Derby City Fly Fishers

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.

Board of Directors Meeting
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
2025-10-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-04 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

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.
Click here to sign up. Signup not available yet.

Eat & Talk
2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-14 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.

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!

Quest Outdoors Fly Tying
2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-15 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.

Fly Tying - Cabela's
2025-10-22 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.

Fly Tying - Bass Pro
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Bass Pro – Clarksville, IN, 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States

Fall 2025 Golf Scramble
2025-10-29 15:30 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Wooded View Golf Course, 2404 Greentree N, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
This will be the last official outing for the year. Spaces are limited to 12 so sign up quickly! This will be a 9-hole, “best ball” scramble. It will be held at the Wooded View Golf Course in Clarksville. You must be a DCFF member to participate.

The scramble starts at 3:56, but please be there by 3:30 for team and cart assignments. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Kaluzney at brian@derbycityflyfishers.com

To register, please click here.

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-11-04 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Roosters, Springhurst, 3601 Springhurst BLVD, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States
** Please Note Location and Date Change**
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.

North Carolina Fall Trip 2025
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-07 | Best Western-Dillsboro, 248 WBI Dr, 28725, Dillsboro, 28725, United States
Location: Dillsboro, NC
Dates: November 5th – 7th, 2025 (Wed thru Fri)
Coordinators:
Michael Broome mbroome@derbycityflyfishing.com, 502-649-8967
Steve Kuric stevek@derbycityflyfishers.com 812-457-2368
Sean Chandler sean@derbycityflyfishers.com 502-299-5187

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
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. Don’t forget your waders, net, wading staff & boots.
A NC fishing license is required. As of Sept 2019, a Trout Stamp is no longer required. Click here to purchase.
We have also acquired a map of local access points. Click here to view.
Outing Details: We’ll be staying at the Best Western in Dillsboro, NC with access to fishing in several of the delayed harvest (i.e., catch and release) streams in the western NC area. The Tuckasegee River, West Fork of the Pigeon River, the Upper Nantahala River, are all less than 1-hour drive of Dillsboro. Additional rivers include the Cherokee with trophy section, Shelton-Laurel river and snowbird Creek. These rivers provide some of the best fishing in the area. See stocking schedule https://www.ncwildlife.gov/media/3656/open.
Lodging: You will be responsible for making your own lodging arrangements. We have negotiated a block of rooms at the Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites, NC, Address: 248 WBI Dr., Dillsboro, NC 28725. 828-586-6060. Total of 6 rooms double occupancy are available for $96.74 per night, per room. Deadline is October 10.2025. When booking your room at the Best Western https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-dillsboro/best-western-plus-river-escape-inn-suites/propertyCode.34143.html( double occupancy, 2-queen beds) be sure to tell them you are with the DCFF club for the special room rate (to be negotiated) for Wednesday through Friday nights. (The group discount ends October 10.2025.)
UPDATE: The North Carolina WRC announced they will be stocking the Tuckasegee rive, in Jackson County, literally from the parking lot of our motel. (this could make things much more interesting!
https://www.ncwildlife.gov/media/3656/open.
Meals: You will be responsible for all meals. A hot breakfast is included in the hotel cost with your stay. We are planning on a carry out dinner at the hotel for the first night from a local restaurant (Haywood Smokehouse) and possibly the second night TBD for those that are interested.
Estimated Cost: The two-night trip will cost approximately $125-150 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.

Greene-Sullivan State Forest & Shakamak State Park, IN (Fall Trip)
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-09 | Green-Sullivan State Park, 2551 IN-159, Dugger, IN, 47848
Dates: November 5 -9, 2025
Coordinator:

Wes Krupiczewicz (wes@derbycityflyfishers.com; 502-938-2662)

The Plan: This will be the club’s fourth 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 Indiana State Land areas.

The area includes Greene-Sullivan State Forest (https://www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/properties/greene-sullivan-state-forest/)
Shakamak State Park (https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/shakamak-state-park/)
Hillenbrand Fish and Wildlife Area ( https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/properties/hillenbrand-fwa/
There are a large number of small lakes and impoundments with a variety of small boat (skiff, canoe, kayak, float tube, etc.) and bank fishing opportunities. Shakamak State Park also rents boats with trolling motors.

