US Youth Fly Fishing Team

Mission Statement

The United States Youth Fly Fishing Team, Inc. is dedicated to the development of a distinguished and skilled fly-fishing team that proudly represents the United States in FIPS-Mouche sanctioned international championships each year.

Just as important as the fishing, is the camaraderie and the cross-cultural connections that are made through the events. Team members are also involved in a number of other areas of fly fishing such as guiding, offering fly fishing tying clinics, participating in watershed preservation projects, and promoting environmental stewardship.

Upcoming Events

World Championship

The US Youth Fly Fishing Team competes annually in the World Youth Fly Fishing Championship.

Team Practice

The US Youth Fly Fishing Team hosts team practices regularly to prepare for competition. 

Clinics

The US Youth Fly Fishing Team hosts clinics  which are open to youth 13-18 years old

About

Selection Process

Learn more about the selection process by clicking on the link below.

Leadership

Learn more about the Coaches, and Board of Directors by clicking on the link below.

Code of Conduct

Learn more about the code of conduct by clicking on the link below.

Donations

Learn more about how to make a donation by clicking on the link below.

Events

Learn more about upcoming events by clicking on the link below.

Contact Us

Learn more about how to contact the team by clicking the link below.

Sponsors

2022-2023 Roster

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2023 World Championship Roster

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Conservation

The US Youth Fly Fishing Team includes a conservation component at every event that they host. Our Team Members and Clinic Participants become conservation leaders when they hear from other local and national experts that speak at our clinics and events.

USAngling Instagram

  • The 2023 World Champions! The @usyfft won the World Youth Fly Fishing Championship in Bosnia and Herzegovina. @drew_bone_ got 1st individually, and @ageofkage got 2nd overall. See press release at link in bio!
  • Congratulations to the 2023 World Kayak Fishing GOLD Medalists!  The Dream Team!!!
  • Here is a look at the BIG BASS of the 2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship!  Guillermo Gonzalez with a 24.5” Beast.  Pushing the 10# mark!
  • 2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship on Lake Cuchillo in Mexico!!!
  • 2022 Bass World Champions!
Team USA!
  • Record 25 Nations attended the Bass World Championship hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country RTB and USAngling!
  • USA Kayak Fishing Team going for Gold at Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship!
  • Big things underway at this years first Board Meeting! Lots of hard work from the board heading into 2022!
  • The @usyfft will be hosting a National Championship in Bakersville and Burnsville, NC November 19-21, 2021. More info at link in bio! Special thanks to @castingforhope and Mount Mitchell Golf Course
The 2023 World Champions! The @usyfft won the World Youth Fly Fishing Championship in Bosnia and Herzegovina. @drew_bone_ got 1st individually, and @ageofkage got 2nd overall. See press release at link in bio!
The 2023 World Champions! The @usyfft won the World Youth Fly Fishing Championship in Bosnia and Herzegovina. @drew_bone_ got 1st individually, and @ageofkage got 2nd overall. See press release at link in bio!
1 month ago
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Congratulations to the 2023 World Kayak Fishing GOLD Medalists!  The Dream Team!!!
Congratulations to the 2023 World Kayak Fishing GOLD Medalists! The Dream Team!!!
4 months ago
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Here is a look at the BIG BASS of the 2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship!  Guillermo Gonzalez with a 24.5” Beast.  Pushing the 10# mark!
Here is a look at the BIG BASS of the 2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship! Guillermo Gonzalez with a 24.5” Beast. Pushing the 10# mark!
10 months ago
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2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship on Lake Cuchillo in Mexico!!!
2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship on Lake Cuchillo in Mexico!!!
10 months ago
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4/9
2022 Bass World Champions!
Team USA!
2022 Bass World Champions! Team USA!
10 months ago
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5/9
Record 25 Nations attended the Bass World Championship hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country RTB and USAngling!
Record 25 Nations attended the Bass World Championship hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country RTB and USAngling!
10 months ago
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6/9
USA Kayak Fishing Team going for Gold at Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship!
USA Kayak Fishing Team going for Gold at Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship!
10 months ago
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7/9
Big things underway at this years first Board Meeting! Lots of hard work from the board heading into 2022!
Big things underway at this years first Board Meeting! Lots of hard work from the board heading into 2022!
2 years ago
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8/9
The @usyfft will be hosting a National Championship in Bakersville and Burnsville, NC November 19-21, 2021. More info at link in bio! Special thanks to @castingforhope and Mount Mitchell Golf Course
The @usyfft will be hosting a National Championship in Bakersville and Burnsville, NC November 19-21, 2021. More info at link in bio! Special thanks to @castingforhope and Mount Mitchell Golf Course
2 years ago
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The 2023 World Champions! The @usyfft won the World Youth Fly Fishing Championship in Bosnia and Herzegovina. @drew_bone_ got 1st individually, and @ageofkage got 2nd overall. See press release at link in bio!
The 2023 World Champions! The @usyfft won the World Youth Fly Fishing Championship in Bosnia and Herzegovina. @drew_bone_ got 1st individually, and @ageofkage got 2nd overall. See press release at link in bio!
1 month ago
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Congratulations to the 2023 World Kayak Fishing GOLD Medalists!  The Dream Team!!!
Congratulations to the 2023 World Kayak Fishing GOLD Medalists! The Dream Team!!!
4 months ago
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Here is a look at the BIG BASS of the 2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship!  Guillermo Gonzalez with a 24.5” Beast.  Pushing the 10# mark!
Here is a look at the BIG BASS of the 2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship! Guillermo Gonzalez with a 24.5” Beast. Pushing the 10# mark!
10 months ago
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2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship on Lake Cuchillo in Mexico!!!
2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship on Lake Cuchillo in Mexico!!!
10 months ago
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2022 Bass World Champions!
Team USA!
2022 Bass World Champions! Team USA!
10 months ago
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Blog and Recent News

August 24, 2023

US Youth Fly Fishing Team wins gold at the World Youth Fly Fishing Championship in Bosnia & Herzegovina

For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Tucker Horne Team Manager 704-904-6646 thorne@usangling.org Josh Miller Captain/Coach 412-805-5970 US Youth Fly Fishing Team wins gold at the World Youth Fly Fishing Championship in Bosnia & Herzegovina Six American teens, from five different states, eclipse the competition with three medals at the World Youth […]

June 25, 2022

USYFFT Announces Reel Girls Clinic

REEL GIRLS Fly Fishing Clinic – Bald Eagle, PA August 16, 2022 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Godspeed Hostel 7897 S Eagle Valley Rd, Port Matilda, PA 16870 Join us for our one-day REEL GIRLS fly fishing clinic. We are partnering with the PA Fish and Boat Commission to offer […]

March 2, 2022

US Youth Fly Fishing Team NC Spring 2022 Clinic

2022 North Carolina Clinic – Spring  April 1-3, 2022 Bryson City, NC Nantahala Outdoor Center Anglers must be between 13-18 years old at the start of the clinic. This year’s clinic will be capped at 15 Anglers to accommodate for COVID protocols. 2 anglers will be in a room. By signing […]