The American Museum of Fly Fishing will posthumously honour master fly tyer Bob Popovics with the 2025 Izaak Walton Award. Lance Irwin will be accepting the award on his behalf on January 25 at the Fly Fishing Show in Edison, New Jersey, one of Bob’s favourite annual events. The presentation will run from 5PM – […]
Get Tickets Now! The American Museum of Fly Fishing and Event Committee Chair Philip Sawyer invite you to the 2024 Izaak Walton Award Event honouring Guido Rahr. The Log Cabin at the Presidio in San Francisco will provide a beautiful venue for the November 14 event where we will gather to celebrate Guido’s many accomplishments. […]
The John D. Voelker Foundation and the American Museum of Fly Fishing (AMFF) are pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Robert Traver Fly-Fishing Writing Award: “Last Salad on the Gairezi” by George Rogers. This is a personal story of fly fishing for nonnative trout in Zimbabwe that provides insightful context for destination fishing […]
Join AMFF as we celebrate the legacy of Dave Whitlock by unveiling a new exhibit showcasing artifacts from the innovative fly tier, artist, and author. Dave Whitlock is a legendary figure in the world of angling, celebrated for his profound influence on fly fishing and conservation efforts spanning over six decades. Born in 1934, […]
“Our 17th annual AMFF Fly-Fishing Festival will take place on the museum grounds in beautiful Manchester, Vermont, on Saturday, August 10, from 10 am until 4 pm, rain or shine. This is our signature event of the summer, featuring a unique collection of vendors, including painters, appraisers, industry artisans and professionals, and other angling-related […]
One of our favourite features of the Fly Fishing Festival is the wealth of fly tying knowledge and skill that assembles on the lawn of the Museum in Manchester. Stop by to learn from the best! Click the button below to explore all the vendors, events, and activities taking place on August 10th […]
In addition to the incredible array of vendors at the Festival this year, we are thrilled to welcome some of our industries leading authors and artists. Click the button below to view the full list of vendors and participants, to purchase raffle tickets, and browse the updated schedule. Learn More & See All Vendors […]
The American Museum of Fly Fishing is pleased to announce that Guido Rahr is the recipient of the 2024 Izaak Walton Award. An event honouring his accomplishments will take place in San Francisco on November 14. A globally recognized pioneer in the conservation movement, Guido Rahr is the president and CEO of […]
Our 17th annual AMFF Fly Fishing Festival will take place on the museum grounds in beautiful Manchester, Vermont, on Saturday, August 10, from 10 am until 4 pm, rain or shine. This is our signature event of the summer, featuring a unique collection of vendors, including painters, appraisers, industry artisans and professionals, and other angling-related […]
AMFF Is Opening Up The Screening Room For Free Until June 1st! “We are not sure that people realize how amazing the AMFF Screening Room is. This collection has over 200 titles in it, with hour long episodes from the sports luminaries including Lefty Kreh, Flip Pallot, Lani Waller, Gary Borger, Stu Apte, Joan […]