Committed to providing education on the best practices and techniques of the sport of fly fishing, including fly tying, casting, and water & fish conservation.
ABOUT OUR CLUB
The North Coast Fly Fishers (NCFF) is a charter club of the FFI. Its purpose is to promote fly fishing as the most enjoyable and sporting method of fishing.
NCFF is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporation, established as an FFI club, and international fly fishing organization. It is organized exclusively to educate its members and the public on the art and science of fly fishing for all species of fish within all types of waters; to conserve the natural habitat, and thereby facilitate the continued existence of all types of fish; and finally, to bring enjoyment to anyone involved in fly fishing and the natural habitat of fish everywhere.
WHAT WE DO
Furthering our cause and promoting the sport of fly fishing is the most important goal of our Club. We seek to support, empower, and provide high quality resources to our members and the community. Our success isn’t measured in terms of wealth or profit margin, but by the value we provide to those organizations we partner with and communities we serve.
CLUB PROGRAM SCHEDULE
2024-2025
September 4 :
Presenter: Kevin Ramsey, Trout Unlimited, Former Div of Wildlife Supervisor
Topic: "Secrets of Northern Ohio’s Diverse Fishery"
October 2 :
Presenter: Dick Erickson, NCFF, VP of Education - Ohio Council of Fly Fishers Int'l
Topic: Fly Selection & Basic Stream Entomology
November 6 :
Presenter: Jeff Liskay, Great Lakes Fly Fishing
Topic: Roadmap to Success on Steelhead Alley
December 4 :
Holiday Party (Members Only)
January 8 :
Presenter: Amanda Popovich, ODNR
Topic: 2025 Angler Survey and Fish Stocking Report
February 5 :
Presenter:
Topic:
March 5 :
Presenter: John Brochue, Orvis
Topic: Fly Fishing Opportunities in Northern Ohio
April 2 :
Fly Tying Marathon!
May 7:
Presenter: Jeff Reilly
Topic: Basic Casting
June 4:
Summer Picnic (Members Only)
The club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30PM between September and June at the Environmental Learning Center in Lake County MetroParks.
Fly tying for beginners is offered at every meeting, along with a featured program presented by a noted person within areas of interest. Other meeting topics include education, such as fly fishing for multiple species of fish on the fly, tying deer hair bas bugs, fishing our local waters, destination adventures, etc. Other learning activities include fly casting, knot tying, reading the waters and how to fish for various species of fish.
The Northern Ohio Fly Fishing Expo is the leading fly fishing show in Northeast Ohio.
Join us for 2026 Expo!
At the show you can participate in:
Silent Auction & Raffles
Fly Tying Demos
Vendors (gear, tying material, guiding, etc)
Speaker Seminars
Beginning Fly Tying
Food, Drink...and Fun!
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