One of the best ways to overcome cabin fever during the long winter months is to attend a fly-fishing consumer show . . . or perhaps several of them. This year, show season kicks off on January 5. Then things really get rolling right through March, as there’s a wide variety of events from California to Massachusetts, and from Texas to St. Paul.
Every year, the list changes, but things seem fairly stable now. If you’ve got a link to or other info about a show I’ve missed, I’ll get them on the list.
So find the show nearest you (or the big one you’re willing to travel to) and mark your calendar. Spending two or three days checking out new products, fondling tying materials, or watching one of your heroes on the casting pond is a great way to beat the winter blues. These shows are also great places to check out the new Orvis stuff!
January
5-6 Western Idaho Fly-Fishing Expo—Boise, ID
5-7 The Fly-Fishing Show—Marlborough, MA
11-14 International Sportsmen’s Exhibition—Denver, CO
13-14 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival—Doswell, VA
18-21 International Sportsmen’s Exhibition—Sacramento, CA
19-21 The Fly-Fishing Show—Denver, CO
20 Cabin Fever Day—Appleton, WI
20 Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show—Shepherdsville, KY
26-28 The Fly-Fishing Show—Edison, NJ
27 Dally’s Streamer Love Fest—Cotter, AR
February
2-4 The Fly-Fishing Show—Atlanta, GA
3 Greater Cincinnati Fly Fishing Show—Loveland, OH
3 Connecticut Fly Fisherman’s Association Expo—South Windsor, CT
16-18, 21-25 Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show—Indianapolis, IN
17 Fort Wayne Fly Show—Fort Wayne, IN
16-18 Troutfest Texas—New Braunfels, TX
23-25 The Fly-Fishing Show—Pleasanton, CA
24-25 Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival—Plano, TX
March
2-3 The Fly-Fishing Show—Lancaster, PA
8-9 Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo—Albany, OR
9-10 Midwest Fly Fishing Expo—Warren, MI
15-17 Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo—St. Paul, MN
16 Long Island Fly Fishing Expo—Hauppauge, NY
21-24 International Sportsmen’s Exhibition—Salt Lake City, UT
23 Maryland Fly Fishing Show—Towson, MD
21-23 Sowbug Roundup—Mountain Home, AR
22-23 East Idaho Fly Fishing & Tying Expo—Idaho Falls, ID
April
13 Tri-Lakes Fly Fishing Expo—Clinton, MO
15-16 Wasatch Intermountain Fly Tying & Fly Fishing Expo—Sandy, UT
May
3-5 Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival—Arlington, VT
Editor’s Note: If I’ve left out any shows, please include the details in the comments below, and I’ll add them to the post. Thanks!
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