North Carolina Trip - Fall 2024 (CANCELED)
2024-10-08 - 2024-10-11 | Econo Lodge – Waynesville, NC, 232 Phillips Road, Waynesville, NC, 28786
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. This is a wading trip and some of the wading can be moderately challenging. A wading staff is highly recommended, and many past participants use studded wading boots.
Number of spots 12-20
Equipment: 3-6 wt rods, floating lines, #8-14 nymphs, #10-12 bead head crackle backs, midges, egg patterns, mop flies, Chicago Flies (white, black, and olive), woolly buggers and misc. other streamers.
A NC fishing license is required. Click here to purchase. Trout Stamp is included with the Inland Fishing License you will need.
Outing Details: We’ll be staying in the Waynesville, NC area to trout fish in several of the delayed harvest (i.e., catch and release) streams in the area. The Tuckasegee River, West Fork of the Pigeon River, the Upper Nantahala River, Laurel River, Davidson River, and the Shelton-Laurel Creek are all within a 1-hour drive of Waynesville. These rivers provide some of the best fishing in the area. Past trips have produced a very successful catch with fish in the 17–20-inch range being common.
Lodging: You will be responsible for making your own lodging arrangements. We have negotiated a block of 10 rooms for $95/night (plus fees, taxes, etc.) at the Econo Lodge in Waynesville, NC, Address: 232 State Rd 1202, Waynesville, NC 28786, (828) 246-6201. You must reserve by Sept 20, 2024 to get the negotiated price. The Econo Lodge provides a complimentary continental breakfast starting at 6:00am. When booking your room at the Econo Lodge, be sure to tell them you are with the Derby City Fly Fishing club for the special room rate for Wednesday through Friday nights. On the past several trips many participants have stayed at the Jonathan Creek Inn in Maggie Valley www.jonathancreekinn.com. This is an option as well.
Meals: You will be responsible for all meals. Usually, I will arrange a group dinner at a local restaurant on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for those who are interested.
Guided Fishing: If you are interested in a wading or float guided trip, Maggie Valley Fly Shop is offering a 20% discount to DCFF members for this trip. You can make arrangements with the shop at: (828) 476-6710 or https://www.maggievalleyflyshop.com/.
Estimated Cost: The three-night trip will cost approximately $350 – $400 per person for lodging (based on shared room), license, gas, and food; there is no deposit required as each participant is responsible for their own costs. You will also be asked during sign up if you are willing to share a room and if you want to carpool. I will try to coordinate carpooling and shared lodging.
Click here to sign up.

Eat & Talk
2024-10-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-11 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Roosters on Shelbyville Rd., 10430 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY, 40223
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, eat and drink if you want, mostly just share some camaraderie.

J. Graham Brown High School Fly Fishing Club
2024-10-11 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-10-18 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-10-25 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-11-01 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-11-22 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-12-06 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-12-13 09:00 - 10:30 | J. Graham Brown High School, 545 S 2nd Str, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
DCFF is doing our part to help our youth get out on the water, because “take a kid fishing” has always been a great idea. For a third year, DCFF has been asked to continue our Youth Outreach Program with J. Graham Brown High School.
Their High School Club meets one or two Friday mornings a month at the school beginning about 9:15 am (you should be there by 9:00am.) Meetings start the week of September 6th and conclude December 13th. We usually host a graduation fishing trip to Floyd’s Fork.
Note: The address provided below is actually the YMCA parking garage on 2nd Street. After entering and taking your parking ticket (will be validated at the school office) proceed to either the 3rd level catwalk (for indoor meetings) or 4th level (for outdoor meetings.)
We have always had a great team of DCFF volunteers assisting and look to you for continued support. You do not want to miss out on this rewarding experience and you don’t need to attend every session to participate. There will be weeks when only two or three DCFF volunteers are needed. You don’t have to be an expert in all areas of fly fishing, just basic knowledge and proficiency is all that is required.
Mike Parker will be the DCFF coordinator for this program this year. You can contact him for questions/information about the program and volunteer needs for each club meeting (kayakonthefly@gmail.com, 530-440-5645)
If interested in volunteering, contact John Froehlich (270-314-0362, education@derbycityflyfishers.com.) He will assist with getting you setup as a volunteer and add you to the contact list the group.

