Cleveland Museum of Natural History Trout Club

02/26/2024

Just a reminder our next edition of There's a Fly in My Beer! Is tomorrow night - Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7 PM at Gormley's Pub in Rocky River. Bring tying stuff to share a pattern or just stop in to watch and learn. No cost and open to everyone!

02/23/2024

The 2024 edition of the Fly Fishing Film Tour will be back at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Saturday, March 23, 7-9 PM. We'll be hosting displays from local groups and shops prior to the films. Doors open at 6 PM. Tickets available at www.flyfilmtour.com

02/07/2024

Our next free program features Dave Hurley who will discuss fly fishing the freshwater flats of Lake St. Clair, arguably some of the best warmwater fishing anywhere. Join us Saturday, Feb. 17, 4-6 PM, for this unique presentation! Cash bar and food available.

01/31/2024

A big "Thank You" to Mike Kainec for his presentation on streamer fishing last Sunday! Also, thanks to all who attended!
Our next program is Saturday, Feb. 17, again 4-6 PM at Merwin's Wharf. Again no cost to attend.
Capt. Dave Hurley will be down from Michigan to talk about fly fishing the flats of Lake St. Clair. This will be another fun time !

01/28/2024

and CMNHTC Advisor/Board Members and CMNHTC members had an amazing time In Cuba last week.

Lots of BIG bonefish, tarpon and permit. Plus a full assortment of other species. Congratulations to on his Grand Slam.

Excited for next year!

We have more CMNHTC trips coming up this year. Make sure to sign up for our email, come to an event or become a member of the CMNHTC!

01/26/2024

In the Cleveland area? Join us tomorrow 4-6 PM at Merwin's Wharf Restaurant for a free program by Mike "The Fly Guy" Kainec. Mike will talk about NE OH inland river fishing and tie a few favorite flies. Cash bar and limited menu will be available.

01/26/2024

11/05/2023

Thanks everyone who joined us last night for our 2nd Annual IF4 event. It was a fun evening of great fly fishing films. A special Thank You to the Cleveland Metroparks staff for all their help making it a successful event.

10/30/2023

Still some tickets left for the IF4 this Saturday, Nov. 4, 6:30-9:00 PM at the Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Marina . Ticket purchase and Sizzle preview links in the Bio. Ticket includes appetizers, door prizes, cash bar & raffle. Raffle prizes include fly fishing days - private club, Lake Erie tribs. & Lake Erie big water. Scott Rod discount form, SA line & tippet holder with tippet, Cheeky Reel with line & more!

10/20/2023

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival IF4 returns on Saturday, Nov. 4, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Marina. Great fly fishing films, door prizes, raffle, snacks, and a cash bar! Tickets available at www.fly film fest.com!

10/17/2023

Just a reminder, our first “Fly in My Beer” event is tomorrow. 7-9 PM at upstairs at Gormley’s Jerry Darkes and Jim Gibson will demo some favorite fall steelhead flies. Jerry will have materials & hooks to tie with him- bring a vise & tools. No cost to join in or watch!
Tickets for the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, Nov 4, will be available, too!

10/10/2023

Join us next Weds., Oct. 18, 7-9 PM upstairs at Gormley’s Pub in Rocky River for “There’s a Fly in my Beer”, favorite Fall steelhead fly night. Demos by Jerry Darkes & Jim Gibson. Come & tie or just watch. No charge, open to everyone!