Golden Isles Fly Fishing Festival

EVENT SCHEDULE

April 11th - Friday
VIP Fly Tying Class w/ Blane Chocklett
at On The Fly Outfitters - 5:00pm-9:00pm

In this VIP Fly Tying Class you will learn how to tie two (2) specific Gamechanger-style patterns including the Jerk Changer and the Crawfish/Shrimp Changer. Both of these patterns are geared toward Inshore species presenting irresistible life-like movement fish can't refuse. This is your chance to learn from Blane Chocklett, creator of the Gamechanger, as he shares his tips and techniques for getting maximum movement out of these articulated flies.

INCLUDED:
- FOOD & BEVERAGE
- Fly Tying Materials
- Fly Tying Vice & Tools
- A surprise gift exclusive to this event 

(Only 15 seats available)
Cost: $150/person

April 12th - Saturday
Coffee Talk and Book Signing at On The Fly Outfitters featuring Jimmy Carter: Rivers & Dreams book signing and talk w/ author Jim Barger Jr. - 10am-12pm
This is a FREE EVENT and first-come-first-serve with limited space.






Fly Fishing Street Festival + Skiff Show - 1-4pm
Enjoy 15+ Vendor Tents, a Casting Area, Skiff Show, Food Vendors and a Beverage Tent. This is a FREE EVENT and open to the public!
(Located outside On The Fly Outfitters)

2025 IF4 International Fly Fishing Film Festival - 5:30pm-8pm
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival consists of premium films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe and showcases the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly fishing. It is the gathering place of the fly-fishing community and a celebration of friendship, stories and stoke.
This is a TICKETED EVENT with limited seating!
Doors Open at 5:30pm / Films 6:00pm-8:20pm
BIG RAFFLE and SILENT AUCTION WINNER announcements - 8:20pm
(Located at The Ritz Theater - 2 blocks from On The Fly Outfitters)


After Party with Live Music at Silver Bluff Brewery - 8pm on...
LIVE MUSIC by Paul Puckett
(Located at Silver Bluff Brewery - 2 blocks from On The Fly Outfitters)

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April 13th - Sunday
Skiff Test Drives at Sidney Lanier Bridge / Liberty Park Boat Ramp - 8am-11am
Only available for attendees invited by Skiff company staff at Saturday's festival.

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The 2025 International Fly Fishing Film Festival is coming to historic downtown Brunswick, Georgia, on Saturday evening, April 12, 2025, featuring seven short and feature-length films.

On The Fly Outfitters is excited to announce the return of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) to the Golden Isles of Georgia in downtown Brunswick! This year we are hosting a Fly Fishing Street Festival with a Skiff show, BBQ, raffles, live music and more from 1:00- 4:00 p.m outside of On The Fly Outfitters before the IF4 film screening at the Ritz Theatre that same night at 6:00 p.m.
The Ritz Theater doors open at 5:30pm. 


PURCHASE YOUR FILM SCREENING TICKETS TODAY!
(LIMITED CAPACITY)

Among the films in the festival are Silent Spotter, exploring the extraordinary life of Tommy Batun, a deaf and mute fly-fishing guide in Xcalak, Mexico; Native Range, where friends explore the remote expanses of Utah in search of native cutthroat trout; Fishing Diaries takes viewers to the breathtaking flats of the Seychelles in search of giant tarpon; Legacy, a story of the life and legacy of fly-fishing’s best-known couple, Barry and Cathy Beck; New Beginnings, fly-fishing legends Chico Fernandez and Dan Blanton tell untold stories from the past; Above the Clouds follows five friends as they embark on a challenging journey into Colorado’s alpine; and Time Will Tell, a testament to following a dream, this is the story of acclaimed artist Paul Puckett and his impact on the world of fly-fishing. 

This event will benefit the Georgia Saltwater Anglers Association, a grassroots organization created by fishing guides and passionate recreational fisherman to raise awareness for conservation of coastal fisheries, to ensure proactive actions are made by regulatory agencies to protect Georgia’s saltwater fishery for future generations. Learn more at GeorgiaSaltwater.org.

For information on this Brunswick event contact jared@ontheflyoutfitters.co