Club Meetings, Trips & Events
This is a list of all upcoming events, shown in chronological order. Want to see events sorted by the event type? Visit our calendar.
Tie & Try Fishing Trip
Join CWA as we “Tie & Try” on the Gunp`owder River in Maryland
Trip Overview
Tie your own flies from experienced Tight Linings MD instructors . Put your creations to work on a half day guided fly fishing trip on the beautiful Gunpowder Falls. All skill levels welcome in a fun, supportive learning environment.
Schedule:
Day 1 (7 November): Half day fly tying, most likely at the Isaac Walton League in MD (1pm-5pm)
Day 2 (8 November): Half day guided fishing on the Gunpowder with your flies. (10am-2pm)
Trip Cost
$225/person
Availability
Limited to 7-8 anglers.
What is Included?
All fly tying equipment and materials.
Four hour instruction for fly tying AND four hour guide service on the Gunpowder.
What is Not Included?
Food and snacks
Rods, reels, leader, and tipper
Wading equipment
Note: Rods, Reels & Tippet are available for loan if needed
Fishing License Requirements
All anglers are required to have a valid Maryland fishing license with trout stamp
Trip Lead
This trip is being led by Denise.
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Casting Church
Join Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders as they host their famous Casting Church from 9:00am – 11:00 am the second Sunday of every month.
The group meets at the Fletchers Cove Boathouse.
No registration required. Just show up and practice your cast with the experts.
Check out their website for more information: https://www.tpfr.org/
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Fly Tying Night
Join TPFR for a Fly Tying Night at Courthouse Social in Arlington. Social fly-tying event hosted by TPFR every second Monday from 7pm to 9pm.
Bring your vise, materials and a thirst for good drink, food and company. If you are new to tying or have never tied before, they will be glad to help you learn.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Virtual Meeting - Kiki Galvin
Join CWA for our Virtual Meeting
Who better to teach us about fishing some of our local streams than one of our local guides, and long-time friend of CWA, Kiki Galvin.
Many of us have had the privilege of fishing with Kiki on water like the Gunpowder, and if you’re looking to improve your fishing success on these local streams, you won’t want to miss this talk.
Join the meeting via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85688010601?pwd=5GpEFNTfBav9AWY3M95bAT1N72I4w4.1
Register to attend this free event by completing the form below.
Goose Creek Casting Club
This group was founded by long time local fly fishers Terry Cummings and Chuck Abbot.
They meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month to focus on the improvement of fly casting skills.
Everyone welcome — beginner to advanced. All techniques welcome — including spey casting techniques, hauling and casting in inclement weather.
No registration is required.
For more information, please see their Facebook Group
Reel Reads Book Club
Come join us for Reel Reads Book Club
Reel Reads is a CWA members-only book club held monthly that helps to promote of our love of fishing, the outdoors, nature, water, etc. through interesting and engaging books and discussion. In other words, it is an excuse to get together and socialize about our shared love.
Where: Virtual via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85688010601?pwd=5GpEFNTfBav9AWY3M95bAT1N72I4w4.1
Meeting ID: 856 8801 0601
Passcode: 604489
This month’s Book:
The River Why by David James Duncan
Monthly Fly Tying Session
These sessions occur the 3rd Thursday of every month, are free, and open to members/guests from CWA, SVTU, and IWLAR.
Classes will be held in a combined format of “in-person” and “ZOOM”.
Tiers are encouraged to bring their own vices and material, however, materials and tools can be available for the “in-person” sessions if notice is given ahead of time. At the end of each session, announcements will be made as to what fly will be tied next and what materials will be needed for the next month’s tying session. All skill levels welcome!
People should register with enough of time ahead of the event to get the recipes and gather materials before the class so they can tie along. Otherwise, observers are also welcome!
Where In-Person: Izaak Walton League, 18301 Waring Station Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Where Virtually: Zoom Link
Questions? Please reach out to Norma Kawecki
Fish With a Member Day at Catoctin Creek, MD
Join CWAxNVTU for Fish with a Member Day at Catoctin Creek, MD
Trip Overview
Join CWA and NVTU for a day fishing at Catoctin Creek. This is a great spot for beginners or more advanced anglers looking to get out on the water with some friends. Bring a lunch as we'll take a break midway through for lunch to socialize. If you would like support on the water, there will be members from both groups that will be available to help.
