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Highlighted Happenings

Spring DCFF Golf Outing

Well the weather held and the Spring Golf Outing was a great success! There were 15 players at the Wooded View Golf Course. Tall tales and libations at Roosters followed. Click here to see image.

And save the date of July 30th for the Summer Golf Scramble at the Nevelmeade Golf Course. More to come on the details.

2025 Trips Update

Our trip to Shakamak State Park / Greene Sullivan in Jasonville Indiana is behind us and what a fun trip it was. lots of good weather and even though the fishing was slow, we all had enough for two fish fry’s. Thanks to Joe G. for stepping up to lead the trip, and to Mike N. for all of the cooking. We will be updating the spreadsheet with location details. To see pictures from the trip, click here.

On a disappointing note, due to the high water conditions, the Green River Trip has been canceled. Notifications to the participants have been sent out. Keep an eye ou for this trip to possibly be rescheduled in the fall.

***New Day Trip Announcement***

DCFF has been invited to a tour of the Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery in Frankfort on June 6th. We will have a behind the scenes tour, an area for a sack lunch, and the ability to stream fish in the afternoon. The trip is limited to 15 participants. Please look here for more information and to sign up.

Fly Fishing 101

The April 30th “5th Wednesday Fly Fishing 101” session was well attended and the class learned the basics of fly tying tools and tied a “Woolly Bugger” fly as a sample of what you can make. We will have information posted soon on our next class on July 30th. To see some pictures from the previous classes, click here.

Fly Tying Sign Up List

The DCFF Education Department is asking for volunteers to lead the monthly Fly Tying nights which are once a month at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shop. Each volunteer will receive $100 to cover materials. If you have any questions, you can contact John at jfroehlich@derbycityflyfishers.com for more information, or sign up here to participate.

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.

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Upcoming Events

May 17
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Quest Outdoors Fly Tying

May 21
May 21 - May 23

Green River Trip 2025 (Canceled)

May 21
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Monthly Meeting-Outdoor

May 25
May 25 - May 31

Michigan Anglers Base Camp (week3)

May 28
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Fly Tying – Cabela’s

May 29
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Fly Tying – Bass Pro

Jun 4
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Board of Directors Meeting

Jun 5
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Kentuckiana Fly tyers Fly Tying Night

Jun 6
10:30 am - 3:00 pm

KDFW Pfeiffer Hatchery Tour / Stream Fishing Day Trip

Jun 7
June 7 - June 14

Canada-Water Falls Lodge, Spanish Ontario

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