Smallmouth Outing
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-17 | Blue Spruce Motel & Horseshoe Cabins 8527 Lake St, Port Austin, MI 48467, 8527 Lake St, Port Austin, MI, michigan, 48467
The Annual Smallmouth Outing
Port Austin, MI
Thursday May 14 though Sunday May 17, 2026.
A list of recommended equipment is below for getting you going.
If you have other preferences or favorites, go ahead and bring them.
Hope to see you up on the Flats!
Cost
The 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.
This includes:

Annual Smallmouth Outing T-Shirt
Pizza party Friday night around campfire (BYOB)
Saturday is Texas BBQ
Firewood, paper products, etc.

Registration deadline is April 8th. No refunds given after the registration deadline.
Contact Renee at reneeschatzleygall@gmail.com or Bob Gall at YooperBob.BG@gmail.com as co-chair.
Accommodations
We typically reserve rooms at the Blue Spruce Motel:
Blue Spruce Motel & Horseshoe Cabins
8527 Lake St, Port Austin, MI 48467
989-738-8650
Email Stephanie at the motel; she will send an annual email blast around March 1, 2026.,
For suggestions of other accommodations, please ask Renee.
Volunteering
Most 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.
I am looking for volunteers to pair up with these anglers to show the techniques that you
have 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.
Equipment Recommendations

Rods: Bass: 5, 6, 7, or 8 weights – Carp: 7 weight or heavier.
Waders: Still early in the season, could be warm or cold; & Chest Waders for sure.
Rain Gear/Wading Jacket: Might be a great idea. Rain is almost a possibility.
Wading Boots: Make sure you have something that will work well on rocks. You will be fishing and wading amongst various rock fields and debris.
Wading Staff: Very much recommended.
Water 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.
Line: 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.
Leader & 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)

Important 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).
Emerald Shiners and Black Nose Dace’s are the main source of food in Lake Huron.
Fly Recommendations
For Smallmouth

Good 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)
Streamers (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
Nymphs 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.
Crayfish (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.

For Carp
You can use above Nymphs, (make sure they are weighted though), leeches, Clousers, or even Crayfish.

MFFC Club Banquet
2026-05-20 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | Italian American Banquet & Conference Center, 39200 5 Mile Road, Livonia, MI, 48154
Location
The annual Michigan Fly Fishing Club Members Banquet will be held at the Italian-American Club in Livonia.
Italian American Banquet Center 39200 W. Five Mile Rd. Livonia, MI 48152
Tickets
Tickets are sold in person prior to the event only.
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS 5/6/26.
No tickets will be sold at the door.
Tickets are $50 per person with the choice of: NY Strip, Chicken Marsala, Roasted Salmon, Vegetarian Lasagna or Gluten Free Chicken Marsala.
Tying session canceled this year due to scheduling conflict. This is a separate event.
Keynote Speaker
Kevin Feenstra

Click here to download the flyer.

Kevin Feenstra, coveted guide and nationally recognized photographer, will be this year’s presenter.
Autographed books will be available at the banquet hall. Cash and credit accepted.

Our 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.
We look forward to seeing everyone there for an enjoyable evening!!
Contact Scott Freeburg for info.

June Speaker Meeting - Matt Dalton
2026-06-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer St, Plymouth, MI, 48170, United States
MFFC club member, Metlife Guy, NuCanoe Guy and certified kayak instructor will talk about:

The Pros and Cons of Kayak Fishing and the Nature Connection & No Child Left Inside

Matt Dalton served in the financial industry for about 30 years and gets outdoors on the water with a Kayak to help round out life.

Matt taught Basic & Introduction to Sea Kayaking for about 14 years at Heavner Canoe and Kayak in Milford Michigan, located inside Proud Lake State Recreation Area, on the Huron River.

Being on the water wading, floating or quietly motoring (electric motors) can be very relaxing and comforting for most people…if done safely, with the right equipment, the right boat, and the right safety gear.

Adults and Kids benefit from being outside, not on their phones, and out in nature. The Nature Connection, No Child Left Inside assists with this concept.

Please email any questions you want addressed (general or specific) to Sybil at admin@mffc.org by 4:00 pm June 3rd. Matt will do his best to work your inquires into his presentation.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Scout School 2026
2026-06-06 08:00 - 16:00 | Wayne County Community College – Ted Scott Campus, 9555 Haggerty Rd, Belleville, MI, 48111, United States
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.
WHO: Registered Girl Scouts and Scouts BSA
WHERE: Wayne County Community College Ted Scott Campus
WHEN: June 6, 8:00 AM (sharp) to 4:00 PM.
COST: $0
MB CLASS QUESTIONS: Dave Oakley 313-613-1262 / oak2153@yahoo.com
PATCHES: We will have patches for sale at end for a $2.00 fee.

WHAT TO BRING:
● Each troop or group must supply the proper amount of adult leadership.
● Merit badge application (blue card) signed by a Troop Adult Leader
● Your own food for the day. Thirty minutes is scheduled as a lunch break.
● Eye protection and head protection (sunglasses and billed caps).
DRESS: BSA field or activity uniform, and weather appropriate dress. The class will be held rain or shine.
Scouts 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.
Fishing nearby.
2026 REGISTRATION FORM (coming soon)
2026 SCOUT MERIT BADGE FLYER (coming soon)
FFI PHOTO VIDEO RELEASE
Feel free to forward this notice to interested scouts.

Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2026
2026-06-10 16:30 - 21:00 | Brighten Recreation Area, 6360 Chilson Road, Howell, MI, 48843
NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING
“Summer Tour of 2026”
Host – Todd Schotts, Ken Harfoot, and other volunteers to help
Location – 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.
Times – 4:00 PM till park closes.
Objective – 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!!
Meet Up Info – TBD
NOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED
June 10th… Chilson Pond – Brighton Recreation Area, Howell

Will need the State Park Pass
Species: Largemouth Bass, Panfish, and Pike

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NEXT MEETINGS:
June 17th Newburgh Lake, Livonia
June 24th Bishop Lake, Brighton Recreation Area, Howell
PLEASE NOTE: dates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather
Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403
*watch the website, this event page, and your email for updates*

Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2026
2026-06-17 16:00 - 21:00 | Newburg Lake – Hines Park, Livonia, MI, United States
SEVERE WEATHER HAS BEEN FORECASTED FOR LATE AFTERNOON / EARLY EVENING.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED.
SEE EVERYONE NEXT WEDENSDAY!

NON-MEETING MEETING ON THE WATER FISHING
“Summer Tour of 2026”
Host – Todd Schotts, Ken Harfoot, and other volunteers to help
Location – 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.
Times – 4:00 PM till park closes.
Objective – 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!!
NOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED
June 17th…. Newburg Lake (watercraft launch & fishing docks)

Located at “Newburgh Pointe” (west on Hines from Newburgh. It is the 2nd park entrance).
They have a fishing pier, and the hours of renting watercraft is until 7pm; they do have a boat ramp.
Species: Bass, Panfish, and Pike

Click here for the site intel

Upcoming Meetings:
June 24th – Bishop Lake – Brighton Recreation Area– Howell – 4pm to Close
(you can get to the location earlier than noted if you would like to)
PLEASE NOTE
dates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather
Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403
*watch the website, this event page, and your email for updates*

Wednesdays On the Water Non-Meeting Meeting - Summer Tour 2026
2026-06-24 16:00 - 21:00 | Bishop Lake – Brighton State Rec Area, 6360 Chilson Road, Howell, MI, 48843
NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING
“Summer Tour of 2026”
Host – Todd Schotts, Ken Harfoot, and other volunteers to help
Location – 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.
Times – 4:00 PM till park closes.
Objective – 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!!
Meet Up Info – Click here to download.
NOTE – BELOW LOCATIONS COULD CHANGE DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE WATERSHED
June 24th… Bishop Lake – Brighton State Rec Area (watercraft, wading, and rentals)

Will need the State Park Pass
Species: Largemouth Bass, Panfish, and Pike

NEXT MEETINGS:
TBD
PLEASE NOTE
dates can get cancelled due to weather conditions so stay tuned to the weather
Todd Schotts at 248-961-4164 or Ken Harfoot at 248-467-9403
*watch the website, this event page, and your email for updates*

Fly Casting Skills Development Event
2026-06-27 09:00 - 16:00 | AuSable River Outfitters, 225 6th St., Mio, MI, 48647, United States
Join us for our next Fly-Casting Skills Development event at AuSable River Outfitters in Mio, Michigan.
Date: June 27, 2026
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Place: AuSable River Outfitters, 225 W. Sixth Street, Mio, Michigan 48647
We will have our Fly Casting Skills Development Course set up for anyone to try. We will have fly rods there for you to use or you can bring your own. There will be people there to give single hand fly-casting instruction if you have never tried it before. On this day, AuSable River Outfitters will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary with a full day of festivities. It should be a fun time. Hope to see you on the 27th!

