Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival

About

The inaugural Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival, May 31 - June 2, 2024, is set to celebrate the art of fly fishing in the beautiful setting of Thomas, West Virginia located in the heart of the Appalachian highlands for a weekend full of education, activities and community spirit.

Organized by local fly fishermen Robby McClung and Tyler Waldo, the town will be gearing up to become the center of attraction for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts and invites you to join us. The event will showcase the community that makes fly fishing a destination here in Appalachia through educational classes and fly fishing demonstrations, all free to the public. We encourage and welcome all ages to be amongst the crowd and take part in the AFFF.

Festival Event Schedule

FRIDAY
6 pm - 9 pm - Welcome Party Meet & Greet
Rudolph's, 300 East Avenue, Thomas, WV

Saturday

11 am - Festival Open - Food, Art and Craft Vendors

11:30 - Fly Casting Demonstration on Railroad grade by Jack Bell of Old Rag Outfitters

12:00 - Showing of F3T (Fly Fishing Film Tour) at Bright Bear Yoga (2 hr film)

12:30 - DEP Save Our Stream Workshop by Callie Cronin Sams at DEP booth

1:30 pm - Fly tying clinic at Rudolphs presented by local TU chapter

2:00 - Showing of F3T at Bright Bear Yoga (2 hr film)

2:30 - Women's Fly Casting Demonstration on Railroad grade by Christa Miriashtiani of Silver Hen Fly Co

3:30 - Fly tying clinic at Rudolphs presented by local TU chapter

4:30 - Monongahela Forest Service Workshop by Fishery Biologist Chad Landress

5:00 - Fly Casting Competition - bring your fly rod and good spirits

7:00 - Ticketed Fundraiser Dinner and Gathering at Rudolph's featuring a collaboration of chefs.

Purchase Fundraiser Dinner Tickets

Sunday

11 am - Festival Open - Food, Art and Craft Vendors

11:30 - Fly Tying Workshop presented by local TU chapters

12:30 - Beginner's Casting Clinic with Joe Bragg of Natives Fly Fishing

1 pm - Kid's Fishing Rodeo presented by MountainTop Realty and Canaan Valley BBQ, on the Thomas Lake above dam, bring your fly rod if you have one, limited number will be available.

3 pm - Festival Concludes