Trip Cost
Free!
What is Included?
Available support for anyone that needs more instruction.
Camraderie
What is Not Included?
Fishing Gear (Let us know if you need to borrow some)
Flies
Lunch
Water
Waders, etc.
Fishing License Requirements
All anglers are required to have a valid Maryland fishing license and trout stamp
Trip Lead
This trip is being led by Virginia.
Coffee & Casting, Lake Accotink, VA
Join CWA for Coffee & Casting at Lake Accotink Park, Virginia
Trip Overview
Join CWA members for a coffee and casting event. This spot is perfect for beginners as well as more experienced anglers just looking for a reason to get on the water. We will have the option of fishing the creek or the lake depending on water levels as well as accessibility.
Trip Cost
Free!
What is Included?
Available support for anyone that needs more instruction.
If you don't have a rod and need to borrow one, please let us know and one can be provided for the event.
What is Not Included?
Fishing Gear (unless you spoke to us about needing to borrow one)
Flies
Fishing License Requirements
All anglers are required to have a valid Virginia fishing license
Trip Lead
This trip is being led by Virginia.
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Casting Church
Join Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders as they host their famous Casting Church from 9:00am – 11:00 am the second Sunday of every month.
The group meets at the Fletchers Cove Boathouse.
No registration required. Just show up and practice your cast with the experts.
Check out their website for more information: https://www.tpfr.org/
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Fly Tying Night
Join TPFR for a Fly Tying Night at Courthouse Social in Arlington. Social fly-tying event hosted by TPFR every second Monday from 7pm to 9pm.
Bring your vise, materials and a thirst for good drink, food and company. If you are new to tying or have never tied before, they will be glad to help you learn.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Virtual Meeting - Beau Beasley
Join CWA for our Virtual Meeting
It's all about water access and your rights as an angler. Join friend of CWA, Beau Beasley, for a special talk about access rights and what you need to know about property owners, trespassing, and your rights as an angler.
Beau is also the host of the Virginia Wine and Fly Fishing Festival — one of our favorite events each year — and will briefly talk about the special women’s symposium that is held during that show.
Join the meeting via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85688010601?pwd=5GpEFNTfBav9AWY3M95bAT1N72I4w4.1
Register to attend this free event by completing the form below.
Monthly Fly Tying Session
These sessions occur the 3rd Thursday of every month, are free, and open to members/guests from CWA, SVTU, and IWLAR.
Classes will be held in a combined format of “in-person” and “ZOOM”.
Tiers are encouraged to bring their own vices and material, however, materials and tools can be available for the “in-person” sessions if notice is given ahead of time. At the end of each session, announcements will be made as to what fly will be tied next and what materials will be needed for the next month’s tying session. All skill levels welcome!
People should register with enough of time ahead of the event to get the recipes and gather materials before the class so they can tie along. Otherwise, observers are also welcome!
Where In-Person: Izaak Walton League, 18301 Waring Station Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Where Virtually: Zoom Link
Questions? Please reach out to Norma Kawecki
Goose Creek Casting Club
This group was founded by long time local fly fishers Terry Cummings and Chuck Abbot.
They meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month to focus on the improvement of fly casting skills.
Everyone welcome — beginner to advanced. All techniques welcome — including spey casting techniques, hauling and casting in inclement weather.
No registration is required.
For more information, please see their Facebook Group
International Fly Fishing Film Festival
Join CWA at the International Fly Fishing Festival at Orvis Tysons
Event Overview
Experience the best films for this years IF4 film festival at Tysons Orvis. CWA will have a booth at the viewing so come by and say ‘hi’ and enjoy an evening of great flyfishing films and camaraderie with the NOVA fly fishing community.
Register with Orvis: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5mhpwfp
Event Cost
Free!
What is Included?
Great fly fishing movies, drinks, and snacks
Goose Creek Casting Club
This group was founded by long time local fly fishers Terry Cummings and Chuck Abbot.
They meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month to focus on the improvement of fly casting skills.
