Paflyco

Way to go. Great job. Let's not forget the people working with these young gentlemen.
"Huge shout out to the parents, coaches and mentors of the youth fly fishing team. Your patience and dedication make all the difference. Great job, everyone."

A Note From the Director

Summer has barely begun, and I’ve already heard from many tiers and Symposium regulars asking about this year’s International Fly Tying Symposium dates.

Many of you are already requesting vacation time, making travel plans, and simply wanting reassurance that the Symposium will return for its 35th year.

The reason I haven’t announced details sooner is that we’ve been working through an unexpected challenge.

A few weeks ago, I received a call from the DoubleTree, home to the Symposium for most of the past 34 years. The hotel informed me that it will be closing in August. Needless to say, it was shocking news and immediately sent me searching for a new home for the Symposium.

The good news is that I am currently in discussions with a venue that has our traditional pre-Thanksgiving weekend available. If everything comes together as expected, the Symposium will continue on the same November weekend many of you have attended for years.

My goal is simple: to ensure that the International Fly Tying Symposium remains the premier event for fly tiers and anglers, while making the experience even better than before.

I expect to have final details soon and will share them as quickly as possible. In the meantime, thank you for your patience, support, and loyalty over the past 35 years.

More information will be coming in the next few weeks.

Mark your calendars for November 21–22, 2026.

Chuck Furimsky
International Fly Tying Symposium

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