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Greene-Sullivan State Forest & Shakamak State Park, IN

Green-Sullivan State Park 2551 IN-159, Dugger, IN

Dates: May 8 -12, 2024 Coordinators:  Wes Krupiczewicz ([email protected]; 502-938-2662) Joe Gahlinger ([email protected]; 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…

Eat & Talk

Roosters on Shelbyville Rd. 10430 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY

We have the private event room so it should be quiet enough for conversation, with plenty of room to get comfortable and enjoy each others company. This is a great opportunity to get to know some of your DCFF club mates a little better and swap some fish stories. You can come when you want,…

Green River Trip May 2024

Paddle Trails Campground, Greensburg, KY 805 Legion Park Rad, Greensburg, KY, United States

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…

Monthly Meeting-Outdoor CANCELED

Meeting canceled due to traffic and parking congestion in the area of Beckley Park due to the PGA Gold Tournament. May is the first of our four monthly outdoor meetings over the summer months. Venues have space for casting instruction so bring your rods and reels or use the club rods and reels to get…

Fly Tying – Cabela’s

Cabela's 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, United States

Our Fly Tying Classes are open to everyone – you do not have to be a member to attend.  Generally we tie one fly, but we tie it twice.  An instructor demonstrates, step-by-step, how to tie the fly with accompanying video on a big screen TV so students can see each step. Tools and materials…

Fly Tying – Bass Pro

Bass Pro - Clarksville, IN 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN, United States

Our Fly Tying Classes are open to everyone – you do not have to be a member to attend.  Generally we tie one fly, but we tie it twice.  An instructor demonstrates, step-by-step, how to tie the fly with accompanying video on a big screen TV so students can see each step. Tools and materials…

Fly Tying 101

Cabela's 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, United States

Beginners Fly Tying Tutorial A “Fly Tying 101” session will be held Wednesday May 29, 6:30 to 8 pm in Cabela’s conference room. Contact John Froehlich with questions [email protected], 270-314-0362 So, what the heck is a “locking wrap” and what do I do with this squiggly tool? Well, we have answers for you.. We start…

Rod Building Class Session 1

Cabela's 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, United States

Location: Cabela's Louisville (Conference Room) Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm For details click here.

Kentuckiana Fly Tyers Fly Tying Night

3rd Turn (Old Moose Lodge) 10408 Watterson Trail, Jeffersonton, KY

Location: 3rd Turn, 10408 Watterson Trail in Jeffersontown(the old Moose Lodge) Kentuckiana Fly Tyers conducts their monthly meeting the First Tuesday of each Month.  If you haven’t tied before, and would like to learn, they will provide you with the equipment, materials, and instruction to start you out. If you already tie, come out and bring whatever you would like…

Board of Directors Meeting

Cabela's 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, United States

You don’t have to be a Board Member to attend. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and contribute. The meeting starts at 6:30 PM and is over by 8:30 PM.   Come on out and see how your club is run. Give us your ideas and maybe consider getting involved (there are a number of opportunities…

Rod Building Class Session 2

Cabela's 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, United States

Location: Cabela's Louisville (Conference Room) Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm For details click here.

Cumberland River (Helm’s Landing) June 2024

Riverside Retreat at Helm's Landing 36.896105, -85.145682

Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing Dates:   June 7th – 9th (Fri – Sun) Coordinator:  David Campbell, [email protected], 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…

Canada – Waterfalls Lodge, Spanish, Ontario

Water Falls Lodge 432 Waterfalls Road, Spanish, Ontario, Canada

Location: Water Falls Lodge Spanish Ontario  www.waterfallslodge.comTravel (driving) time is approximately 12-13hours. This is a drive to destination, no fly-in or ferry to the lodge. Dates: June 8 - 15, 2024 (Sat - Sat) Arrive Sat the 8th depart Sat the 15th. Coordinator: Ralph Swallows ([email protected]; 502-836-8841) Trip Level: This is a Level 2+ trip — You…

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Trip – June 2024

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,…

Eat & Talk

Roosters on Shelbyville Rd. 10430 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY

We have the private event room so it should be quiet enough for conversation, with plenty of room to get comfortable and enjoy each others company. This is a great opportunity to get to know some of your DCFF club mates a little better and swap some fish stories. You can come when you want,…

Rod Building Class Session 3

Cabela's 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, United States

Location: Cabela’s Louisville (Conference Room) Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm For details click here.

