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2018 Fly Fishing Events List
By: Catchcoma Date: December 15, 2017, 6:42 pm
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Here is a list of 2018 fly fishing events and tournaments across
the country which are (1) open to the public, (2) do not have
limited registration and (3) fly fishing makes up a substantial
portion of the event. Tournaments listed must have a per person
registration of $200 or less.
If you know of any unlisted, or have corrections/updates to
those listed, please post in reply. Thanks for your support of
fly fishing activities!
JANUARY 2018
JAN 5-7, Denver Fly Fishing Show, Denver Merchandise Mart,
Denver, CO. Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun 9am-4:30pm. $15
adults, $10 military, scouts free. Multi-day discounts
available. Website: www.flyfishingshow.com
JAN 11-14, Denver Sportsmens Expo (ISE), Colorado Convention
Center, Denver, CO. Times: Thu-Fri 12noon-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun
10am-5pm. $16 adults, free 15 and under. Fly Fishing Theatre,
Fly Tying Theatre. Exhibitors, casting pool. Website:
www.sportsexpos.com.
JAN 12-13, Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo, Expo Idaho, Boise,
ID. Fri 12noon-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm. $8 adults, 13 & under free.
Programs, fly tying, casting instruction, exhibitors, raffles,
banquet. Sponsored by Boise Valley Fly Fishermen. Website:
www.bvffexpo.com
JAN 13-14, Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival, Meadow Event
Park, Doswell, VA. Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm. Adults $20 each
day, $35 both days, includes wine tasting for 21 and older.
Seminars, fly tying, casting, workshops, exhibitors, more.
Saturday VIP After Party $25 includes food, beer, film. Website:
www.vaflyfishingfestival.org.
JAN 17-20, Denver Sportsmens Expo (ISE), Colorado Convention
Center, Denver, CO. Times: Thu-Fri 12noon-9pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun
10am-5pm. $15 adults, free 15 and under. Fly Fishing Theatre,
Fly Tying Theatre. Exhibitors, casting pool. Website:
www.sportsexpos.com.
JAN 19-21, Marlborough Fly Fishing Show, Royal Plaza Centre,
Marlborough, MA. Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun 9am-4:30pm.
$15 adults, $10 military, scouts free. Multi-day discounts
available. Website: www.flyfishingshow.com.
JAN 18-21, Sacramento Sportsmens Expo (ISE), Cal Expo Center,
Sacramento, CA. Times: Thu-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun
10am-5pm. $16 adults, free 15 and under. Fly Fishing Theatre,
Fly Tying Theatre. Exhibitors, casting pool. Website:
www.sportsexpos.com.
JAN 20, Cenla Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Festival, 9am-3:30pm,
Kees Park Civic Center, Pineville, LA. Free admission. Seminars,
fly tying, exhibits, casting. Sponsored by Kisatchie Fly
Fishers. Website: www.kisatchiefly.org.
JAN 20, Northern Ohio Fly Fishing Expo, Cuyahoga Valley Career
Center, Brecksville OH. Times: 9am-4pm. Admission $10 adults,
$5 ages 13-18, military active and vets free. Seminars, fly
tying, casting, beginner workshop, vendors. Special guests:
George Daniel, John Rochus. www.ncff.net.
JAN 26-28, Edison Fly Fishing Show, New Jersey Convention & Expo
Center, Edison, NJ. Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 8:30am-6pm, Sun 9am-4:30pm.
$15 adults, $10 military, scouts free. Multi-day discounts
available. Website: www.flyfishingshow.com.
JAN 27, 13th annual Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show, 9am-5pm,
Paroquet Sprigns Conference Center, Shepherdsville, KY.
Seminars, exhibits, fly tying, casting. $7 adults, children and
military free. Hosted by Derby City Fly Fishers. Website:
www.derbycityflyfishers.com
FEBRUARY
FEB 2-3, Atlanta Fly Fishing Show, Infinite Energy Center,
Duluth, GA. Fri 9am-6:00pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm. $15 adults, $10
military, scouts free. Multi-day discounts available. Website:
www.flyfishingshow.com.
