Dear FFI Member,

YOU ARE INVITED to an opportunity of a lifetime – tying at the Fly Fishers International Fly Tying Group event in Branson, Missouri. Branson may never be the same after the FTG makes it first tying event visit, so you definitely want to be a part of this historical event September 14-16, 2023. This will also be the perfect time to get together with your buddies you may not have seen since COVID. So, bring your family and stay a few days to tie, see some family friendly shows and fish in and around beautiful Lake Taneycomo.

WHO CAN TIE: You can tie as long as you are a member of the Fly Tying Group! Said another way, you don’t have to be a Dave Whitlock to tie. This event is for individuals that like to tie to get together and have FUN. It is a Judgment Free Zone.

EVENT LOCATION: Lion’s Community Center, 1015 E. State Highway 76, Branson, MO

EVENT SCHEDULE:

• SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Kickoff Party for the tiers. Tickets $6.00 each. Food will include hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks.
• SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • Morning Session Tying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Afternoon Session Tying from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Raffles and Auctions from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Tier’s Dinner from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tickets $16.50 each.
• SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
  • Morning Session Tying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Afternoon Session Tying from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Raffles and Auctions from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • 7:00 – 9:30 PM – OPTIONAL EVENT – Attend Texas Tenors Concert as a group. ($37.50 each)

REQUIREMENTS:

Each tier must bring two boxes of flies. One to swap on Thursday night and one to raffle. Also please bring any raffle donations with you.

To tie, you must be a member of FFI and the Fly Tying Group. But, if you aren’t a member now, it is not too late to join! Not only will you be able to tie at this fantastic event, but you will start receiving education and conservation information and will have access to the FFI Learning Center, with over 1000 fly patterns.

To join the Fly Tying Group, FFI, and sign up, see the links below. Starting June 17, 2023, registration will be opened to the public, if any spots remain – you must still be an FFI member and FTG member to tie at the event.

TO VIEW TIERS AT THE EVENT: There will be a minimal entrance fee at the door.  The first tying shift starts at 9:00 am September 14, 2023.  Concessions will be available.