Over 100 tables of merchandise and displays plus free seminars, fly tying demonstrations, door prizes every hour, new and used fishing and related merchandise, antique fishing and related equipment, boats and boating equipment, tournament information from local, regional and national tournament organizations, guides and charter captains, trout pond with real fishing, and more. Adult admission…

The Great American Outdoor Show is a nine-day event celebrating hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions that are treasured by millions of Americans and their families. The show features nearly 1,100 exhibitors plus a jam packed schedule including concerts, fundraising dinners, speaking events, archery competitions, celebrity appearances, seminars, demonstrations and much more! Adult admission $14.00 (1-day)…

At our next meeting, on Tuesday, February 11th, we welcome Scott Scarfone. He is with the Upper Gunpowder Falls Brook Trout Partnership and he will talk to us about their efforts to restore brook trout populations in the Gunpowder watershed. Brook trout are Maryland’s only native freshwater trout species. Also, the Gunpowder basin supports over…

“The Biggest Little Fishing Show” will be held at Highland School, 597 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA. The fishing show always has a great lineup of speakers and presentations. This is the annual fundraiser for the Chapter’s conservation projects, annual Youth Conservation and Fishing Camp, Trout in the Classroom, Heritage Day (Kid’s Day fishing), Chapter operations,…

On February 17, we will launch our new Beginner’s Fly Tying program. This new fly tying program will provide basic fly tying instruction for those who have never tied an artificial fly. It will also provide a series of progressive tying instruction sessions for more-experienced tiers who have good basic technique, but wish to broaden…

Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s almost time for shad fishing. To get us all ready to catch American & Hickory shad in the Potomac, our guest tier is Dan Neuland. Dan will teach us a jig style shad fly that you will want to have with you on the Potomac…

The event honors Lefty Kreh, Frederick native and one of fly fishing's international legends. Come meet some of the best local and nationally known fly tiers and fly anglers. Stock up on fly tying materials from select vendors. For more information contact tony.friedrich@gmail.com for more information.

Details and Registration

Our February meeting will be on Tuesday, February 25th at 7:00pm. Our group of participants are excited about 2020 and getting out on the river/stream/lake and bay to do some fishing this year. If you have any questions or would like to participate in any of our upcoming fly tying sessions at Fort Detrick, please…