2024 Northern Ohio Fly Fishing Expo

The Northern Ohio Fly Fishing Expo, the leading fly fishing show on the Lake Erie coast, attracts over 400 visitors.  The show is hosted by North Coast Fly Fishers, the local club of Fly Fishers International.  2024 will be the 21^st year of the show.

The show features a world-class seminar program, expert fly tiers, fly fishing clubs, a variety of vendors, guides, lodges, fishing/park locations, and related support organizations.  It is an opportunity for experienced fly fishers to network and learn about new techniques, gear, and fly fishing locations, and beginners to learn about the sport and how to get started.  There is something for the whole family.

Seminar Presentations
Jerry Darkes – Published Author, Instructor & Guide
       Presentation Title:  Essential Flies for the Great Lakes Region
                                          - A Historic Look at Tiers and Their Flies
Jeff Liskay – Great Lakes Fly Fishing, Patagonia FF Ambassador
       Presentation Title:  Roadmap to Success on Steelhead Alley
Kevin Ramsey – Trout Unlimited, Former Division of Wildlife Supervisor
       Presentation Title:  Secrets of Northern Ohio’s Diverse Fishery
Gregg Elefterin – Clear Fork River Trout Unlimited
       Presentation Title:  Euro-Nymphing – How to Fish More Water Effectively

Featured Fly Tying Demonstrations
Lance Kekel – Western Reserve Fly Anglers, Rootstown, OH
                          Western Reserve Trout Unlimited
Gary Begley – Buckeye United Fly Fishers, Cincinnati, OH
                          VP Fly Tying, FFI Ohio Council

Basic Fly Fishing Skills – An Introduction
Dick Erickson – North Coast Fly Fishers
                            FFI Education Committee

Raffle & Silent Auction – These fundraising programs provide the opportunity to win great prizes – Fly Fishing outings, equipment, and supplies.

Expo has a well-earned reputation for great hospitality for visitors and the vendors, guides, demonstration tiers, fly fishing clubs and others who attend many shows.  Thank you to our many volunteers!  Visitors will find much to learn, a variety of items to browse and buy, food and snacks, and good fellowship.