Fly Fishers International - Florida Council

Register today for the inaugural Waterman Inshore Slam taking place July 10-11 in St. Petersburg, FL. The catch & release tournament is a fundraiser to support Tampa Bay Waterkeeper’s efforts to protect, improve & preserve Tampa Bay. Spin fishing, artificial/live bait, fish for a purpose! See link in bio to register #tampabaywaterkeeper #tbwk #watermaninshoreslam #fishforapurpose

All are welcome! Free for FFI members. $35 for non FFI members which will include a one year membership to FFI! We hope to see you there!

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At Fly Fishers International, we believe fly fishing is more than a sport—it’s a lifelong pursuit of connection: to the water, to the fish, to one another, and to something greater than ourselves. For more than six decades, FFI has stood as the only organization dedicated to the legacy, education, and advancement of fly fishing for all fish in all waters. At the core of that mission is fly fishing education—building foundational skills that open the door to conservation, community, and stewardship of fly fishing’s future.

Help FFI continue the mission to impact the next generation of fly fishers by donating today!

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Our very own senior advisor board chair member Tom Logan is the winning recipient of the 2025 Fly Fishers International prestigious Buz Busek Award, honoring his lifelong contributions to the art of fly tying. Help us celebrate him, Congratulations Tom!

Join Al and Gretchen Beatty for their weekly virtual fly-tying event — live on Zoom and Facebook every Friday at 6:00 PM MDT! Visit Gretchen-Al Beatty or for links to login.

Each week, Al and Gretchen share helpful tips and proven techniques to help you refine your fly-tying skills, whether you’re a seasoned tier or just getting started.

Both Al and Gretchen are recipients of Fly Fishers International’s prestigious Buz Busek Award, honoring their lifelong contributions to the art of fly tying.

Can’t make it live? No problem — catch the recorded sessions anytime at Gretchen-Al Beatty or

Join Fly Fishers International Women Connect online on Saturday Oct 25th at 6pm to get the scoop on upcoming events, workshops and trips. Meet other women (possibly some local to you) who share your passion for everything

Fly Fishers International - Florida Council