Fly Tying - Bass Pro
2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Bass Pro – Clarksville, IN, 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN, 47129, 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 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.

DCFF Summer Golf Outing
2025-07-30 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Nevel Mead Golf Course, 3123 Nevel Mead Drive, Prospect, KY, 40059, United States
Summer is here, and that means it’s time for the Summer DCFF Golf Outing. This will be a 9-hole, “best ball” scramble. It will be held at the Nevel Mead Golf Course in Prospect Kentucky. You must be a DCFF member to participate, and the event is limited to 16 participants.
The scramble starts at 5:30, but please be there by 5:00 for team and cart assignments. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Broome at President@derbycityflyfishers.com
To register, please click here.

5th Wednesday Fly Fishing 101, "Things You Should Know"
2025-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Cabela’s, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States
This part of our continuous series discusses / demonstrates some of the basics of the sport that are not usually addressed like casting or fly-tying.
A partial list includes:
Safety gear you should carry
How to remove a fish hook from your skin.
Benefits of barbless hooks.
De-barbing a hook.
Proper technique for wading.
Importance of a wading belt.
A bunch of other good stuff!!
And that is just short list of topics to be discussed. Please come with questions, and ideas of what you would like to see at any of the future events. if you have any questions, please contact our director of education, John Froehlich at education@derbycityflyfishers.com

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-08-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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.

Kentuckiana Fly Tyers Fly Tying Night
2025-08-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Roosters on Shelbyville Rd., 10430 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY, 40223
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.
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

Eat & Talk
2025-08-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-08 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.

Cumberland River Trip (Helm’s Landing) August 2025
2025-08-15 - 2025-08-17 | Riverside Retreat at Helm’s Landing, 36.896105, -85.145682
Location: Riverside Retreat, Helm’s Landing
Dates: Lodging — August 15th – 16th (Fri & Sat nights) Fishing – Sat. 16th & Sun. 17th
Coordinator: Brian Kaluzny, brian@derbycityflyfishers.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 rise 15 feet or more. A PFD is required for all boaters.
Number of Spots: 8
Equipment: 3 to 8 weight fly rods. Smaller rods are appropriate for nymph fishing while 8 weight rods are a better choice for streamer or “hopper/dropper” fishing. Flies include #8 to #18 nymphs, including stone flies, pheasant tails, hare’s ears, prince, copper john’s, midges, and most other trout flies like mop and egg patterns. Black, white and olive wooly buggers are good streamers. Prominently white shad imitations work well and provide a visual fishing experience when fished from a boat. Hoppers and other terrestrials will take fish in August when fished along walls and high banks.
Fishing License and permits: You will need a Kentucky fishing license and trout permit. Click here to purchase. There is a $5 vehicle fee to use the Kendall boat ramp at the dam. This fee is waived with a National Park Pass.
The Plan: The club has reserved all 4 rooms at the Riverside Retreat at Helm’s Landing for this outing. Cost is $120 per person for the two nights, assuming double occupancy in each room; registration and full payment is required to secure your bed. Note that due to escalating costs, we may have a cash surcharge in addition to the registration fee. Any refunds for cancelations are at the discretion of the DCFF board. There are 8 spots on the sign up. Anyone wanting to stay over only 1 night will be accommodated as floor space allows – contact Brian regarding availability of space.
Description of the Waters: In 2025, we can expect some sort of a generation schedule with little to no flow in the early morning and generation starting sometime between dawn and early afternoon. This trip should be considered primarily a boating or floating trip with the possibility of wade fishing on various shoals accessible by boat. We will launch at Helm’s Landing with the Kendall ramp and Winfrey’s Landing ramp as options and your preference. There is also the possibility to wade fish Hatchery Creek. Go to the Stream Information – Cumberland River page on the DCFF website for more information about the river, possible floats in the upper section of the river, and alternative launch locations. If we get a lot of rain and high-water levels on the tailwater, there is always the potential to fish for bass or panfish on Lake Cumberland itself.
Depending on water conditions and the generation schedule, virtually any small craft can be used on the river. At 2 or more generators or during high winds, the river will be “pushy” for inflatable pontoon boats; canoes and kayaks are better, but skill will be required to safely use them under generation flow conditions. Small motor-powered craft are the best option if the operator knows how to avoid river obstructions like rocks and logs. It will be your responsibility to secure a craft and/or find a buddy with a craft. You can follow other experienced members on the river, but you need to know how to navigate and operate your boat. Also, recognize the need to practice safe boating techniques on the Cumberland; wear a life jacket when you are underway and if you get dumped into the river get to shore ASAP – hypothermia will take over quickly with the water temperatures in the 50s year-round!
Lodging: There are 8 beds available in the rooms. Linens and towels are provided. Each room has a cooktop stove (no oven), microwave, small refrigerator, coffee maker (bring your own coffee and condiments). Dishes, flat ware and cooking utensils are available, but if you need something specific for meal preparation, plan to bring it. There are charcoal grills on the deck. You are expected to do your dishes and keep the rooms clean. Please do not leave trash or garbage on the deck – raccoons are a problem.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch are on your own. Supper provided Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 eastern daylight saving time. Helm’s Landing is on Central time. We traditionally share supper; volunteer cooks are always appreciated, and your food costs are reimbursable, so save those receipts. Bring a camp chair to enjoy the fire in the evening (assuming we can source the wood). Your payment includes the cost of suppers and firewood.
Sign Up: If you have any questions, contact Brian at brian@derbycityflyfishers.com; (502) 724-3487). You must be a current DCFF member to sign up for this trip. Click here to sign up.

Quest Outdoors Fly Tying
2025-08-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Quest Outdoors, 4600 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
The 3rd Saturday of Every Month. 10:30am to Noon

Quest Outdoors is pleased to announce they are resuming fly tying classes the 3rd Saturday of each month, beginning in Please call if you have any questions.

Monthly Meeting-Outdoor
2025-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Parklands of Floyds Fork, 1411 Beckley Creek Parkway, Louisville, KY, 40245, United States
August is the fourth and final monthly outdoor meetings over the summer months.
In addition to he usual casting instruction, the August meeting will be our first attempt for he Derby City Local Swap Meet!
Bring your dusty, no longer used fly fishing, fly tying, outdoor related “stuff” and participate in our “cash only” Swap Meet.
A meal of pulled BBQ, sides, soft drinks and water will be available for $10.00 per person. BYOB if desired. Please act responsibly!
Come on out and join us for some great camaraderie.
Don’t forget to bring a camp chair!
August’s meeting will be at the Parklands and will include a BBQ dinner ($10), casting instructions, and fun conversations.

Camp Buffalo Bill Anglers Base Camp (Cody, WY)
2025-08-24 - 2025-08-30 | Camp Buffalo Bill, 870 North Fork Hwy, Cody, WY, 82414, United States
August 24 – August 30, 2025 (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 Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Trip Level: This is a Level 3 trip (see Trip Suitability for details.) This is primarily a wading trip. Wading
and access to fishing locations range from easy to challenging. Participants should be proficient waders
and self-reliant fly fishers. Individuals are responsible for determining the suitability of this trip with
respect to their skill level and expectations. This is not a beginner trip!
Cost: Total $1,200. Please use the following Boys Scouts of America link for a brief overview of the trip
and description of what is included AND also to register and pay. Individuals MUST register and pay on
their own directly to Boys Scouts of America Adventure West Council at the following
link https://www.anglersbasecamp.org/ Slots are limited to 32 participants, are open to the public,
and are filled on a “first-come-first-served” basis.
A DCFF Important Special Note: If you are registering, please also sign up on our DCFF Club Trips sign
up page Cody, WY 2025 Trip in order to let the trip coordinator know who all is attending. Here. That way
future communications/trip meetings/transportation/etc. information can be disseminated by the
trip coordinator.
Description: One week of fishing some of Wyoming’s finest trout waters near the East Entrance of
Yellowstone National Park. Base camp is located on the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River
in the Shoshone National Forest — a blue ribbon, freestone trout fishery. Access also to waters in
Yellowstone and others in Northwest Wyoming. Cost includes six nights lodging, three meals/day,
unlimited snacks and fruit; laundry facilities; transportation to/from Cody Airport; and daily
transportation to/from fishing locations of your choice in the area.
The Area – Northwest Wyoming has some of the most scenic territory you will see anywhere. Populated
by numerous wildlife species — bear (including Grizzlies), mule deer, elk, bison, coyote, fox, and more.
Truly a beautiful part of our country.
Weather in August – Temps can range from 30’s to 90’s with averages ranging from mid-50’s to mid-
80’s. It has snowed in late August; in fact, it snowed the week following the 2020 Group’s trip. It does
rain, with thunderstorms and hail possible. Camp elevation is 6,400 feet above sea level and the air is
dry. Staying well hydrated is essential to cope with both the elevation and arid air.
Base Camp – The camp is located on the Shoshone River where there are miles of fishing opportunities.
Accommodations are rustic. Cabins consist of bunk beds with a couple of small tables. There is marginal
cell service and wi-fi . There are also two (2) land line phones on site for general use, if necessary. Cabins
have electricity but no heat or AC. Each cabin has windows that can be opened and a fan. You will be
responsible for your own linens, towels, sleeping bag and pillow. Laundry (free) facilities are available on
site. There is a heated shower house with ample showers and facilities. The center of camp activity is the
dining hall where all the gatherings and fellowship occur. This is a large building that is open 24 hours a
day with complimentary snacks and drinks available. Three meals are provided daily.
The Staff – The staff is knowledgeable and accommodating. They will take you wherever you want to go
on the river and return to pick you up. The camp has four- six vans, and the staff will transport you up or
down stream to many fishing locations. If at least 5 folks want to go to Yellowstone fishing locations (a
1-1/2-hour drive one way) or to Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons (a long all-day trip), they will
arrange for that also. For days you want to get out early, a continental breakfast will be waiting for you
at departure. If you want to stay out longer, sandwiches are prepared to take with you. If you wish to
take professional guided trips out of the fly shops in Cody, a van will take you to/from Cody as well.
The Fishing – The fishing is quite different from around our area. “Humbling” seems the most common
descriptor. The water is gin clear, fast, and skinny. Wading and walking alongside the river is not easy,
with rocks from pebbles to boulders ranging from basketball to refrigerator size. Expect to catch
rainbow, brown, and cutthroat — many in the 15+ inch range. They are wild fish that are finicky and
spooky. A 10-fish day is an exceptional day.
The Gear – Three to six weight rods, reels and lines work well. Nymphing is by far the most productive
method, but flies need to be heavier than we would normally fish in our area. The water is quick and
skinny, and drifts are short, so the flies need to get down fast and stay down. We’ll have more
information on flies and techniques in the coming months.
The Adventure – This trip is about 50% fishing and 50% adventure. Getting to some of the fishing holes
is an adventure in itself, with challenging terrain and critters aplenty. A favorite non-fishing adventure is
a hike to a unique rock formation along a mountain ridge about 1000 ft above the camp. This is a
challenging hike but universally agreed by those who did it to be one of the most enjoyable and
memorable activities of the trip.
The staff can provide a trip to Cody one evening for dinner and a rodeo. Cody is an old town with a lot of
history and interesting restaurants. Of course, there are trips to Yellowstone mixing sightseeing and
fishing on the Yellowstone River.
Cost – The entire week costs $1200. You are responsible for your own transportation to Cody WY.
Flights range from about $500 to $1200 depending on baggage charges, etc. A 5-day Wyoming non-
resident license is $56, and an additional day is $14. If you go to Yellowstone, there is an additional
license requirement but it’s nominal and can be purchased online.
Clothing & footgear
 Bring clothes for cool to cold evenings and warm to hot days.
 Sandals, casual sports shoes, wading boots . Hiking boots if you plan to go hiking.
 Include warm sleeping clothes or have a cold weather sleeping bag.
 Don’t forget sunscreen and insect repellent. Bear spray will be provided. (Buddy fishing is highly
recommended because of threat of bears.)
 You’ll need waders and wading staff. Felt soled boots w/spikes are okay everywhere, except,
… No felt soles in Yellowstone!! Plan your boot selection(s) accordingly.

Fly Tying - Cabela's
2025-08-27 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Cabela’s, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40241, 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 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.
For August, Brian Kaluzny will be tying the Crystal Bullet which is a salmon streamer fly.

