The 2026 season starts off with this great event.
Jan. 17, 2026
Special event on Jan. 16, 2026 see details*
The 2026 season starts off with this great event.
Jan. 17, 2026
Special event on Jan. 16, 2026 see details*
Owner, USCG Captain, Guide
Kevin Feenstra started Feenstra Guide Service LLC in 1997. He has spent countless hours on the Muskegon River, and still fishes the river system and surrounding waterways every chance he can. His passion is swinging flies for steelhead, but loves to fish for any predator fish that is willing to eat a fly. Year after year, Kevin guides the Muskegon River for hundreds of days and always finds it a new experiencet. He is a licensed USCG captain. In addition to guiding, Kevin is an active writer and fly tier. His most recent project is Matching Warmwater Baitfish published in Early 2025. He has also published several fly fishing DVDS, including Searching for Steelhead, Striking Steel,and Big Appetite, Small mouth. Kevin has authored many magazine articles, and his flies are published in fly tying manuals and magazines. Kevin’s passion for outdoor photography captures the beauty and majesty of West Michigan both above and below the water.
Josh Miller recently released his first book, a comprehensive volume titled, Euro Nymphing. Tips, Tactics and Techniques through Stackpole. He was a member of the Fly Fishing Team USA from 2016 through 2020, and as head coach of the USA Fly Fishing Youth Team as they won 2 consecutive team gold medals in the 2023 (Bosnia) and 2024 (Czechia) World YFF Championships. Miller is a full-time guide and traveling instructor and is a signature tier. He lives with his wife, Sarah, and son, Jonah, in western Pennsylvania. Josh is eager to share his experiences and knowledge gained while fishing with some of the world’s best anglers.
George Daniel is a member of Fly Fishing TEAMUSA, and a two time Fly Fishing U.S. National Champion. [2] He has competed in four World Fly Fishing Championships, sponsored by Fédération Internationale de Peche Sportive Mouche(International Sport Flyfishing Federation). In 2006, competing in a field of 110 in the world championships held in Portugal, he finished in fifth place, the second best result ever by a competitor from North America. He also competed in the 2007 world championships in Finland, the 2008 world championships in New Zealand and the 2009 world championships in Scotland. Daniels lectures across the country on fly fishing, and his favorite technique, "dynamic nymphing". His book on dynamic nymphing was published in 2011. George has written for multiple fly fishing publications. And through his teaching continues to inspire fly fishers young and old..
Son Tao is an Army veteran and award-winning fly tyer whose patterns have been published in books by Pat Dorsey and featured in Field & Stream magazine. He has also been a guest on the MeatEater podcast. With a background shaped by his military service and years of fly fishing across the globe, Son brings a unique perspective to the sport—blending discipline, creativity, and a deep appreciation for the connections forged on the water.Son Tao – Monster Browns and Steelhead of Lakes Ontario and Erie. Son has chased trophy browns and steelhead throughout the Great Lakes, with Lake Erie and Lake Ontario ranking among his favorites. He shares where to stay, where to fish, peak months, go-to flies, and proven techniques for targeting these fish.
Joe Clark is a great fly fishing guide for Trout Yeah roster and is the northeast coach for the United States youth fly fishing team. His background is in competitive fly fishing and specializes in modern and Euro Nymphing techniques for trout. He is a structured fly casting instructor and enjoys teaching the sport. He has an easygoing nature and admittedly is genuinely "living the dream” traveling from stream to stream in a camper van truly immersing himself in the sport and lifestyle of fly fishing. Joe will be on the casting pond doing casting demos and instructing.
!0:15 am Kevin Feenstra
Matching patterns for Predators in their environment.
11:30 am Josh Miller Euro nymphing tactics and tools
1:00 pm George Daniel
A Fly fishers evolution. Trout to smallmouth to muskie
2:30 pm Son Tao
Predator browns and steelhead in the Great Lakes tributaries
Schedule and topic subject to change.
Register online (host payment processor) at Moving Waters Outfitters
https://www.mwoutfitters.com/heartland-fly-fishing-festival/
or in person at the shop.
$50.00 per session.
Register for any two sessions (Choose two $100.) and get one free admission ($15. savings) to the Heartland Fly Fishing Festival on Saturday 17th January. Class limited to 18-20 tyers. Materials provided. BYO vise and tools, light. Power will be provided.
Class schedule: (run concurrent)
Classroom A
Kevin Feenstra 12:30 pm-2:30 pm
Josh Miller 3:00-5:00 pm
Classroom B
Son Tao 12:30 pm-2:30 pm
George Daniel 3:00-5:00 pm
Flies range from smallmouth strategies, euro nymphing, Steelhead flies, targeting predator species and their favorites.
George Daniel, livin’ the dream
Kevin Feenstra, FEENSTRA GUIDE SERVICE
Northern Angler, Brian Pitser
BAMBOO RESTORATION, Ron Scott and Ned Newhardt
Son Tao, THE TAO OF FLIES
Josh Miller and Joe Clark, Trout Yea!
FAR BANK, Ben Hunting (Midwest)
ORVIS, Jason Sandlewick
Knee Deep Expeditions, Josh Franklin
SOUTHEASTERN ANGLER, Dane Law
NUCANOE
HOOK & HACKLE, Ron Weiss
INDIANA DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE, Eric Helton
MOVING WATER OUTFITTERS, Mike Exl
Altar Fly Fishing, Steve Ebling
Two Forks Guide Service, Kyle Schmadke
Driftwood Anglers, Rob Peddie
INDIANA FLY FISHING GUIDES, Jeff Conrad,
PROJECT HEALING WATERS FLY FISHING
Central Indiana Trout Unlimited
Indianapolis fly Casters
Friends of Sugar Creek
Little Elkhart Trout Unlimited
REEL RECOVERY
Frankenfly
CASTING FOR RECOVERY
Kayak Coffee
Anadromous Fly Company Herb Theodore
FRIENDS OF WHITE RIVER
Fly fishing CLUBS and organizations from around the midwest.
Silent auction of float trips, fly fishing gear, art and swag. Bucket Raffle
Pro Tyers include Sgt Bassfisher, Joe Jackson, Jack Harford, Paul Beel,
Amran Ahmad, Matt Zudweg, Junior Burke and other great midwest tyers!
GUEST FLY TYERS WILL DEMONSTRATE FAVORITE PATTERNS ON SATURDAY JAN. 17, 2026.
INTERACT WITH THESE GREAT TYERS AT THEIR TABLES AND IN THE TYERS CORNER THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
EXHIBITORS WILL ALSO BE TYING PATTERNS FOR THEIR WATERS AT THEIR BOOTHS.
Conveniently located just 15 minute north of Indianapolis off I-65
Ample parking and it's free.
Hours: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Admission: $15.00. Under 12 admitted free.
Military and retired military, no charge.
Hosted by Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Indianapolis Program
Service animals only.
