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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-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:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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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:20260121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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:20260114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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:20260108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
CREATED:20251215T150834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T010412Z
UID:1146-1767859200-1768150800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Ultimate Fishing Show
DESCRIPTION:Ultimate Fishing Show Sign up!\n\nThe Ultimate Fishing Show where Club members teach young participants to tie Wooly Buggers for fishing\, and guide them through fly rod casting on the pond. It is part of the outreach component of our charter. \nVolunteers are needed for these four days of the Ultimate Fishing Show. Ultimate Fishing Show volunteers receive free entry to the show. If you’ve never tied wooly buggers\, you can be trained on site – it’s so easy even kids can do it! Translation: No experience necessary. \nIf you can volunteer an hour or two or even part of your day\, it would be greatly appreciated. Ultimate Fishing Show volunteers are needed for tying with attendees\, casting with kids\, set up\, tear down\, as well as co-chairs to assist with event organization and scheduling. \nHours are: Thursday 1p-8p; Friday 12p-8p; Saturday 10a-8p; Sunday 10a-5p \nParking is $10 as of 2025. Admission is $12. Volunteers get in free  – just enter at the back of the venue and check-in at the Volunteer/Workers booth. \n\nSign up now by clicking here!
URL:https://mffc.org/event/ultimate-fishing-show/
LOCATION:Suburban Collection Showplace\, 46100 Grand River Ave\, Novi\, MI\, 48374\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Kids,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Bada":MAILTO:jonbada@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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:20260415T173807
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
CREATED:20250815T124734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T222325Z
UID:2347-1757532600-1757538000@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-september/
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:20250903T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
CREATED:20250815T011832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T213723Z
UID:4375-1756927800-1756933200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:September Speaker Meeting - Todd Schotts on Frogging
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! \nThe Academic Speaker Calendar kicks off with Todd Schotts\, current president\, presenting: \nFrogging: Fresh Water Explosions \nprogram with a Q&A following \n \nThis presentation of “Frogging Freshwater Explosions” is revised to include in depth info on conditions\, tying techniques\, what types of weeds hold bass\, and rigging your gear to achieve a great time for Frogging.   \nI use these techniques when just fishing on various lakes and when I am Kayak Tournament Fishing. Both conditions I have been blessed and successful. I actually came in first out of all the spin casters in a tournament using my fly rod only\, frogs\, and using info from this presentation.\n\nAside from my original frog\, I now have a rattling frog and a swimming frog. This style of fishing is a passion for me.\n\nTodd Schotts Fishing Report:  I am a production custom fly tyer. I own & operate GrizzlyFlies by Schottsie. I am on the Pro Teams of Anadromous Fly Company\,  Norvise\, UV Craft\,  and TFO.  I am currently the President of the Michigan Fly Fishing Club\, plus help out with various events and am Chairperson for Guest Tyers for the Midwest Fly Fishing Expo. I am the past President of the Huron River Fishing Association (2 years) where we won the MUCC Conservation Club of the year during my term.  Otherwise I am just a bass bum. I love to chase bass in my kayak\, tie flies\, and be with my loved ones.\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\nTopic: Todd Schotts Teaches Frogging \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/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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
CREATED:20250529T175354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T174952Z
UID:4095-1756306800-1756328400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting  Meeting - Summer Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025 Finale”  \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 3:00 PM till park closes \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nMeet Up Info – coming soon \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \nNankin Lake is located on Hines Drive in Livonia near where Joy Road and Farmington Road meet. Construction access is in the Farmington Road\, Hines Drive\, Ann Arbor Trail corridor. \nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLY FISHING INTEL ON THIS SITE \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website blogs\, this event page\, and your email for updates*
URL:https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-august-27/
LOCATION:Nankin Lake\, Livonia\, MI\, 48150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
CREATED:20250528T130054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T221022Z
