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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…

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…

5th Wednesday Golf Scramble

Wooded View Golf Course 2404 Greentree N, Clarksville, IN, United States

It's happening again this month - we have a fifth Wednesday!!! At a loss for what to do with the extra Wednesday this month? Come on out and enjoy a 9-hole scramble with your DCFF club mates. Golfing prowess is NOT required, just a lack of pride and a willingness to have a good time.…

Fly Fishing 101 – Knots

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

DCFF is kicking off a series of 5th Wednesday Fly Fishing 101 sessions. Each session will cover a specific topic. During the July 31st, 2024 meeting we are going to work on knots. DCFF will provide everything needed to participate. Registration is not required -  just show-up, bring a dose of patience, and learn (or…

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…

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) August 2024

Riverside Retreat at Helm's Landing 36.896105, -85.145682

Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing Dates:   August 16th – 18th (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

August is the fourth and final monthly outdoor meeting for the year. Price Waterhouse Pavilion, Egg Lawn at Beckley Park. We'll meet at the Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP Pavilion at the Egg Lawn in the Parklands. Dave Baker, Manager of Quest Outdoors Fly Shop, will present a demonstration on single-handed spey casting with a regular fly…

Camp Buffalo Bill Anglers Base Camp (Cody, WY)

Camp Buffalo Bill 870 North Fork Hwy, Cody, WY, United States

August 25 – August 31, 2024 (Sun – Sat) (Week/Session 4) Coordinator:  George Tipker, [email protected], 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…

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…

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…

J. Graham Brown High School Fly Fishing Club

J. Graham Brown High School 545 S 2nd Str, Louisville, KY, 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…

Missoula Trip 2024

Holiday Inn Missoula, M 200 South Pattee, Missoula, MT, United States

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, [email protected], 502-489-7078 WKU Trip Leader: Raymond Poff,…

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,…

White River Indiana Trip

Canoe Country 6600 South County Road, Dalesville, IN

Location: White River near Anderson, Indiana. About 2 ½ hours north of Louisville. Dates: September 12-15, 2024 (Thursday - Saturday) Coordinator: Brian Kaluzny – [email protected] 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:…

Cumberland River Trip (Helm’s Landing) September 2024

Riverside Retreat at Helm's Landing 36.896105, -85.145682

Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing Dates:   September 13th – 15th (Fri – Sun) Coordinator:  Wes Krupiczewicz [email protected] 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…

J. Graham Brown High School Fly Fishing Club

J. Graham Brown High School 545 S 2nd Str, Louisville, KY, 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…

Monthly Meeting

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

Fly Tying – Cabela’s

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

This class will be broadcast via Zoom.  Here are the Logon details: Topic: September DCFF Fly Tying Time: Sep 25, 2024 6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91900261547 Meeting ID: 919 0026 1547 Please log on by 6:15 pm to be ready when the class starts at 6:30 pm Our own…

Fly Tying – Bass Pro

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

Our own Jack Miller will tie two flies this month: the VELCRO Fly and the 2EZ Ant (too easy) VELCRO Fly Material List: Hook: size 4 B10S Gamakatsu Stinger Bead: 5/32 black brass bead Thread: black 210 denier Body: 1/2 inch black VELCRO dot Tail: black rabbit strip and red flash 2EZ Ant (too easy)…

J. Graham Brown HS Fishing Club

J. Graham Brown High School 545 S 2nd Str, Louisville, KY, United States

The topic for this meeting will be casting instruction. The Club will meet on the parking garage roof (weather permitting.) Volunteers should arrive a few minutes before 9:00 am. 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…

NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY

Salato Wildlife Education Center 1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort

Saturday September 28th from 9 am - 3:30 pm Salato Wildlife Education Center 1 Sportsman's Ln, Frankfort, KY 40601 Google Map Link Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is asking DCFF to join them in celebrating NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort, September 28 from 9am…

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…

North Carolina Trip – Fall 2024 (CANCELED)

Econo Lodge - Waynesville, NC 232 Phillips Road, Waynesville, NC

Canceled due to flooding and storm damage from Hurricane Helene Location: Waynesville, NC Dates: October 8 - 11, 2024 (Tues thru Fri) Coordinators: Michael Ragan, [email protected], 502-489-7078 Mike Parker, [email protected], 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.…

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,…

J. Graham Brown High School Fly Fishing Club

J. Graham Brown High School 545 S 2nd Str, Louisville, KY, 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…

Monthly Meeting

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