The "Original" Michigan Fly Fishing Club - MFFC

06/19/2026

NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING

“Summer Tour of 2026”

Host – Todd Schotts, Ken Harfoot, and other volunteers to help

June 24th… Bishop Lake – Brighton State Rec Area (watercraft, wading, and rentals)

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

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!!

06/10/2026

NON-MEETING WEDNESDAY’S ON THE WATER FISHING

https://mffc.org/event/wednesdays-on-the-water-non-meeting-meeting-summer-tour-2026-june-10/

“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

05/27/2026

Any one give him some insight?? Bob Long

Question for the group as a whole. It is hoped someone has knowledge or experience. Has anyone fished Rice Creek, Ketchum Park as it flows around in Marshall, Michigan? Marshall is 35 miles east of Kalamazoo and just south of I-94. I just dropped by to check it out. Got three chubs using one of my shorter, 8'6", Tenkara rods. Any thoughts on sections to fish, flies, hints? Thanks for any aid given. If I can reciprocate with info on Tenkara rods and use, please ask.

05/19/2026

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05/16/2026

Big news from Twin Bridges, a new family assumes ownership of the RL Winston Rod Company.

The R.L. Winston Rod Company has been sold to Montana businessman and fly angler Lance Robertson, who plans to maintain the brand's independent legacy, craftsmanship, and product innovation.

04/25/2026

Happy trout opener

04/24/2026

https://gateslodge.com/2026/04/eating-worms/

Man oh man oh man...it's been tough. High, clear water, cloudless skies, limited float options, and...worms. The last four days we've seen some good, some

04/23/2026

Club newsletter is up!

The Evening Hatch April 2026 is available. Mark Hendricks recaps his casting insight, learn about the dams and follow Club events.

04/16/2026

The 18th Annual Old AuSable Fly Shop Opening Day Party is ON!

We started this back in 2008, and every year it’s always a great day. Folks come to catch up with old friends and end up meeting some new ones.

Please plan on joining us on Friday April the 24th (the day before opening day). We’ll be starting at about 1PM and running until the food & drink runs out.

We’ll have smoked Bratwurst with all the toppings, and yes, we will have the Original Linda’s Creeper Beans (Hot) as well as her scratch made Blue Cheese Cole Slaw some munchies and a keg of beer.

There will be some fly shop specials and maybe a few giveaways too!

• What: The Annual Old AuSable Fly Shop Opening Day Party
• Where: At the Old AuSable Fly Shop, 200 Ingham Street, Grayling, MI 49738
• When: Friday April 24th from 1PM until…

04/15/2026

An update from Gates!

The Au Sable River is blown right out. Blown out of its banks and up the parking lots and into the roads, into the forests, pushing against low bridges,