FEB 3, Greater Cincinnati Fly Fishing Show, Oasis Conference
Center, Loveland, OH. 9am-4pm. Programs, fly tying, vendors,
casting, kids activities, paddlecraft, and more. Special guests:
Ed Engle. Sponsored by Buckeye United Fly Fishers. Website:
www.buckeyeflyfishers.com.
FEB 9-10, Florida Fly Fishing Show & Expo, Plantation Inn,
Crystal River, FL. Show times 9am-5pm both days. Two day
admission $25 includes Friday evening reception, Saturday
evening banquet $45. Seminars, fly tying, casting, vendors,
exhibitors, workshops. Sponsored by Fly Fishers International -
Florida Council. Website: www.ffi-florida.org.
FEB 10, 26th annual Dr. Ed Rizzolo Fly Tying Festival, Bethany
Christian Church, Houston TX. 9am-4pm. $10 adults, $5 students
and seniors (62+), free under 12, $15 family. Seminars, casting,
rod demos, exhibitors, and over 80 tiers. Special guest: Rich
Strolis. Sponsored by Texas Fly Fishers. Website:
www.texasflyfishers.org.
FEB 16-18, TroutFest 2018, Lazy L&L Campgrounds, New Braunfels,
TX. Fri evening banquet, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm. Seminars, fly
tying demos, Kid Fish Ponds. Special guests: Flip Pallot, Jen
Ripple, Chris Wood, Daniel Galhardo. Sponsored by Guadalupe
River Trout Unlimited. Website: www.grtutroutfest.org.
FEB 16-17, 14th Little Mo Fly Fishing Fest, Community Hall,
Murfreesboro, AR. Sat 9am-7pm, Sun casting workshop TBA.
Seminars, fly tying, casting, food, refreshments. $5 admission.
Website: www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com.
FEB 17-18, Lynnwood Fly Fishing Show, Lynnwood Convention
Center, Lynnwood, WA. Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun 9am-4:30pm. $15
adults, $10 military, scouts free. Multi-day discounts
available. Website: www.flyfishingshow.com.
FEB 23-25, Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show, Alameda County
Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA. Show times: Fri 10am-6pm, Sat
9am-5:30pm, Sun 9am-4:30pm. $15 adults, $10 military, scouts
free. Multi-day discounts available. Website:
www.flyfishingshow.com.
FEB 24, Fly Fish Texas. 9:00am-5:00pm, Texas Freshwater
Fisheries Center, Athens, TX. Fly tying, seminars, exhibitors,
casting. Sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Website:
www.texasflyfish.org.
FEB 24, 3rd annual Mystery Fly Tournament, Lower Mountain Fork
River, Broken Bow, OK. Entry fee: $50 + must be a paid member of
Lower Mountain Fork River Foundation. Onsite registration
available. Entry fee includes dinner at Beavers Bend State Park
Nature Center. Sponsored by LMFRF. Website:
www.lmfrfoundation.org.
FEB 24, 9th annual Celebration of Fly Tying, Knights of Columbus
Hall, Wyoming, MI. 9am -4pm. Admission $10 adults, $5 ages
12-17, 11 under free. Seminars, fly tying, casting, food,
refreshments. $5 admission. Sponsored by Grand River Fly Tyers.
Website: www.grandriverflytyers.org.
MARCH
MAR 2-3, 43rd annual Hawkeye Fly Fishing Show, Isle Casino
Conference Center, Bettendorf, IA. Seminars, casting, fly tying,
exhibitors, more. Saturday evening awards and fundraising
banquet. Sponsored by Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association. Website:
www.qchffa2013.com.
MAR 3, 26th annual Red Stick Day Fly Fishing Festival, LDWF
Waddill Outdoors Center, Baton Rouge, LA. Sat 8:30am-4:00pm.
