This is a listing of fly fishing shows that are scheduled for 2020.
Most of these shows offer fly fishing presentations, demonstrations and exhibits by local, regional
and nationally known personalities, manufacturers, and retailers. These shows provide opportunities
to learn about fly fishing and other outdoor activities. Some of the listed shows haven’t announced
their schedules, speakers, programs, etc. Make sure you check show websites to confirm show
programs, etc., when planning to attend any of them.
and nationally known personalities, manufacturers, and retailers. These shows provide opportunities
to learn about fly fishing and other outdoor activities. Some of the listed shows haven’t announced
their schedules, speakers, programs, etc. Make sure you check show websites to confirm show
programs, etc., when planning to attend any of them.
Be sure to support the important fundraising efforts at these shows.
Spring Opener – Badger Fly Fishers
Date: February 11, 2020
Location: American Family Insurance Training Center, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI
Sponsor: Badger Fly Fishers
Speakers/Program: Bob Clouser giving two presentations. One presentation will be “Bass,
Both Species, Top to Bottom” and the other is “Clouser’s Top Tips”. The event also includes
20+ fly tyers providing helpful tying instruction, a trade show with 20 or more vendors,
a chance to win a wide assortment of fly fishing related materials in bucket raffles and
a silent auction providing a chance to bid on all things fly fishing.
Both Species, Top to Bottom” and the other is “Clouser’s Top Tips”. The event also includes
20+ fly tyers providing helpful tying instruction, a trade show with 20 or more vendors,
a chance to win a wide assortment of fly fishing related materials in bucket raffles and
a silent auction providing a chance to bid on all things fly fishing.
2020 Fort Wayne Fly Show
Date: Feb February 15, 2020
Sponsor: Three Rivers Fly Fishers
Speakers/Program: The 2020 show will feature guest speakers as well as vendors and tyers from
around the tri-state area.
around the tri-state area.
TroutFest ’20 Central Wisconsin Trout Unlimited
Date: February 22, 2020
Location: Fin ‘N Feather, Winneconne, WI
Sponsor: Central Wisconsin Trout Unlimited
Speakers/Program: CWTU’s TroutFest '20 includes;
4 Angling Presentations; Pam Van Erem - “Women in Fly Fishing”,
Tim Landwehr - Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co., Seth Waters - Dark Waters Fly Shop & Guide Service,
Kyle Zempel - Black Earth Creek Angling Co.
Tim Landwehr - Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co., Seth Waters - Dark Waters Fly Shop & Guide Service,
Kyle Zempel - Black Earth Creek Angling Co.
18 + Demonstration Fly Tyers
20+ Information Booths/Vendors
Plus raffles, used gear sale, great camaraderie and youth fly tying
Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association
Date: March 6-8, 2020
Location: Best Western Plus hotel, 3100 Dodge Street, Dubuque, Iowa
Sponsor: Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association & Dubuque Fly Fishers
Speakers/Program: Mat Wagner (Driftless Angler owner/guide),
Geri Meyer (Athena & Artemis Women’s Fly Shop owner/guide),
Scott Nordby (Elite Fly Tyer and innovator),
Mel Hayner (Orvis shop owner and Trout guide to the Driftless of MN),
Liz Siepker (Guide and certified casting instructor),
Kevin Searock (Author, world traveling fly fisher),
Hunter Dorn (Smallmouth guide),
Kyle Zempel (Smallmouth guide), Iowa DNR (Information on Iowa streams),
the Iowa Hygienic Lab & Mike Birmingham (Monitoring the condition of Iowa’s Waters), and
Jim Romberg (Trout guide on SW Wisconsin streams)
We have great programs, raffles, auctions, door prizes and so much more.
Geri Meyer (Athena & Artemis Women’s Fly Shop owner/guide),
Scott Nordby (Elite Fly Tyer and innovator),
Mel Hayner (Orvis shop owner and Trout guide to the Driftless of MN),
Liz Siepker (Guide and certified casting instructor),
Kevin Searock (Author, world traveling fly fisher),
Hunter Dorn (Smallmouth guide),
Kyle Zempel (Smallmouth guide), Iowa DNR (Information on Iowa streams),
the Iowa Hygienic Lab & Mike Birmingham (Monitoring the condition of Iowa’s Waters), and
Jim Romberg (Trout guide on SW Wisconsin streams)
We have great programs, raffles, auctions, door prizes and so much more.
Canoecopia – Rutabaga Paddlesport Shop
Date: March 13 -15, 2020
Location: Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI
Sponsor: Rutabaga Paddlesports, Madison, WI
Speakers/Program: Experience the best antidote for March's cabin fever!
Canoecopia is the largest paddlesports consumer event in the world, with over
250,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, Stand Up Paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing.
Over 150 seminars, speakers and clinics make Canoecopia an educational event where you can
be inspired and learn everything you need to know to select, purchase and use the perfect gear
for your style of paddling.
http://www.paddlers.com/canoecopia/page.asp?pgid=1001
Canoecopia is the largest paddlesports consumer event in the world, with over
250,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, Stand Up Paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing.
Over 150 seminars, speakers and clinics make Canoecopia an educational event where you can
be inspired and learn everything you need to know to select, purchase and use the perfect gear
for your style of paddling.
http://www.paddlers.com/canoecopia/page.asp?pgid=1001
Midwest Fly Fishing Expo (the granddaddy of fly fishing shows)
Date: March 14 - 15, 2020
Location: Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center, Warren, MI
Sponsor: Michigan Fly Fishing Club
Speakers/Program: The show will feature 5 headline speakers, dozens of free seminars
about fly fishing techniques, dozens of fly tying demonstrations, and more than
120 exhibitors including fly fishing related retailers, rod and net builders, artists, guides,
outfitters and conservation organizations.
about fly fishing techniques, dozens of fly tying demonstrations, and more than
120 exhibitors including fly fishing related retailers, rod and net builders, artists, guides,
outfitters and conservation organizations.
Show has demonstrations and programs on fly tying, fly casting, fly fishing seminars and
more in 61,000 square feet of exhibition space.
more in 61,000 square feet of exhibition space.
Website has information on the 2020 show to help pique your interest in this show.
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