August 21st, 2025
Brian and Flip praised today in FlyLife Magazine for their "groundbreaking" work on proper leader construction.
Check out the article and video HERE!
Want to hang out with these two? And learn the leader stuff in person? and much more?
Spots OPEN in the MRO/Brian Flechsig/Flip Pallot School in March 2026!
Details, pricing and registration HERE!
833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-451-0363
Fall Semester of Fly Fishing Schools and Classes Kicks Off September 3rd with our Beginners Fly Fishing Program!
Click HERE to view the full Calendar!
Click HERE to see descriptions and pricing of all that we offer!
Register online and please give us a call at the shop if any questions!
833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-451-0363
Join hosts Flip Pallot and Brian Flechsig in 2026 for some really cool schools!
Held at Flip's house in Mims, Florida and the Renzetti Inc. Factory in nearby Titusville, Florida.
Meet and Greet Friday night, all day school Saturday, all day school Sunday. What could go wrong?
Get ready for some fly fishin' learnin', tons of fun, Frigate Reserve Rum and.......Flip's home cookin'.
January 30th- February 1st, 2026- Register HERE!
March 6th- 8th, 2026- Register HERE!
Full details and pricing can be found HERE!
****Call Brian Flechsig at the shop if any questions whatsoever!
Schools sponsored and brought to you by: Mad River Outfitters, Renzetti Inc. Cortland Line, Echo Fly Fishing, Frigate Reserve Rum, Yeti, Costa del Mar
833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-451-0363
Our best selling fly line has been flipped!
833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-451-0363
Learn everything fly fishing from passionate professionals with hundreds of years of combined knowledge and experience. We have a wide range of educational opportunities including fly fishing classes, schools, private lessons, fly tying classes, and more. With Mad River Outfitters and the Midwest Fly Fishing Schools fly fishing education programs, you don't just learn fly fishing- you experience the rich rewards of the sport.
Click an icon below to view class descriptions, pricing and available dates and always feel free to give us a call at the shop if we can answer any questions.
833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-451-0363
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
In the spirit of fly fishing’s most renowned torchbearers, the iconic Lefty Kreh’s Tie Fest will return in 2025 to Vero Beach, Florida. Tie Fest unites legends of the sport and industry leaders with the community to pass on expertise and inspire stewardship in the next generation.
About The Weekend Festivities:
Date: April 25-26. 2025
Location: Vero Beach, Florida. The venue is a private residence. The address will delivered to all registered attendees in advance.
Friday Night: Private Cinema showing of “Lefty: The Greatest of All Time” documentary at the Majestic 11 Theater in Vero Beach at 7:00 PM. Located at 940 14th Ln #4733 Vero Beach, FL 32960. This is a ticketed event with a maximum capacity of 100 persons.
Saturday: The iconic Tie Fest event returns! Join us for demos with renowned fly tyers from around the country, casting clinics led by instructors, vendor booths and roundtables hosted by the legends of fly fishing. Tie Fest will take place from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Meet fly fishing innovators and global adventurers such as Flip Pallot, Bob Clouser, Larry Dahlberg & more to be announced! An incredible lunch will be available for purchase on site courtesy of KOW Steaks.
Tie Fest is being held in conjunction with White’s Tackle “Fly Slam” Tournament on Sunday, April 27th. White’s Tackle is a well-respected local retailer with strong ties to the fly fishing community. The Fly Slam Captain’s Meeting will take place at Tie Fest on Saturday, with all registered competitors receiving a free day pass to Tie Fest.
Saturday Evening: Enjoy drinks and live music from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM followed by the cornerstone of this event, a fully catered dinner by our presenting sponsor, YETI. The dinner tent will open at 5:30 PM. The event will culminate with silent and live auctions featuring exclusive art and fishing gear, destination fishing trips and much more! 100% of proceeds from the evening will fund Jack Crevalle research.
Lefty Kreh is one of the most influential figures in the history of fly fishing. While known for his innovations in casting techniques and fly design, his biggest contribution to the sport was his unwavering commitment to sharing knowledge and making the sport inclusive to anyone who cared to participate. His career began in the late 1940s, and over the decades, he played a key role in popularizing saltwater fly fishing. Lefty’s Deceiver, a fly pattern he developed in the 1950s, became one of the sport’s most widely used and celebrated flies, even earning a spot on a U.S. postage stamp in 1991. Beyond his technical contributions, Lefty was a gifted teacher, writer, and photographer. His infectious charisma, quick wit, and approachable, no-nonsense teaching style helped countless anglers improve their casting and fly-tying skills and exponentially grow the sport. Through books, magazine articles, and hands-on instruction, he made fly fishing more accessible to the general public, leaving an enduring legacy. His impact continues to shape the sport today as anglers worldwide apply his techniques and philosophy to their own fishing pursuits. The inaugural Tie Fest event occurred in 2005. It became Lefty Kreh’s Tiefest in 2014 after discussions with Lefty. With his blessing, Lefty Kreh’s Tiefest continued to grow, hosting tying demonstrations, workshops and clinics that helped galvanize the fly fishing community. In April 2025, the event returns in Lefty’s honor as we unite the sport’s legends with industry leaders and the community to share wisdom and inspire stewardship in the next generation
833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-451-0363
A heartfelt and sincere apology here from our fearless leader!
At the end of the video, when he talks of getting back to our "roots" and the new "True Angler Outfit".....here's a look and a link at that impressive outfit:
833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-451-0363
Spring/Summer Semester of Fly Fishing Classes and Schools
kicks off Wednesday, March 26th
Our Beginner's Fly Fishing Program is a great way to get introduced to the sport! This two-hour lecture session will take years off of your learning curve. We guarantee it!
Join us for an informative session on Getting Started in Fly Fishing which covers the basics on what you need to do to get the ball rolling, where to go, and what further steps to take to become a proficient fly fisher. We will take a look at the 6 basic things that you need to understand and also clear up some of the common myths and misconceptions that surround the sport.
This presentation is held at our shop and will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 26th. (two more dates on the Spring/Summer Calendar as well).
Click Here for a full listing of our Fly Fishing Classes and Schools!
Click Here for our full Calendar of Events
833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-451-0363
Notice:
We will be closing at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6th (instead of 8:00) so that our employees can attend the Fly Fishing Film Tour here in Columbus.
Thanks for your understanding and support!
833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-451-0363
Raffle Tickets will be $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. We accept cash, credit card or check. You will be able to place tickets into a separate container for each Grand Raffle Prize individually. General Raffle will be picked from the table as numbers are called.
833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-451-0363
Saturday Sessions are specialty fly tying classes geared towards intermediate and advanced tyers. These will be held on select Saturday mornings during Winter Semester at the shop from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Participants will need to bring their vise and basic tools and all hooks and materials for the classes will be provided.
Spring/Summer Semester of All Schools and Classes has been posted as well!
Check out Descriptions, Pricing and Dates HERE!
Check out our FULL CALENDAR HERE!
833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-451-0363
