Derby City Fly Fishers

January 2020 Otter Creek Bunkhouse Trip
2020-01-31 17:00 - 2020-02-02 17:00 (America/New_York) | Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, KY, 40108, United States
January 31 – February 2 (Friday night to Sunday morning)
January 2020 Otter Creek Bunkhouse Trip

Fly Tying Seminars at Cincinnati Fly Show
2020-01-30 14:00 - 2020-01-31 18:30 | IN
Associated with the 2020 Greater Cincinnati Fly Fishing Show (Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020), Buckeye United Fly Fishers are offering a total of four 2-hour Fly Tying Workshops on Thursday, Jan. 30, and Friday, Jan. 31. On Thursday, Mike Schmidt, owner of Angler’s Choice Flies, will be leading two workshops (2 – 4 PM & 4:30 – 6:30 PM), tying a mixture of his signature flies and new patterns. On Friday, Gary Borger, the feature presenter for the Fly Show, will be leading 2 tying workshops (1:30 – 3:30 pm, and 4 – 6 pm). Each workshop will have a maximum capacity of 24 tiers and will be held in Room Sandalwood “C” at the Oasis Conference Center (site of the Fly Show).

These workshops are open to members of all regional Fly Fishing Clubs. Details of the workshops as well as on-line registration and payment can be found at:
http://buckeyeflyfishers.com/expo2020/clinhome.asp

DCFF - Bowling Outing Jan 2020
2020-01-29 18:30 - 20:30 | IN
Looking for something to do on that infrequent Fifth Wednesday of the Month? Then join us for an evening of bowling and fellowship. We have reserved three lanes at Ken Bowl Lanes from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
We’re limited to 12 bowlers, so sign up soon to reserve your spot. If you just want to watch, cheer, heckle, eat and drink a little and enjoy some fellowship come on out anyhow!! No Cowbells please!!
Food and drink available at the Ken Bowl snack bar. Afterwards, we’ll head down the street to Rubbies for some apres Bowling nourishment and libations.
Cost: $8.50 to bowl two games, plus $4 shoes rental — payable upon arrival. Free for spectators.
If you want to bowl (and who doesn’t?) Click on the following button to reserve your spot.

Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show
2020-01-25 09:00 | Paroquet Springs Conference Center, 395 Paroquet Springs Dr, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165, United States
This is Derby City Fly Fishers’ annual fly show. We will have local and regional vendors , guides and outfitters, fly casting demonstration and instruction, fly tying demonstrations from regional clubs, a kid’s corner, fly tying contest, raffles, and educational seminars.
See our Fly Show Flier for more details.
Click here Instructional Seminars for details on the seminars

January Fly Tying (Bass Pro)
2020-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | IN
Our Fly Tying Classes are open to everyone – you do not have to be a member to attend. Generally we tie two flies during the class demonstrate by an instructor with accompanying video on a big screen TV so students can see each step.
Tools and materials are provided at no cost, but if you have your own tools we encourage you to bring them to ensure we have enough club sets to go around.

January Fly Tying (Cabela’s)
2020-01-22 18:30 - 20:30 | IN

January General Club Meeting
2020-01-15 18:30 - 20:30 | IN
Meetings are open to everyone you do not have to be a member to attend. Typical format:

10-15 minute “Tackle Time” presentation on some aspect of Fly Fishing
Business meeting to introduce new members and guests, take questions or get updates on fishing from attendees, announce/dicuss upcoming events/trips, and conduct any club business required
Presentation, 30 – 45 minute presentation on a Fly Fishing Topic
Raffle
(Optional) Adjourn to a local eatery to continue informal discussions (i.e., fish stories) and socialize

Orvis Fly Tying
2020-01-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-11-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Orvis, 4288 Summit Plaza Drive, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States
Fly Tying at Orvis in the Paddock Shops in Louisville is sponsored and hosted by our partner, Orvis. We’ve listed the event here because this is an activity our members may wish to join.
Orvis provides materials and tools, but if you have tools you probably want to bring them in case Orvis doesn’t have enough to go around.

January Eat &Talk
2020-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosters – Clarksville, 1601 Greentree Blvd, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Join us at Rooster’s in Clarksville, IN for some fellowship, to swap “true fish stories” and eat and drink at your pleasure. This is an informal get together to talk fly fishing (although we have been know to diverge to less important topics like saving the world and beer.)
Rooster’s has graciously reserved their party room for our exclusive use. Get there when you can, leave when you want, have something to eat and/or drink if you want.

January Board Meeting
2020-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosters – Clarksville, 1601 Greentree Blvd, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Note: Date has been change due to falling on holiday.
Board Meeting are open to all interested club members — you do not have to be a Board Member to attend.
We meet at the Rooster’s in Clarksville, IN.