We have rented two cottages in the Persimmon Lake Loop and can room a total of 16 campers. The plan is to split meal preparation between the two cabin groups since meal preparation for more than 8 people is difficult. We may be able to combine some meals, but we’ve got to work that out.
Description of Waters: This area in Western Indiana is a former coal strip pit area. There are about 120 small lakes in Greene-Sullivan ranging in size from 3 acres to 120 acres. The Forest itself has many small lakes with over 50 launch ramps; the Dugger Unit has 13 launch ramps with somewhat larger lakes. Shakamak has 400 acres of man-made lakes with boat ramps, canoe launches, fishing piers, fish cleaning stations and boat rental. Hillenbrand has another 25 small lakes. Greene-Sullivan is about 10 miles and 20 minutes southwest of Shakamak. Hillenbrand is about 13 miles southeast of Shakamak.
Accessibility: With all the launch points, this is an ideal area for small boats including kayaks and canoes. Almost all the boat ramps are improved so that the small skiffs like we use on the Cumberland River work; gas motors cannot be used but trolling motor are acceptable. You will need a PFD on your watercraft.
Level: This is a Level 2 trip. There will not be dedicated fishers to teach beginners fly fishing basics. There may be teachable opportunities, but there are no guarantees.
Meals:

For now, plan to bring your own lunch, snacks, and beverages of choice.
I will bring the DCFF coffee pot and coffee for the group. We could use another large coffee pot.
We plan to have group breakfasts and suppers. Please indicate your willingness to cook on the sign up. Plan a meal for 8. If you need ideas on meals, contact Wes. Cooks should save receipts since these costs are reimbursable. Wes has a large 2 burner propane stove that he will bring.
I’m hoping we catch enough panfish to have fish fries. So bring your filet knives to clean fish and fish baskets/wells to keep fish.
There are grocery stores close by, so we can shop locally and do not have to pack everything in.
You need to bring your cooking and meal prep utensils – if you think you’ll need it, bring it!. We will have paper plates and plastic ware.

Lodging: The Club has rented Persimmon Lake bunk house cottage #12 in the Shakamak Group camping area. Directions will be provided in the trip updates just prior to the trip. Each bunk house has 11 double bunk beds. Each camper will get a lower berth to sleep and the upper bunk for storage. The cottages have a kitchen with a full refrigerator, stove/oven and a sink; we will keep the bunk bed next to the kitchen empty for storage. There are 2 shower stalls, 2 toilets and 2 vanities. There are two picnic tables and a fire pit outside.

We must bring our own linens, towels, cookware, camp chairs, and eating utensils.
The bunks have a pretty good foam mattress and most previous participants did not see a need for air mattresses. Pillows, sheets, blankets and/or sleeping bags are highly recommended.
If you want to be in the same bunkhouse as someone else, please so state in the questions field on the sign up.
If you want to participate but NOT stay in the cottages, camping spots and cabins are available; you need to make your own arrangements.
Firewood is available for sale in the Park. We’ll buy firewood for the group fires. No outside firewood is allowed.
We can set up popup shelters/canopies.

Parking is limited. We may want to try to figure out how to carpool for this trip. Other cars may have to park in a group lot which is close to the cottages.
The plan limits this trip to 8 participants. Registration cost for the trip is $140 (payable at sign up) for the four nights and will include the group breakfasts, suppers and firewood. There may be a cash up-charge if we burn a lot of wood. Any registration fee refund is at the discretion of the DCFF Board.
Fishing License and Permits: (All these costs are in addition to the trip registration fee.)

You need an Indiana Fishing License; these can be purchased on line at Indiana Fishing License.
For boat operators, you also need a Lake Permit ($5/year non-motorized, $25/year motorized). You can get them at any State Park Office including the one at Greene/Sullivan. These permits are good at all Indiana State parks.
Park entrance fees are $7 resident and $9 out of state; you will get a parking pass after paying the 1st day entry fee.

Equipment: 3 to 8 weight fly rods, but if you want to spin or bait fish that is acceptable. Both topwater and typical nymph flies should work. Bluegill love mop flies and trout magnets!
Sign Up: If you have any questions, contact Wes at wes@derbycityflyfishers.com or 502-938-2662. You must be a current DCFF member to sign up for this trip.
Click here to sign up.

Bluegrass Trout Unlimited 2025 Banquet
2025-11-13 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Burl Brew, 371 Thompson Rd, Lexington, KY, 40508, United States
We are so excited to invite everyone to this year’s fundraising banquet for Bluegrass Trout Unlimited!!!

For the first time, we will be hosting at the amazing Burl Brew from 6:30-9:30pm!

Each year this event allows us all – BGTU members and non-members, anglers, conservation enthusiasts, local partners, families, and individuals – to come together and celebrate our biggest wins of the year! You’ll hear from BGTU leaders about exactly what we’ve been up to in 2025, have a catered meal, listen to live music from Khegan McLane, and most importantly, you’ll have a chance to win awesome prizes – many of which are donated from small local businesses!

