Merry Xmas & Happy New Year

 

We’re on Winter Break!

 Northern Illinois Fly Tyers is on its winter break and will resume tying on Monday February 2nd. 

If you want to tie flies on a smaller cozy scale, see DuPage Fly Fishing Company on Wednesday’s @ 6pm.

Call first to see if seats are available. $25 

Check out what they are tying here by selecting Classes in Menu. 

Mark and I have been to two ties already. Great time! 

https://www.dupagefly.com/

Patagonia River Monsters: Catching 30” Brown Trout in Argentina, a film by Flylords

 

Fly Fishing Stocking Stuffers

 

Wild Fly Productions - Competes in the World’s Largest Fly Fishing Tournament

 

Orvis closing 36 stores, reducing product inventory due to ‘unprecedented tariff landscape’

 

Orvis, the Vermont-based outdoor equipment and apparel retailer, will close 31 stores and five outlet locations by early 2026 due to "unprecedented tariff pressure," president Simon Perkins said. Orvis will also reduce its product offerings, which include fly fishing gear, men's and women's sportwear, and more. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images)LightRocket via Getty Images

Click here to read article by Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

The Early Show -Sun Nov 2nd

 

THE EARLY SHOW RETURNS!!

The Early Show – Sunday 11/02/25 10am – 5pm Presented by the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance & Dupage Rivers Fly Tyers Come to Chicago’s only all fly fishing & tying show! Sit with the area’s best fly tyers as they demonstrate a wide variety of fly patterns. Show Features: • 25+ Regional fly tyers, including Northern Illinois Fly Tyers!  – sit and watch them create a fly for the waters they fish. • Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructors provide free casting lessons. • Spey casting demonstrations & help matching the line to rod. • Regional fishing guides on hand to share tips & book trips. • Guest speakers: Bill Sherer, Mike Allen and PJ Smith. • Vendors include area shops, reps, pro tyers & guides all with great deals. • Club booths ready to answer questions about their activities. • Dupage Forest Preserve District booth to promote outdoor & youth programs. At the Dupage F.P. Mayslake Peabody Estate, constructed by Francis Stuyvesant Peabody during the American Gilded Age. Experience the splendor of its grounds and learn about fly fishing & tying inside the mansion at the Early Show. Spey casting lessons by Doug Taylor, Sage pro staff sign in for a free 20 minute session. Drift FFF certified casting instruction 10:30 to 12:30, 1:30 to 3:30pm Mark Your Calendar Now For The First Fly Show Of The Season! Show Location: Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 West 31st Street Oak Brook, IL 60523 Show Date: Sunday November 02, 2025 Show Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Admission is $10.00 for adults - kids 12 and under are FREE.

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