The MFFC is part of Fly Fishing International (FFI), our local affiliation is the Great Lakes Council of the FFI – the sponsor of this event.

July Speaker Meeting - Joe Jelseno
2026-07-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer St, Plymouth, MI, 48170, United States
Joe Jelseno will talk about fishing the Flint River watershed.
Joe Jelsomeno is a fly fishing guide and sales associate at Motor City Anglers. He has over 20
years of fly fishing experience. Joe was introduced to fly fishing at a very young age, cutting his
teeth on the Au Sable River. He spent most of his free time at the family cabin up near Grayling
where he also learned to tie flies from neighbor Lou Burhart. Joe grew up downriver in the city of Wyandotte. During high school he shifted his focus from trout to warmwater fish,
primarily smallmouth. He has fished all over the country and pursued a wide variety of species,
ranging from Redfish in Louisiana to Cutthroat in the Uinta Mountains. Joe loves sharing his
passion for fly fishing with novice and veteran anglers alike and believes the connection to
nature is what makes fly fishing so special.
July 1, he will discuss wade fishing for bass on the Huron and Flint rivers. We will
cover what flies are effective as a wading angler, what lines and gear are best and
what data to be aware of before fishing on foot.

*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.*

WaWaSum Bourbon & Browns
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-19 | Camp Wa Wa Sum, Whirlpool Road, Grayling, MI, United States
WaWaBourbon&Browns2026 Flyer Coming Soon
July 16-19 2026
$250/person
Au Sable River’s fabled “Holy Waters”
Includes: Bourbon. Meal Plan TBD.
4 Days & 3 Night stay at the Rustic
WaWa Sum Lodge
Click to download the flyer
Bring your Kayak, Drift Boat, Canoe or Waders.
Casting & Biggest Fish Competitions
All Members Welcome!
$50 deposit required to secure your spot!
Limited Availability (18 beds)
To reserve your spot, call or text
Tom Coleman 248-444-9202
TJCole6@gmail.com
James Harris 313-573-7108

MFFC Picnic
2026-07-18 08:30 - 14:30 | Multi Lakes Conservation Association, 3860 Newton Rd, Commerce Twp, MI, 48382, United States
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.
Picnic food will be available, bring your rod, kayak, belly boat for fishing! The shooting range will also be available for use.
If possible, please check in with John Eriksson at johneriksson5@aol.com ahead of time to register your dish to pass.

CLICK HERE FOR THIS YEAR’S FLYER (coming soon)

Montana Trip - Week 1
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-08 | Driftwater Resort, 31 Sagebrush Way, Cameron, MT, 59720, United States
As of February 3, 2026, there is an opening for a 2 person cabin and a 4 person cabin.

Montana Trip Week One is August 1 to August 8.
Once again The Michigan Fly Fishing Club will enjoy a trip to the Yellowstone Park area next year. We have 3 weeks reserved again at Driftwaters Resort, located in the Madison Valley just downstream from Quake Lake.
Dinner is provided each day except Wednesday evening when we travel to Cooke City. Breakfast and lunch items are also provided for each day.
Wednesday evening, the tradition is for the group to visit the Eastern side of the Park and stay the night in Cooke City. (The Cooke City trip is paid out of pocket at the time.) This allows us to fish the Eastern side streams, the Lamar River, Soda Butte and Slough Creek.
For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact Al Haxton via email at Infoman984@sbcglobal.net or via phone at 989-889-1893.

August Speaker Meeting - TBD
2026-08-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer St, Plymouth, MI, 48170, United States
Watch this link for details. They will be updated as events are confirmed.

*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.*

Montana Trip - Week 2
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-15 | Driftwater Resort, 31 Sagebrush Way, Cameron, MT, 59720, United States
As of February 3, 2026 there is a cabin for 2 still available.

