FFI Conservation Grants Available!
 The Conservation Committee of FFI encourages councils and clubs of FFI, as well as outside organizations, to apply for the Conservation grants we have available in 2019. FFI is offering grants for a maximum of $1500 per award. The project must enhance access for the fly fishing community or restore and protect a fishery habitat. Click here to find more information on the FFI website.
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Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo
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2019
International & North American
Certified Casting Instructor Exam Events
The Casting Board of Governors is pleased to offer the following events in 2019 to meet the needs of candidates all over the world. Exam events are planned 8-12 months or more in advance, offer multiple exams for CI, MCI and THCI, and involve multiple examiners, many of whom travel from out of state or country to administer exams to candidates. If you are interested in taking the exams, the following events are available this year. Watch the Casting Calendar for updates to the event schedule.
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March 1-3, 2019 - Test #1902 Lake Charles, LA Slots available: 2 CI | 1 MCI
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| April |
April 4-5, 2019 - EWF Germany Slots available 4 CI | 1 MCI
April 11-14, 2019 - Test #1905 Chilliwack, BC Slots available: 2 CI
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| May |
May 3-4, 2019 - Test #1901 Atlanta, GA Slots available: 0 CI | 0 MCI
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| July |
| July 12-14, 2019 - Test #1904 Livingston Manor, NY Slots available: 4 CI | 1 MCI |
July 20-22, 2019 - Test #1906 Livingston, MT Slots available: 9 CI | 2 MCI | 0 THCI
July 26-28, 2019 - Bellingham, England Slots available 1 CI | 0 MCI | 0 THCI
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| September |
September 13-15, 2019 - Alvkarleby, Sweden Slots available 0 CI | 2 MCI | 2 THCI
September 20-22, 2019 - Test #1907 Denver, CO Slots available: 6 CI | 2 MCI
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| October |
October 23-28 - Taiwan Slots available 3 CI | 2 MCI | 0 THCI
Oct 30 - Nov 1 - Guangzhou, China Slots available 5 CI
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If you have any questions for North American questions please contact Jonathan Walter at j_walter@msn.com and for international questions, contact Carl Zarelli at carlzarelli@comcast.net. You can also obtain information from FFI's Casting Coordinator Nikki Loy at casting@flyfishersinternational.org
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FTG Announces Fly Tying Challenge
The Fly Tying Group is proud to announce the first Fly Fishers International Fly Tying Challenge. Open to everyone regardless of skill level. There are two Contest Age Groups; Group 1 is open to all fly  tiers while Group 2 is open to Jr. Fly tiers age of 16 or under at time of entry. There are 5 categories for each group. Overall, Dry Fly, Wet Fly, Nymph/ Crustacean, Fly and Streamer. Entry deadline is June 7, 2019. Winner need not to be present. Judging will take place at Fly Fishers International Expo on July 23, 2019, University of Montana, Bozeman Montana and the winners will be announced at the President’s Awards Banquet. Click here to get information on the Challange.
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The Osprey—A Scientific Journal
The Osprey has served as a prime source of information and commentary regarding the management, science, and recovery of Pacific steelhead and salmon for over 30 years. The Osprey advocates for the conservation of existing wild steelhead and salmon stocks and recovery of depressed populations. In the most recent issue you'll find:
- Replacing Hatchery Driven Salmon Management with a Place-Based Focus
- On The Front Lines of Climate Change
- Atlantic Salmon Farms Under Fire
- Recovering Chum Salmon
- Great Lakes Steelhead Adaptations
You can access the most recent issue as well as back issues by clicking here.
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FFI Says Goodbye to Frank Johnson
 Frank Johnson, of Sheridan Wyoming, passed away on January 7, 2019. He was honored in a memorial service by friends and family on January 11 in his hometown. Frank was a devoted FFI members, starting his long history of service to FFI in the Phrozen Phantoms in the early 1980s. He ultimately became very active in the Fly Tying Group (FTG).
The FTG was established in 2007 and is dedicated to the preservation, enhancement and support of the art of fly tying as a historic element of the fly fishing experience. Archiving historic documents, development of educational and instructional materials, teaching and demonstrating the use of materials and tying techniques are fundamental to perpetuating the art of fly tying for anglers who fish with the artificial fly. Two significant projects the FTG has undertaken in recent years is the Fly Tying Skills Awards Program and providing a Tier Directory. Both are considered a resource for the entire fly fishing community.
The Skills Awards Program provides a vehicle for the fly fishing community to test their skills against a standard by tying a pre-determined set of flies. Tiers can achieve a Bronze, Silver or Gold award, with each set of flies getting more complex as the tier takes on the challenge. Frank Johnson, the craftsman of the program, provided guidance and did an immense amount of work to get the program established and functioning as it does today. He also instigated the Fly Tying Directory (“Find A Fly Tier”) on the FFI website, where tiers, who are members, of FFI can be listed so the community has a resource for qualified demonstration tiers and instructors.
Frank was instrumental in the development and implementation of both of these resources. Even in the last few months of his life he helped establish a fly fishing club in his hometown.
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Our Newest Clubs - Welcome!
Eastern Montana Fin Addicts, Roundup MT
FliegenFischenAE, Germany
Gulf Coast Fly Tyers, Kenner LA
Joey's Flyfishing, Sheridan WY
SCTX Fly Fishing Club, Georgetown TX
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Upcoming Events...
February 2019
February 16-17, 2019 The Fly Fishing Show Lynnwood, WA. This event will be held at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Click here for more information.
February 22-24, 2019 FFI Northern California Council Fly Fishing Expo, Pleasanton, CA. This event will be held at the Alameda County Farigrounds. Click here for more information.
March 2019
March 8-9, 2019 Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo produced by FFI's Oregon Council at Linn County Expo Center in Albany, OR. Visit www.nwexpo.com for more information.
March 9-10, 2019 The Fly Fishing Show Lancaster, PA. This event will be held at the Lancaster County Convention Center. For more information click here.
March 15-17, 2019 Join the Upper Midwest Council Great Waters Expo Hamline University, St. Paul Minnesota For more information http://greatwatersflyexpo.com/
April 2019
April 6, 2019 New Orleans Fly Fishing Expo at The Deutsches Haus, New Orleans on Bayou St John. Click here for the event flyer and more information.
At the Fly Fishing Show events, FFI will be offering FREE fly fishing instruction, including basic fly casting and fly tying - knot tying throughout the day at the FFI Leaning Center!
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Join Us!
2019 FFI Fly Fishing Expo
July 23 – July 27
Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
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