The Fly Fishing Show is a annual series of events for fly fishing enthusiasts, taking place across multiple locations in the United States from January to March 2025. These shows offer a comprehensive experience that combines vendors, education, entertainment, and shopping opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. Attendees can explore exhibitor booths featuring top fishing brands, guide services, lodges, and conservation organizations. The events provide free instruction centers where Fly Fishers International (FFI) offers complimentary lessons in fly casting, fly tying, and knot tying. Expert lectures by renowned anglers cover a wide range of fishing techniques and situations, allowing participants to enhance their skills and knowledge. The shows also feature the International Fly Fishing Film Festival at select locations, adding a cinematic dimension to the experience.
I like hitting all the vendor and fly tying both with Rick Nyles, Tim Cammisa, Ed Engle, Tom Baltz, Tim Flagler, Phil Rowley, Jonny King and more. The educational seminars offer a great way to hear from experts about many new or familiar locations to fly fish. Always plenty of great info for anglers of any level.
Visitors have the chance to win exciting door prizes, including fishing trips to exotic locations like Costa Rica, Belize, Iceland, and Chile, as well as high-quality fishing equipment. The fourth annual Consumer Choice Awards, held in association with Fly Fusion Magazine and Fly Fishing Journeys, allows attendees to vote for their favorite products and potentially win prizes in various categories. With locations including Marlborough, Edison, Atlanta, Seattle/Bellevue, Denver, Pleasanton, and Lancaster, the Fly Fishing Show offers an opportunity for anglers to connect with like-minded enthusiasts, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and new products in the sport. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to fly fishing, these shows provide an excellent experience for you winter fly fishing needs. There are usually plenty of members from Paflyfish attending both events.
The local shows include:
Edison, NJ: January 24-26, 2025 at New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
Lancaster, PA: March 15-16, 2025 at Lancaster County Convention Center1
More details can be found at their website: The Fly Fishing Show
