20th Annual Kent Narrows Fly & Light Tackle Tournament

Catch-photo-release tournament benefitting Coastal Conservation Association Maryland, with prizes/awards for many catch classes. Tournament base and after-party at Red Eye's Dock Bar in Kent Narrows. Click here for full details. 

Fly Fishing Film Tour 2023

The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T), presented by Costa, Simms, and Yeti, will be coming to the Annapolis Maritime Museum on April 27th. The annual F3T is a traveling roadshow of the best fly fishing films in the world. Through a submission process, films are selected to bring some of the best content to the big screen in your hometown. Each "stop" of the tour aims to create community, inspire, encourage, and support conservation efforts worldwide. The Annapolis event will benefit two nonprofits: Project Healing Waters, an organization that helps veterans in need through fly fishing, mentoring, and friendship; and our good friends at Coastal Conservation Association Maryland. There will also be giveaways, raffles, local beer (Forward Brewing), food, casting demos, and fly tyers. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and films begin at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $30 for all ages. Click here for full details and to purchase tickets.

Maryland Fly Fishing & Collectible Tackle Show

One of the east coast’s premier shows, the Maryland Fly Fishing and Collectible Tackle Show brings together fishing enthusiasts throughout the mid-Atlantic region with high-quality fly-fishing dealers for a day of tackle review, sales, demonstrations, seminars, clinics, and conversation. Plus, a number of collectible fly-fishing tackle dealers on hand, offering a unique selection of vintage and rare items for collectors and enthusiasts. From vintage rods and reels to rare flies, you will find a wide variety of collectibles to choose from. At the West Village Commons in Towson, Maryland, 404 Emerson Drive, Towson, MD 21204 West Village Commons is located on the west side of Towson University’s campus. The campus is enjoying Spring Break this weekend so the campus is open to our show. There is FREE garage parking and a short walk to the event building. Click here for full details.

Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival

The 22nd Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival will be held at The Meadow Events Park, just a few miles outside of Richmond, Virginia, on January 14th and 15th, 2023. The festival — the largest event of its kind in the country, drawing fly anglers from as far away as New York and Georgia — appeals to anglers of all ages and stages. Festival attendees listen to lectures from various experts and practice hands-on skills at the two-day, family-friendly event. Several wineries from throughout the Old Dominion provide free wine tastings for those 21 and older. The festival will be held regardless of the weather. All vendors are under roof and contained within the Farm Bureau Building at Meadow Event Park located approximately 2 miles east of Kings Dominion. Meadow Event Park 13191 Dawn Blvd Doswell, Va. 23047 Click here for full details at vaflyfishingfestival.com.