The class will be held rain or shine. \nScouts should obtain a copy of the Fly Fishing merit badge pamphlet and be prepared to discuss requirements 1\, 7\, 8\, and 9 before arriving. Merit Badge Counselors will be on hand to certify each scout. \nFishing nearby. \n2026 REGISTRATION FORM (coming soon) \n2026 SCOUT MERIT BADGE FLYER (coming soon) \nFFI PHOTO VIDEO RELEASE \nFeel free to forward this notice to interested scouts.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/scout-school/
LOCATION:Wayne County Community College – Ted Scott Campus\, 9555 Haggerty Rd\, Belleville\, MI\, 48111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Oakley":MAILTO:oak2153@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20260107T152444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T192404Z
UID:1234-1784160000-1784505599@mffc.org
SUMMARY:WaWaSum Bourbon & Browns
DESCRIPTION:WaWaBourbon&Browns2026 Flyer Coming Soon\nJuly 16-19 2026\n$250/person\nAu Sable River’s fabled “Holy Waters”\nIncludes: Bourbon. Meal Plan TBD.\n4 Days & 3 Night stay at the Rustic\nWaWa Sum Lodge\nClick to download the flyer\nBring your Kayak\, Drift Boat\, Canoe or Waders.\nCasting & Biggest Fish Competitions\nAll Members Welcome!\n$50 deposit required to secure your spot!\nLimited Availability (18 beds)\nTo reserve your spot\, call or text\nTom Coleman 248-444-9202\nTJCole6@gmail.com \nJames Harris 313-573-7108\n 
URL:https://mffc.org/event/bourbon-and-browns/
LOCATION:Camp Wa Wa Sum\, Whirlpool Road\, Grayling\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Outings,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Harris":MAILTO:j.e.harris3033@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102255
CREATED:20240316T161401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T022309Z
UID:2029-1784363400-1784385000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:MFFC Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Come join the fellow Club members at the annual MFFC picnic at Multi Lakes Conservation Association located at 3860 Newton Road\, Commerce Township\, MI 48382. \nPicnic food will be available\, bring your rod\, kayak\, belly boat for fishing! The shooting range will also be available for use. \nIf possible\, please check in with John Eriksson at johneriksson5@aol.com ahead of time to register your dish to pass. \n\nCLICK HERE FOR THIS YEAR’S FLYER (coming soon)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/mffc-picnic/
LOCATION:Multi Lakes Conservation Association\, 3860 Newton Rd\, Commerce Twp\, MI\, 48382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Kids,Outings,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Eriksson":MAILTO:johneriksson5@aol.com
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