Public access to Waterloo Creek below Bee Bridge is no more. Larry Murphy and I were there today and watched the DNR put up the sign. According to the DNR, two fly fishermen had parked their truck blocking the land owner access. When he went and asked them if they would move the truck so he […]

Ten years!  That’s how long HFFA and the Iowa DNR have been co-sponsors of the Iowa State Fair Fly-Tying Competition.  My involvement started at the beginning helping Larry Murphy set up the display in the DNR Building.  Then took over the responsibility as one of the three judges.  During that time, I’ve look at and […]

The 2023 HFFA Bluegill Outing will be May 20 & 21 2023 at Lake Wapello State Park, just west of Drakesville, Iowa.  This is a informal gathering of friends that like to catch and eat Bluegills and Crappie.  There will be a fish fry and potluck at noon on Saturday the 20th.  Please bring an […]

I can’t say enough about the quality of our show committee. Their dedication to planning and overall execution really brought a positive change to our annual event. The committee even provided me with some comments from the weekend, participation data, and other miscellaneous information to help recap for those that did not attend this year. […]

The results of the 2022 Iowa State Fair Fly Tying Competition sponsored by Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association  are in.  Many great looking flies were entered.  This marks the 10th anniversary of this competition.  Thanks to all that participated.  Thanks also to our judges.  Plan on entering next year! Fly Tying Competition Results Iowa State Fair […]

Central Iowa Fly Fishers Meetings: Location: Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Church, 510 E 1st Street, Ankeny, IA-50021, Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in rooms 15, 16, and 17. Plenty of parking on the north side of the church. On north side come in main door and take a right and then a left down a long […]