The Reno Fly Shop League is Back for the 2025 Fall Edition
Ready to test your fly fishing skills in a friendly competitive setting? The Reno Fly Shop Fall Fly Fishing League is back!
Six Weeks of Fly Fishing Competition
Mark your calendars! The Reno Fly Shop Fall Fly Fishing League runs for six Saturdays: Sept 20th, 27th, October 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th. The league offers a variety of different opportunities for anglers. The competitive format satisfies anglers that have or are interested in tournament fishing while our format and approach gives anglers great chances to fish with others people they might not know yet and to fish water they haven’t fished before.
How It Works: Partner-Based Competition
This league uses a structured format that's both competitive and collaborative:
The Format: Each competition day features 2-hour sessions broken into two 60-minute heats. You'll be paired with another angler, and you'll alternate being the "active" angler while your partner assists with measuring and documenting your catch.
The Scoring: Only salmonids (including mountain whitefish) measuring 8 inches or longer count toward your score. Your total score is the sum of all qualifying fish length (measured to the nearest ¼ inch) during your active fishing time.
The Structure: With your partner keeping time and helping with measurements, you'll experience a different style of fishing than your typical solo outing. The format keeps things fair while adding an element of accountability.
The Prizes: We will have weekly podium prizes and cash prizes for the season’s overall podium.
Fair Play for Fish and Angler
We've designed the League with fairness and fish welfare at its core:
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Single, barbless hooks only – because we're sportsmen first
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Catch, measure, and release – every fish swims away healthy
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Random pairings and random beat assignments – no favoritism, pure competition
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Professional oversight – RFS reps ensure everything runs smoothly by starting each day and then collecting, compiling and reporting results.
The Rules are available here.
Registration Options
Pre-Registration: Secure your spot in all six competitions. Only 20 pre-registered spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration gives you priority and ensures you can participate in every week of the league.
Drop-In Registration: Available on competition days between 7:45-8:15 AM for any remaining spots at $15 per day. Good option if you want to try a week or two before committing to the full league.
Note: Pre-registered anglers must sign in between 7:30-8:00 AM on competition days or forfeit their spot for that week.
What You Need to Bring
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Valid Nevada fishing license
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Fly rod and reel
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Your own flies and terminal tackle
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Transportation to your assigned beat
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A competitive spirit and sportsmanlike attitude
We'll provide measuring devices, documentation sheets, and all the organizational support you need.
What to Expect
This format creates a different fishing experience than your usual day on the water. With timed sessions and measurement requirements, you'll focus on technique and efficiency. The partnership aspect means you'll work closely with other anglers and learn from different approaches.
Some anglers enjoy the focused, structured environment, while others discover new approaches, techniques and tactics.
Ready to Join?
The Reno Fly Shop Fall Fly Fishing League offers a structured way to fish with other local anglers and try your hand at a competitive format. It's a good opportunity to meet fellow anglers and experience a different approach to fly fishing in your local water.
With only 20 pre-registration spots available, early registration is recommended if you're interested in participating in the full league.
Please stop by or call the shop to register. Online registration is unavailable.