Derby City Fly Fishers

Rod Building Class Session 2
2024-06-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Cabela’s, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States
Location: Cabela’s Louisville (Conference Room)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
For details click here.

Board of Directors Meeting
2024-06-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-05-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-03 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 head over to the World of Beer for some apres food, drink and socialization.

Kentuckiana Fly Tyers Fly Tying Night
2024-06-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | 3rd Turn (Old Moose Lodge), 10408 Watterson Trail, Jeffersonton, KY, 40299
Location: 3rd Turn, 10408 Watterson Trail in Jeffersontown(the old Moose Lodge)

Kentuckiana Fly Tyers conducts their monthly meeting the First Tuesday of each Month. If you haven’t tied before, and would like to learn, they will provide you with the equipment, materials, and instruction to start you out. If you already tie, come out and bring whatever you would like to tie, and socialize.
Remember that 3rd Turn does not serve food, so bring any snack you want, and you can even bring your dog for a night out.
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

Rod Building Class Session 1
2024-05-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Cabela’s, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States

Fly Tying 101
2024-05-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Cabela’s, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States
Beginners Fly Tying Tutorial

A “Fly Tying 101” session will be held Wednesday May 29, 6:30 to 8 pm in Cabela’s conference room.
Contact John Froehlich with questions education@derbycityflyfishers.com, 270-314-0362
So, what the heck is a “locking wrap” and what do I do with this squiggly tool? Well, we have answers for you.. We start with “this is how you put the hook in the vice” and then go step by step from there, explaining each tool, material, and steps to take to create your own flies. It will be basic 101 stuff. All tools and materials will be provided. If all goes well, some of the mysteries of fly tying will be revealed and you might even have one or two new flies.
All you need to bring is yourself and anyone else who might be interested. This class is open to the public – you do not have to be a member to participate. Class will be limited to 12 tyers and we ask that you register here.

Fly Tying - Bass Pro
2024-05-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-28 18:30 - 20:00 | 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.

Fly Tying - Cabela's
2024-05-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Cabela’s, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States

Monthly Meeting-Outdoor CANCELED
2024-05-15 18:30 - 20:00
Meeting canceled due to traffic and parking congestion in the area of Beckley Park due to the PGA Gold Tournament.
May is the first of our four monthly outdoor meetings over the summer months.
Venues have space for casting instruction so bring your rods and reels or use the club rods and reels to get some introductory instruction or work on improving your casting skills.
Some venues will have access to water for fishing and/or practicing your casting under actual fishing conditions.
A meal of pulled BBQ, sides, soft drinks and water will be available for $5.00 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!
Location details will be update once confirmed.

Green River Trip May 2024
2024-05-15 - 2024-05-18 | Paddle Trails Campground, Greensburg, KY, 805 Legion Park Rad, Greensburg, KY, 47243, United States
NOTE: This trip may be cancelled or rescheduled due to expected unfishable water conditions. Should that happen, everyone who signed up will be notified as soon as the decision is made and deposits refunded.
Location: Greensburg, KY, Green River Paddle Trail Campgrounds, 805 Legion Park Road, Greensburg, KY 42743 Google Map Link
The Paddle Trial 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: May 15th – 18th, 2024 (Wed – Sat)
Coordinator: Ralph Swallows (ralph@derbycityflyfishers.com; 502-836-8841)
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 the lodge that sleeps 6 and has full kitchen and living room. The room rate for 3 nights at the lodge is $55 a night for a total of $165. We have reserved a smaller cabin that sleeps 6 and has a small kitchen and living room area. The cabin rate is $30 a night for a total of $90. Included in the cost is access to the Pavilion that is covered and has a firepit and plenty of lighting and picnic tables. Click here for information on the Paddle Trail Campgrounds and their amenities.
Payment due at signup.
Sign Up: You must be a current DCFF member to sign up for this trip. Click here to sign up.

Eat & Talk
2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-03-13 18:30 - 20:30 | 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.

Greene-Sullivan State Forest & Shakamak State Park, IN
2024-05-08 - 2024-05-12 | Green-Sullivan State Park, 2551 IN-159, Dugger, IN, 47848
Dates: May 8 -12, 2024
Coordinators:

Wes Krupiczewicz (wes@derbycityflyfishers.com; 502-938-2662)
Joe Gahlinger (joe@derbycityflyfishers.com; 502-472-3975)

The Plan: This will be the club’s second trip to the area around Linton, Indiana, about 2.5 hours West of Louisville. You can find the 2023 Trip Report on the Website.
We will be fishing for bluegill and bass in three Indiana State Land areas.

The area include 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. Joe and I each have a large 2 burner propane stove that we 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 cottages #1 and #2 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 16 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.

Brown High School Fly Fishing Club Outing
2024-04-27 09:00 - 12:00
Location: The Strand at Floyds Fork
This is the “Graduation” Outing for the Club for their Spring Semester. We expect as many as 6 to 8 students plus family members to participate. We need fishing buddies to pair up with each student to work with them on the water. We also need some waders and boots for them to borrow. If you can’t be a fishing buddy, maybe you could loan us your extra wading gear.

Monthly Meeting
2024-04-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-20 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.

North Carolina Trip April 2024
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-13
Location: Waynesville, NC
Dates: April 10th – 13th, 2024 (Wed thru Sat)
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. As of Sept 2019, a Trout Stamp is no longer required. Click here to purchase.
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. I have negotiated a block of rooms at the Econo Lodge in Waynesville, NC, Address: 232 State Rd 1202, Waynesville, NC 28786, (828) 246-6201. 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 DCFF club for the special room rate (to be negotiated) 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 Wednesday and Thursday 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.

Fly Tying - Cabela's -- CANCELLED
2024-03-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Cabela’s, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States
This session cancelled due to non-availability of Cabela’s Conference Room. Tomorrow’s (Thur March 28th) fly tying at Bass Pro in Clarksville is still on, starting at 6:30pm in the second floor auditorium.

Bass Pro/Cabela's Spring Fishing Classic
2024-03-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-10 11:00 - 16:00
Coordinators:
Cabela’s – John Froehlich, wolleybugger9014@gmail.com, 270-314-0362
Bass Pro – Steve Kuric, spkdoc@msn.com, 812-457-2368
DCFF is supporting a fly tying table at the Annual Spring Fishing Classic held at both Bass Pro (Clarksville, IN) and Cabela’s (Louisville, KY) over three weekends in March 2024: 9 – 10, 16 – 17 and 23 – 24 March from 11 am – 4 pm each day.
We need volunteers to staff the tables, demonstrating fly tying and discussing fly fishing with interested customers. You don’t have to be an expert tyer or fly fisher, just be willing to talk to store patrons about the sport we enjoy.
We have broken each day into two shifts at each location: Shift 1 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm and Shift 2 from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
This is a great opportunity to promote our club and to support Bass Pro and Cabela’s in appreciation for all their past and continuing support of our club.
Please consider signing up for one or more time slots on our sign up page here.
