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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.


August 2023

Wednesday, August 16th- Basic Fly Casting Class- 6-8 p.m.- Click Here

Wednesday, August 30th-
Beginners Fly Fishing Program- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here


September 2023

Saturday, September 2nd- Basic Fly Casting Class- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here

Saturday, September 9th- Thursday, September 14th- San Juan River in New Mexico at The Soaring Eagle Lodge- 
with host Ben Phipps-  Click Here- TRIP NOW FULL

Wednesday, September 13th-
Basic Knots and Rigging Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, September 16th-
1-Day Fly Fishing School- Briarwood Sporting Club- Click Here

Monday, September 18th-
Women's Fly Fishing Outing and Class- Briarwood Sporting Club- Click Here

Wednesday, September 20th-
Basic Fly Casting Class- 6-8 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, September 23rd- Very Speical Guest- Tim Flagler- 
Pizza, Beer, Fly Tying Demos and Presentation- 5:30- 8:30 p.m.- Click Here

Wednesday, September 27th-
Entomology 101 Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 29th, 30th and October 1st-
Flip Pallot, Brian Flechsig and Blane Chocklett "Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Weekend"- held at Flip's house in Mims, Florida- Click Here  ***Register online on 7/24 or give us a call at 614-451-5379.


October 2023

Wednesday, October 4th- Registration OPENS for the January and March MRO/Flip Pallot Fly Fishing Schools- 10:00 a.m. EST- Click Here

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

Thursday, October 12th- Tuesday, October 17th-
 Trophy Redfish at the Woodland Plantation- New Orleans- with host Brian Flechsig- Click Here- TRIP NOW FULL

Sunday, October 15th-
Women's 1-Day Fly Fishing School- Briarwood Sporting Club- Click Here- CLASS NOW FULL

Saturday, October 21st-
Basic Fly Casting Class- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here

Sunday, October 22nd-
1-Day Fly Fishing School- Sunnybrook Trout Club- Click Here

Wednesday, October 25th-
Knots and Leaders Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, October 28th-
1-Day Fly Fishing School- Briarwood Sporting Club- Click Here

November 2023

Wednesday, November 1st- Basic Knots and Rigging Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, November 4th-
Advanced/Saltwater Fly Casting Class- 8-11 a.m.- Click Here

Saturday, November 11th- Thursday, November 16th- Andros Island Bonefish Club- Bahamas-
with host Pat Kelly- Click Here- TRIP NOW FULL

Monday, November 13th-
Entomology 101 Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, November 18th-
Knots and Leaders Class- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here

Friday, November 24th- Monday, November 27th- Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales Event at MRO!-
Rewards Gift Cards for all qualifying online and in-store purchases!- Click Here for Full Details

Sunday, November 26th- Friday, December 1st- 
Trophy Redfish at the Woodland Plantation- New Orleans- 
with host Ryan Ratliff- Click Here- TRIP NOW FULL


December 2023

Friday, December 1st- Happy Birthday Mad River Outfitters- 29 years!

 

Happy Holidays from all of us at MRO!

We truly appreciate you all supporting a small, family owned pro shop like ours.

We hope that you all have a happy, and safe Holiday Season.

- Brian, Andy, Patrick, Linda, Ryan, Paul, Katie, Steve, Sam, Ben, Cristina, Roger, Judy, Josh, Rogue and Bella

Plenty of time for online or in-store shopping. We ship within 24 hours of your order and most shipments take 1-4 days to most anywhere in the country.

Also remember that Gift Cards can be e-mailed to you up to 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve!


January 2024

Saturday, January 6th- Saturday, January 13th- Peacock Bass- Amazonas, Brazil- River Plate Anglers- with host Brian Flechsig- Click Here- TRIP NOW FULL

Monday, January 8th- Saturday, January 13th- Blane Chocklett Musky School and Trip-
with host Josh Trammel and Virginia Trophy Guides- Click Here- TRIP NOW FULL

Wednesday, January 10th- Wednesday, January 31st-
Basic Fly Tying Course- 4 weeks- 7-9 p.m. with Ryan Ratliff- Click Here

Saturday, January 13th-
Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying Classes- Women's Beginner Class with Katie Johnstone- 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, January 20th-
Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying Class- Pike and Musky Flies with Pat Kelly- 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.- Click Here

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 26th, 27th and 28th-
Flip Pallot and Brian Flechsig Fly Fishing School-
held at Flip's House in Mims, Florida- Click Here- SCHOOL NOW FULL

February 2024

Wednesday, February 7th- Wednesday, March 6th- Basic Fly Tying Course- 4 weeks- 7-9 p.m.- (skips Valentines Day)- with Pat Kelly- Click Here

Saturday, February 10th- 
Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying Class- Steelhead Flies with Ryan Ratliff- 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, February 17th- Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying Class- Saltwater Flies with Brian Flechsig- 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, February 24th- Saturday, March 2nd- Andros Island Bonefish Club- Bahamas- 
with host Brian Flechsig- Click Here 2 SPOTS OPEN


March 2024

Saturday, March 9th- Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying Class- Women's Intermediate with Katie Johnstone- 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.- Click Here

Wednesday, March 13th- Wednesday, April 3rd-
Intermediate Fly Tying Course- 4 weeks- 7-9 p.m. with Ryan Ratliff- Click Here

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 15th, 16th and 17th- Flip Pallot and Brian Flechsig Fly Fishing School- held at Flip's House in Mims, Florida- Click Here

Saturday, March 16th- 
Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying Class- Bass Flies/Streamers with Pat Kelly- 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, March 23rd- 
Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying Class- Carp Flies with Brian Flechsig- 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.- Click Here


July 2024

Tuesday, July 9th- Sunday, July 14th- White River Trip- Arkansas- "Cicada Mania"- with hosts Josh Trammell, Brian Flechsig and Ben Woodard- Click Here- Registration Opens 12/20/23 at 10:00 a.m. EST

Sunday, July 28th- Saturday, August 3rd-
Montana Trip to the Slide Inn-
with hosts Brian Flechsig and Kelly Galloup- Click Here 1 Spot OPEN


August 2024

Saturday, August 3rd- Saturday, August 10th- Peacock Bass- Amazonas, Brazil- River Plate Anglers- with host Pat Kelly- Click Here- TRIP NOW FULL

September 2024

Saturday, September 7th- Thursday, September 12th- San Juan River in New Mexico at The Soaring Eagle Lodge- with host Steve Pileski-  Click Here- TRIP NOW FULL


October 2024

Friday, October 18th- Wednesday, October 23rd-Trophy Redfish at the Woodland Plantation- New Orleans- with host Brian Flechsig- Click Here TRIP NOW FULL

November 2024

Sunday, November 3rd- Friday, November 8th- Trophy Redfish at the Woodland Plantation- New Orleans- with host Andy Jensen- Click Here TRIP NOW FULL