UID:4258-1755705600-1755723600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025”  \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 4:00 PM till park closes \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nMeet Up Info – coming soon \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close \nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEETING PLACE MAP & SITE INTEL \n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website blogs\, this event page\, and your email for updates* \n 
URL:https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-august-20/
LOCATION:Pointe Mouillee State Game Area\, 37205 Mouillee Road\, Route 2\, Rockwood\, 48173\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
CREATED:20250528T180038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T043146Z
UID:4098-1755100800-1755118800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting  Meeting - Summer Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025”  \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 4:00 PM till park closes \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nMeet Up Info – coming soon \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nAug 13th… Gallup Park\, Ann Arbor – Huron River 4pm to Close  \n\nknown as a smallmouth fishery\nhas multiple species of bass\, pan fish\, and more\nkayak accessible\, canoe livery in park\n\nFuller Rd just west of Huron Parkway has better fishing from the west side access point. \nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SITE FISHING INTEL \n\nGallup Bridge Closure – Access and Parking \n\n\n\nThere are four parking areas: one at the main entrance off Fuller Road\, two past that lot within the park along the park drive (currently inaccessible due to bridge construction)\, and one further southeast on Geddes Road. Parking gets tight on beautiful summer days due to livery visitors and shelter rentals/ events at Gallup. Be sure to plan ahead and prepare to walk or allow time to reach your final destination or meeting place! There is overflow parking located across the street at Huron High School. If you want to add a 15 minute scenic walk to your Gallup visit\, consider parking at Furstenberg Nature Area\, 2626 Fuller Rd\, where you can park and walk via boardwalk to Gallup while enjoying the oak-hickory forest and savanna. \n\nWhile the old vehicle bridge has been demolished\, Gallup Park is still open to vehicles and pedestrians. Vehicle access and limited parking is available off the main park entrance at Fuller Road\, as well as the parking lot off of Geddes Road near the boat launch. Pedestrian access is available from Geddes Avenue at Devonshire Park\, as well as the along the Border to Border trail from the east near the Dixboro dam and from the West from Mitchell Field. The Border to Border Trail is open and there is a short detour around the construction site for the new bridge. Construction of the new bridge is underway.​ \n\n\n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close  \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website\, this event page\, and your email for updates*
URL:https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-august-13/
LOCATION:Gallup Park & Gallup Park Boat Ramp\, 3000 Fuller Road\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48105​​​​\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Hunter":MAILTO:attyhunter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
CREATED:20250317T134032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T214302Z
UID:3888-1754508600-1754514000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:August Speaker Meeting - Jason Bergwall
DESCRIPTION:Jason Bergwall manages the Grayling Fish Hatchery and will be giving an update on the facility. The Grayling Fish Hatchery was a 2024 MFFC Conservation Fund grant recipient\, and a recipient in an earlier year. Jason will be providing insight on the grant project and new exciting changes around the grounds. \n \nJason Bergwall is a member of the Grayling Fish Hatchery Board of Directors. Apart from working with with the hatchery\, Jason is a teacher\, part-time guide\, and recently retired attorney. With a passion for education and the outdoors\, Jason can usually be found on his beloved Au Sable River or walking the grouse woods when not in the classroom.  \nThe Grayling Fish Hatchery is over one hundred years old\, and its colorful history includes past operations as both a state-run and commercial hatchery. Today\, the mission of Grayling Fish Hatchery is to establish the hatchery as a hub of learning and discovery–a place where all can come to experience the wonders and beauty of the Au Sable River. Grayling Fish Hatchery aims to educate its guests about the history\, ecology\, and conservation of the Au Sable River for generations. Grayling Fish Hatchery is a sustainably managed facility to come to see trout growing\, catch a fish\, and learn more about the long history of fishing in the Grayling area.  \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 Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/august-speaker-meeting/
LOCATION:Northville Community Center\, 303 W Main St\, Northville\, MI\, 48167\, 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:20250730T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
CREATED:20250529T160625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T004720Z
