Cleveland Museum of Natural History Trout Club

Just a reminder our next edition of There's a Fly in My Beer! Is tomorrow night - Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7 PM at Gormley's Pub in Rocky River. Bring tying stuff to share a pattern or just stop in to watch and learn. No cost and open to everyone!

The 2024 edition of the Fly Fishing Film Tour will be back at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Saturday, March 23, 7-9 PM. We'll be hosting displays from local groups and shops prior to the films. Doors open at 6 PM. Tickets available at www.flyfilmtour.com

Our next free program features Dave Hurley who will discuss fly fishing the freshwater flats of Lake St. Clair, arguably some of the best warmwater fishing anywhere. Join us Saturday, Feb. 17, 4-6 PM, for this unique presentation! Cash bar and food available.

A big "Thank You" to Mike Kainec for his presentation on streamer fishing last Sunday! Also, thanks to all who attended!
Our next program is Saturday, Feb. 17, again 4-6 PM at Merwin's Wharf. Again no cost to attend.
Capt. Dave Hurley will be down from Michigan to talk about fly fishing the flats of Lake St. Clair. This will be another fun time !

and CMNHTC Advisor/Board Members and CMNHTC members had an amazing time In Cuba last week.

Lots of BIG bonefish, tarpon and permit. Plus a full assortment of other species. Congratulations to on his Grand Slam.

Excited for next year!

We have more CMNHTC trips coming up this year. Make sure to sign up for our email, come to an event or become a member of the CMNHTC!

In the Cleveland area? Join us tomorrow 4-6 PM at Merwin's Wharf Restaurant for a free program by Mike "The Fly Guy" Kainec. Mike will talk about NE OH inland river fishing and tie a few favorite flies. Cash bar and limited menu will be available.

Thanks everyone who joined us last night for our 2nd Annual IF4 event. It was a fun evening of great fly fishing films. A special Thank You to the Cleveland Metroparks staff for all their help making it a successful event.

Still some tickets left for the IF4 this Saturday, Nov. 4, 6:30-9:00 PM at the Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Marina . Ticket purchase and Sizzle preview links in the Bio. Ticket includes appetizers, door prizes, cash bar & raffle. Raffle prizes include fly fishing days - private club, Lake Erie tribs. & Lake Erie big water. Scott Rod discount form, SA line & tippet holder with tippet, Cheeky Reel with line & more!

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival IF4 returns on Saturday, Nov. 4, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Marina. Great fly fishing films, door prizes, raffle, snacks, and a cash bar! Tickets available at www.fly film fest.com!

Just a reminder, our first “Fly in My Beer” event is tomorrow. 7-9 PM at upstairs at Gormley’s Jerry Darkes and Jim Gibson will demo some favorite fall steelhead flies. Jerry will have materials & hooks to tie with him- bring a vise & tools. No cost to join in or watch!
Tickets for the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, Nov 4, will be available, too!

Join us next Weds., Oct. 18, 7-9 PM upstairs at Gormley’s Pub in Rocky River for “There’s a Fly in my Beer”, favorite Fall steelhead fly night. Demos by Jerry Darkes & Jim Gibson. Come & tie or just watch. No charge, open to everyone!

CMNH Trout Club members got to experience a piece of fly fishing history recently. The Castalia Trout Club has been around since the 1880’s and is on the National Register of Historic Places. What a great way to spend a day! Many thanks to the club staff for a memorable outing!

Great fun yesterday hosting the Family Fly Fishing Try It with Cleveland Metroparks! Thanks Mitch, Bob V, and for the help!

and Brook trout Presentation.

“Get your cameras out because that is a bonfire Ohio-native Brook trout! That’s my kind of celebrity. This is an endangered species in Ohio that is prospecting in a 1/2 mile stream. What a beaut!”-

Incredible weekend at the CMNHTC Allegheny Brown Trout Trip.

Thank you guides

Yesterday’s Youth Fly Fishing Camp with Cleveland Metroparks was a big success. The kids and helpers all had a great time. Casting, tying, and catching we’re all part of the program. Thanks and for all the help!

