Date: March 7, 9am - 3pm
Location: Lakeland Community College; 7700 Clocktower Dr, Kirtland, OH 44094
The Northern Ohio Fly Fishing Expo, the leading fly fishing show on the Lake Erie coast, attracts over 400 visitors. The show is hosted by North Coast Fly Fishers, the local club of Fly Fishers International. 2026 will be the 23rd year of the show.
The show features a world-class seminar program, expert fly tiers, fly fishing clubs, a variety of vendors, guides, lodges, fishing/park locations, and related support organizations. It is an opportunity for experienced fly fishers to network and learn about new techniques, gear, and fly fishing locations. Beginners will learn about the sport and how to get started. There is something for the whole family.
Seminar Presentations George Sylvestre – Sylvestre Outdoors, Chair – FFI Education Committee, FFI Casting Instructor, Living near Cape Cod, MA, George guides on saltwater and inland waters Presentation: Trout Bum to Saltwater Slayer Curt Wagner – Fisheries Management Supervisor, Ohio Division of Wildlife, District Three Presentation: Ohio’s North Coast – An Improving Variety of Fishing Opportunities Jeff Liskay – Great Lakes Fly Fishing, Ambassador for Scientific Anglers & Patagonia Fly Fishing Presentation: Spey Fishing – Rigging, Flies, and Tactics Pat Robinson –Steelhead Alley Outfitters Presentation: Steelhead Alley: An Overview
Featured Fly Tying Demonstrations George Sylvestre – Sylvestre Outdoors, Saltwater Fly Fishing Instructor Gary Begley – Buckeye United Fly Fishers, Cincinnati, OH VP Fly Tying, FFI Ohio Council
Women Connect – A Roundtable Discussion Join these fly fishing ladies to connect and learn about opportunities.
Raffle & Silent Auction – These fundraising programs provide the opportunity to win great prizes – Fly Fishing outings, equipment, and supplies.
Expo has a well-earned reputation for great hospitality for visitors and the vendors, guides, demonstration tiers, fly fishing clubs and others who attend many shows. Thank you to our many volunteers! Visitors will find much to learn, a variety of items to browse and buy, food and snacks, and good fellowship.