Free admission. Programs, fly tying, casting, kayak demos, pond
fishing, raffles, food and refreshments. Sponsored by Red Stick
Fly Fishers. Website: www.rsff.org.
MAR 3-4, Lancaster Fly Fishing Show, Lancaster County Convention
Center, Lancaster, PA. Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun 9am-4:30pm. $15
adult, military $10, scouts free. Multi-day discounts available.
Website: www.flyfishingshow.com.
MAR 9-10, 29th annual Northwest Fly Tyer and Fly Fishing Expo,
Linn County Expo Center, Albany, OR. Fri 10am-5pm, Sat
8am-5:30pm. $7 adult, free for FFI members, veterans, youth.
Over 100 tiers, indoor casting pools, seminars, exhibitors,
raffles, silent auctions and more. Sponsored by Oregon Council
Federation of Fly Fishers. Website: www.nwflytyersexpo.com.
MAR 9-10, 3rd annual TRWD Fly Fest, Clear Fork of the Trinity
River, 3024 Acme Brick Plaza, Fort Worth, TX. Free admission,
some workshops may charge a nominal fee. This unique event
offers fishing contests, fly tying and casting lessons, cooking
demonstrations, live music, kids activities and more. Speakers
include Frank Smethurst, Chris Johnson, Rob Woodruff, Steve
Hollensed. Co-sponsored by Tarrant Regional Water District and
Texas Council of Fly Fishers International (FFI). Website:
www.trwdflyfest.com.
MAR 10, 3rd annual Legends of the Fly fly fishing tournament,
Brock Environmental Center, Virginia Beach, VA. Entry fee $200
per team includes Captains Dinner and Film Festival. Special
guest TBA. Fly tying, casting, live music, auction. Benefits
local and national charities. Website: www.legendsofthefly.com.
MAR 10-11, 40th annual Midwest Fly Fishing Expo, Macomb
Community College Expo Center, Warren, MI. Sat 9:00am-6:00pm,
Sun 10:00am-4:00pm. Adults $10/day, $15/both days, Kids 16-under
free. Programs, fly tying, casting, exhibitors. Sponsored by
Michigan Fly Fishing Club. Website:
www.midwestflyfishingexpo.com.
MAR 10-11, 2nd annual Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival, Plano
Center, Plano, TX. Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm. Adults $20 each
day, $35 both days, includes beer for 21 and older. Seminars,
fly tying, casting, workshops, exhibitors, more. Fee for some
workshops. Speakers include Ed Jaworoski, Wanda Taylor, Stacy
Lynn, Dave Whitlock, Jason Randall, Pat Dorsey. Website:
www.txflyfishingfestival.org.
MAR 16-18, Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo, Hamline University, St
Paul, MN. Times: Fri 1pm-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Sunday
Film Showcase & Social 6pm-10pm. Speakers include Skip Morris,
Landon Meyer. Adult $10/day, youth $6/day, under 12 free.
Sponsored by Minnesota Trout Unlimited. Website:
www.greatwatersflyfishingexpo.com.
MAR 18, Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo, Bethel Inn Resort
Conference Center, Bethel, ME. Time 9am-4pm. Reception and Film
Festival 6pm. Admission $5, under 16 free. Seminars, fly tying,
casting, kids activities, raffles, more. Benefits Mollyocket
Trout Unlimited. Website: www.mollyockettu.org.
MAR 22-24, 21st annual Sowbug Roundup, Baxter County
Fairgrounds, Mountain Home, AR. Times: 9am-4pm Thu-Sat. $5
adults for all 3 days, under 12 free. Over 100 fly tiers,
seminars, casting, exhibitors. Sponsored by North Arkansas Fly
Fishers. Website: www.northarkansasflyfisher.org.
