The MFFA is a not-for-profit association dedicated to providing its members with support and information on fly fishing and promoting leading conservation practices for healthy fisheries and fishing habitat.
The MFFA is a member-driven association that welcomes and respects all levels of skill from beginner to expert, is generous with knowledge and time, and advocates for healthy fisheries.
Our activities include:
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Weekly meetings (Jan to early June, Sept to mid Nov) are forums for information and education. Our meeting schedule can be found here.
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Education
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Fly tying – 2x per month, intro fly tying course supported with a manual, Bugs and Beers fly tying sessions monthly at TCBC.
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Fly fishing skills – annual fly fishing school, casting lessons.
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Rod Building – usually annual depending on interest.
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Tips and tricks sessions – 2x per year.
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MFFA supports external organizations with educational programming. Examples are the Rossburn Fly Fishing Camp for Kids and Soldier On.
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Outings-Fishing outings offer an opportunity to learn from each other and participate in friendly competition among members at various locations.
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Communication to support programming-Weekly president's email message, social media messaging, regular newsletter, participation at local events, eg. Boat Shows, Outdoor Show.
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Conservation-Implementation of funded Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund projects, dispersal of funds to various executive-approved projects as proposed by members.
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Maintenance of Duck Mountain Park cabin on Wellman Lake exclusively for member use.
We are supported through:
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Annual membership fees (currently $60).
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Annual fund-raising banquet-members and sponsors.
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FWEF funding for proposed projects.
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Wellman Cabin annual subscriptions from members.