FALMOUTH FLATS FLY FISHERS
All Fish - All Waters
Dedicated to fly fishing and the education,
conservation, and sustainability of the sport
The Falmouth Flats Fly Fishers is a diverse group of anglers with one thing in common: The Fly Rod. Located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, we are a nonprofit charter club of Fly Fishers International (FFI) dedicated to the promotion of fly fishing through education, restoration, and conservation efforts.
Our club was spawned as a result of the seasonal shad and striped bass runs on the easily-waded Rappahannock River flats below the Falmouth Bridge in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Over the course of several years, as an increasing number of fly fishers came into contact with one another at the flats, information was shared, friendships made, and - on January 19th of 1999 – the Falmouth Flats Fly Fishers was launched at an organizational meeting which drew 25 people by word-of-mouth advertising. Our current membership now exceeds 100.
Today, our club’s activities, projects, and monthly meetings reflect the varied interests of our anglers. We welcome individuals of all experience levels and fly fishing focus. Whether you prefer chasing cold-water trout, warm-water bass,
or salt water monsters, you’ll find like-minded anglers in this club. Our meetings, currently conducted the third Tuesday of every month, are attended by experienced fly anglers, beginners, and those just curious about the sport.
If you have questions about the Club, fly fishing in the area, or attending a meeting, click the button to the right to contact us.
Recent Catches
Henry with his first
shad of the season.
(29 March)
New Member Ninja Mike
took his first trout on a fly
with a #18 BWO (13 March)
New Member & master
rod builder Sophia with her first on the fly
(11 March)
New Member Al with his
first fish and first trout
on the fly (11 March)
New Member Swimmin'
Mike with his first fish on the fly (6 March)
Original member Mike
with a nice rainbow from Cedar Creek in 20
degree weather (2 March)
2025 Meeting Presentations - Click Here
Rod Building Classes
Class #2: March - April Note - this class is full
Class #3: Late Spring (TBD) Sign up on-going now
Build the rod of your choice under the instruction of an experienced rod builder
Classes will be hosted at the Fraser Wood Elements shop in downtown Fredericksburg
Contact Pete at padams4.si@gmail.com for details and to sign up
5 April Club support to PHW Shad Day
Fish along with Project Healing Waters members at the Historic Port of Falmouth (Falmouth Beach)
Sign up at the March meeting or contact Craig (falmouthflatsflyfishers@gmail.com)
1 - 12 April WV Gold Rush (Golden Rainbows)
WV will stock 50,000 golden rainbow trout between 1 - 12 April
DIY individual and small group day & two day trips to Petersburg, WV during those weeks
Details provided at March meeting or contact Lars for info (lhudnall@aol.com)
15 April Monthly Meeting
Fredericksburg Baptist Church 1019 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 2201
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Informal Fly Tying / New Tyers Round Table - bass flies
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - General Meeting
Meeting Topics: Proper fish handling; Steelhead Trip Report; Smallmouth Techniques
Recent Events
Ohio Steelhead Trip
Trip Report & Video coming soon
Rod Building - 1st Class (Jan-Feb)
Frozen Rose Annual Expeditions - January & February
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