Monthly Meeting
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Bass Pro – Clarksville, IN, 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
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 followed by a business segment to introduce new members and guests, take questions and get updates on fishing from attendees, announce/discuss upcoming events/trips, and conduct any required club business. All this is followed by a 30 – 45 minute presentation by a guest speaker on a fly fishing related topic.
This months guest speaker will be Jim Sauerheber. Jim is a published author and runs Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing Guide Service. He will be speaking to us about fishing on the Cumberland River, as well as best practiced fishing with a guide from a boat. Jim’s bio is below.

Jim Sauerheber has been an avid fisherman his whole life. In early adulthood, he picked up a fly
rod and has been fly fishing ever since. His home waters are the Cumberland and Barren Rivers. He
also makes yearly fly fishing trips out to Arkansas, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming. In order to
share his knowledge and experience with others, he began guiding in 2011 and started Cumberland
Valley Fly Fishing guide service. Jim is excited about sharing his love for fly fishing with others and
has published in the summer addition of Dark Skies Fly Fishing Magazine: Fly fishing the
Cumberland River Ky
https://darkskiesflyfishing.com/magazine/
KY Guide Licenses: CG2311143
Insurance: Cross Current Insurance Group, LLC

Fly Tying Cabela's
2024-10-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Cabela’s, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States
Club member Jason Scannell will be tying a variation of the low fat minnow developed by Cheech of Fly Fish Food. He will be tying a standard size and a smaller size often referred to as the baby fat minnow. This pattern can imitate a variety of fish and the possibilities are only limited by the tyer’s imagination. Jason has used it locally to catch smallmouth and largemouth bass. As well as hybrid striped bass and white bass. It is a fairly simple fly to tie but it is best tied with UV resin.
Materials list:
Regular:
Hook: Gamakatsu carp A-1 size 4
Thread: 140 denier thread; prefer white but others can be used to provide contrast
Body:

Hareline Bruiser Blend alpha wolf and cream colors
White and black marabou
UV polar chenille black

Eyes: 5mm 3d eyes
Misc: Clear UV resin
Baby version:
Hook: Gamakatsu carp A-1 super size 8
Body:

Hareline Bruiser Blend hidden treasure and cream
White marabou

Eyes: 3mm 3d eyes
Misc: Clear UV resin
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 are provided at no cost, but if you have your own tools feel free to bring them.
Beginners are welcome. There will be experienced tiers available to provide individual help.

Fly Tying - Bass Pro
2024-10-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Bass Pro – Clarksville, IN, 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States

Fifth Wednesday Beginner's Fly Fishing 101
2024-10-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Cabela’s, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States
Wednesday October 30th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cabela’s Conference Room
5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY
Google Maps Link
This is a heads-up for newbies and all others interested in learning more about flies and the what, when, where and how to use them. We will cover trout, bass, and bluegill, as well as dries, streamers, nymphs, poppers, yatta-yatta-yata. In other words, a lot of basics. Bring a note pad and pen or a really good memory. This is our second “Fifth Wednesday 101” session which we intend to continue our for the edification of our newer members and anyone else wanting to improve their fly fishing knowledge and skills. No need to register, just show up ready to learn something about fly fishing.
Questions? Contact John Froehlich at education@derbycityflyfishers.com

2024 Otter Creek Instructional Outing
2024-11-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, KY, 40108, United States
Date/Time: Saturday November 2nd, 2024 – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Garnettsville Picnic Grounds Otter Creek Recreational Area (First right after entrance) Google Map Link
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 — maybe advanced casting techniques, get a primer on Euro Nymph fishing? This instructional outing is just for you. You do not need to be a club member to participate, so bring a friend!
There is a $3 per person daily entry fee that must be purchased online prior to arrival and kept on your person while you are in OCRA. You can purchase a single day permit or an annual permit for $30. Either can be purchase at Otter Creek Permit. (Note: You have to proceed as if you are buying a license. When you get to the Licenses and Permits page, scroll to the Otter Creek permit section and select the Day Pass or annual pass as appropriate.)
If you want to fish you will need a valid Kentucky fishing license but not a trout stamp. You’ll also want to bring your waders if you have them–bank fishing is limited.
We will be serving a free lunch at 1 pm (hot dogs, chips and drinks). Don’t forget your camp/lawn chair – picnic tables are limited.
Wes would like a head count for planning purposes and we need some volunteers to help with the instruction.
You can sign up for either by clicking here.
If you have any questions regarding the outing itself, contact the coordinator Wes Krupiczewicz at 502-938-2662 or wes@derbycityflyfishers.com

Board of Directors Meeting
2024-11-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Cabela’s, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40241, 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 to help out and you don’t have to be on the Board to do so.)
Afterwards we head to a local restaurant for a bite to eat, a drink and some socialization.

Lyndon Storage Locker Renovation
2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Blue Sky Self Storage, 8409 New Lagrange Rd, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States
Need some help installing a storage rack in the Lyndon storage locker. No heavy lifting involved; it goes together without tools. Biggest headache will be pulling all the items out and consolidating into an orderly arrangement of bins. Shouldn’t take more than a couple hours.
Meet at Blue Sky Self Storage, 8409 New Lagrange Rd., Louisville, 10 am, Saturday November 9. Google Map Link
If you can help, text John Froehlich at 270-314-0362.

Monthly Meeting
2024-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Bass Pro – Clarksville, IN, 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
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 followed by a business segment to introduce new members and guests, take questions and get updates on fishing from attendees, announce/discuss upcoming events/trips, and conduct any required club business. All this is followed by a 30 – 45 minute presentation by a guest speaker on a fly fishing related topic.
At this meeting the main business item will be the election of Board of Directors members for 2025. You can view the slate of candidates here. We need 10% of the membership (minimum 24 members) present to vote to constitute a quorum. Please plan to attend and vote.
The evening’s presentation will be focused on water quality in the Floyds Fork watershed. Trent Winlock, from the Metropolitan Sewer District, will be the presenter. He’ll talk about the definition of water quality – specifically, what it means for habitat, fish, and the humans who pursue them. He’ll also look at the details from three study locations along Floyds Fork – and what those numbers tell us about the health of the waterway.
Trent is originally from Louisville and learned to fly fish on Kentucky’s trout and smallmouth streams. During his 20s he moved west to pursue a river dream of fishing and guiding bigger waters. Countless hours in the sun fostered a deep love for fishy environments – and a great desire to protect them. He eventually moved back to his hometown, where he works for MSD, keeping tabs on the health of the streams of Jefferson County.
As usual we will have DCFF gear and apparel available for purchase as well as a chance to win items from an assortment of gear and materials donated by club members.

Trout Fishing In Kentucky And Beyond Zoom Meeting
2024-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | IN
In an effort to help our club members with their questions regarding fly fishing in and around Kentucky as well as other parts of the US, Mike Parker and Michael Broome will be holding quarterly Zoom Calls in an open format to answer any questions participants may have. Both have traveled to multiple states and thought this would be a good way to share their collective experiences, expertise and knowledge of various fishing venues. They may not have all the answers but can probably answer most of them.
Here are the Zoom Meeting specifics and login information

Topic: Trout Fishing In Kentucky And Beyond
Time: Nov 26, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting at:
https://zoom.us/j/91298071069?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 912 9807 1069
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Taylorsville Lake Fish Habitat Project
2024-12-03 09:30 - 2024-12-04 15:00 | Taylorsville Lake Marina, 1240 Settlers Trace Rd, Taylorsville, KY, 40071, United States
DCFF has been invited to help with this project and we would like to provide 3 volunteers each day. If, after reading the project description below, you decide you want to help out please click here to signup. You can volunteer for one or more days.
This is a great opportunity to help improve the fishery habitat on one of the most popular lakes in central Kentucky and become better acquainted with some of the KDFWR staff.
The DCFF point of contact for this project is Jeff Daiber (DCFF Conservation Director) (Jeff.Daiber@outlook.com, 502-544-6630)
More details will be provided as they become available.
The Central Fisheries District (CFD) of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is planning to complete a cedar tree habitat project at Taylorsville Lake where cedars are cut from the shoreline and placed into the water to resemble natural hinge cut trees. This project is in cooperation with the Taylorsville ACOE Office and Taylorsville Lake State Park. The work is scheduled for the week of December 2nd-6th – but they only need our help the 3rd through the 4th. If the weather or lake levels don’t allow for this work, the back up will be the following week. The game plan will be to have 12 staff/volunteers on the ground each day to cover the operations of Nick’s Habitat Barge, Chad’s Habitat Barge, shoreline crew blocking trees and a chainsaw crew.
The plan is for the DCFF volunteers to meet the others at the Settlers Trace Marina Boat Ramp on Taylorsville Lake at 9:30 am and work til about 3:00 pm.

