Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
Check-in: 9 a.m.
Location: Bethany College | Bethany, WV
Open to: High school juniors and seniors — no experience needed

Whether you’re brand-new to fly fishing or you’ve been casting for years, you’re invited to Bethany College for our first-ever Fly Fishing Rodeo. Spend the morning on campus meeting the Bethany community, learning new skills, and competing for prizes and Bethany swag — with Buffalo Creek running right around campus.

What You’ll Do

Throughout the event, you’ll have a chance to:

Meet Bethany faculty and staff
Connect with current Fly Fishing Club members and team members
Take a campus tour
Join skill-building sessions and fun competitions for all levels

Sessions & Competitions

Intro to Fly Tying Seminar
Intro to Fly Casting Seminar
Intermediate Fly Casting
Fly Casting Competition (all skill levels) — prizes + Bethany swag
Fly Tying Contest (all skill levels)
“First of Its Kind” creative tying challenge: Tie with what you find

Make It Your Visit

Want to explore more while you’re here? You’ll also have the opportunity to visit other areas of campus, like:

Athletics facilities
Theatre spaces
Equine facility
Head outside and fish our ponds!

Events

On Campus Visit , 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM UTC)

Fly Fishing Rodeo , 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (1:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTC)