Backcountry Fly Fishers

Backcountry Fly Fishers The Fly Fishing Club of SWFL FFI affiliated SWFL fly fishing club, meets October-May. Monthly fly casting classes, outings, fishing tournaments.

Other in-season activities include fly tying classes, fly fishing seminars, Dinner/Film night social events, Annual Banquet. See www.flyfishingnaples.com for more information.

Some members of the club ventured out to the river of grass and confirmed the p**n is back! .swampy
05/11/2026

Some members of the club ventured out to the river of grass and confirmed the p**n is back! .swampy

Stop by Estero River Outfitters this Sunday at 2:30pm for an afternoon of fly fishing by paddlecraft 🎣Free admission, ca...
04/23/2026

Stop by Estero River Outfitters this Sunday at 2:30pm for an afternoon of fly fishing by paddlecraft 🎣

Free admission, casting + fly tying demos, expert tips, and a chance to test drive kayaks.

Bring your questions, sharpen your skills, and connect with the local fly fishing community. See you there!

Sheesh! Our fellow club member Frank saddled up these donkeys down in Mexico! 🇲🇽
04/17/2026

Sheesh! Our fellow club member Frank saddled up these donkeys down in Mexico! 🇲🇽

03/26/2026

Restrict Forward Facing Sonar In Everglades National Park Boundaries

03/16/2026

🎣 Fly Fishing from Canoes & Kayaks — May 3

This event is brought to you by Fly Fish Southwest Florida (FFSWFL) and Estero River Outfitters (ERO) — bringing our fly fishing community together for an afternoon focused on fly fishing from kayaks and canoes.

Whether you’re curious about getting started with paddle craft fishing or want to sharpen your skills, this will be a fun and practical event for anglers of all levels.

📅 Sunday, May 3
⏰ 2:30 PM
📍 Estero River Outfitters
✅ FREE EVENT — Everyone welcome

We’re excited to have an outstanding group of instructors:

• Joe Mahler
• Dee Kelly
• Drei Stroman
• Al Kuhre

During the afternoon we’ll cover:

🎯 Casting techniques from land and paddle craft
🚣 Kayak positioning and boat control for anglers
🎣 Practical tips for fishing effectively from kayaks and canoes

Plus:

🪶 Fly tying demonstrations
💬 Q&A with the Estero River Outfitters team

This gathering is also about bringing together clubs, fly shops, guides, and anglers from across Southwest Florida to share knowledge, stories, and a passion for fly fishing.

Come meet fellow anglers, learn a few new tricks, and enjoy a great afternoon centered around fly fishing.

More details will follow — but for now mark your calendar and bring a friend.





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Some real solid fish caught by our club members so far this season and things are just starting to heat up!
03/16/2026

Some real solid fish caught by our club members so far this season and things are just starting to heat up!

Great morning Our fly tying session today was led by Drei Strohman, who demonstrated how to tie his own pattern, the Do...
03/08/2026

Great morning
Our fly tying session today was led by Drei Strohman, who demonstrated how to tie his own pattern, the Dock Bait. It was an awesome instructional session packed with helpful tying techniques and some really clever material-handling tips.

Huge thanks to Drei for sharing his knowledge and to everyone who came out to tie!

Thursday night is almost here… our 2026 Backcountry Fly Fishers Banquet! Huge shoutout to these incredible gentlemen don...
02/18/2026

Thursday night is almost here… our 2026 Backcountry Fly Fishers Banquet!

Huge shoutout to these incredible gentlemen donating their time, boats, and expertise!

• Capt. Ken Chambers .kenchambers
• Capt. Pat Blake ._pat_blake
• Capt. John Hand
• Capt. David Milne
• Capt. Wyatt MacAlister .swampy
• Capt. Steve Baird
• Capt. Justin Nguyen
• Capt. Kevin Grainger
• Joe Mahler

Silent auction tables will be loaded with gear and guided trips!🔥

🎉 Banquet Night is Almost Here! – February 19th 🎉The Backcountry Fly Fishing Club is getting fired up for our annual ban...
02/01/2026

🎉 Banquet Night is Almost Here! – February 19th 🎉

The Backcountry Fly Fishing Club is getting fired up for our annual banquet, and we’re excited to announce SOME of the incredible items that will be up for auction this year. This night wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors—huge thank you to:

Thomas & Thomas
Scott Fly Rods
Simms
Fishpond
Super Fly Composites
YETI
Poncho Outdoors
Umpqua
Renzetti
Scientific Anglers
Stio
Abel

Also featured in the silent auction are guided trips, custom flies tied by some of our legendary members, fly-fishing-inspired paintings, and much more! From top-tier gear to one-of-a-kind items, this is shaping up to be a night you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets, bring a friend, and celebrate our fly fishing community with us!

👉 Tickets + event details — link in bio
🚨 Limited tickets remaining—act now before they’re sold out!



Sponsor Love:
ThomasAndThomas ScottFlyRods SimmsFishing FishpondUSA SuperFlyComposites YETI PonchoOutdoors UmpquaFeatherMerchants Renzetti ScientificAnglers StioMountain AbelReels

BFF Banquet is February 19th and promises to be a lot of fun with the 8 weight casting games led by Joe Mahler, silent a...
01/13/2026

BFF Banquet is February 19th and promises to be a lot of fun with the 8 weight casting games led by Joe Mahler, silent auction with lot's of fly fishing goodies, and the Guide Panel led by Joe Mahler. Sign up before the 15th before the price increases to $85.

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