The 2024 Show is now in the history books. Thanks to the attendees, presenters, vendors, tyers, donors and volunteers for making it an exceptional experience! Keep your eyes on the HFFA website and social media for information about upcoming events.
2024 marks the 48th Annual HFFA Annual Meeting and Fly Fishing Show, a homegrown showcase of presentations, vendors, non-profit partners, fly tying, and related exhibits. Silent auctions, Saturday evening banquet, and live auction help raise funds for fisheries , conservation, and recreation in Iowa.
2024 Annual Meeting & Show: Feb. 16-18
Friday, 5-9 PM | Saturday, 8 AM-5 PM | Sunday, 8 AM-Noon
See the detailed schedule
FEATURES
- Expert presentations on Coldwater and Warmwater fly fishing
- Destination fishing trip presentations
- Live and Silent Auctions + prizes
- Vendors and Non-profit organizations
- Skill building for kids and adults
- Open Fly Tying & Community Building
- Signature fly tyers demonstrating
- Trout, Musky, Carp and more
- Friday + Pizza = Family Night
- See all the details
SHOW VENUE
Hyatt Regency Coralville
300 East 9th Street, Coralville, IA
- Right off I-80, 1st Ave. Coralville Exit (#242)
- Lots of parking, easy access
- Coralville's Iowa River Landing
- Walkable
- Heartlanders Hockey
- Shopping and Dining
EXPERT PRESENTATIONS ON COLDWATER AND WARMWATER FLY FISHING
Our banquet speaker was Lora Friest, former Executive Director of NE Iowa Resource Conservation & Development, where she and her team implemented some of the most successful watershed projects in Iowa, and helped secure 100's of millions of dollars for dozens of watershed projects, stream restorations, dam removals, natural resource protection and restoration projects and innovative conservation cropping initiatives. Today Lora is one of two Tourism Liaisons for IEDA Iowa Tourism Office and administers the Iowa Tourism Grant.
About Our Auctioneer
David Aeschliman, CEO of Growth Work, LLC, specializes in crafting and implementing growth strategies for businesses across 35 industries, having developed over 400 plans for 200 companies. Alongside his role, he owns Walnut Creek Auction Company, conducting over 600 auctions, and founded Walnut Creek Auction College to train future auctioneers. Raised on a Kansas farm 
immersed in the auction industry, David holds a journalism and marketing degree from Kansas State University.
His accolades include being the 2006 Class A Illinois State Champion bid caller and raising over $7 million for various causes, notably contributing $1 million to the Iowa FFA Foundation. David, residing in Sherrard, IL, with his wife, enjoys fishing and recently built a "retirement fishing pond" after clearing 6 acres of land. Today, in his semi-retirement, David coaches businesses, serves as an auctioneer, and delivers inspirational speeches for diverse audiences, including youth guidance groups, while also assisting with agricultural endeavors.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
(room block set aside thru 1/26/24)
Hyatt Regency (Stay onsite for the Show!)
300 East 9th Street, Coralville, IA
- Show special rate of $124/night (excl. taxes, fees)
- Modern, newly renovated guest rooms; heated pool, hot tub, fitness center
- Choice of King or 2-Queens, incl. overnight parking for 1 vehicle + basic internet access
REGISTRATION FEES & INFO
Admission Rates
- Friday, February 16: $15 per family, includes pizza in hospitality room
- Individual Entire Show, Friday-Sunday, Feb. 16-18: $30 per individual
- Family Entire Show, Friday-Sunday, Feb. 16-18: $40 per family
- Preregistration Special ($85)
- Includes one individual weekend admission to the show, 1 Banquet Ticket, 1 Lunch Ticket - a $97 value. Must be purchased online by Feb. 14. NOT available at the door!
Meals - Business Lunch & Banquet
Join fellow attendees for Lunch during the HFFA Annual Business Meeting and Awards Banquet Dinner and Auction, all on Saturday. These meals must be ordered online by Feb. 14. Meals are not available for purchase at the door.
- HFFA Business Meeting Lunch Tickets ($25/person)
- Saturday Noon, choice of (specify during registration):
- Ham and Gruyere cheese with Lettuce, Tomato and Spicy Mustard on Pretzel Roll
- Cous Cous Salad with Vegetables, Chickpeas, Roasted Tomato and Pesto (V, DF)
- Italian Chicken Wrap with Field Greens, Roasted Red Peppers, Provolone Cheese and Pesto in a Flour Tortilla
- includes whole fresh fruit, chips or pretzels, cookie, bottled water
- Saturday Noon, choice of (specify during registration):
- HFFA Banquet Ticket ($42/person)
- Saturday Evening Banquet Dinner, choice of (specify during registration):
- Grilled Pork Chop, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus
- Roasted Vegetable Strudel (V), in Puff Pastry Crust with Boursin Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper Puree, Polenta, Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- Kale-Artichoke Stuffed Chicken, incl. Kale, Artichokes, Boursin Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Cauliflower Gratin, Italian Roasted Vegetables
- includes bread, iced tea, coffee and tea, Garden Salad and White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake for dessert
- Saturday Evening Banquet Dinner, choice of (specify during registration):
Who We Are
Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association (HFFA) holds events and provides resources for people interested in fly fishing, fly tying and fish habitat conservation. We are an Iowa-based affiliate of Fly Fishers International.
Support HFFA
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