Fly Fishers International

Fly Fishers International Join us for FlyFest September 24-26, 2026 in Redding, CA. Like FFI, this event is for all fly fishers, all fish and all waters!

June is Women’s Fly Fishing Month.This month, we celebrate the women who cast farther than fly lines. The women who teac...
06/01/2026

June is Women’s Fly Fishing Month.

This month, we celebrate the women who cast farther than fly lines. The women who teach, mentor, encourage, explore, and build community on and off the water.

Through FFI Women Connect, women across North America are gathering for local outings, online events, workshops, fly tying nights, casting sessions, conservation programs, and more. Whether you’re brand new to fly fishing or have spent decades on the water, there’s a place for you here.

Fly fishing is more than a sport. It’s friendship, confidence, adventure, and connection.

Join us this June as we celebrate the growing community of women in fly fishing and help welcome the next generation to the water.

Find upcoming in-person and online events through FFI Women Connect at flyfishersinternational.org/FFI-Women-Connect/Overview

The 3rd Annual Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival, proudly supported by Chesapeake Council - FFI, is happening this weeken...
05/29/2026

The 3rd Annual Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival, proudly supported by Chesapeake Council - FFI, is happening this weekend in Thomas, WV.

This free, family-friendly event celebrates everything that makes fly fishing special: community, conservation, education, and time on the water. Held in the heart of the Appalachian Highlands, the festival features fly tying demonstrations, casting instruction, educational presentations, vendors, food, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow anglers. Highlights include sessions from Fly Fishers International instructors, Trout Unlimited representatives, and regional fly fishing experts. An ongoing casting competition will keep things lively throughout the weekend.

Surrounded by some of the finest wild trout water in the Mid-Atlantic, Thomas is the perfect setting for a weekend dedicated to our sport. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, there's something here for everyone.

If you're attending, let us know in the comments. We'd love to hear what sessions or demonstrations you're most excited about.

More information can be found hat theafff.com

If you’re anywhere near Louisiana this weekend, make plans to check out the Cenla Fly Fishing Festival hosted by the Kis...
05/28/2026

If you’re anywhere near Louisiana this weekend, make plans to check out the Cenla Fly Fishing Festival hosted by the Kisatchie Fly Fishers this Saturday, May 30, at Kees Park in Pineville.

This free event is built around everything that makes fly fishing great: community, education, conservation, casting, fly tying, and good conversations with people who love the sport. Whether you’ve been fly fishing for years or have always wanted to learn, this is the kind of event that welcomes everyone.

Expect casting instruction, presentations, fly tying demonstrations, exhibitors, raffles, and plenty of opportunities to connect with anglers from across the region. The event also supports the Food Bank of Central Louisiana.

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Kees Park, Pineville, Louisiana
Free admission

Big respect to the Kisatchie Fly Fishers for continuing to grow fly fishing in the South and creating an event centered around learning and community.

https://www.flyfishersinternational.org/News/cenla-fly-fishing-Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival

Fly Fishers International is proud to introduce Council & Club Day, a special FlyFest kickoff event created exclusively ...
05/27/2026

Fly Fishers International is proud to introduce Council & Club Day, a special FlyFest kickoff event created exclusively for FFI club and council leaders, volunteers, and decision-makers.

We invite leaders from across the FFI community to join us on September 24 in Redding, CA, for a full day of networking, collaboration, workshops, and practical discussions focused on:
• Club growth
• Member engagement
• Leadership development
• Mentorship and succession planning
• Social media and communication
• Maximizing FFI resources and educational opportunities

As a thank you for your hard work, volunteerism, and dedication to FFI, Council & Club Day, lunch, and the Thursday evening FlyFest Welcome Party are all included with FlyFest registration at no extra charge.

This is more than a meeting. It’s an opportunity to share ideas, strengthen connections, and help shape the future of the FFI community together.

Sept. 24-26, 2026
Redding Civic Auditorium
Redding, California

Learn more and register at Link in bio.

Fly Fishers International is proud to introduce Council & Club Day, a special FlyFest kickoff event created exclusively ...
05/27/2026

Fly Fishers International is proud to introduce Council & Club Day, a special FlyFest kickoff event created exclusively for FFI club and council leaders, volunteers, and decision-makers.

On Sept. 24, leaders from across the FFI community will gather in Redding, California, for a full day of networking, collaboration, workshops, and practical discussions focused on:
• Club growth
• Member engagement
• Leadership development
• Mentorship and succession planning
• Social media and communication
• Maximizing FFI resources and educational opportunities

As a thank you for your hard work, volunteerism, and dedication to FFI, Council & Club Day, lunch, and the Thursday evening FlyFest Welcome Party are all included with FlyFest registration at no extra charge.

This is more than a meeting. It’s an opportunity to share ideas, strengthen connections, and help shape the future of the FFI community together.

Sept. 24-26, 2026
Redding Civic Auditorium
Redding, California

Link in bio to learn more and register today!