Everyone welcome — beginner to advanced. All techniques welcome — including spey casting techniques, hauling and casting in inclement weather.
No registration is required.
For more information, please see their Facebook Group
Intro to Fly Fishing Series with Orvis Tysons (Fishing Basics)
Fly Fishing 201 – Fishing Techniques
Join CWA and Orvis for the second class in it's Women's Intro to Fly Fishing series of classes. In the 201 class, you will apply what you learned in the 201 class and take it to the next level by rigging your rod, tying on a fly, and catching fish.
We will meet at Huntsman Lake in Springfield, VA and fish for a few hours and see how many fish we can bring to the net!
A 5wt rod and flies are supplied.
Class: FF 201 – Fishing Techniques. No experience required and rods will be provided.
Cost: Free!
Where: Huntsman Lake, Golden Ball Tavern Ct, Springfield, VA 22153 (Park on street near intersection with Gist Ct)
What to Bring: A valid Virginia fishing license, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and water.
Registration is through Tysons Orvis.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Virginia.
Gunpowder Fishing with NVTU, TPFR, and CWA
Fishing on the Gunpowder with Northern Virginia Trout Unlimited (NVTU), Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders (TPFR) and CWA
Trip Overview
Join NVTU and TPFR for a day fishing the beautiful Gunpowder surrounded by magnificent fall foliage. All levels welcome!
Meet at the Gunpowder River, Bunker Hill access (river right) at the big paved parking lot at the west end of Bunker Hill Road, go west from the intersection with York Road (Hereford High School).
Coordinates: 39.60928° N, 76.67220° W
Trip Cost
Free!
What is Included?
Full day fishing on the Gunpowder
What is Not Included?
Food and snacks
Rods, reels, leader, and tipper
Wading equipment
Sunglases, hat, etc.
Note: Rods, Reels & Tippet are available for loan if needed
Fishing License Requirements
All anglers are required to have a valid Maryland fishing license with trout stamp
Trip Lead
This trip is being led by Denise.
Monthly Fly Tying Session
These sessions occur the 3rd Thursday of every month, are free, and open to members/guests from CWA, SVTU, and IWLAR.
Classes will be held in a combined format of “in-person” and “ZOOM”.
Tiers are encouraged to bring their own vices and material, however, materials and tools can be available for the “in-person” sessions if notice is given ahead of time. At the end of each session, announcements will be made as to what fly will be tied next and what materials will be needed for the next month’s tying session. All skill levels welcome!
People should register with enough of time ahead of the event to get the recipes and gather materials before the class so they can tie along. Otherwise, observers are also welcome!
Where In-Person: Izaak Walton League, 18301 Waring Station Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Where Virtually: Zoom Link
Questions? Please reach out to Norma Kawecki
Virtual Meeting - Travel with Fishing Gear
Join CWA for our Virtual Meeting
For our October virtual meeting, club member Shannon, who is arguably one of our most active and best-traveled angler, is going to talk about gear and travel with fly fishing gear. Can you fly with that rod tube? Should you pack your own waders? Bring all of your fly fishing travel questions!
Join the meeting via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85688010601?pwd=5GpEFNTfBav9AWY3M95bAT1N72I4w4.1
Register to attend this free event by completing the form below.
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Fly Tying Night
Join TPFR for a Fly Tying Night at The Board Room in Arlington. Social fly-tying event hosted by TPFR every second Monday from 7pm to 9pm at The Board Room (925 N Garfield St, Arlington, VA 22201).
Bring your vise, materials and a thirst for good drink, food and company. If you are new to tying or have never tied before, they will be glad to help you learn.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Casting Church
Join Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders as they host their famous Casting Church from 9:00am – 11:00 am the second Sunday of every month.
The group meets at the Fletchers Cove Boathouse.
No registration required. Just show up and practice your cast with the experts.
Check out their website for more information: https://www.tpfr.org/
Intro to Fly Fishing Series with Orvis Tysons (Casting & Gear Basics)
Fly Fishing 101 – Casting and Gear Basics
Join CWA and Orvis for the Women's Intro to Fly Fishing 101 class. This class is designed for beginners to give them an introduction to casting, rods, reels, flies, knots, etc. After this class you will have a stronger understanding of where to start on your journey in Fly Fishing.