UID:4076-1753891200-1753909200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting  Meeting - Summer Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025”  \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 4:00 PM till park closes \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nMeet Up Info – At the boat ramp \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nJuly 30th – Pontiac Lake\, Waterford -meet at the Boat Ramp – 4pm to Close \nClick here to download information on the fishing venue. \n  \n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \nAugust 6th Normal Meeting in Northville  \nAugust 13th – Gallup Park – Ann Arbor – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close  \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website blogs\, this event page\, and your email for updates* \n 
URL:https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-july-30/
LOCATION:Pontiac Lake Recreation Area\, 7800 Gale Road\, Waterford\, MI\, 48327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
CREATED:20250117T140153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T192317Z
UID:4508-1753524000-1753542000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Grindstone Port Hope Youth Outdoor Education Day
DESCRIPTION:We are confirmed at the Kid’s Day at the Port Hope Grindstone City Kid’s Day event! The MFFC was requested to come back to tie with kids at the Grindstone Port Hope Youth Outdoor Education Day. \nVolunteers are needed and appreciated. This is a one day limited event. Volunteers will be tying wooly buggers with kids. All supplies are provided by the MFFC. \nJuly 26th their program is from 10-3. \nSet up starts at 8 am. We don’t need that much time to set up\, there will be a tent\, table and chairs provided for us. (Although extra chairs are always a positive thing.) \nContact John Eriksson for info.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/mffc-tying-grindstone-port-hope-youth-outdoor-education-day/
LOCATION:Grindstone Port Hope Sortsmens Club\, 6101 Huron City Rd\, Port Hope\, MI\, 48468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Eriksson":MAILTO:johneriksson5@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
CREATED:20250528T201433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T184015Z
UID:4221-1753286400-1753304400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025”  \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 400 PM till park closes. \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nMeet Up Info – coming soon \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nJuly 23rd – Delhi Metro Park – Ann Arbor– Huron River – 4pm to Close \nHere are the meeting details:  \nNON–MEETING WEDNESDAYS ON THE WATER 5th Stop Delhi Metro Park 4pm to close.\n\nOur next stop on the “Summer Tour 2025 of the Non–Meeting Wednesdays on the Water” will take us to “Delhi Metro Park” on Wednesday July 23rd.\n\nThis park system is within the Huron-Clinton system of Metroparks; Delhi is an 81-acre park that is located on the Huron River and is northwest of Ann Arbor. The park system boasts picnic areas\, picnic shelters\, swings\, slides\, river fishing\, canoe rental and softball diamonds.\n\nBack in 1835\, there was a sawmill that was located on the Huron River at this site. Then Norman Gooddale purchased the mill for $50 in 1835 and added a flour mill to the site. Then Jacob Doremus plotted a village adjacent to the mill in 1836 named Michigan Village\, although the name was changed to Delhi shortly afterward. In 1842\, Gooddale acquired all the unsold lots. His son Frank expanded the mill\, shipping flour to New England and employing 20 people; in 1880\, Delhi Mills shipped 41\,000 barrels of flour on the on the rail system known as Michigan Central Railroad. In 1883\, Delhi had 2 flour mills\, a woolen mill and a saw mill\, taking power from a dam 150 feet long with a 7-foot head and producing 140 horsepower when all mills run at once. The only thing left of the Delhi Mills is the area known as “Delhi Rapids” which is the remains of the collapsed mill dam that once powered Delhi Mills.\n\nThe park is divided into 2 sections; there is West Delhi and East Delhi with East Delhi Rd separating the 2 sides. We will be in East Delhi\, to turn into the entrance\, you will want to turn off Huron River Drive onto southeast Delhi Road\, cross the bridge and turn left into East Delhi. You will need a daily or seasonal pass to be able to get into the park. Just for your FYI the park hours are 8am to 10pm. Once you clear the “Check Station” we will just be parking in the middle of the parking lot for a rough staging area. Remember\, this is just a general meet up area as we may already be out fishing.\n\nThe gear you want to bring is rods usually in 4\, 5\, or 6 weight fly rods with floating line on the reels; plus a net to aid in your landing of your fish. I will be wearing waders to wade in this area\, if you feel comfortable enough to wet wade\, you are more than welcome too. It is easy to wade and fish in West Delhi which is past the canoe rentals across from the East Delhi entrance. But I also like fishing where we will be parking\, in the East Delhi area. The flies I use in this area range from my topwater White Ephron dry fly\, Roberts Yellow Drake\, Hoppers\, Poppers\, and any Topwater Flies. I really like using the Edmonds Stealth Foam Bomber in various sizes. If you decide to bring nymphs\, pheasant tails work great\, along with various buggy nymphs. I like getting into the river in the middle of East Delhi and wading down from there.\n\nOne thing that is nice this time of year on the Huron the Hex usually starts appearing this time of year on the Huron with the Ephron’s following afterwards. They usually kick off from 7pm to 8pm if water conditions and weather conditions are working together.\n\nWe hope to see you out there on the river; fishing with your fellow club members and having a great time. If you are not a member of the Michigan Fly Fishing Club\, you are more than welcome to come out and join us. You can see how much fun we have\, and hopefully we will see you as fellow club members soon. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Todd Schotts or Ken Harfoot. Tight Lines.\n\nDATES ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION OR RESCHEDULING DUE TO SEVERE INCLIMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS\n\n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \nJuly 30th – Pontiac Lake – Waterford – at the Boat Ramp – 4pm to Close  \nAugust 6th Normal Meeting in Northville  \nAugust 13th – Gallup Park – Ann Arbor – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close  \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website\, this event page\, and your email for updates* \n 
