Hello Everyone,
A reminder to all that this coming Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 will once again be our annual Three Rivers Fly Fishers Club Auction. This event will be open to all 3RFF members, their guests and the General Public. So rally up a crowd, bring your check books and cash, be ready to bid on some great items, and have a great evening of fun and fellowship. All auction revenues brought in go toward supporting your club’s various events, outings, guest speakers, educational programs and community outreach programs. All worthy causes, so bid strong and support your club. Thank you in advance for the continued support of your club, we hope to see you all there, and we hope you find some items you just can’t live without. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. Classic Cafe Event Center on Hillegas Road, in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Our club auction protocol will be a little different this year. As it becomes more difficult to recruit / find auctioneers willing to call our auction, and to recruit runners and volunteers willing to help manage the auction, we will be having an Open Silent Auction format. Some items will have reserve bids, while most will be open bidding. We will have an assortment of good quality items up for bid, and we will be accepting donations for the auction should you choose to support it in this way as well. We only ask, that in keeping with the theme of being a “Fly Fishing” and “Fly Tying” organization, that your donations be as close to fly fishing and fly tying as possible. We would like new, like new, or slightly used items in good condition, that would be of most interest to our fly fishing and fly tying community as a whole. And we Thank You in advance for your generous contributions. Again, this all goes toward supporting your club’s activities.
Here is a taste of just some of the items we will have up for bid.
1 – A combo package to include a new Jim Grant Custom Carbon Fiber Fly Rod, 9 ft., 4 piece, 5/6 wt. plus a carrying case. (Note: Grant Custom Rods has been in business 43 years and offers a lifetime warranty on their rods.) Comes with a Maxxon Outfitters SDX 5/6 wt. fly reel. 2 – A like new Renzetti Tying Vise. 3 – New, Peak Non-Rotary Tying Vise. 4 – Slightly used in very good condition, 9 ft. inflatable pontoon boat with frame and seat, oar set, flippers, pump and included accessories. 5 – New, Custom made Bamboo Fly Rods as follows: 7’4″ – 7 wt. 3 piece with 2 tips.; 6′ 8″ – 3 wt. 2 piece with 2 tips; 7’6″ – 5 wt. 2 piece; 8′ – 5/6 wt. 2 piece; 7’6″ – 5 wt. 2 piece and a 6’6″ – 3 wt. 2 piece. 6 – Flies tied and donated by Davy Watton, Dennis Potter and Chad Robinson, as well as other custom tied flies. Many other fly fishing and fly tying items, memorabilia and accessories. You’ll just have to come on out and see what all is available for you to bid on, and enjoy a festive evening and good times. See you there!
Tie-A-Thon tiers. This is the last general membership meeting that you will be able to turn your flies into Don Privett in person. Thanks in advance to all those who tied for this most worthy cause. Also, for those that may have an interest in attending the TAT Closing Program, the location has been changed from the Elkhart Conservation Club, to the Izaak Walton League facility located at 20400 Darden Road, Southbend, IN. The date is still Saturday, April 11th ,2026. Thanks again to all you TAT tiers, and thanks again Don.
Don’t forget as well, we are in our last few weeks for 3RFF Tuesday Night Fly Tying at Coyote Creek Bar & Grill on Hillegas Rd. in Ft. Wayne, IN. Approximately 5:45 to 8:15 pm. We only have the 17th, 24th, and 31st left. So come on out and join us for a great evening.
Elections, Elections, Elections…We’ve already said it…it’s that time of year again…take it to heart…nominate someone, be nominated, step up, find out where you can fit in or help out…be a part of moving “your” club forward…a part of something good! Thank You.
Until next time, get out there, get involved, be active and enjoy your club. And thank you for your ongoing support of Three Rivers Fly Fishers. Have a great week everyone. Take care.
Most Respectfully and Tight Lines,
Kevin Curtis – President
Three Rivers Fly Fishers – 3RFF
Ft. Wayne, IN