A Resource for Councils and Clubs
Join us at FFI FlyFest 2025!
Registration is open now for the event September 26th & 27th in Grand Rapids, Michigan
After hearing the call for connection and community, we’re thrilled to return to an in-person experience filled with hands-on learning, shared stories, and the spirit of fly fishing. We’re excited to welcome you and your council and club members to Grand Rapids this fall. Registration is now open, and we’ve provided link below to images and text to share in your council and club communications.
What to Expect:
Indoor & outdoor workshops
Fly casting & tying demos
Conservation presentations
Education for all skill levels
Connection with anglers from around the world
Join FlyFest presenters, including Bruce Richards, Molly Semenik, Mary Ann Dozer, Keven Feenstra, and Ann Miller, as they share great information on how to improve your skills for a better experience out on the water. Click here to view all event instructors, presenters, and demonstration tiers.
Centrally located with easy travel access, Grand Rapids offers more than just great fishing — it’s a vibrant city full of cultural experiences, entertainment, and outdoor opportunities.
This is more than an event. It’s a celebration of the craft, the community, and the waters we love. Please review the agenda and make note of the workshop and sessions you want to sign up for. Registration is open now. We’re looking forward to seeing you in Grand Rapids this September!
Click to Register Now for FlyFest 2025
Promote FlyFest 2025
You are our voices to clubs and councils throughout our membership, and we need you to spread the word! Use the links below to find text documents and images to include in your club and council communications, social media accounts, and club meetings in your area.
We’re looking forward to seeing you and your local members in Grand Rapids at FlyFest September 26th and 27th!
As a part of FlyFest 2025, we’re currently running our Summer Sweepstakes to win a 14′ StealthCraft Ransom Drift Boat! Share this opportunity in your communications as well. Promotional content for the FFI Summer Sweepstakes also available at a link below.
Click to Access FFI FlyFest 2025 Promotional Materials
Click to Access FFI Summer Sweepstakes Promotional Materials
Successful Clubs, How They Do It
Broadcast from FlyFest
Friday September 26 @ 2:00 p.m. EDT
Enjoy a presentation and discussion on the topic of successful club and council tactics. We interviewed some successful clubs and councils across the nation and asked what is going well with recruitment and retention of members. They didn’t hesitate to share what’s going well for them. Join us and learn what they had to say. Bring your questions, thoughts, and ideas for a robust discussion.
Session is being offered to all attendees at FlyFest, but also to clubs and councils via Zoom. Please click the link for register for the session.
Click to Register for the Zoom Session
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