Panhandle Flyfishers

04/12/2026

A nice 34” red on the 7 weight to start the morning off right.

01/01/2026

12/01/2025

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10/16/2025

Kudos to Brent Young on his personal best 42” red today. Great catch on a 10 weight and a topwater.

10/14/2025

Panhandle FlyFishers enjoyed the summer months all across the country. Here are some pictures highlighting our efforts and good casts. Keep on living your dream!

10/13/2025

Project Healing Waters had our annual rod building session on Saturday. Participants learned how to fit reel seats, fighting butts and handles onto rod blanks. A guide wrapping demonstration was also given.

09/25/2025

Learn all about fly fishing leaders and why a good leader, starts in the butt.

08/05/2025

The Jack tournament (13 Sep) will be $20. It starts at daylight, and you must be at Gregg's house no later than 1pm.

Must be caught on a fly reel. I encourage those who want to participate to find a fishing partner. That way you can get a picture of your fish, and it helps build more comraderie within the club.

There will be three categories:
1. Biggest fish
2. Most fish
3. Smallest fish

Each will be 5 dollars ($15), and the last 5 dollars is to help offset the cost of lunch. We will have pork butt and a few other items. More to follow with the lunch items as we get closer.

***YOU MUST pay before the tournament to enter. I can collect your entry fees at the next few meetings before the tournament. I'll start a roster of who's paid. Please pay before the tournament as you will not be entered in without paying first.

If you do not want to fish in the tournament but would like to come to the cookout please bring $5 to help offset the cost of food and drinks.

08/05/2025

Good Project Healing Waters and Panhandle Fly Fishers meetings last night. We tied some mouse patterns for bass fishing, out of elk hair.

We then had a great discussion about boat ownership and etiquette using Brent's boat.

There are a couple of changes on the schedule due to Labor Day coming up. We will skip the 1 September meeting and push that to the following Monday (8 SEP).

We have a Jack tournament scheduled for 13 Sep (SAT). We will then have our joint meeting on the 22nd of September instead of on the 15th. The reason why is there are five Mondays in September.

*Aug 18th - Joint Meeting
*Sep 8th - PHW & PHFF meetings
*Sep 13th - Jack tournament
* Sep 22nd - Joint meeting

07/15/2025

FFI FlyFest 2025 is Coming to Grand Rapids!
Mark your calendars for September 26–27, 2025 as Fly Fishers International brings together members and the global fly fishing community for an unforgettable in-person gathering — FFI FlyFest 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan!

After hearing the call for connection and community, we’re thrilled to return to an in-person experience filled with hands-on learning, shared stories, and the spirit of fly fishing.
· What to Expect:
· Indoor & outdoor workshops
· Fly casting & tying demos
· Conservation presentations
· Education for all skill levels
· Connection with anglers from around the world
Centrally located with easy travel access, Grand Rapids offers more than just great fishing — it’s a vibrant city full of cultural experiences, entertainment, and outdoor opportunities.
This is more than an event. It’s a celebration of the craft, the community, and the waters we love. Stay tuned for registration details and more announcements coming soon!
Visit flyfishersinternational.org for more info and FlyFest 2025 registration!

07/03/2025

Just a quick reminder that our monthly meeting will be held on July 7th at 7pm. We meet at the American Legion Hall at 311 Main Street in Destin, FL.

You are welcome to attend and check us out! We look forward to seeing you thee!