Hook: Gamakatsu T10-6H #8
Thread: Fluorescent Red, 6/0
Body: Pearl Braid
Tail & Wing: Flashabou, Glow in Dark or Pearl

Fly Tying - Bass Pro
2025-08-28 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Bass Pro – Clarksville, IN, 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States

White River Indiana Trip
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-14 | Canoe Country, 6600 South County Road, Dalesville, IN, 47334
Location: White River near Anderson, Indiana. About 2 ½ hours north of Louisville.
Dates: September 12-14, 2025 (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: 5-7 wt rods, weight forward floating lines primarily. Standard smallmouth flies.

An Indiana fishing license is required. Click here to purchase.
Outing Details: Wade and float for smallmouth on the White River northeast of Indianapolis. This is a three-day two-night primitive camping trip hosted by our brethren at Three Rivers Fly Fishers out of Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is going to be an informal weekend camping trip. Our hosts will assist us in wade fishing and or floating the White River mostly between Farmland and Anderson. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at the campsite if you so choose.
Lodging: Camping and rendezvous point at Canoe Country – 6600 South County Road, Dalesville, IN 47334 www.canoeindiana.com Camping is primitive – restrooms onsite but no showers.
Cost: Camping is complimentary and provided by our hosts: Canoe Country and Three Rivers Fly Fishers. There is no cost to this trip! Transportation on your own. There are plenty of tent sites. Details on meals will be determined at a later date. Also bring a chair for around the fire and beverages of your choice. ABSOUTLEY NO GLASS BOTTLES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED IN CAMP OR ON THE RIVER.
If you have any questions contact Brian Kaluzny at 502-724-3487.
Click here to sign up.

Green River Fall Float Trip
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-19 | Paddle Trails Campground, Greensburg, KY, 805 Legion Park Rad, Greensburg, KY, 47243, United States
September 17-19
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 are brand new and look to be a great place to stay. They have their very own boat ramp right at the campground. You have multiple floats available and all floats can end at the campgrounds. We’ll do our best to make sure we can shuttle everyone as needed.
Dates: September 17-19, 2025 (Wed – Fri)
Coordinator: Pat Brucoli pat@derbycityflyfishers.com 502-541-9011
Trip Level: This is a Level 2+ trip — You must be able to handle a canoe, kayak, etc., in moving water and fly fish from it. Opportunities for fly fishing instruction will be limited. Some short portages will be likely depending on water conditions.
Number of Spots: 12
A KY Fishing License is required. Click here to purchase.
Outing Details: This is a float trip since bank and wade fishing are extremely limited. We’ll be targeting smallmouth bass, but other species are abundant. Watercraft will be limited to kayaks, canoes, and the like as sections of the river are shallow and some portaging may be required. Rental kayaks and canoes are available, click here for more an interactive map of the Green River and watercraft rental information. Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) are required, so if you’re bringing your own watercraft be sure to bring a PFD. There are several floats available ranging from 2 to 8 hours. We’ll work out launch and take out access points and shuttles on a day-by-day basis. Click here for a map of the Upper Green River with watercraft access points highlighted (provided by KY Department of Fish and Wildlife as part of their Blue Water Trails series.)
Lodging: We have reserved four cabins that sleep three each, in various combinations of a couch, bunk beds, and/or regular beds. It may be possible to accommodate more, if there is a fold out couch, and possible room for air mattresses. Please contact the trip coordinator for details and availability. The room rate for 2 nights at the lodge is $45 a night for a total of $90. Pat will be accepting donations for a supper planned for Wednesday night. We should have access to the Pavilion that is covered and has a firepit and plenty of lighting and picnic tables. You are on your own for other meals. Click here for information on the Paddle Trail Campgrounds and their amenities.
Sign Up: You must be a current DCFF member to sign up for this trip. Click here to sign up.

Monthly Meeting
2025-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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 month, we will have a presentation from the renowned author, guide, and all around sportsman, Bill Carman.
Bill will be presenting on Fishing Hatchery Creek. This is a don’t miss presentation. Please look at Bill’s attached Bio and we hope to see you there.