Canoe Kentucky Kayak Fly Fishing Boot Camp

Canoe Kentucky 7323 Peaks Mill Road, Frankfort, KY, United States

Saturday June 15th, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Canoe Kentucky 7323 Peaks Mill Road, Frankfort, KY 40601 Google Map Link to Canoe Kentucky DCFF Coordinator:  Jeff Moore, [email protected] (502-386-7958) Our friends at Canoe Kentucky have put together a comprehensive, full day, Boot Camp designed to get you "up to speed" and on the water…

Monthly Meeting – Outdoor

June is the second of our four monthly outdoor meetings over the summer months. Venues have space for casting instruction so bring your rods and reels or use the club rods and reels to get some introductory instruction or work on improving your casting skills. Some venues will have access to water for fishing and/or…

Rod Building Class Session 4

Cabela's 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, United States

Location: Cabela’s Louisville (Conference Room) Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm For details click here.

Fly Fishing 101 – Louisville

Parklands of Floyds Fork 1411 Beckley Creek Parkway, Louisville, KY, United States

Location: PNC Achievement Center, Parklands of Floyds Fork Google Map Link Date/Time: June 22, 2024 from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm DCFF Point of Contact:  John Froehlich, [email protected], 270-314-0362 Description:  This event is offered by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife in partnership with Derby City Fly Fishers and The Parklands of Floyds Fork. …

Fly Tying – Cabela’s

Cabela's 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, United States

Our Fly Tying Classes are open to everyone – you do not have to be a member to attend.  Generally we tie one fly, but we tie it twice.  An instructor demonstrates, step-by-step, how to tie the fly with accompanying video on a big screen TV so students can see each step. Tools and materials…

Rod Building Class Session 5

Cabela's 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, United States

Location: Cabela’s Louisville (Conference Room) Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm For details click here.

Fly Tying – Bass Pro

Bass Pro - Clarksville, IN 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN, United States

Our Fly Tying Classes are open to everyone – you do not have to be a member to attend.  Generally we tie one fly, but we tie it twice.  An instructor demonstrates, step-by-step, how to tie the fly with accompanying video on a big screen TV so students can see each step. Tools and materials…

Kentuckiana Fly Tyers Fly Tying Night

3rd Turn (Old Moose Lodge) 10408 Watterson Trail, Jeffersonton, KY

Location: 3rd Turn, 10408 Watterson Trail in Jeffersontown(the old Moose Lodge) Kentuckiana Fly Tyers conducts their monthly meeting the First Tuesday of each Month.  If you haven’t tied before, and would like to learn, they will provide you with the equipment, materials, and instruction to start you out. If you already tie, come out and bring whatever you would like…

Board of Directors Meeting

Cabela's 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, United States

You don’t have to be a Board Member to attend. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and contribute. The meeting starts at 6:30 PM and is over by 8:30 PM.   Come on out and see how your club is run. Give us your ideas and maybe consider getting involved (there are a number of opportunities…

Obey River Tailwater Trip

Location: Obey River Tailwater (Celina, TN)Dates: July 10th - 12th (Wed - Fri) Coordinator: Joe Gahlinger ([email protected], 502-472-3975) Level 2 Trip: This is rated a Level 2 Trip (see Trip Suitability for details.) Boat operators should have experience navigating shallow water rivers and dealing with rising water from dam releases. Kayakers, canoeists, etc., should have experience fishing…

Eat & Talk

Roosters on Shelbyville Rd. 10430 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY

We have the private event room so it should be quiet enough for conversation, with plenty of room to get comfortable and enjoy each others company. This is a great opportunity to get to know some of your DCFF club mates a little better and swap some fish stories. You can come when you want,…

Cumberland River Trip (Helm’s Landing) July 2024

Riverside Retreat at Helm's Landing 36.896105, -85.145682

Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing Dates:   July 12th – 14th (Fri – Sun) Coordinator:  Joe Gahlinger ([email protected]; 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…

Monthly Meeting – Outdoor

Parklands of Floyds Fork 1411 Beckley Creek Parkway, Louisville, KY, United States

Please click here to let us know you plan to attend. We'll be at the The Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP Pavilion at the Egg Lawn at the Parklands Google Map Link for the July meeting  Fly rods will be available for instruction and/or practice. We'll have our traditional pulled BBQ meal from Frank's including soft drinks…

Fly Tying – Cabela’s

Cabela's 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, United States

Our Fly Tying Classes are open to everyone – you do not have to be a member to attend.  Generally we tie one fly, but we tie it twice.  An instructor demonstrates, step-by-step, how to tie the fly with accompanying video on a big screen TV so students can see each step. Tools and materials…