December Club Christmas Party
2019-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Endris Lodge, 2404 Greentree Blvd, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
The December Club Meeting is a DCFF Christmas Party at Endris Lodge at Lapping Park in Clarksville, Indiana. This is a very nice social event and enjoyed by all.

The club provides non-alcoholic drinks, plates, cups, plasticware and napkins. Club members bring a dish to share. Alcoholic beverages are allowed at Endris Lodge, so BYO if so inclined. Spouses or significant others are encouraged to attend.

December Eat & Talk
2019-12-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosters – Clarksville, 1601 Greentree Blvd, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States

December Board Meeting
2019-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosters – Clarksville, 1601 Greentree Blvd, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Board Meeting are open to all interested club members — you do not have to be a Board Member to attend.
We meet at the Rooster’s in Clarksville, IN.

Quest Fly Tying
2019-12-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-11-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Quest Outdoors, 4600 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
This is not a DCFF activity, but we thought our members might be interested in Fly Tying with our good friends at Quest Outdoors. Fly tying at Quest will be the first Tuesday every month as well at the third Tuesday in January, February, and March.
There is tying equipment available at Quest, but if you have your own, it might be best to bring it along. Quest will provide materials for the flies

November Club Meeting
2019-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 | IN

November Eat & Talk
2019-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosters – Clarksville, 1601 Greentree Blvd, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States

November Board Meeting
2019-11-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosters – Clarksville, 1601 Greentree Blvd, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States

Fifth Wednesday DCFF Golf Scramble
2019-10-30 16:00 - 21:00 | Wooded View Golf Course, 2404 Greentree N, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Fifth Wednesday DCFF Golf Scramble from 4:00 pm to ?? At a loss for what to do with the extra Wednesday in October? Come on out at enjoy a 9-hole scramble with your DCFF club mates at Wooded View GC in Lapping Park, Clarksville, IN (Google Maps Link) Plan to arrive by 3:45pm and to start play at 4:00pm. Golfing prowess is NOT required, just the desire to have a good time. Cost is $20 (cash only) at the course. We’ll draw for foursomes, play at golf for 9 holes, then retire to a local establishment for some apres-golf food and beverages. Please sign up using the button below so Brian will know how many golf carts to reserve.

Fall Otter Creek Instructional Outing
2019-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, KY, 40108, United States
New to fly fishing and want some “ALMOST FREE” one-on-one instruction? Been fly fishing for some time but want to up your game? This instructional outing is just for you. You do not need to be a club member to participate, so bring a friend! You will be charged the normal Otter Creek Entry fee of $3 at the gate.
We customize the instruction to fit your needs, you just tell us what you want! We can give beginner casting instruction with the club fly rods. We can talk about knots, gear, and flies. We can show you how to fly fish on the water (bring your waders for best results), both with and without an indicator. We can show you more advanced casting techniques including:

double hauling
roll casting
single handed spey
two handed spey

Registration is not required. If you want to fish you will need a valid Kentucky fishing license but not a trout stamp. We will be serving a simple lunch at 1pm (Hotdogs, chips and drinks).
If you have any questions regarding regarding the outing itself, contact the co-ordinator Wes Krupiczewicz at 502-938-2662 or wes@derbycityflyfishers.com

October Fly Tying (Bass Pro)
2019-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | IN

October Fly Tying (Cabela's)
2019-10-23 18:30 - 20:30 | IN

October Club Meeting
2019-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | IN

October Eat & Talk
2019-10-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosters – Clarksville, 1601 Greentree Blvd, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States

October Board Meeting
2019-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosters – Clarksville, 1601 Greentree Blvd, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States

September Fly Tying (Bass Pro) -- CANCELLED
2019-09-26 18:30 - 20:30 | IN
SEPTEMBER’S FLY TYING AT BASS PRO IS CANCELLED AT BASS PRO’s REQUEST
Our Fly Tying Classes are open to everyone – you do not have to be a member to attend. Generally we tie two flies during the class demonstrate by an instructor with accompanying video on a big screen TV so students can see each step.
Tools and materials are provided at no cost, but if you have your own tools we encourage you to bring them to ensure we have enough club sets to go around.

September Fly Tying (Cabela's) -- CANCELLED
2019-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | IN
SEPTEMBER’S FLY TYING AT CABELA’S IS CANCELLED AT CABELA’S REQUEST.
Our Fly Tying Classes are open to everyone – you do not have to be a member to attend. Generally we tie two flies during the class demonstrate by an instructor with accompanying video on a big screen TV so students can see each step.
Tools and materials are provided at no cost, but if you have your own tools we encourage you to bring them to ensure we have enough club sets to go around.