About Bill Carman
Bill Carman (Kentucky Wild, LLC) is a landscape architect who spent thirty years designing parks and recreational facilities. After retirement, he worked for ten years as the KY-TN-WV Regional Director for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He is a fly fishing guide who has spent over six decades fly fishing the streams of Kentucky. He is Kentucky’s only guide specializing in small stream wading. He is also an award-winning outdoor writer. His stories have appeared in numerous outdoor magazines, and he won the national Outdoor Life Book Club short story contest. He has written four books of hunting and fishing topics and authored a true crime book, Saving Noah, set in a small town in Kentucky. His latest book, Fishing with Daniel Boone, takes the reader on a fly fisherman’s journey to the rivers and streams of Daniel Boone’s life. Bill regularly conducts outdoor skills workshops, and he teaches outdoor writing at the Carnegie Center. He and his wife live in Lexington, Kentucky where he is teaching his grandchildren the ways of the woods.
Contact Info:
Website- www.kentuckywildoutdoors.com
Email- kentuckywildbill@gmail.com
Facebook- Bill Carman

Missoula Trip 2025
2025-09-21 - 2025-09-27 | Holiday Inn Missoula, M, 200 South Pattee, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Location: Missoula, Montana, Sign up here.

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.

WKU Trip Leader: Raymond Poff, raymond.poff@wku.edu, 270-438-0658
Level 1 Trip: No prior fly-fishing experience is required. This program is designed to meet the needs of the complete beginner
and ‘experts’ alike; whatever an expert is. All fishing will be from drift boats or rafts. Being able to cast a flyrod is certainly
helpful, but not a requirement as on-the-river instruction is readily available. WKU has successfully offered this program since
2012 to participants with a wide range of abilities (no prior experience through fly-fishing guide).
Slots: 17 (once slots filled interested participants can sign up on waiting list)
Program description introduction: Join WKU and experience fly fishing on world-renowned waters containing 5 species of
trout: rainbow, brown, cutthroat, hybrid cut bow, and brook. Guides typically take participants on one or more of the following
rivers: Blackfoot, Clark Fork, Bitterroot.
Cost: $2,475-$2,750, per person
Includes:

4 days of fly fishing and instruction (float trips with one guide and 2 anglers per boat)
Use of fly-fishing equipment (rod, reel, etc.)
Terminal tackle (leader, tippet, flies)
Guide gratuity (participants can tip additionally if desired)
5 nights lodging at the Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula (double occupancy for Derby City participants)
Lunch on the river Tuesday through Friday
Missoula airport hotel shuttle

Not included:

Transportation to/from Missoula, MT
Breakfast and dinners
Lunches not provided by guides
Montana fishing license + associated fees (conservation and aquatic invasion species)

Sign up here.

Fly Tying - Cabelas
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Cabela’s, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40241, 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 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.
This month we will be tying the “McGinty Fly”, also known as the McGinty Bee. It is a wet fly with a lot of history and a unique part of Derby City. We hope to see you there.

Fly Tying - Bass Pro
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Bass Pro – Clarksville, IN, 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States

