“To promote the art of fly tying, through the exchange of ideas, information and practical experience”
The weather was 65 degrees with a 10 mph SW wind and the fall colors were here. I knew the bass at my favorite ponds were putting on the feedbag before the winter arrives and it was time to chase the late afternoon bite. I noticed the week prior the bass were close to shore and eating the small frogs and bait fish. I tied 4 more Ear Plug Poppers the night before. I stripped the Ear Plug Popper parallel to the shore and the action was crazy.
NIFT Member Jim G.
Wilmette Theatre | October 6, 2026
Doors open at 6:30 PM. Film begins at 7:00 PM.
Hosted by: Elliott Donnelley Trout Unlimited
If available, tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event.
For information about this screening, please contact host at jsbrown822@sbcglobal.net. For questions about IF4™ or the presentation email info@flyfilmfest.com.
2026 Midwest Fly Fishing Expos
Perfect events for decreasing cabin fever!
2026 Midwest Fly Fishing Expos
Perfect events for decreasing cabin fever!
January
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!
Click here to read article by Zach Mentz, cleveland.com