MAR 22-25, Scottsdale Sportsmens Expo (ISE), Westworld of
Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ. Times: Thu-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat
10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm. $12 adults, free military, 15 and under.
Fly Fishing Theatre, Fly Tying Theatre. Exhibitors, casting
pool. Website: www.sportsexpos.com.
APRIL
APR 6-7, 4th annual Lake Athens Fly Fishing Festival, Lake
Athens Marina, Athens, TX. Free admission. Both days: fly tying,
casting, kayak demos. Saturday: Big Bass Tournament, entry fee
$40. Pre-registration required. Benefits Project Healing Waters
- North Texas. Website: www.johnnyonthefly.com.
APR 7, 71st annual New Orleans City Park Big Bass Rodeo &
Fishtival, Casino building, NO City Park. Onsite registration:
6am - 8:30am, fishing 6:30am -11am. Entry fee $10 adults, $5
ages 12 and under. Exhibitors, kayak demos, entry prizes. Fly
fishing division for largest bass and largest Rio Grande
Cichlid. Website: www.neworleanscitypark.com
APR 7, 18th annual Tri-Lakes Fly Fishing Expo, Assembly of God
Church Annex, Brighton, MO. Hours: Sat 9:00am-5:00pm. Free and
open to the public. Programs, fly tying, casting, vendors,
raffles and silent auction, food available. Sponsored by the
Tri-Lakes Fly Fishers.
APR 20-21, 25th annual East Idaho Fly Tying and Fishing Expo,
Shilo Inn, Idaho Falls, ID. Free admission. Fly tying, programs,
workshops, exhibits and much more. Website: www.srcexpo.com.
APR 28-29, 2nd annual Fly Fishin For The Mission fly fishing
tournament, Eddies Kayak Rentals, Pointe-aux-Chenes, LA. Fri:
casting, fly tying, kayak demos, Sat: tournament day. Entry fee:
$50 per team. Open to the public. Heaviest 2 redfish per team.
Benefits Mission Six non-profit. Website: www.mission6.org.
MAY
MAY 5, 7th annual Bass On The Fly Tournament, Lake Fork Marina,
Lake Fork, TX. CPR format. Open to the public, entry fee $60.
Fri: casting contest, fly tying, exhibitors, Sunfish Tournament
4pm-7pm (entry fee $5). Sat: Bass Tournament 6am - 2pm. Optional
Big Bass Pot $5. Benefits Reel Recovery. Website:
www.bassonthefly.org.
MAY 3-4, Washington Fly Fishing Fair, Kittitas Valley Event
Center, Ellensburg, WA. Fri-Sat, 8:30am-5:00pm. Programs, fly
tying, casting clinics, exhibitors, raffles, auction, women's
activities. Sponsored by the Washington Council Federation of
Fly Fishers. Website: www.washingtoncouncilfff.org.
MAY 10-12, North Idaho Fly Fishing Expo, Red Lion Hotel and
Conference Center, Lewiston, ID. Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm. Free
admission, some fee on workshops. Fly tying, casting, seminars,
exhibits. Sponsored by Kelly Creek Flycasters. Website:
www.kellycreekflycasters.org.
MAY 16-18, Southeastern Fly Fishing Festival, The Ramsey Center,
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. Fri-Sat
8:30am-4:30pm. $5 per day, under 18 free. Workshops and some
activities extra. Programs, fly tying, casting clinics,
exhibitors, raffles, auction, youth and women activities. FFF
Casting Certification. Fishing on premises. Sponsored by the
Southeastern Council Federation of Fly Fishers. Website:
www.southeastfff.org.
JUNE
JUN 8, Teton Valley Fly Fishing Fest, downtown Driggs, ID. Time:
9am - 6pm. Fly tying, casting, kids activities, barbecue, local
brews, live music, more. Website: www.
tetonvalleyflyfishingfest.com.