Salmon Camp 2025
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | Bueter Compound, 3200 S. James Road, Baldwin, MI, 49304, United States
Salmon Camp 2025
A tradition for 34 years!
September 26th through 28th 2025
While this is not a DCFF trip, you can contact Ralph Swallows at 502-836-8841, or programs@derbycityflyfishers.com
Friends-Fun-Fishing!
Everyone has had a busy year we look forward to hearing all of your stories around the fire. Don’t forget the bourbon!
Bring your big guns Kids! It looks like there’s plenty of food for our fishing friends. We’ll be hosting festivities again at the Bueter Compound at 3200 S. James Road, North of Baldwin Michigan.
Our target species, the Mighty King Salmon, will again be pursued in the wild and scenic Pierre Marquette River by anglers using fly rods and flies only. Following not only the letter of the law, but also in the spirit of the law.
Campsites are plenty but space for camper trailers, pop-ups, motorhomes, or whatever contraption you’re thinking of dragging up is limited. Availability for 8-campers, and 6-tents with electric access only. There are unlimited non electric sites where the first reserved, has first choice of location. There is limited access to water and power. No generators after 10:00 PM, or during the meal times. There are cabins available at Cloud-9 Resort (for those who don’t want to rough it for the weekend). Don’t delay in calling for a reservation at 231-745-3070 (they will go fast). We need a head count by September 1st as to prepare our menus.
Brian and Keith Bartram once again will smoke absolute pig heaven on Saturday night. Our usual suspects led by our own camp coordinator, will again prepare a super-duper up north breakfast on Saturday morning and a fantastic dinner Saturday night
The 24-hour camp fire tradition will continue, providing the backdrop for the usual hijinks, exchange of regional information, (mostly lies) recounted of the day’s adventures (again mostly lies) and permanently cementing friendships.
Enclosed areas for food service, fly tying, and other activities will be put up allowing the spirit of mentoring, and camaraderie to flourish once again. Classes for the proven fly patterns will be offered, as well as new experimental patterns. Along with classes for proven knots and rigging may be some new stuff too. We may even offer a class to help your casting prowess. Be sure to bring your tying stuff. You’ve got things to offer and to learn!
50/50 raffle this year will help cover the cost of new tent canopies,
Along with other raffles to tickle your fancy.
Check out the Facebook link-Salmon Camp Fishing Spot. Be sure to forward it to your friends. Remember: the founding concept of Salmon Camp is “this is too much fun to keep to ourselves.” And there is always room for “newbies”, no mater what your level of experience is.

Other Particulars
There is a 3-burner gas stove, gas grill, and a charcoal grill available on site for those wanting to prepare their own meals and specialties.
Showers with hot and cold water are on site, and all campers are encouraged to use them to control the fly, bear, and buzzard problems of the past.

The cost for Salmon Camp 2025 is $180.00
T-Shirts are $30.00
A Signed release form is required. Click here for a copy.
RSVP via phone, e-mail, or snail mail, so we don’t run out of BBQ sauce and eggs! Payment can be made in cash or check only (made out to John Bueter). NO CREDIT CARDS OR DEBIT PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Release forms are required and available upon check in with Tracy, or will be posted here once DCFF receives them. Further details, questions or requests: Contact John at 248-345-1402.

Recommended Equipment
Michigan all species fishing license
Big Dog Flyrod, 8-9-10 weight, and a spare is not unwise
Quality reel with super smooth drag
Sink tip line, indicator system, or chuck-n-duck system
6-12lb tippet
Lots and lots of flies, max size 4 single point hook.
Waders, boots, & wading staff
Hook hone, nippers, pliers, (hemostats are worthless here)
Big landing net. (17” handle max.)
Polarized Sunglasses
Flashlight, Lantern, Headlight (Very important)
Rain gear, weather appropriate clothing
Tent, Sleeping Gear, Personal Stuff
Don’t forget your bubba!

Lookin’ forward to fishin’ with ya!
Your Master of Salmon Mayem;
John Bueter
P.O. Box 577
Baldwin, MI 49304
Cell: 248-345-1402
Bueterssalmoncamp@gmail.com

DCFF at The Cumberland River Rendezvous
2025-09-27 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Monticello) | Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, 50 Kendall Road, Jamestown, KY, 42629, United States
Join Bluegrass Trout Unlimited for our annual Cumberland River Rendezvous at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery on September 27, 2025! This event is free and open to the public, showcasing all our favorite local fishing guides and conservation partners. This event will be held right outside the hatchery’s visitor center, which will also be open for all to enjoy.

Throughout the day, you are invited to visit the many fly fishing guides and table hosts to engage in good conversation and meet new friends. Lunch and dinner will be provided free of charge. We will be hosting multiple educational seminars, as well as fly-tying and casting demonstrations. And bring your “A-Game” for the casting competition, it’ll be fierce! All event attendees have an opportunity to win raffle prizes, and there are casting competition prizes for the best of the best!

If you join us for the Rendezvous, consider going for a hike or fishing nearby while you’re in the area – it has so much natural beauty to offer. If you like camping, attendees are welcome to book campsites nearby to continue the excitement and swap fish tales into the evening hours.

