Education
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Upcoming Events
EVERY TUESDAY
Lie and Tie is a weekly forum of fly tiers of all skill levels who come together to tie flies and tell tall fishing tales . Our goals are to have fun, improve our skills and assist others who are newer to fly tying. Additionally, we support the club’s “Focus” goals in Education and Community by tying flies that will be used by students in the After School Fly Fishing Program at Julia Randall Elementary School, the Parks & Rec Dept. Adult Fly Fishing Class and for the Veterans who come to Payson to Fish in Green Valley Park’s three lakes.
Lie & Tie meets every Tuesday at Tiny’s Family Restaurant in Payson. Time: 12 Noon.
MAY 30, 2026
Scott Gurtin, Community Fishing Program Manager, AZGFD, will be the guest speaker for the May meeting.
Scott will be discussing topics related to community fishing in Arizona, including Green Valley Park in Payson.
if you are not familiar with the term “Community Fishing” it refers to the fishing opportunities in city and town lakes across Arizona.
The monthly meeting of the Payson Fly Club occurs the last Saturday of each month at Tiny’s Family Restaurant in Payson. The official start time is 9 AM, but arrive at 8 AM to order breakfast and have time to fellowship.
No meeting in July or December.
June 9, 2026
A real opportunity to “roll rocks”!
We will be doing reed removal to enable anglers to have access to fish Silver Creek.
This helps AZGFD achieve customer satisfaction.
Register at: https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=1254648
If you want to Carpool, meet in the Bashas’ Parking Lot near Victory Lane Oil Change in Payson @ 7:00 A.M.
Questions? Contact Tom Osterday @ 602-321-7088 or tgosterday@gmail.com
JUNE 27, 2026
Gabby Rich, Wildlife Specialist at AZGFD’s Canyon Creek Hatchery will be the guest speaker for the June meeting.
Gabby will be speaking about the Gila Trout Brood Program, including the spawning process, egg handling, etc.
The monthly meeting of the Payson Fly Club occurs the last Saturday of each month at Tiny’s Family Restaurant in Payson. The official start time is 9 AM, but arrive at 8 AM to order breakfast and have time to fellowship.
No meeting in July or December.
SEPTEMBER 14 – 17, 2026
The 2026 San Juan River Fishing Trip is currently planned for Monday September 14 through Thursday September 17.
NOTE: Club fishing trips are open to club members only.
For details, please contact Deems Davis at deems.davis@gmail.com
October 24 & November 14, 2026
ADULT FLY-FISHING CLASS, taught by John Green and Payson Fly Casters, teaches the basics of fly fishing such as casting a fly rod, selecting flies, knot tying and proper techniques for netting and releasing trout and other fish species common to Rim Country.
9am – 3:30pm at Green Valley Park, Ramada #4.
Fly rods and all materials for the class are provided by the Payson Fly Casters.
Pre-Register with Payson Parks and Recreation Department.
- EDUCATION – PFC Members, Rim Country Youth and Adults
- CONSERVATION – AZGFD, Hatcheries, Streams, and Lakes
- COMMUNITY – Payson Parks & Rec, Humane Society, Arizona Veterans, and others
Thank You To These Payson Area Business Donors
For Supporting PFC’s Conservation, Education & Community Focus
