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February 2024 HFF Meeting

The next meeting of the HFF will be on February 20th. Again we will meet at the American Legion. Dinner at 6:00 and program at 7:00. 

The program this month will be ”Whats My Line” a presentation lead by Kyle Swafford. The program will cover the basics of choosing a fly rod and line to go with it. We will cover some of the types of rods/lines you can choose from and how to choose the right line for your rod and situation you are fishing in. We will also cover how to properly balance a fly rod and reel. This program will have information for both beginners and experienced fly fisherman. One question I have is when does one over weigh the line relative to the rod?

Again this month we will be treated to a fly tying demo by Mike Donovan. Mike will be tying Whitlock’s Red Fox Squirrel Tail Nymph. There are some Bluegills waiting out here for these little buggers (maybe even a trout or two). We will be having a bit of a discussion on the idea of a tying  class, advanced or beginning or one of each…

Have you ever considered how much Football and fishing are the same? I mean if you catch a good one at the takeout point, it has been a good day.

Don’t forget March 31st your fishing license is due for renewal.

Happy Valentine’s Day and stay warm,

Tim

Northern Ohio Fly Fishing Expo 2024

Mark your calendar for the 2024 Northern Ohio Fly Fishing Expo, a gathering of expert fly fishers, fly tiers, vendors, non-profits, and the public to explore the sport of fly fishing.  The Northern Ohio Fly Fishing Expo is the leading fly fishing show in Northeast Ohio.

WHEN: Saturday, March 2, 2024

WHERE: Lakeland Community College, Main Campus

7700 Clocktower Dr, Kirtland, OH 44094 

(H-Bldg. South of Interstate 90 Exit 193, onto Route 306) 

TIME: 9:00AM to 3:00PM

At the show you can participate in:

  • Grand Raffle (100 tickets sold)

  • Silent Auction & Raffle

  • Fly Tying Demos

  • Vendors (gear, tying material, guiding services, etc)

  • Clubs & Non-profits

  • Speaker Seminar Series

  • Beginning Fly Tying Room

  • Food, Drink…and Fun!