Western Rivers 2026 FISH FAIR

Posted by Western Rivers Staff on May 19th 2026

Join us June 6th for the Western Rivers Flyfisher Annual Fish Fair!

Get ready for one of our favorite events of the year! Western Rivers Flyfisher is excited to welcome you to our annual Fish Fair — a full day dedicated to the latest gear, exclusive promotions, and tax-free shopping. [In Store Only]

Join us on Saturday, June 6th from 9 AM to 5 PM as we host industry experts and representatives from many of your favorite brands, including Patagonia, Fishpond, Sage, Rio, Scientific Anglers, Skwala, Simms, Scott Fly Rods, Winston Rods, Orvis, Loon, MFC, Umpqua Feather Merchants, and more.

Expect special offers & giveaways from top brands throughout the day, and best of all — we’ll cover the sales tax on every purchase. It’s the perfect chance to stock up on new gear, get ready for the season ahead, and save while you shop.

We can’t wait to see you there!

9am - 5pm

Saturday, June 6th 2025

Western Rivers Flyfisher

1071 E 900 S

Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Due to the growth of our club, we are moving to a new location for the monthly meetings. The Landmark Grill located at 282 w. 7200 So, Midvale. This is west of the El Farrel, closer to I-15 on the north side of 7200 s.

Board members went on a search. We were just crowded at the Mexican restaurant and the background noise level was to high. The Landmark Grill has offered us the entire restaurant for the evening. Full menu and full bar available.

NOTE ON PARKING: Their lot holds about 30 cars. If it is full, use the parking lot on the north side of the hotel. DO NOT park in any hotel spaces.

Taking place in Idaho, they are looking for volunteers.  Here's a video explaining the event.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=56V_P87rkvw&si=F2lbssL4omRnZKFB

The 2026 Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Expo is close at hand. April 9-11, 2026 held at the Mountain America Convention Center in Sandy. Doors open Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-5.

One-day pass: Friday or Saturday – $9, plus facility fees

Two-day Pass: $15, plus facility fees. Prices are a bit higher if you purchase at the door.

Ages 12 and under are free with a paying adult.

Hosted by a consortium of Utah fly fishing clubs (BFF is a partner), the event packs in a wide variety of vendors, workshops, demonstrations and activities into just a few days. Top names in the sport will present workshops and on-the water seminars. Expo center workshops are $35 and 1/2 day on the water seminars are $125.

BFF club member Rich Lob will be presenting a workshop on Fishing From A Ladder at Pyramid Lake.

More information can be found at the Expo website for Banquet Tickets,  General Admission Tickets and Workshops Tickets.

Here's a look at the workshop schedule:

FFI, like most organizations, has raised their membership charge by roughly $5.00. First time in years actually. This increase is now reflected in our website, starting 2 March 2026. The discounts for seniors, military, vets, stays the in place.

BFF's membership will remain the unchanged.

12 Feb 2026. BFF did the Fishing Day on the Hill, Jim Banas, Doug Fuller, Fred Jepson, were at the booth. A few other club members, Pat Ronnenburg, Jayne Guyse, Dan Potts, were there working other booths, but always there to represent us as needed. It was a good show, better exposure than last year, (better time slot, 11:00-2:00, last year was 6:00-8:00am. We got to the capital, before the security). So, we at least had some of our representatives that were taking interest.

Our donations to Casting for Recovery (Pam Page) and Reel Recovery (John Kern) at The 21 January meeting ($250 to each). Both organizations are not-for-profit groups that provide free fly fishing retreats for women with breast cancer (CFR) or men with any type of cancer (RR) who are in treatment or recovery.

These groups use the healing power of fly fishing and nature and a supportive environment that includes medical and psychosocial support to mitigate the effects of cancer on participants.

After years of meeting at The Point After, we're moving to a new space for our monthly meetings. We'll now be meeting at El Farros Mexican Restaurant, 115 W 7200 So in Midvale. Here's a link to google maps.

The meeting times will not change. 7pm starts the meeting, 6pm for meet-n-greet.

Club members and non-club members are welcome.

See you there.

A recent presenter to our club mentioned that "felt sole boots are illegal in Utah". A few members decided to check this out. Calls to DWR, UAC, and Fish Tech seems to have gotten to the bottom of this claim.

It appears that there is NO mention of 'felt sole boots/shoes' being illegal in the waterways of Utah. There's no mention of this in any of the fishing regulations, waterways policies, nor any of the DWR webpages. Fish Tech's Byron Gunderson said that they are 'not recommended for use because they are often not properly maintained or sterilized after every use'. He went on to say that "to the best of his knowledge, they are NOT ILLEGAL in the State of Utah."

It is true that felt soles can pick up aquatic creatures and transplant them to the next waterway you might wade. With proper care this can be greatly minimized. Some who wade to fish like the felt sole over the hard sole common on our boots.

As of right now (May 2025), felt soles are just fine to use in Utah.