The class is limited to 12 participants and registration goes through the Tysons Orvis Store.
CWA will be instructing the class.
Class: FF 101 – Intro to Fly Fishing Casting and Gear. No experience required and rods will be provided.
Cost: Free!
Registration is through Tysons Orvis
If you have any questions, please reach out to event lead, Virginia.
Reel Reads Book Club
Come join us for Reel Reads Book Club
Reel Reads is a CWA members-only book club held monthly that helps to promote of our love of fishing, the outdoors, nature, water, etc. through interesting and engaging books and discussion. In other words, it is an excuse to get together and socialize about our shared love.
In September we’ll be reading and discussing the book A Woman’s Angle.
A Woman’s Angle is an anthology of the best articles pulled from 20 years of the Delaware Valley Women’s Fly Fishing Association’s newsletter. It gathers first-person pieces from women anglers of all ages and skill levels - beginners to veterans — fishing everywhere from Cancun to the Canadian rivers and saltwater flats. The essays are personal and varied: humor, hard-won lessons, mentorship stories, and reflections on fly fishing. Rather than a single narrative, it is a mosaic of voices marking two decades of women’s growing presence in the sport.
When: July 21, 2026 at 7pm
Where: Virtual via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85688010601?pwd=5GpEFNTfBav9AWY3M95bAT1N72I4w4.1
Meeting ID: 856 8801 0601
Passcode: 604489
Goose Creek Casting Club
This group was founded by long time local fly fishers Terry Cummings and Chuck Abbot.
They meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month to focus on the improvement of fly casting skills.
Everyone welcome — beginner to advanced. All techniques welcome — including spey casting techniques, hauling and casting in inclement weather.
No registration is required.
For more information, please see their Facebook Group
Monthly Fly Tying Session
These sessions occur the 3rd Thursday of every month, are free, and open to members/guests from CWA, SVTU, and IWLAR.
Classes will be held in a combined format of “in-person” and “ZOOM”.
Tiers are encouraged to bring their own vices and material, however, materials and tools can be available for the “in-person” sessions if notice is given ahead of time. At the end of each session, announcements will be made as to what fly will be tied next and what materials will be needed for the next month’s tying session. All skill levels welcome!
People should register with enough of time ahead of the event to get the recipes and gather materials before the class so they can tie along. Otherwise, observers are also welcome!
Where In-Person: Izaak Walton League, 18301 Waring Station Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Where Virtually: Zoom Link
Questions? Please reach out to Norma Kawecki
Virtual Meeting - DMV Guide Scott Penn
Join CWA for our Virtual Meeting
In September we will be hosting guide Scott Penn, who is local to the DMV area. Scott will share tips and information on how to be successful fishing in our local waters, with an opportunity to ask him questions about rivers, fish species, techniques, flies, and more.
Register to attend this free event by completing the form below.
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Fly Tying Night
Join TPFR for a Fly Tying Night at The Board Room in Arlington. Social fly-tying event hosted by TPFR every second Monday from 7pm to 9pm at The Board Room (925 N Garfield St, Arlington, VA 22201).
Bring your vise, materials and a thirst for good drink, food and company. If you are new to tying or have never tied before, they will be glad to help you learn.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Casting Church
Join Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders as they host their famous Casting Church from 9:00am – 11:00 am the second Sunday of every month.
The group meets at the Fletchers Cove Boathouse.
No registration required. Just show up and practice your cast with the experts.
Check out their website for more information: https://www.tpfr.org/
Monthly Fly Tying Session
These sessions occur the 3rd Thursday of every month, are free, and open to members/guests from CWA, SVTU, and IWLAR.
Classes will be held in a combined format of “in-person” and “ZOOM”.
Tiers are encouraged to bring their own vices and material, however, materials and tools can be available for the “in-person” sessions if notice is given ahead of time. At the end of each session, announcements will be made as to what fly will be tied next and what materials will be needed for the next month’s tying session. All skill levels welcome!
People should register with enough of time ahead of the event to get the recipes and gather materials before the class so they can tie along. Otherwise, observers are also welcome!
