President’s Message

September 10, 2025 : 

Some parts of the country have been experiencing a taste of fall….my favorite season. I look forward to the cooler weather, some serious musky fishing, and deer hunting. This time of the year also marks the beginning of our show season. A couple of September events are among the first on the list:

*** 1st Annual Fall Fest in Hickory, North Carolina, set for September 12th -14th . Pat Tierney and Terry Battisti are lining up a big show, complete with a casting contest, display awards, auctions, and giveaways.
*** Fall Vintage Tackle Show in Scottsdale, Arizona, set for September 20 th . Dave Brevik hosts our event in the warm southwest.

If you are able, please enjoy and support these events…. we would love to see you! Check out the details under events on this page or at the links below.

Members will find several great articles in the September Gazette, which is available on-line and will soon appear in mailboxes. This edition features a piece on Rinal Fly Studios, which was co-authored by Ralph Hecht, who was recently inducted into the NFLCC Hall of Fame. To further acknowledge our Gazette contributors, I am pleased to announce the Best Article of the Year Award. Those authors contributing to the Gazettes published between June 2025 and March 2026 will be eligible for an award presented at our 2026 National. Members will find further information in the current Gazette.
Our club’s senior leadership has several initiatives underway. Many are directed at guiding and enhancing our digital footprint, with others focused on our survivorship program and event support, promotion, and administration.

Our planning also includes the celebration of the NFLCC’s 50th anniversary, which will be highlighted at our next National Show, set for July 9-11, 2026 in Fort Wayne,Indiana. Lots ahead on so many fronts. Please look for updates during the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, do not hesitate to reach me directly with any comments or questions.

Take care-
Chris Slusar
NFLCC- President

Fall Fest- Hickory, North Carolina- September 12-14th

Fall Vintage Tackle Show- Scottsdale, Arizona- September 20th