Week 2 is August 8 to August 15.
Once again The Michigan Fly Fishing Club will enjoy a trip to the Yellowstone Park area next year. We have three weeks reserved again at Driftwaters Resort, located in the Madison Valley just downstream from Quake Lake.
During our visit we provide prepared dinner each day except Wednesday evening, because the group travels to Cooke City for an over night trip. Breakfast and lunch items are also provided for each day.
Wednesday evening the tradition is for the group to visit the Eastern side of the Park and stay the night in Cooke City – an additional expense. This allows us to fish the Eastern side streams, the Lamar River, Soda Butte and Slough Creek.
For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact Al Haxton via email at Infoman984@sbcglobal.net or via phone at 989-889-1893.

Montana Trip - Week 3
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-22 | Driftwater Resort, 31 Sagebrush Way, Cameron, MT, 59720, United States
This week is booked full.

Montana Trip Week 3 with The Hunter Boys is August 15 to August 22.
Once again The Michigan Fly Fishing Club will enjoy a trip to the Yellowstone Park area. We have 3 weeks reserved again at Driftwaters Resort, located in the Madison Valley just downstream from Quake Lake.
During our visit we provide prepared dinner each day except Wednesday evening. Wednesday the group travels to Cooke City to fish on the way, eat together, and spend the night in the local hotel. Breakfast and lunch items are also provided for each day.
Wednesday evening the tradition is for the group to visit the Eastern side of the Park and stay the night in Cooke City. This trip is additional. This allows us to fish the Eastern side streams, the Lamar River, Soda Butte and Slough Creek.
For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact Al Haxton via email at Infoman984@sbcglobal.net or via phone at 989-889-1893.

September Activities Meeting - Featured Tyer Bill Magee
2026-09-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Clarenceville Middle School, 20210 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI, 48152, United States
Come join us for activities night!

Catch up with friends while tying along with our Featured Tyer Bill Magee. 10 supply kits will be available. Check the Fly Of The Month link for the pattern. Featured tying is a bring your own vice and thread event.
Ken Harfoot will be leading beginning tying, all tools and materials provided.
Open casting in the gym.
Access the Joe Sattler Memorial Library to check out travel, tying and casting books plus DVDs.
Purchase Club goods for $5 (patches, stickers, license plate frames).

*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.*

Pointe Mouille Waterfowl Festival - Tying With Kids
2026-09-19 08:00 - 2026-09-20 16:00 | Pointe Mouilee DNR Station, 37205 Pt. Mouillee Rd., Brownstown, MI, 48173, United States
Volunteers are needed to represent the MFFC tying wooly buggers with kids. All supplies are provided.
The event both celebrates, and takes place at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area, a 4,000+ acre wetland restoration project located on the western shore of Lake Erie in Southeast Michigan. It is located near Rockwood and spans across both Monroe and Wayne counties.

For directions click here.
Contact John Eriksson, chairman.

Wisconsin Driftless Outing
2026-09-20 - 2026-09-24 | Nature Nooks Retreat, S4878 County Road S, Viroqua, WI, 54665, United States
Sept 20, 2026 – Sept 24, 2026 (5 nights)
Join us for fishing the renowned “driftless area” in western Wisconsin, approximately a 500 mile driving distance from our metro Detroit area. There are 13,000 miles of streams and creeks in the near vicinity of Viroqua, Wisconsin, offering easy wading, an abundance of native trout, and a scenic beauty that would be a photographer’s delight.
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Location:
The Driftless area refers to about 24,000 sq. miles capturing SW Wisconsin, SE Minnesota, NE Iowa, and NW Illinois. It is an area that was untouched by glacier flows that occurred thousands of years ago. It’s a topography characterized by steeply forested hills, deeply carved river valleys, spring fed waterfalls, and some of the coldest trout streams in the country. The area is not the recipient of the leveling and the typical glacier deposits (salt, clay, sand , gravel, boulders, etc.) known as “drift”…….hence the name “driftless.” An estimated 85% of the driftless area resides in Wisconsin. The central hub of the fly fishing activity lies in the vicinity of the town of Viroqua – the “Grayling” of Wisconsin.
Dates:
Sunday Sep 20, 2026 through Thurs Sept 24. Departing Friday, Sept 25. (5 nights lodging)
Lodging:
NatureNooks Retreat (www.naturenooksretreat.com)
Located about 9 miles east of Viroqua, on the West Fork of the Kickapoo River. Visit the website for a visual of the property and its amenities. Cost per person per night could vary from $50 – $70 depending on total attendees.
Transportation:
Driving distance is approximately 500 miles from metro Detroit.
Meals
Breakfasts will be provided each morning and brown bag lunches made available daily. In addition, three dinner meals will be planned. Plan to eat out for dinners on the remaining days.
Guides
Guides (for at least a half day) are encouraged and will be at your own expense. Rates are published at www.driftlessangler.com
Trip Budget:
Boarding (5 nights lodging at Nature Nooks Retreat) (no taxes)
Food (5 breakfasts, 4 brown bag lunches, 3 dinners)
TOTAL: $450 estimated (More specific cost will be forthcoming.)
Additional costs to be incurred include: Guide service, misc. meals, Wisconsin fishing license ($27.50 for first time out of state buyers), transportation costs (gas and toll charges).
Action Needed:
As we solidify lodging agreements, a deposit of $50 will soon be requested. As of now, the trip may accommodate up to 16 members, utilizing lodging in addition to Nature Nooks Retreat.
Club Contact:
Jerry Deputat 9250 N. Rushton Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 (248)798-3089

