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Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show

The Derby City Fly Fishers is proud to host the 19th Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show on Saturday, January 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Paroquet Springs Conference Center located at 395 Paroquet Springs Drive, Shepherdsville, Ky.

Admission $10. Active Duty military and 17 and under are free.

The Kentuckiana Fly Show is focused on fly fishing and everything required to pursue the sport for beginners through accomplished anglers.

Over 40 vendors and exhibitors from surrounding states to make purchases or just ask questions.
Casting demonstrations and seminars on fly fishing will be presented throughout the day.
Fly tiers demonstrating the art and craft of fly tying.
“Kids Corner” where children of all ages are welcome to tie a fly that they can take with them. All tools and materials will be furnished free of charge.
Representatives from the Kentucky and Indiana Departments of Fish and Wildlife will be available to answer any questions concerning state fishing regulations and opportunities.
Casting instruction throughout the day for anyone interested in learning to cast a fly rod.

DCFF welcomes all to learn more about fly fishing and our website provides more information about our club, meetings, educational opportunities, trips for members, volunteer opportunities to support a number of organizations, and more.

January 2026 HFF Meeting

The new meeting of the HFF will be on January 20th at the American Legion Post #18 on 3rd. Street here in Bloomington. Dinner will be at 6:00 PM and the program will start at 7:00 PM. The program this month will be four HFF members demonstrating different fly patterns.
Justin Swafford will be tying a Salmon/Steelhead fly.
Paul Brown will tie a Baby Fat Minnow.
Mike Donovan will be tying another pattern sure to catch fish,
Tim Mather will be tying a Full Dressed Clouser Deep Minnow.

HFF Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month usually beginning at 6:00 PM and run until about 9:00 PM. We meet at the American Legion Post # 18 here in Bloomington just off of Third Street. Supper at 6:00, meeting at 7:00. Great food, lots of fun, good friends.

HFF meetings are open to the public, bring a friend.