Special Events - 2010

February 13

Dennis Potter's Fly Tying Rendezvous at Dennis' house in Grand Rapids Township 10AM to 3PM.
Fly tying, food, and a great opportunity to learn to tie some of Dennis' flies. For information call Dennis at 616-363-4966.

February 27

A Celebration of Fly Tying will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 5830 Clyde Park Ave in Grand Rapids from 9AM until 4PM. This is a day to celebrate the art, skills, and lore of fly tying. Thirty of the best tiers from the Midwest will share their skills and knowledge. Throughout the day select tiers will conduct special seminars at a "Close-UP" Video Tying Theater. Tables will be set up with instructors so that adults and youth with no tying experience will see how its done. Demonstrations on how to make nets, bamboo rods, and graphite rods will also occur throughout the day.

March 18-21

During the Ultimate Sport and RV Show at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids the Grand River Fly tiers will have several tiers demonstrating the art of fly tying. Stop by to learn some skills and swap stories.

August 7

The GRFT Club picnic will be held at Chinook Campground from 9AM until it ends. For information contact Kelly Lewis 231-937-4551.

November 5

We will hold our annual Club Banquet and Fundraiser at the 28th St.Howard Johnson's Conference Center in Grand Rapids. Enjoy socializing with other fly tying and fly fishing enthusiasts and even win some great prizes. For more information contact Wolf Schrey 616-805-3415.

December 4

The 2009 Fly Tying Expo will be held on Saturday, December 4, at Holt High School, in Holt. Maps and more information will be forthcoming.