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Calendar of Events

Stay up to date with everything going on around Mad River Outfitters and the Midwest Fly Fishing Schools

Here at Mad River Outfitters and the Midwest Fly Fishing Schools, education is the cornerstone of our business. And of course, we like to go fishing every now and again! Find a class, trip or event that's right for you. Click on the links below for details, pricing and to register. 

Get additional information on our Fishing Trips here, and our Education here. Give us a call at (614) 451-0363 or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Be sure to see our "Events" Page on Facebook as well!


July 2025

Wednesday, July 9th- Basic Fly Casting Class- Click Here

Saturday, July 12th- Entomology 101 Class- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here

Sunday, July 13th- Women's 1-Day Fly Fishing School- Briarwood Sporting Club- Click Here

Sunday, July 27th- Saturday, August 2nd-
 Montana Trip to the Slide Inn
with hosts Brian Flechsig and Kelly Galloup- Click Here TRIP NOW FULL


August 2025

Saturday, August 16th- Saturday, August 23rd- Peacock Bass- Amazonas, Brazil- River Plate Anglers- with host Ryan Ratliff- Click Here TRIP NOW FULL

Saturday, August 16th- Saturday, August 23rd- "Silver Slammin" at the Naknek River Camp- Alaska-
with hosts Josh Trammell and Katie Johnstone- Click Here TRIP NOW FULL


September 2025

Wednesday, September 3rd- Beginners Fly Fishing Program- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, September 13th-
Basic Fly Casting Class- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here

Saturday, September 13th- Saturday, September 20th-
"Septembows" at the Naknek River Camp- Alaska-
with host Ryan Ratliff- Click Here TRIP NOW FULL

Wednesday, September 17th-
Basic Knots and Rigging Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Friday, September 19th- Wednesday, September 24th-
Soaring Eagle Lodge Trip on the San Juan River-
with host Paul Johnson- Click Here TRIP NOW FULL

Sunday, September 21st-
1-Day Fly Fishing School- Briarwood Sporting Club- Click Here

Tuesday, September 30th- Sunday, October 5th-
Louisiana Redfish Trip at the Woodland Plantation- 
with host Brian Flechsig- Click Here TRIP NOW FULL


October 2025

Monday, October 13th- Beginners Fly Fishing Program- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, October 11th-
Women's 1-Day Fly Fishing School- Briarwood Sporting Club- Click Here

Saturday, October 11th-
Advanced/Saltwater Fly Casting Class- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here

Saturday, October 18th-
Basic Fly Casting Class- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here

Sunday, October 26th-
1-Day Fly Fishing School- Sunnybrook Trout Club- Click Here

November 2025

Saturday, November 1st- Getting Started in Fly Tying Program- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here

Saturday, November 1st- Thursday, November 6th- Andros Island Bonefish Club- Bahamas Bonefish-
with host Andy Jensen- Click Here 2 SPOTS OPEN!

Saturday, November 8th-
Basic Knots and Rigging Class- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here

Wednesday, November 12th-
Enotomology 101 Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, November 15th- Thursday, November 20th-
Redfish Trip at the Woodland Plantation with host Pat Kelly- Click Here TRIP NOW FULL

Saturday, November 22nd-
Knots and Leaders Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

January 2026

Friday, January 2nd- Thursday, January 8th-  Blane Chocklett Musky School and Trip- Brookwood House in Boones Mill, Virginia- with hosts Blane Chocklett, Josh Trammell and Virginia Trophy Guides- Click Here

Saturday, January 17th- Saturday, January 24th-
 
Peacock Bass- Amazonas, Brazil- River Plate Anglers- 
with host Brian Flechsig- Click Here TRIP NOW FULL

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 23rd, 24th and 25th- Flip Pallot and Brian Flechsig Fly Fishing School
held at Flip's House in Mims, Florida and the Renzetti Factory in Titusville, Florida- Click Here REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

February 2026

Saturday, February 14th- Saturday February 21st- Andros Island Bonefish Club- Bahamas- with host Brian Flechsig- Click Here 2 SPOTS OPEN!


March 2026

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 6th, 7th and 8th- Flip Pallot and Brian Flechsig Fly Fishing Schoolheld at Flip's House in Mims, Florida and the Renzetti Factory in Titusville, Florida- Click Here REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Thursday, March 19th-
Fly Fishing Film Tour- Studio 35- Doors open at 5:00 p.m.-  Tickets on SALE in January- more details to come of course!


May 2026

Sunday, May 3rd- Friday, May 8th- White River Trip- Arkansas- with hosts Josh Trammell and Ben Woodard- Click Here  Registration OPENS Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at 10 a.m. EST