Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo
March 13th& 14th 2026 Daily 9AM-5PM PST
Location: Linn County Expo Center
3700 Knox Butte Rd E.
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 926 - 4314
About NW Expo
Sponsored by...
The Oregon Council of Fly Fishers International, Inc.
The inaugural Northwest Fly Tyer Expo took place in Eugene, Oregon, in 1989 with the aim of bringing together fly-fishing enthusiasts and fly tyers to craft lifelike imitations of fish's natural food sources using materials like feathers, fur, and thread and to exchange valuable knowledge. Due to its increasing popularity, the event outgrew its original venue and had to be relocated to a larger facility. In 2007, the expo found its new home at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Oregon, and also expanded to include a dedicated fly fishing education component.
Fifteen Northwest Expos later (minus two years due to COVID-19), the event has expanded to encompass a significant portion of the western region. Exhibitors now not only sell products but also educate attendees on how to support the fly fishing industry. The event has evolved to include Fly Tying, Fly Fishing, Casting, Youth Participation, and Conservation Education as integral components.
The NW Expo offers a comprehensive experience for anyone interested in fly fishing. This event provides a social, educational, and networking platform for families, youth, and individuals keen on learning about this distinctive sport.
An FFI Testimonial
Making The Expo Happen
| 2/4/2026 | First | Last | EXPO 2026 Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expo Chair | Sherry | Steele | Expo Chair, Exhibitors, Youth Program | steelefly@msn.com |
| Council President | David | Frisendahl | Live Auction, Donation Check-in | dfflyfisher@outlook.com |
| Casting | Jon | Connelly | Casting Chair - Casting Classes | jon.connelly8@gmail.com |
| Facilities | Tom | Peck | Facilities Chair - Central Coast FF | tomp345@gmail.com |
| Auction - Silent | Leroy | Shepherd | Santiam Fly Casters | lshepherd7999@gmail.com |
| Bucket Raffle | Kathrine | Priva | Cascade Family Fly Fishers | paivakm@gmail.com |
| Fly Tying | Cathy | Hamilton | Tyer Chair - Tyer Bucket Raffle | nwtyerchair@gmail.com |
| Merchandise Booth | Lin | Voltz | Merchandise Chair | lvolz@comcast.net |
| Registration | Greg | Williams | Registration Chair - McKenzie Fly Fishers | gregoryw@comcast.net |
| Volunteers & Badging | Leslie | Myers | Badging Club Volunteer Recruiting | Lmyers@flyfishingveterans.org |
| Woman Connect | Robin | Healy | Women Connect | robin@nwgeeks.com |
| Youth Program | Sherry | Steele | Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild | steelefly@msn.com |
FRIDAY MARCH 7th, 2025 EXPO EVENT SCHEDULE
| Time | General Expo Time Schedule | Exhibit Hall Tyers Demonstrations | Exhibit Hall and Classroom Learning | Exibit Hall Casting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Open for Volunteers, Tyers, Vendors | |||
| 9:00 AM | Open to Public Exhibit Hall Open Class Registration Open | Tyers Session I 4 Hrs 9:00AM-1:00 PM |
Instruction New Youth Program Fly Casting Rig Your Fly Rod Fishing Knot Tying Fly Tying Special Youth Raffle Winning raffle ticket will get their choice of fly Rod or fly tying kit Winners chosen 2 times a day Friday 12:00 PM and Saturday 4:00 PM 10:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Fly Casting Casting Demonstrations Lane #1 Learning Lanes #2 & #3 Fly Casting Classes Lane #4 (See Class Schedule in Lobby) 10:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| 9:30 AM | Flag Ceremoney | |||
| 10:00 AM | Raffles, Silent Auctions Begin | |||
| 10:00 AM | Class Session 1 Begins | |||
| 1:00 PM | ||||
| 1:30 PM | Class Session 3 Begins | Tyers Session II 4 Hrs 1:00 PM-5:005 PM |
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| 2:30 PM | ||||
| 3:15 PM | Class Session 4 Begins | |||
| 4:00 PM | Raffles, Silent Auction, Registration, Close | |||
| 5:00 PM | Expo Hall Closes Reception & Dinner Begins | |||
| 5:30 PM | Food is Served | |||
| 6:00 PM | Guest Speaker | |||
| 6:30 PM | Live Auction | |||
| 7:30 PM | ORCFFI Awards | |||
| 8:00 PM | Tyer, Vendor & Sponsor Recognition |
SATURDAY MARCH 8TH, 2025 EXPO EVENT SCHEDULE
| Time | Exhibit Hall Tyers Demonstrations | Exhibit Hall Learning Centers | Exibit Hall Fly Casting Activities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Open for Volunteers, Tyers, Vendors | |||
| 9:00 AM | Open to Public Exhibit Hall Open Class Registration Open | Tyers Session I 4 Hrs 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Opening Flag Ceremoney 9:30 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | Raffles, Silent Auctions Begin Class Session 1 Begins & Casting Classes Open | Instruction New Youth Program Fly Casting Rig Your Fly Rod Fishing Knot Tying Fly Tying Special Youth Raffle Winning raffle ticket will get their choice of fly Rod or fly tying kit Winners chosen 2 times a day Friday 12:00 PM and Saturday 4:00 PM 10:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Fly Casting Classes, Demonstrations, and Challenge Casting Lane 5 Fly Casting Classes, Demonstrations, and Challenge Casting Lane 5 Fly Casting Classes, Demonstrations, Casting Games and Challenge 10:00 AM-4:30 PM |
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| 11:45 AM | Class Session 2 Begins | |||
| 1:30 PM | Class Session 3 Begins | Tyers Session
II 4 hrs 1:00 PM-5:00 5PM |
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| 2:30 PM | ||||
| 3:15 PM | Class Session 4 Begins | |||
| 4:00 PM | Raffles, Silent Auction, Registration, Close | |||
| 5:00 PM | Expo Hall Closes |
Featured Fly of the 2025 NW Expo
Fly of the Expo - Royal Trude
2025 Tyers Coming Soon