November Activities Meeting - Featured Tyer TBD
2026-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Clarenceville Middle School, 20210 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI, 48152, United States
Watch this link for updates!

*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.*

Topic:
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 948 9489 3998
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/atejXzaJi

January Speaker Meeting - TBD
2027-01-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Clarenceville Middle School, 20210 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI, 48152, United States

January Activities Meeting - Featured Tyer TBD
2027-01-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Clarenceville Middle School, 20210 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI, 48152, United States
October Activities night features:

Tying a with our Featured Tier- TBD — Click here to download the pattern. See the fly pattern library here. There will be a limited number of kits available for tying. Bring your own vise, thread and tools.
Open gym casting.
Beginning fly tying will lead by Ken Harfoot! Everything you need is provided.

Details to come
PATTERN LINK COMING

*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.*

February Speaker Meeting TBD
2027-02-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Clarenceville Middle School, 20210 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI, 48152, United States

February Activities Meeting - Featured Tyer TBD
2027-02-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Clarenceville Middle School, 20210 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI, 48152, United States
February Activities night features:

Tying a with our Featured Tier- TBD — Click here to download the pattern. See the fly pattern library here. There will be a limited number of kits available for tying. Bring your own vice, thread and tools.
Open gym casting.
Beginning fly tying will lead by Ken Harfoot! Everything you need is provided.

Details to come
PATTERN IN TBD

*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.*

March Activities Meeting - Featured Tyer TBD
2027-03-03 19:30 - 20:00 | Clarenceville Middle School, 20210 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI, 48152, United States
Come join us for activities night!

Open casting in the gym
Catch up with friends while tying along with our Featured Tyer TBD. 10 supply kits will be available. Check the Fly Of The Month link for the pattern. Bring your own vice and thread.
Ken Harfoot will be leading beginning tying, all tools and materials provided.
Access the Joe Sattler Memorial Library to check out travel, tying and casting books plus DVDs.
Purchase Club goods for $5 (patches, stickers, license plate frames).

*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.*

Can’t make it in-person? Get a front row seat to the tying demonstration by joining us via Zoom.
MFFC Meeting Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 948 9489 3998
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Trout Tune Up
2027-04-03 08:00 - 14:00 | Walled Lake Outdoor Education Center, 3577 Sleeth Ct, Commerce Twp, MI, 48382, United States
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.

TROUT TUNE-UP
Where: At the Lowe’s Yurt Outdoor Education Center
3577 Sleeth Court, Commerce Twp., Michigan 48382
What: 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.
Provided: Coffee, water and basics. Plus Walled Lake Outdoor Center will graciously provide a large pot of hot water at no additional charge.
Bring: 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.
Don’t forget: 2027 MI Fishing License. (A CO has been known to show up!)
Directions: Map to the Walled Lake Outdoor Recreation Center.
Contact: Todd Schotts

Trout Opening Day & Remembrance
2027-04-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Gates Au Sable Lodge, 471 Stephan Bridge Road, Grayling, MI, 49738, United States
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.
Please park at the Stephan Bridge canoe access site to keep the parking lot open at the Lodge.
We will shop, get the fishing report, share fishing stories, remember departed friends, and partake in some delicious mid-morning snacks!
As always, we will share good times, stories and remember good friends that are no longer fishing with us.
Come 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.

Activities Meeting - Featured Member Tyer TBD
2027-10-20 19:30 - 21:00 | TBD
Activities Meeting – Please check back for supplies list and more information on the Activities Meeting. Featured Member Tyer TBD.
