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FFI Southern Council First Annual Fly Fishing Tournament


The First Annual Fly Fishers International Southern Council Fly Fishing Tournament will be held October 4th and 5th on the Bull Shoals and Norfork tailwaters of Arkansas's White River. This will be a “catch and release” tournament with two-man teams. The first place team will receive a cash prize of 30% of the tournament entry fees. Fishing will be done from boats: White River Jon boats, drift boats, or any boat capable of operating on the tailwaters of Bull Shoals or Norfork Lakes. Each team may submit up to four time tagged and geo tagged photos of a trout laying on the official tournament measuring device. First place will go to the team with the greatest length of trout caught, as determined by the four pictures. Each team will consist of two fishermen. However, a third individual may accompany them to assist in handling the boat and locating fish. Entry fee per team is $100 (pre-registered). If you are not pre-registered the entry fee is $150 per team. Final registration for the tournament will be held on Friday afternoon. There will be an Information and coordination meeting followed by the distribution of the measuring devices. A party for the contestants will be he held Friday evening. The tournament will kickoff at 7:00 am Saturday morning and end at 3:00 pm Saturday afternoon. There will be an awards banquet Saturday evening. Follow the Tournament Facebook page and website for up to date information.

Earlier Event: September 26
September 2019 - Member Meeting
Later Event: October 10
Board of Directors Meeting