Our president (Hope Smith) will tell you all about our community engagement efforts through our largest projects including our Fly Fishing Film Festival, Fly Casting 101 Clinic, trout stockings all over Kentucky, trash clean-ups and invasive species removals in Hickman Creek Watershed and more! She will also share our upcoming plans and goals, and how *everyone* can be involved in big or small ways in 2026! Lastly, you will get a chance to hear about new and exciting programs that will be launched at our outdoor classroom at Veteran’s Park from our Embrace a Stream Coordinator (Ryan Morris) and Women’s Initiative Coordinator (Carrie Johnson).

Win door prizes, sweepstakes prizes, and auction items ranging from trout earrings and paintings, to rods and reels and a guided fishing trip! All money raised goes to continuing our projects and outreach all across Kentucky!

We hope to see you there and look forward to sharing our love and stewardship of clean water with you!

Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 6:30-9:30 PM
Location: Burl Brew
Address: 371 Thompson Rd, Lexington, KY 40508
Menu: TBD
Live Music: Khegan McLane
Drinks: Cash bar (Burl Brew serves a variety of beer and cocktails)
Tickets: $50 (entry+meal+door prize entry), $25 (entry+door prize entry), Children may attend for free!
Who: EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! You do not have to be a member to attend! Come with a love for community and conservation!!

Ticket Link:
https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Bluegrass-Trout-Unlimited-Fundraising-Banquet-116748?redir=1

OTTER CREEK FREE BEGINNERS FLY FISHING CLASS
2025-11-15 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, KY, 40108, United States
A free beginners fly fishing class will be offered by Derby City Fly Fishing Club at Otter Creek Park, from 9am to 1pm on Saturday November 15. Hot dogs with the trimmings will be offered. Club fly rods and a limited quantity of waders will be
available or bring your own gear.
Experienced fly fishers from the Club will be present to discuss and demonstrated the sport. A Kentucky Fishing License are required, as well as a day pass for Otter Creek Park. Click here to purchase.
MENTORS AND MENTEES: This will be an ideal time for you to get on the water as Otter Creek has been stocked with trout by the Kentucky State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
To sign up as a student or a volunteer, please click here.

Monthly Meeting
2025-11-19 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. The November meeting will host our annual election of Club Officers, as well as a discussion / demonstration of safety and first aid techniques. This will be our last formal meeting of he year. Please plan to attend.

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Roosters, Springhurst, 3601 Springhurst BLVD, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States

DCFF Christmas Party
2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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.

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-01-07 18:30 - 20:00 (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 8:00 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 usually get together for some food, drink and socialization.

DCFF Kentuckiana Fly Show
2026-01-17 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Paroquet Springs Conference Center, 395 Paroquet Springs Dr, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165, United States
The Derby City Fly Fishers is proud to host the 19th Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show on Saturday, January 17, 2026, 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.
The Kentuckiana Fly Show is focused on fly fishing and everything required to pursue the sport for beginners through accomplished anglers.

Over 40 vendors and exhibitors from surrounding states to make purchases or just ask questions.
Casting demonstrations and seminars on fly fishing will be presented throughout the day.
Fly tiers demonstrating the art and craft of fly tying.
“Kids Corner” where children of all ages are welcome to tie a fly that they can take with them. All tools and materials will be furnished free of charge.
Representatives from the Kentucky and Indiana Departments of Fish and Wildlife will be available to answer any questions concerning state fishing regulations and opportunities.
Casting instruction throughout the day for anyone interested in learning to cast a fly rod.

DCFF welcomes all to learn more about fly fishing and our website provides more information about our club, meetings, educational opportunities, trips for members, volunteer opportunities to support a number of organizations, and more.

Quest Outdoors Fly Tying
2026-01-17 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. Please call if you have any questions.

Monthly Meeting
2026-01-21 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 January’s predestination will be Ron Kornrumph, of Little Miami River Outfitters.

Ron is an avid river fly fisherman and fly tier who lives in Kentucky. Kentucky is home to Elkhorn Creek, which is otherwise known as “The Elkhorn” and is one of the top 50 smallmouth destinations in the United States. Ron also guides several smallmouth streams in rivers in southeast Indiana and Cincinnati.

**CANCELED*** Fly Tying - Cabela's
2026-01-28 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.
The January 28/29 Fly Tying Class (28 at L’ville BassPro, 29 at C’ville) will introduce what I think might be “The Dynamic Duo”. A Yellow Humpy as a strike indicator over a CK Nymph. I am anxious to try this setup on the Cumberland. Created in 1940 by Jack Horner in California, the Humpy was called the “Horner Deer Hair” or the “Goofus Bug” but renamed “The Humpy” in the Jackson Hole area. It is mostly deer and elk hair. The “CK Nymph” was created in 1961 by Chuck Kraft because “I was looking for a fly that would look like a lot of different kinds of nymphs.” The CK Nymph is that fly.

Beginners are welcome. There will be experienced tiers available to provide individual help.