JULY
JUL 1-2, Gallatin River Fly Fishing Festival, Big Sky Town
Center, Big Sky, MT. Fri 5pm-7pm Pesca Fiesta at Gallatin River
Guides. Sat 1pm-6pm, tying, casting clinics, kids activities,
races, live music. No cost. Sun 6pm "Hooked on the Gallatin"
banquet at RiverHouse Grill. Website:
www.gallatinrivertaskforce.org.
JUL 13-14, 14th Contraband Fly Fishing Expo, Isle of Caprino
Hotel, Westlake, LA. Times: Fri 12noon-5pm, Sat 8:30am-4pm.
Programs, fly tying, casting, kayak demos, raffles, food and
refreshments. FFI Casting Instructor examination. Sponsored by
Contraband Fly Casters / Tom Nixon Chapter. Website:
www.contrabandflycasters.net
JUL 28, 6th annual North Louisiana Fly Fishers Masters Series,
Red River Wildlife Refuge, Bossier City, LA. 9am - 5pm. Cost
$35, includes admission, lunch, coffee, drinks. Pre-registration
required, seating limited to 75. Presentor: Kelly Galloup.
Website: www.northlaflyfishers.org.
AUGUST
AUG 7-11, 53rd annual Fly Fishers International Fly Fishing
Fair, Century Link Arena, Boise ID. Tue-Wed: workshops only.
Thu-Sat, exposition: 8:30am-5:00pm. Admission $10, Saturday
free. Programs, fly tying demos, exhibitors, workshops, youth
and womens activities. FFI Casting Certification. Website:
www.fedflyfishers.org.
SEPTEMBER
SEP 14-15, Gulf Coast Fly Fishing Expo, Ocean Springs Civic
Center, Ocean Springs, MS. Times: Fri-Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm, Fri
evening banquet 6pm-9pm. Free admission. Some workshops and
activities extra. Programs, fly tying, casting clinics,
exhibitors, youth and women's activities, and more. Sponsored by
Fly Fishers International - Gulf Coast Council. Website:
www.gulfcoastfff.org.
SEP 22, National Hunting and Fishing Day. Celebrations held in
43 states, many include fly fishing and fly tying activities.
For a list of activites in each state, check www.nhfd.org
OCTOBER
OCT 5-6, Southern Fly Fishing Expo, Vada Sheid Center, ASU - Mt.
Home campus, Mountain Home, AR. Times: Fri-Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm.
$10 per day, $5 under 18. Workshops and some activities extra.
Programs, fly tying, casting clinics, exhibitors, youth and
women's activities, and more. Sponsored by Fly Fishers
International Southern Council. Website: www.ifffsoc.org.
NOVEMBER
NOV 2-4, 29th annual Southern Fly Fishers Rendezvous, North
Toledo Bend State Park, Zwolle, LA. Informal gathering of fly
fishers from several states. No organized activities, but
typically 30 or more tiers active at any time. Fee includes
lodging and meals. Website: www.texascouncilfff.org or
www.gulfcoastfff.org.
NOV 3-4, Fly Tiers Weekend, Little River Outfitters, Townsend,
TN. Times: 9am -5pm both days. Free admission. Nearly 50 tiers
from across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Gulf Coast under the
large heated tent. Raffles and food sales benefit Casting For
Recovery. Website: www.littleriveroutfitters.com.
DECEMBER
DEC 1, 2nd annual Select A Fly Challenge fly fishing tournament,
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Athens, TX. Time: 9am-2pm.
Entry fee $40. CPR format, longest rainbow trout per hour, total
inches day. Proceeds benefit Friends of Texas Freshwater
Fisheries. Website: www.tpwd.texas.gov.
DEC 7-8, Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Expo, WNC
Agricultural Center, Asheville, NC. Times: Fri 12noon-7pm, Sat
9am-4pm. Tickets $15 adults, free 16 & under. Speakers, fly
tying, workshops, vendors, casting, food, films, and more.
Website: www.wncflyfishingexpo.com
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