Where In-Person: Izaak Walton League, 18301 Waring Station Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Where Virtually: Zoom Link
Questions? Please reach out to Norma Kawecki
Virtual Meeting - Knot Tying
Join CWA for our Virtual Meeting
It's all about knots. Learn to tie some new knots or refresh your skills on some of the key knots you need while on the water (clinch, improved clinch, double surgeon, blood, etc)
Join the meeting via Zoom (link to be provided at a later date)
Register to attend this free event by completing the form below.
Goose Creek Casting Club
This group was founded by long time local fly fishers Terry Cummings and Chuck Abbot.
They meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month to focus on the improvement of fly casting skills.
Everyone welcome — beginner to advanced. All techniques welcome — including spey casting techniques, hauling and casting in inclement weather.
No registration is required.
For more information, please see their Facebook Group
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Fly Tying Night
Join TPFR for a Fly Tying Night at The Board Room in Arlington. Social fly-tying event hosted by TPFR every second Monday from 7pm to 9pm at The Board Room (925 N Garfield St, Arlington, VA 22201).
Bring your vise, materials and a thirst for good drink, food and company. If you are new to tying or have never tied before, they will be glad to help you learn.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Casting Church
Join Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders as they host their famous Casting Church from 9:00am – 11:00 am the second Sunday of every month.
The group meets at the Fletchers Cove Boathouse.
No registration required. Just show up and practice your cast with the experts.
Check out their website for more information: https://www.tpfr.org/
Reel Reads Book Club
Come join us for Reel Reads Book Club
Reel Reads is a CWA members-only book club held monthly that helps to promote of our love of fishing, the outdoors, nature, water, etc. through interesting and engaging books and discussion. In other words, it is an excuse to get together and socialize about our shared love.
When: July 21, 2026 at 7pm
Where: Virtual via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85688010601?pwd=5GpEFNTfBav9AWY3M95bAT1N72I4w4.1
Meeting ID: 856 8801 0601
Passcode: 604489
Goose Creek Casting Club
This group was founded by long time local fly fishers Terry Cummings and Chuck Abbot.
They meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month to focus on the improvement of fly casting skills.
Everyone welcome — beginner to advanced. All techniques welcome — including spey casting techniques, hauling and casting in inclement weather.
No registration is required.
For more information, please see their Facebook Group
Monthly Fly Tying Session
These sessions occur the 3rd Thursday of every month, are free, and open to members/guests from CWA, SVTU, and IWLAR.
Classes will be held in a combined format of “in-person” and “ZOOM”.
Tiers are encouraged to bring their own vices and material, however, materials and tools can be available for the “in-person” sessions if notice is given ahead of time. At the end of each session, announcements will be made as to what fly will be tied next and what materials will be needed for the next month’s tying session. All skill levels welcome!
People should register with enough of time ahead of the event to get the recipes and gather materials before the class so they can tie along. Otherwise, observers are also welcome!
Where In-Person: Izaak Walton League, 18301 Waring Station Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Where Virtually: Zoom Link
Questions? Please reach out to Norma Kawecki
Virtual Meeting - Member Q&A
Join CWA for our Virtual Meeting
The July monthly virtual meeting will be a chance to ask questions you might have and not sure where to get the answer.
How to pee while out on the river?
What to do if out of cell phone range?
We’ll answer any and every question!
The group will be informal this month and allow free flow of exchange and ideas on any topic related to fishing!
Join the meeting via Zoom (link to be provided at a later date)
Register to attend this free event by completing the form below.
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Fly Tying Night
Join TPFR for a Fly Tying Night at The Board Room in Arlington. Social fly-tying event hosted by TPFR every second Monday from 7pm to 9pm at The Board Room (925 N Garfield St, Arlington, VA 22201).
Bring your vise, materials and a thirst for good drink, food and company. If you are new to tying or have never tied before, they will be glad to help you learn.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Casting Church
Join Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders as they host their famous Casting Church from 9:00am – 11:00 am the second Sunday of every month.
The group meets at the Fletchers Cove Boathouse.
No registration required. Just show up and practice your cast with the experts.
Check out their website for more information: https://www.tpfr.org/