Join Us in Stopping the Sale of Consumers Energy’s Dams!Michigan’s rivers, communities, and ratepayers are facing a crit...
05/07/2026

Join Us in Stopping the Sale of Consumers Energy’s Dams!

Michigan’s rivers, communities, and ratepayers are facing a critical moment.
The Great Lakes Council has joined with the Michigan Hydro Relicensing Coalition, Michigan Trout Unlimited, Anglers of the Au Sable, and the Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen’s Association to oppose Consumers Energy’s proposed sale of 13 aging hydropower dams to Hull Street Energy and its subsidiary, Confluence Hydro.

This proposed sale would:
• Lock Michigan families into higher electric bills for the next 30 years
• Shift financial risk away from Consumers and onto ratepayers
• Raise serious concerns about long-term dam maintenance and public safety
• Put rivers, fisheries, recreation opportunities, and surrounding communities at greater risk

Recent flooding events and near catastrophic dam failures are reminders that aging infrastructure demands stronger oversight, not less accountability.
Consumers’ own studies have shown that dam removal is often the safest and most economical long-term solution for restoring healthy rivers, improving fisheries, and protecting communities from future failures.

We need your help.

Your tax-deductible donation will directly support this historic effort to protect Michigan’s rivers, safeguard communities, and keep electric rates fair.

Please consider making a contribution today:
https://go.eventgroovefundraising.com/glc-stop-the-dams-sale

Every dollar helps. Thank you for standing up for Michigan’s future.

There is something about sitting down at the vise that slows everything down in the best way. This month, we are bringin...
04/21/2026

There is something about sitting down at the vise that slows everything down in the best way. This month, we are bringing that feeling online. Join us for the April Vise Squad, a 1.5-hour virtual fly tying session hosted by FFI Women Connect.

Thursday, April 23
5 PT | 6 MT | 7 CT | 8 ET
Live on Zoom

This month’s featured tier is Susan Brooks, who will be tying the Salty Seaducer alongside co-host Sandy Carpenter, with a special tip segment from Valerie Brousseau.

Susan brings a depth of experience to the vise. She is a Regional Program Manager for Casting for Recovery, a published author, and an accomplished competitive tier. She won the One Feather Challenge at the Gulf Coast Classic and placed in the 2025 GCC Classic Blind Fly Tyer Challenge. She is also a certified casting instructor through Texas Parks and Recreation and is currently working through the FFI Fly Tying Skills Award Program.

Whether you tie along or just watch and learn, this is a relaxed, welcoming space to connect, pick up new techniques, and spend time with other women who share the same passion.

Register here: https://bit.ly/thursdayvisesquad

Chironomids are one of the most important, and most overlooked, food sources in stillwater fly fishing.Join Women Connec...
03/25/2026

Chironomids are one of the most important, and most overlooked, food sources in stillwater fly fishing.

Join Women Connect for our Thursday Vise Squad as we tie the Chironomid Bomber, a highly effective pattern designed to get down deep where the biggest fish live.

You’ll learn how to tie a large pupa pattern that imitates midge larvae found in lakes and rivers year-round, from shallow water to depths over 100 feet. We’ll walk through key materials, colour variations, and practical techniques that help this fly sink quickly and fish effectively in the strike zone .

Along the way, you’ll pick up valuable insights into chironomid behaviour, when and where to fish them, and why they are so often the difference-maker on stillwater days.

As always, the session includes tips, live tying, Q&A, a prize draw, and a welcoming community of women who love to learn and share.

Thursday, March 26
5 PT | 6 MT | 7 CT | 8 ET
Hosted by Sandy Carpenter
Featuring Dre Valerie Julie Brousseau

Register today! -> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sUtZxPQIRDW6zYiLGOO8dA

FlyFest 2026 registration is open, and there’s still time to be part of something special.The first 150 registrants will...
03/24/2026

FlyFest 2026 registration is open, and there’s still time to be part of something special.

The first 150 registrants will be recognized as Founding Attendees and receive a digital badge to share, early access to presenter announcements, a Founding Attendee ribbon on their event badge, and an entry into our VIP Gear Giveaway.
If FlyFest has been on your mind, this is your moment to step in early and help shape what’s ahead.

Join us in Redding this September.
Register today: https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Ffi-Flyfest-2026-120743

Every casting journey starts with a simple desire, to get better.Join Women Connect as five women share their personal p...
03/23/2026

Every casting journey starts with a simple desire, to get better.

Join Women Connect as five women share their personal paths to earning their FFI Casting Instructor Certification. From the spark that got them started to the tools, mentors, and moments that shaped their growth, each story offers a real and honest look at what it takes to keep progressing.

You’ll hear how they worked through challenges, stayed committed, and found confidence along the way. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to take the next step, you’ll come away with practical ideas and encouragement for your own casting journey.

Join us this month for our March Women Connect Program, Five Women, Five Journeys: Their Paths to Certification.
Host: Debra Pauli
Panel: Jill Clark, Callie Freeman, M***a Hayner, Olga Koran, Cheryl O’Neill

Register today! -> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sRb8B9zFShOADAICe9VecQ

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