URL:https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-july-23/
LOCATION:Delhi Metropark\, 3902 E. Delhi Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting  Meeting - Summer Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025”  \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 4:00 PM till park closes \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nJuly 16th… Island Lake State Park\, Brighton 4pm to Close \nMeet Up:  At the dam. \n\nClick here to download further site information.\nClick here for a full park map with the meet points marked.\n\n  \n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \nJuly 23rd – Delhi Metro Park – Dexter  – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nJuly 30th – Pontiac Lake – Waterford – at the Boat Ramp – 4pm to Close  \nAugust 6th Normal Meeting in Northville  \nAugust 13th – Gallup Park – Ann Arbor – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close  \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website\, this event page\, and your email for updates*
URL:https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-july-16/
LOCATION:Island Lake State Park\, 6301 Kensington Road\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T193000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Corey Huselhuhn
DESCRIPTION:On July 9\, the MFFC welcomes Corey Haselhuhn\, Sales Manager at Schultz Outfitters. \nIf you swing by Schultz Outfitters\, it is not uncommon to see Corey hanging out to answer your questions about gear\, flies\, line\, reels and more. \nCorey will talk about fishing warm water\, typically above 70°F (21°C). Common warm water species include bass\, panfish (like bluegill and crappie)\, pike\, and carp. Fly fishing for these species often involves using different techniques and fly patterns than traditional cold water trout fishing. Come learn the nuances of catching warm water fish and where to find the largest ones!  \n  \n\n\nTopic: MFFC Speaker Mtg.\nTime: July 9\, 2025 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nDUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES\nZOOM IS NOT AVAILABLE THIS EVENING
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-corey-huselhuhn/
LOCATION:Northville Community Center\, 303 W Main St\, Northville\, MI\, 48167\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173807
CREATED:20250327T141353Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting  Meeting - Summer Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:NON-MEETING MEETING ON THE WATER FISHING \n“Summer Tour of 2025”  \nHost – Todd Schotts\, Ken Harfoot\, and other volunteers to help \nLocation – Will be various lakes & rivers around the Detroit Metro area that has small craft accessibility\, possible wading\, possible fishing piers/docks\, and possible renting of watercraft. \nTimes – 4:00 PM till park closes. \nObjective – We will be organizing on Non-Meeting Wednesday’s fishing various local lakes & rivers within the Metro Detroit area to have our club members spend time fishing together. The lakes/rivers we will focus on are locations that can accommodate small watercrafts\, along with possible wading\, fishing piers\, and renting of watercraft from the parks if possible. The goal is to give members the options for various ways to fish and have a great time. The first meeting was a fishing success! Hope to see everyone out on the water!! \nNOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED \nJune 25th…. Newburg Lake (watercraft launch & fishing docks) \n\nLocated at “Newburgh Pointe” (west on Hines from Newburgh. It is the 2nd park entrance).\nThey have a fishing pier\, and the hours of renting watercraft is until 7pm; they do have a boat ramp.\nSpecies: Bass\, Panfish\, and Pike\n\nClick here for the site intel \n\nUpcoming Meetings:  \nJuly 2nd – NO MEETING ON THE WATER DUE TO 4TH OF JULY \nJuly 9th Normal Meeting in Northville  \nJuly 16th – Island Lake State Park – Brighton – at the Dam – 4pm to Close  \nJuly 23rd – Delhi Metro Park – Dexter  – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nJuly 30th – Pontiac Lake – Waterford – at the Boat Ramp – 4pm to Close  \nAugust 6th Normal Meeting in Northville  \nAugust 13th – Gallup Park – Ann Arbor – Huron River – 4pm to Close \nAugust 20th – Pointe Mouillee State Game Area – Rockwood – 4pm to Close  \nAugust 27th –  Nankin Lake – Livonia – 3pm to Close \n(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to) \nPLEASE NOTE \ndates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather \n Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403 \n*watch the website\, this event page\, and your email for updates* \n 
URL:https://mffc.org/event/non-meeting-meeting-summer-fishing-june-25/
LOCATION:Newburg Lake – Hines Park\, Livonia\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Schotts":MAILTO:grizzlyflies@yahoo.com
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