CMNH Natural Areas is holding a Brook Trout Open House on Sunday, June 11, in conjunction with Paul Pira of the Geauga Park District. This will take place at the Bass Lake Preserve/Spring Brook Sanctuary in Geauga County. The Trout Club has been a big supporter of native Ohio brook trout restoration efforts and this a great chance to see these fish close up. Registration is required! To register go to https://www.cmnh.org/calendar/brook-trout-at-bass-lake

Trout Club Board Member, Jim Lampros, has been busy this Spring assisting the Ohio Division of Wildlife in the first-ever study of Lake Erie's migratory smallmouth bass. These fish ascend tributary streams to spawn, but very little is known about them. Here's what Lampros has to say:

"This spring marks the beginning of a two-year, joint study of Great Lakes tributary spawning smallmouth bass. The study includes river-tagged bass from Ohio's Lake Erie Tributaries, Wisconsin's Green Bay (Lake MI) tributaries and more. Funding for the study was granted by the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission, in part due to expressed written support from angler groups including CMNHTC.

The two year study involves the implanting of acoustic telemetry tags into fish who are then released to migrate. The tags emit acoustic frequency that will ping an array of acoustic receivers in tributaries as well as the in the lakes themselves, allowing scientists to identify timing and location of specific tagged fish as they migrate in the vicinity of these receivers. DNA samples are also being taken from fish to analyze the uniqueness of populations from one river system to the next. Nearly all of the allotted tags for Ohio tributaries have already been put into fish in The Grand River and Conneaut Creek. If you happen to catch one of these fish, you will note the visible bright orange ID tags near the caudal fin (rear back) of the fish - PLEASE release these fish safely and be sure to call ODNR to report the details of your catch including date and location! This angler reported data will supplement the acoustic data and help scientists understand fish behavior, movements, and impact on the overall Lake Erie Smallmouth bass fishery!"

Thanks to the Geauga Park District for their recognition of our support to their Earth Day initiative. This tree planting is a first step in an upcoming cold water stream creation project supporting Ohio’s native brook trout restoration.

Fly Fishing Film Tour raffle prizes!

Raffle Grand Prize:
Sage 9’ 8-wt. R8, Sage Spectrum LT Reel, Rio Gold Premier WF6F line.

Other prizes:
-Overnight stays and fishing days at local trout clubs.
-Discount purchase forms:
Cleveland Fishing Co., Chagrin River Outfitters, Abel Reels, Ross Reels, Scott Rods, Twelve Weight Apparel
-Products from:
Cleveland Fishing Co., Ohio Wine Producers, Portage Nets, Scientific Anglers
-Fly Fishing Artwork

There may be tickets available at the the door, but best to purchase ahead at www.flyfilmtour.com

It’s go time for Cleveland F3T 2023! The Big night is Sunday, April 2, at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Doors open at 6 PM for displays, films at 7 PM. Get tickets from the F3T site or in Cleveland, discount tickets at Chagrin River Outfitters.

It’s go time for Cleveland F3T 2023! The Big night is Sunday, April 2, at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Doors open at 6 PM for displays, films at 7 PM. Get tickets from the F3T site or in Cleveland, discount tickets at Chagrin River Outfitters.

Thanks everyone who stopped by to chat at the Nort Coast Fly Fishers Expo on Saturday. Always good to see current members and talk to potential new members.

We had the feathers and fur flying at Gormley’s Pub last night! Congrats to our winners and special thanks to Twelve Weight Apparel and Scientific Anglers for prize donations!

We had the feathers and fur flying at Gormley’s Pub last night for our first ever “Fly Master Cleveland” competition. Congrats to our 3 winners! Thanks to 12-Weight and Scientific Anglers for prize donations! We’ll do this again!

CMNHTC Advisor and Board Member and CMNHTC members had an amazing time In Cuba last week.

Lots of BIG bonefish, tarpon, shots at permit- one was caught. Plus a full assortment of other species.

“We love days like this”
CMNHTC Board Member
- Jimmy Lampros

The first ever Fly Master tying competition will be held on 1/28 @ 7pm. This is a mystery material tying competition where tyers will be pitted against each. Anything goes. Top 3 winners receive prizes.

If you don’t want to compete, tables will be open for social tying and plenty of room to spectate.

Registration link in bio - only necessary for competitors
Gormley’s Pub 19500 Center Ridge Rd. Rocky River, OH 44116

Don’t forget the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, this Friday Nov. 4, 6:30-9:30 PM at Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Marina. Tickets available through www.flyfilmfest.com, plus we’ll have a dozen for last-minute sale at the door.
Films, refreshments, and a cash bar with door prizes along with door prizes and raffles including an evening Lake Erie Trip from Great Lakes Fly Fishing, LLC, gift certificates from Chagrin River Outfitters, a days fishing at Rockwell Springs, and more! Hope to see you there!