Central Ohio Fly Fishers

Old Bag of Nails – Hilliard | November 10th, 2026

At our November meeting, fellow COFF member Bob Johnson will share his perspective on tying versus buying flies.

With over 65 years of fly fishing experience and 50 years of fly tying, Bob will discuss the benefits of tying your own flies, when buying may be the better option, and what to consider when purchasing flies.

Whether you’re new to fly tying or have years of experience, Bob’s presentation will offer practical insights for anglers of all skill levels.

As usual, we will start gathering at 6 pm with the presentation starting around 7 pm.

Old Bag of Nails – Hilliard | September 8th, 2026

Join us for a deep dive into warmwater fly fishing with industry veteran Pat Kelly. Based in central Ohio, Pat has over 20 years of experience as a full-time guide specializing in Bass, Musky, Pike, and Carp. Pat’s presentation will focus specifically on targeting Carp—an often-overlooked species he has spent nearly 25 years mastering. Drawing on decades of battle-tested tactics and hands-on experience, this talk will provide anglers of all skill levels with the practical knowledge and refined techniques needed to dial in their Carp game and elevate their time on the water.

As usual, we will start gathering at 6 pm with the presentation starting around 7 pm.

Lakeside Pavilion at Homestead Park – Hilliard | May 12th, 2026

Our May 12th meeting will be a picnic and raffle held at Homestead Park in Hilliard. We’ve reserved the Lakeside Pavilion (pictured above) from 4:00–9:00 PM, with food from Smoked Lick BBQ (Hilliard) scheduled to arrive around 6:00 PM. Soda and water will be provided, and the raffle will take place at approximately 7:00 PM. Please note that alcohol is prohibited in the park.

The pavilion is located next to a pond, so feel free to bring your fly rod for some casual pond fishing. The picnic will be held rain or shine, and this will be our final monthly gathering before our summer break—hope to see you there!