Monthly Meeting - Christmas Party
2024-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Endris Lodge, 2404 Greentree Blvd, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
The December Club Meeting is a DCFF Christmas Party. This is a very nice social event and enjoyed by all. The location for this year’s party will be updated when the details have been confirmed.

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.

Kentuckiana Fly Tyers Fly Tying Night
2025-01-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Roosters on Shelbyville Rd., 10430 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY, 40223
Location: 10430 Shelbyville Rd #7, Louisville, KY 40223 (Stonefield Square)

Kentuckiana Fly Tyers conducts their monthly meeting the First Thursday 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 to tie, and socialize.

Our first tie of the year will be by Dan Jackman, and he will be tying 2 nymph patterns that are effective and a great choice to have in your fly box.

Rainbow Warrior
Hook: Standard Nymph – 12 – 16
Thread: 70 Denier Red
Bead: Silver
Tail: Pheasant Tail
Body: Pearl Tinsel
Thorax: Rainbow Dubbing
Hot Spot: Red Thread

Midnight Ryder
Hook: Jig 60-degree size 14
Bead: Slotted Flat Black
Thread: 70 Denier Orange
Body: Hare’s Ear Black
Rib: Small Pearl Tinsel
Over Rib: 7 – 8 Tippet
Hot Spot: Thread

We still will have a beginner’s class as well, (for those that are new to fly tying). We have vices and material for you to use.
We hope to see everyone there.

Please click the applicable RSVP button below if you plan on attending so they can make sure they have enough materials to go around. We hope to see you all there.

RSVP – Tyers

RSVP – Beginners

BOD/Eat & Talk
2025-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosters on Shelbyville Rd., 10430 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY, 40223
Due to the first Wednesday of 2025 being the January 1st holiday, we are combining the Board of Directors meeting with our monthly Eat & Talk. And as always, you do not have to be a board member to attend. Please come and see how the club operates off of the water!!
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, eat and drink if you want, mostly just share some camaraderie.

Monthly Meeting
2025-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Bass Pro – Clarksville, IN, 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
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 followed by a business segment to introduce new members and guests, take questions and get updates on fishing from attendees, announce/discuss upcoming events/trips, and conduct any required club business. All this is followed by a 30 – 45 minute presentation by a guest speaker on a fly fishing related topic.
Information on the presentation for this meeting will be updated as the topic and speaker details are confirmed.

2025 Fly Show Setup
2025-01-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Paroquet Springs Conference Center, 395 Paroquet Springs Dr, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165, United States
Setup for 2025 Kentuckiana Fly Show
Location: Paroquet Springs Conference Center, Shepherdsville, KY
Time: 4 – 7 pm
Volunteers needed to help setup DCFF booths/tables and assist vendors with their setup as needed.
There will be a hosted pizza reception for all vendors and volunteers starting at 6:30pm at the Country Inn & Suites (immediately adjacent to the conference center) in their Breakfast room.

Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show
2025-01-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Paroquet Springs Conference Center, 395 Paroquet Springs Dr, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165, United States
The Derby City Fly Fishers is proud to host the 18th Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show on Saturday, January 18, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Paroquet Springs Conference Center located at 395 Paroquet Springs Drive, Shepherdsville, Ky. Google Map Link
Admission $10. Active Duty military and 17 and under are free.
Click here for details on the Fly Show as they are firmed up.
Contact flyshowinfo@derbycityflyfishers.com for questions.

Fly Tying - Cabela's
2025-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Cabela’s, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States
Club Member Dave Conroy is going to demonstrate tying the Aurora nymph, it is a great fly for trout in spring thru early summer. It can also be tied with a dubbed body for trout and panfish. Rubber leg nymphs like this are just about his favorite flies to tie and fish. The movement of the legs and tail and the overall buggy appearance make them real fish catchers.

Here’s the recipe for the Aurora Nymph fly.
Hook: size 12 or 14 scud or size 12 or 14 jig.
Bead: 1/8″ for size 12, 7/64″ for size 14, gold or copper.
Thread: 8/0, black or olive.
Tail and legs: fine round rubber, brown or tan.
Body: UTC mirage tinsel, size large.
Ribbing: small gold or copper wire.
Thorax: peacock ice dub.
Wing case: UTC mirage tinsel, size large.

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 are provided at no cost, but if you have your own tools feel free to bring them.
Beginners are welcome. There will be experienced tiers available to provide individual help.

Fly Tying - Bass Pro
2025-01-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Bass Pro – Clarksville, IN, 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
