Category Archives: Events

Schedule Announced for Youth Fly Fishing Team

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Erin Block

With clinics and competitions at home and abroad, the US Youth Fly Fishing Team is gearing up for another busy year. And recently they announced the schedule and explained event details for the upcoming season, to begin April 19th near … more →

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TU Fly Tying Clinic & Fundraiser, February 9th

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Erin Block

For the 37th year, master tiers such as Al Ritt, Rick Takahashi, Carl Pennington, and Jay Zimmerman will gather at the Jefferson County Colorado fairgrounds, demonstrating and offering their works for the benefit of Trout Unlimited’s West Denver Chapter. “It’s … more →

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Dates Set for 2013 Musky Championship

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Erin Block

With an expanded line-up to include presentations as well as demos of gear and fly tying, dates for the 2013 Musky Fly Fishing World Championship have been set. To be held October 25, 26, and 27 near Hayward, Wisconsin. Read … more →

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Third Annual Surface Film Event

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Erin Block

A gallery of works from the best photographers in the fly fishing industry along with beverages provided by Upslope Brewing, make for a fun (and free) evening. If you’re in the Denver Metro Area, February 7, 2013, check out the … more →

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Islamorada SailFly Championship

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Erin Block

Winners of the 13th Annual Islamorada SailFly Championship have been announced. And despite difficult weather conditions, “Most teams raised five to eight sailfish a day and about half teased well enough to make a possible connection,” says tournament director Sandy … more →

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Palometa Club Permit Tournament

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Erin Block

The Tailwaters Fly Fishing Company in partnership with the Palometa Club have announced their first annual permit tournament to be held in Punta Allen, Mexico, May 17-24, 2013. Proceeds will go to benefit the Jon Ain Memorial Fund for the … more →

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Workshops for Veterans

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Erin Block

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing and the Sierra Club Mission Outdoors are partnering up to hold workshop opportunities for returning veterans. With emphasis on community re‐entry and leadership skills, the events will be held at Point Pleasant Farm in Maryland … more →

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Palometa Club Tournament

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Erin Block

The Palometa Club has announced its first permit tournament to be held in Ascension Bay, May 17-24, 2013, with proceeds going to benefit the Jon Ain Memorial Fund for the Bonefish Tarpon Trust, as well as the schoolchildren of Punta … more →

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Tenkara USA “Pay It Forward” Sale

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Erin Block

Tenkara USA has announced a sale on its popular Iwana rod, with half of all proceeds going to benefit organizations such as Trout Unlimited and Wild Trout Trust. This “Pay It Forward” sale is an ideal time for any angler … more →

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International Fly Tying Symposium Success

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Erin Block

A trusted predictor of the annual fly fishing show season, the International Fly Tying Symposium started things off in a good way this year. Despite fears of low turnout due to superstorm Sandy’s impact on the region, attendance was up … more →

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