Fall 2025 Bardstown Bluegill Trip
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-08
Coordinator:
Steve Cullen S.Cullen325i@gmail.com ; 502-599-7494)
The Plan: This will be the club’s first trip here thanks to the generosity of DCFF
member Lou Kaufman who has graciously offered us access to the venue.
This trip will be limited to 6 participants due to space constraints on the water.
The registration fee is $25 to cover dinner and breakfast as well as firewood.
We will be fishing two private lakes near to the area around Bardstown Kentucky, about
40 minutes South of Louisville.
These are small lakes with limited launch opportunity so we will be limiting this to
Kayaks and Canoes only. Wade or bank fishing isn’t really an option other than one pier
on the larger of the two lakes.
We will be fishing for Bluegill and Bass. We don’t plan on any fish fry’s but anglers may
keep some of their catch. No limit on Bass, 10 Bluegill each.
We may arrive any time on the afternoon on the 7th and may fish if you like after
checking in and getting a little orientation. Supper followed by a fire at the cottage that
evening. Group Breakfast the morning of the 8th, after which you may fish either lake for
as long as you like.
Lodging: Lou has a cottage on the property which he has also made available to us.
There’s a large open room room as well as a three season room with plenty of space for
cots or air mattresses and sleeping bags.
We have a kitchen and bath. We must bring our own towels, cookware, camp chairs,
and eating utensils.
You will need to bring your own cot or air mattress, sleeping bag or linens and blankets
and a pillow.
There are ample electrical outlets, but you might want to bring a short extension cord
and/or power strip to handle your electronic needs.
We’ll buy firewood for the group fires.
We have space to set up popup shelters/canopies if you choose to bring them but we
have no plans to bring the clubs.
While we intend to leave the cottage open all day for bathroom access, we would
appreciate it if your gear was packed up and out of the cottage after breakfast.
Parking adjacent to the cottage should be ample but… Carpooling would be a good
idea if feasible.
We will be able to drop boats lake side. The property is gated and generally secure but
your gear is left at your own risk so please plan accordingly.
Meals:
Plan to bring your own lunch, snacks, and beverages of choice.
I will bring the DCFF coffee pot, coffee and condiments for the group.
We plan to have group supper the evening of the 7th and breakfast the morning of the
8th. Both of those meals are open for a volunteer preparer. (You’ll have help and
your offers are greatly appreciated!)
We’ll tentatively plan suppers at 7PM but will adjust as needed.
You need to bring your cooking and meal prep/serving utensils – if you think you’ll need
it, bring it! We will have paper plates and plastic ware.
Description of Waters: These are small impoundments with a varied shore line.
Depths can be up to 14 feet, but most areas are significantly shallower. There are a
variety of Bass, as well as Red Ear and Bluegill in these lakes.
Accessibility: Access to the larger of the two lakes is firm and relatively shallow in
slope meaning trailer launch is difficult if not unlikely. Plan on walking your boats in. That
will definitely be the case on the smaller lake where launch is limited to a walk in at the
end of the dam. Gas motors cannot be used but trolling motors are acceptable.
Level: This is a Level 2 trip. There will not be dedicated fishers to teach beginners fly
fishing basics.
Fishing License and Permits: This is private property and fishing licenses are not
required.
Equipment: 3 to 6 weight fly rods, but if you want to spin or bait fish don’t hesitate to
bring your gear. Both topwater and typical nymph flies should work. Bluegills love mop
flies and trout magnets! While I can’t say what things will be like in October, the top
water bite was good in June though nymphing in deeper water was also productive.
To sign up and pay, please click here.

North Carolina Trip – Fall 2025
2025-10-08 - 2025-10-11 | Econo Lodge – Waynesville, NC, 232 Phillips Road, Waynesville, NC, 28786
This trip information is being updated. Please save the date, lodging and other details are likely to change.
Location: Waynesville, NC
Dates: October 8 – 11, 2025 (Wednesday thru Saturday)
Coordinators:
Michal Broome, mbroome@derbycityflyfishers.com, 502-649-8967
Steve Kuric, stevek@derbycityflyfishers.com, 812-457-2368
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.
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Monthly Meeting
2025-10-15 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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.
Our General Club meeting will feature a presentation from Jesse Vault, of String Slingers Guide Service. He’s out of Paducah and guides the CR, Ohio, Barren River on the topic of Stripes & Hybrids on the Cumberland River! This s one not to miss!
