Northern Ohio Fly Fishing Expo
Event Date: March 01, 2025, 9:00 AM - March 01, 2025, 3:00 PM Export event
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. 2025 will be the 22st 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. Beginners will learn about the sport and how to get started. There is something for the whole family.
Seminar Presentations
John van Vliet – Midwest Editor for Fly Fisherman, Author of many books, FFI Casting Instructor,
Living in Jordan, MN, John has fly fished around the world
Presentation Title: Discover the Driftless
Kevin Feenstra – Feenstra Guide Service, Muskegon, MI
Presentation Title: Fishing for Midwest Gamefish with Baitfish Patterns
Jerry Darkes – Published Author, Instructor & Guide
Presentation Title: Fifty Best Fly Patterns for the Upper Midwest
Andy Jarrett -- Castalia Hatchery Superintendent & John Brochue – Orvis
Presentation Title: Steelhead Trout – Hatch to Hook
Featured Fly Tying Demonstrations
Jeff Liskay – Great Lakes Fly Fishing, Patagonia FF Ambassador
Tom Zmina – Firelands Fly Fishers
Fly Fishing Fundamentals – The Fly Line System, Rigging, Knots
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.
For more information: www.northcoastflyfishers.com