Conserving, Restoring, and Educating through Fly Fishing Since 1981
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Established in 1981, the Rainland Fly Casters club has promoted fly fishing, conservation, and educational outreach for over 40 years. Learn how you can become involved and continue this tradition.
About Us
Established in 1981, the Rainland Fly Casters club has promoted fly fishing, conservation, and educational outreach for over 40 years. The Rainland Fly Casters board meets at 6:30pm on the 1st Thursday of each month to discuss club business, planning, and events. To meet the club board click here.
Newsletter
The Rainland Fly Casters newsletter, The Fly Line, is sent to club members during the first week of each month after the monthly board meeting. Become a new member to be included on the distribution list for the current newsletter. To see archived newsletters from previous months click here.
Programs
The Rainland Fly Casters monthly meetings are at 6:30PM on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at The Lovell Showroom @ The Fort George, 1483 Duane Street, Astoria, Oregon 97103. Programs at monthly meetings include presentations by speakers in the fly fishing industry on a variety of topics including fly fishing techniques, local fisheries, and domestic and international destinations and club member programs including "Tie with a Master" fly-tying demonstrations and trip reports. Programs are typically an hour long and begin around 7pm after the club agenda. For more info click here.
Outings
The Rainland Fly Casters club has fly fishing outings to local lakes and rivers and other fisheries around Oregon throughout the year. See the most recent edition of The Fly Line newsletter to get the scoop on upcoming outings. To see trip reports from previous outings click here.
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Volunteer Activities
The Rainland Fly Casters club conducts local volunteer activities including teaching fly fishing, tying, and casting to local school students and assists with local restoration and fisheries projects. See the most recent edition of The Fly Line newsletter to get the latest information on upcoming volunteer activities. To see past club volunteer activities click here.
Become a Member
Who We Support
To learn more about about the organizations and fly shops that the Rainland Fly Casters club supports click here.
Monthly Fly Tying Nights @ Bridge & Tunnel
The Rainland Fly Casters members host a Group Fly Tying Session at 6:00pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month at Bridge & Tunnel Bottleshop in Astoria, OR (1390 Duane St). This space is 21+ so please plan accordingly. Patterns vary each month and some materials are provided but attendees are encouraged to bring whatever they would like to work on as well.
***This months Tying Night has been moved to Tuesday 11/10/2026***
Monthly Club Meeting
Join us Wednesday, November 18th, from 6:30–8:30 PM at the Fort George Lovell Showroom for a special evening with one of our own, club legend, board member, and fly-tying expert Henry Hoffman!
Henry will be sharing the History of Hackle, drawing from his years of experience raising chickens right here in Clatsop County Oregon, and selectively breeding some of the finest dry fly hackle in the world.
This is a unique opportunity to learn about the history, craftsmanship, and dedication behind an important part of fly tying. We're excited to welcome Henry and hear the stories and knowledge he has to share. Whether you're a seasoned tier or just getting started, this is sure to be a great evening. We hope to see you there!