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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.


December 2024

Sunday, December 1st- Happy Birthday Mad River Outfitters- 30 years!- Big milesone for Brian and the entire team. Festivities going on ALL MONTH!- Click Here

 

 Wednesday, December 4th- Basic Knots and Rigging Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

 

Tuesday, December 24th- OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE!- 10 a.m- 5 p.m.

 

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, Dev, Steve, Sam, Cristina, Roger, Judy, Josh, Dustin, 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 2025

Saturday, January 4th- Getting Started in Fly Tying- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here

Wednesday, January 8th-
Knots and Leaders Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Sunday, January 12th- Sunday, January 19th-
 
Peacock Bass- Amazonas, Brazil- River Plate Anglers- with host Ryan Ratliff- Click Here- TRIP NOW FULL

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 24th, 25th and 26th-
 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- SCHOOL NOW FULL 

Saturday, January 18th- 
Entomology 101 Class- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here


Sunday, January 26th- Saturday, February 1st- Blane Chocklett Musky School and Trip- Brookwood House in Boones Mill, Virginia- with host Josh Trammell and Virginia Trophy Guides- Click Here TRIP NOW FULL

Wednesday, January 29th- 
Getting Started in Fly Tying- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here


February 2025

Wednesday, February 5th- Basic Fly Tying Course- 4 weeks- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, February 8th- "Saturday Sessions"- Women's Choice Fly Tying with Katie Johnstone- 9 a.m.- Noon- Click Here

Saturday, February 8th- Saturday, February 15th- Andros Island Bonefish Club, Bahamas- with host Brian Flechsig- Click Here TRIP NOW FULL

Saturday, February 22nd-
"Saturday Sessions"- Favorite Dry Flies with Brian Flechsig- 9 a.m.- Noon- Click Here


March 2025

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 14th, 15th and 16th- Flip Pallot and Brian Flechsig Fly Fishing Schoolheld at Flip's House in Mims, Florida and the Renzetti Factory in Titusville, Florida- Click Here

Saturday, March 1st-
 "Saturday Sessions"- Favorite Steelhead Flies with Ryan Ratliff- 9 a.m.- Noon- Click Here

Saturday, March 15th-
"Saturday Sessions"- Carp Flies with Pat Kelly- 9 a.m.- Noon- Click Here

Wedensday, March 26th-
Getting Started in Fly Fishing Program- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, March 29th-
"Saturday Sessions"- Favorite Smallmouth Flies with Pat Kelly- 9 a.m.- Noon- Click Here


May 2025

Sunday, May 11th- Friday, May 16th- White River Trip- Arkansas- with hosts Josh Trammell and Ben Woodard- Click Here


June 2025

Thursday, June 12th- Thursday, June 19th- Three Rivers Lodge- Labrador- with host Brian Flechsig- Click Here- TRIP NOW FULL

July 2025

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

August 2025

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


September 2025

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

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

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


November 2025

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

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

January 2026

TBA Shortly!- Peacock Bass- Amazonas, Brazil- River Plate Anglers- with host Brian Flechsig- Click Here

February 2026

Saturday, February 14th- Saturday February 21st- Andros Island Bonefish Club- Bahamas- with host Brian Flechsig- Click Here Registration OPENS 2/26/25 at 10:00 a.m. EST