Highlighted Happenings

Q3 Newsletter

The Q3 “Quarter Pole” newsletter is out and available at this link.

November BOD Date Change

Due to numerous conflict with BOD Members, the November BOD will be pulled forward a day to Tuesday, November 4th. As of now, the meeting will be at the Roosters Restaurant in Springhurst at the usual time. Sorry for the inconvenience.

November Monthly Meeting

Our General Club meeting will have our annual election of officers for 2026. Click here for the latest ballot. It’s not too late to nominate someone, or volunteer to run for position. We need 10% of the membership to be present for a quorum so please plan to attend.

2026 Fly Show

The planning for the 2026 Fly Fishing Show is underway! We are looking for vendors and volunteers to help with the show this coming January 17th. Click here for more information and to access the sign up pages.

Bluegrass Trout Unlimited 2025 Banquet

BGTU has announced the date for their 2025 Banquet. Everyone is invited for a good meal, beverages, and chances for some door prizes. We hope to see you there. For more information click here.

DCFF Golf Outing

The sign up is open for the Fall Golf Scramble! Click here for more info and to sign up!

2025 Trips / Events Update

On November 15th, DCFF will host our Otter Creek Beginners Trip. This is a great opportunity to try fly fishing for the first time, or come to get with an instructor to improve your skills. Click here for details and to sign up.

The November North Carolina Trip has been firmed up and is open for sign ups. Please click here for information.

The August Cumberland River trip when off without a hitch. Click here for some pictures.

In early August, several members of DCFF participated in an exploratory trip to fish the New River in West Virginia led by New River Trophy Outfitters. We are in the process of delivery a report to see if this would make a good club trip. Be on the lookout for the report, but in the meantime here are some pictures.

We have no update for any club member participation for the Cody WY trip scheduled for August 24-30.

Despite the threat of heavy rains, the July Obey / Cumberland trip was a great success. To view pictures of a lot of smiling fishermen, click here!

In May, Darren and Valerie Meyers attended the Michigan Anglers Base Camp and have submitted a very detailed report from the trip Click here to access the report.

Fly Fishing 101

The FF 101 series is finished for the year. Please watch this area for more information about the 2026 schedule. As always, these classes are open to the public, and at no charge. we welcome anyone who has an interest in learning more!

Fly Tying Sign Up List

The DCFF Education Department wishes to thank all of the volunteers who have tied this year, and for the tyers that have filled out our schedule for the rest of 2025! But 2026 is not that far out. So be thinking of fly’s that you would like to se demonstrated, or volunteer to help. Thanks again for all of the support.

DCFF Mentor Program

Remember when you were a novice fly fisher and wished you had someone you could call with questions or ask for advice? Maybe even head out to a local stream for a little one-on-one on-the-water time to try out that new rod or just learn a little about the fishing hole? Well DCFF is starting a mentor program to help newbies get started, but we need mentors. We are currently compiling a list of club members who are willing to be mentors. If you are interested in sharing your knowledge of fly fishing with someone new to the sport click here and scroll down to the Mentor Program paragraph to get more information and to sign up.

If you are interested in getting a mentor, please contact John Froehlich, our Education Director at jfroehlich@derbycityflyfishers.com

Missing our emails?

Some people have reported missing our newsletters and other email announcements. FIRST, check the spam folder in your email client for our emails. If they are there, set your preferences to allow emails from derbycityflyfishers.com. If that is not the problem send an email to membership@derbycityflyfishers.com to confirm we have the corrected email address for you.

Items Needed

More than anything, we need volunteers. We need people to step forward and be willing to lead trips or help with our educational and community service activities and events.

New leadership personnel are always welcome to serve as an officer or on the board of directors. If you are interested in exploring the volunteer opportunities with DCFF, please contact the president or one of the other board members! You do not have to be an expert fly fisher to help run the club, and if you get involved, you will get the contacts you need to become a better fly fisher!

DCFF is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization.