Home - Mid-South Fly Fishers

Members - Get the App! Go to the Apple or Google Play Store - Download 'Club Express' - Open the App - enter the email and password associated with your msff.org account - and you're in!

July Club Events and Meeting:
Capt. Shawn Leadon - Owner of Andros Island Bonefish Club
Private Casting Lessons and Bonefishing on Andros Island

Join us Sunday, July 20th at Flyway Brewery as Captain Shawn Leadon will share his history and knowledge of bonefishing Andros Island, Bahamas. Capt. Shawn Leadon, son of the world-renowned Rupert Leadon, will take us on a visual adventure to one of the most beautiful places on earth chasing some of the largest bonefish in the Caribbean. Shawn will offer tips, tricks, and details to plan a trip and get the most out of your saltwater experience.
On Saturday, July 19th Capt. Leadon will also be hosting a limited attendance, 3-hour casting clinic at the DU pond. It also includes an invitation to a private dinner with Capt. Leadon that evening. (limit 15)

The Flyway Brewery event is Sunday July 20th, 2pm - 5pm. This event is $20 and includes 1 free pint. Registration is recommended or payment in full in advance or at the event.

The Casting Clinic is at Ducks Unlimited, 9am - 12pm. This event is limited attendance. Registration is required. Payment in full in advance only. Event fee is $200. Includes the 3 hours casting clinic and hosted Saturday evening dinner with Capt. Leadon.

The Derby Day Club Picnic was a Great Success!

Thank you Vince & Marsha

2025 Double Haul Fundraiser
@ Ducks Unlimited

Thanks to everyone who came out to the 2025 Double Haul fundraiser! We honored two of our members for tireless service to our club in the past year. Past president Bill Smith received the Volunteer of the Year award for his countless hours of service, facilitation of strategic partnerships and bringing back the MSFF Expo. Board member Ross Mead was presented the Workhorse Award for his service as membership director, webmaster and continual willingness to go above and beyond for MSFF.

Thank you Bill and Ross for all you do!

Fly Tying Thursdays
@ Flyway Brewing

Join us for Fly Tying Thursday at Flyway Brewing on May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your fly tying supplies and stock up your arsenal for this spring. Don't tie? Come on out to learn more, or just grab a bite to eat and talk fishing. All are welcome!

For more information, contact president@msff.org.

March Club Meeting

Thanks to everyone who came out to our March club meeting at Orvis. Johnny Jackson gave a great presentation on caddis flies. Jud Parker offered some tips to get ready for the spring season. And Justin Allsop gave us a chance to get our hands on the new Orvis Superfine Graphite rods - they will put a smile on your face for sure. A big thank you to Lesley Allen and Orvis for hosting us in March!
Caddis- Johnny Jackson 3/20/2025

Know Before You Go - Jud Parker 3/20/2025

New Products - Justin Allsop 3/20/2025

AGFC Brown Trout Video
Great Brown Trout video from AGFC

Mid-South Fly Fishers Member Spotlight:
Frank Dawson grew up in Memphis, graduated from Memphis State, was an Air Force fighter pilot, became an avid fly fisherman/tyer, and managed a guide school in Montana. Recently Frank decided it was time to significantly (but not completely) reduce his extensive inventory of fly fishing gear, books, and tying materials. You may have seen some of it at the Expo and Christmas party. We want to thank Frank for his generous donation to MSFF and hope to fulfill his wish of getting it into the hands of fly fishers and fly tyers who can put it to good use. He also has done an excellent job of writing about his joy of fly fishing; click the buttons below for a great read!

Favorite Trout Flies - Frank Dawson

Trout Fishing Adventures in Patagonia

Mid-South Fly Fishers Member Spotlight:
Jon Haas recognized by the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

Mid-South Fly Fisher conservation director Jon Haas was featured this month by the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. TRCP's mission is to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. Check out the article on Jon and learn more about the efforts of the TRCP!

Read the article

Helpful Links

USACE-LR - Water Management

SWPA - Generation Schedules

TWRA Trout Stocking

AGFC Park Pond Trout Stocking

Mark's Spring River Report

Skill Builders Videos

The Mid-South Fly Fishers are proud to be a member club of the Fly Fishers International organization.

We are in the Southern Council of the FFI.

Mission Statement

The mission and purpose of the Mid-South Fly Fishers is to improve and increase the sport of fly fishing in the Mid-South; to encourage and advocate conservation in the waters of the Mid-South; to encourage and assist others to become fly fishers; to promote the pleasure and fellowship of its members; and to engage in such activities as may be necessary and expedient for the achievement of the above stated purposes.