Location: Still Waters Campground, 249 Strohmeier Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601 Google Map Link Dates: June 2nd – 4th, 2023 (Fri thru Sat) Coordinators: Jim Wilmoth (jwilmoth@derbycityflyfishers.com, 859-619-2048 Mike Norris (mikenorris@derbycityflyfishers.com, 502-802-5559 LEVEL 4 Trip - Due to the nature of the float trip, there will be limited opportunities while on the water for beginner instruction,…
Coordinator: Joe Gahlinger (joe@derbycityflyfishers.com, 502-472-3975) Sign Up cutoff is midnight June 4th so we can cancel unneeded rooms if necessary. The Plan: We have room reservations Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Valley View Motel in Celina, TN. We’ll arrive Wednesday afternoon/evening and fish the Obey on Thursday and Friday. Note: There is a Cumberland Tailwaters trip scheduled…
Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing Dates: June 9th – 11th (Fri – Sun) Coordinator: Wes Krupiczewicz wes@derbycityflyfishers.com or 502-938-2662 Level 3 Trip: This is a trip for experienced anglers and there will be limited opportunities for training (see Trip Suitability for details). All boaters should have experience in moving waters. When generation starts on the…
Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing Dates: July 14th – 16th (Fri – Sun) Coordinator: Wes Krupiczewicz wes@derbycityflyfishers.com or 502-938-2662 Level 3 Trip: This is a trip for experienced anglers and there will be limited opportunities for training (see Trip Suitability for details). All boaters should have experience in moving waters. When generation starts on the Cumberland, water levels can quickly…
Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing Dates: August 18th - 20th (Fri – Sun) Coordinator: Wes Krupiczewicz wes@derbycityflyfishers.com or 502-938-2662 Level 3 Trip: This is a trip for experienced anglers and there will be limited opportunities for training (see Trip Suitability for details). All boaters should have experience in moving waters. When generation starts on the Cumberland, water levels can quickly rise…
August 27 - Sept 2, 2023 (Sun – Sat) (Week/Session 4) Coordinator: George Tipker, george@derbycityflyfishers.com, 502-594-2066 Location: Camp Buffalo Bill (50 miles west of Cody, WY) Yellowstone Anglers’ Basecamp is located at Camp Buffalo Bill, a Boy Scout Camp along the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River, just 8 miles from the East Entrance of…
Location: White River near Anderson, Indiana. About 2 ½ hours north of Louisville. Dates: September 8-10, 2022 (Friday – Sunday) Coordinator: Brian Kaluzny –brian@derbycityflyfishers.com Level 2 Trip – You Should be able to manage your leader and tippet and tie-on flies. You should also be able to cast at least 30 feet. Number of Spots: unlimited Equipment:…
Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing Dates: September 15th - 17th (Fri – Sun) Coordinator: Wes Krupiczewicz wes@derbycityflyfishers.com or 502-938-2662 Level 3 Trip: This is a trip for experienced anglers and there will be limited opportunities for training (see Trip Suitability for details). All boaters should have experience in moving waters. When generation starts on the Cumberland, water levels can quickly rise…
Tuckasegee River Below Webster, NC Location: Waynesville, NC Dates: October 10th – 13th, 2023 (Tues thru Fri) Coordinators: Michael Ragan, meragan1022@gmail.com, 502-489-7078 Level 2 Trip – You Should be able to manage your leader and tippet and tie-on flies. You should also be able to cast at least 30 feet. This is a wading trip and some of…
Location: Waynesville, NC Dates: April 10th – 13th, 2024 (Wed thru Sat) Coordinators: Michael Ragan, meragan1022@gmail.com, 502-489-7078 Mike Parker, mparker@derbycityflyfishers.com, 530-440-5645 Level 2 Trip – You Should be able to manage your leader and tippet and tie-on flies. You should also be able to cast at least 30 feet. This is a wading trip and some of the…
Dates: May 8 -12, 2024 Coordinators: Wes Krupiczewicz (wes@derbycityflyfishers.com; 502-938-2662) Joe Gahlinger (joe@derbycityflyfishers.com; 502-472-3975) The Plan: This will be the club’s second trip to the area around Linton, Indiana, about 2.5 hours West of Louisville. You can find the 2023 Trip Report on the Website. We will be fishing for bluegill and bass in three…
NOTE: This trip may be cancelled or rescheduled due to expected unfishable water conditions. Should that happen, everyone who signed up will be notified as soon as the decision is made and deposits refunded. Location: Greensburg, KY, Green River Paddle Trail Campgrounds, 805 Legion Park Road, Greensburg, KY 42743 Google Map Link The Paddle Trial…
Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing Dates: June 7th – 9th (Fri – Sun) Coordinator: David Campbell, secretary@derbycityflyfishers.com, 502-341-0039 Level 3 Trip: This is a trip for experienced anglers and there will be limited opportunities for training (see Trip Suitability for details). All boaters should have experience in moving waters. When generation starts on the Cumberland, water levels can quickly…
Location: Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Minnesota Dates: June 23 to June 28, 2024 (Sun – Fri) Does not include travel days. NOTE: Must be at outfitters NLT 6am CDT on June 23rd for 7am departure to campsite. Coordinators: Mike Smith, 502-338-8780 Level 1 Trip with some canoe handling skill required. Sign Up Cutoff: June 10,…
Location: Cabela’s Louisville (Conference Room) Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm For details click here.
Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing Dates: July 12th – 14th (Fri – Sun) Coordinator: Joe Gahlinger (joegahl@twc.com; 502-472-3975) Level 3 Trip: This is a trip for experienced anglers and there will be limited opportunities for training (see Trip Suitability for details). All boaters should have experience in moving waters. When generation starts on the Cumberland, water levels can quickly…
Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing Dates: August 16th – 18th (Fri – Sun) Coordinator: Joe Gahlinger (joegahl@twc.com; 502-472-3975) Level 3 Trip: This is a trip for experienced anglers and there will be limited opportunities for training (see Trip Suitability for details). All boaters should have experience in moving waters. When generation starts on the Cumberland, water levels can quickly…
August 25 – August 31, 2024 (Sun – Sat) (Week/Session 4) Coordinator: George Tipker, george@derbycityflyfishers.com, 502-594-2066 Location: Camp Buffalo Bill (50 miles west of Cody, WY) Yellowstone Anglers’ Basecamp is located at Camp Buffalo Bill, a Boy Scout Camp along the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River, just 8 miles from the East Entrance of…
Location: Missoula, Montana Dates: September 9-14, 2024 Monday - Arrive in Missoula, MT (Need to arrive NLT Monday evening.) Tuesday through Friday - Full days of fly fishing & instruction Saturday - Say goodbye to Montana and your new friends before heading home. Derby City Coordinator: Michael Ragan, missoula@derbycityflyfishers.com, 502-489-7078 WKU Trip Leader: Raymond Poff,…
Location: White River near Anderson, Indiana. About 2 ½ hours north of Louisville. Dates: September 12-15, 2024 (Thursday - Saturday) Coordinator: Brian Kaluzny – brian@derbycityflyfishers.com Level 2 Trip – You Should be able to manage your leader and tippet and tie-on flies. You should also be able to cast at least 30 feet. Number of Spots: unlimited Equipment:…
Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing Dates: September 13th – 15th (Fri – Sun) Coordinator: Wes Krupiczewicz wes@derbycityflyfishers.com or 502-938-2662 Level 3 Trip: This is a trip for experienced anglers and there will be limited opportunities for training (see Trip Suitability for details). All boaters should have experience in moving waters. When generation starts on the Cumberland, water levels can quickly rise…
Canceled due to flooding and storm damage from Hurricane Helene Location: Waynesville, NC Dates: October 8 - 11, 2024 (Tues thru Fri) Coordinators: Michael Ragan, meragan1022@gmail.com, 502-489-7078 Mike Parker, mparker@derbycityflyfishers.com, 530-440-5645 Level 2 Trip – You Should be able to manage your leader and tippet and tie-on flies. You should also be able to cast at least 30 feet.…
February 28-March 2nd Accommodations: Rustic bunk house located in the campground area Number of Spots available: 8 Cost: $60 a person Trip Coordinator: Mark Vincent, mark@derbycityflyfishers.com, (502) 500-1561. Level 3 Trip: (See Trip Suitability for details). This is a DIY wade fishing trip, with access to the park provided. Please obey all fishing regulations. For those not familiar with…
This is the second meeting of a two part series of the Fly Fishing 101 Series You must have participated in part one to participate in this event. “Fly Fishing 101” a 2-part in-depth fly-fishing learning experience is being offered Saturday March 22nd from 9:30am to 3:30pm at the Parkland’s PNC Achievement Center, 1411 Beckley…
April 9, 2025- April 12, 2025 Location: Dillsboro, NC Dates: April 9th – 12th, 2025 (Wed thru Sat) Coordinators: Michael Broome mbroome@derbycityflyfishing.com, 502-649-8967 Steve Kuric stevek@derbycityflyfishers.com 812-457-2368 Sean Chandler sean@derbycityflyfishers.com 502-299-5187 Level 2 Trip – You Should be able to manage your leader and tippet and tie-on flies. You should also be able to cast at least…
Michigan Anglers Base Camp May 4-10, 2025 Location: Camp Rotary, Claire, MI Dates: May 4th-10th, (Sun thru Sat) Coordinator: Tim Guilfoile tim@riverjournal.org (859) 652-0088 This is not a DCFF trip as DCFF will not be taking signups or monies for this trip. Registration, Camp details, meal and lodging information, guide information, as well as…
Dates: May 7 -11, 2025 Coordinator: Wes Krupiczewicz wes@derbycityflyfishers.com; 502-938-2662 The Plan: This will be the club’s third trip to the area around Linton, Indiana, about 2.5 hours West of Louisville. You can find the 2023 Trip Report on the Website. We will be fishing for bluegill and bass in three Indiana State Land areas. The area…
Michigan Anglers Base Camp May 11-15, 2025 Location: Camp Rotary, Claire, MI Dates: May 11th-15th, (Sun thru Thur) Coordinator: Tim Guilfoile tim@riverjournal.org (859) 652-0088 This is not a DCFF trip as DCFF will not be taking signups or monies for this trip. Registration, Camp details, meal and lodging information, guide information, as well as…
NOTE: This trip may be cancelled or rescheduled due to expected unfishable water conditions. Should that happen, everyone who signed up will be notified as soon as the decision is made and payments refunded. Location: Greensburg, KY, Green River Paddle Trail Campgrounds, 805 Legion Park Road, Greensburg, KY 42743 Google Map Link The Paddle Trial Campgrounds…
Michigan Anglers Base Camp May 25-31, 2025 Location: Camp Rotary, Claire, MI Dates: May 25th-31th, (Sun thru Sat) Coordinator: Tim Guilfoile tim@riverjournal.org (859) 652-0088 This is not a DCFF trip as DCFF will not be taking signups or monies for this trip. Registration, Camp details, meal and lodging information, guide information, as well as interactive maps…