Education Opportunities
- Engage with Other Registrants:
- Join the Montana Facebook Group
- Join the Montana DIY WhatsApp Group
- 2026 Live Q&A Session
- Event Committee Guidance:
- The Montana Event Committee will be available throughout the event.
- Get answers on topics like knots, leaders, flies, and prime fishing locations.
- 9/10/26 Hands-On Fly and Leader Set-Up Session:
- Arrive an hour early if you’d like hands-on help getting your gear ready before we hit the water. The Montana Event Committee will assist with leader and tippet set-up questions and help you choose effective fly patterns for fishing the 3 Dollar Bridge section of the Madison River, so you can start the day with confidence.
- DIY Social Fishing Opportunities
- We are planning two social fishing days. Please go to the MT Fishing webpage to get the most up-to-date social fishing details.
- Any social fishing updates made during the event will be communicated to participants via the MT DIY WhatsApp Group, and we will do our best to keep the fishing webpage up to date with the most current details.
Do not hesitate to reach out to the Montana Event Committee, we’re here to help!
Virtual Education
Included with your registration is access to the Fly Fish Instruct’s Fall Trout Fishing Techniques virtual course. Please refer to your registration confirmation email for access details and instructions.
If you cannot locate the access information, please email us at [email protected], and we will be happy to provide the details. Additional virtual education courses are also available. Email us to learn more about other learning opportunities.
Scholarships Available
iFishiBelong offers scholarships for individuals who may face financial barriers to attending the Oregon DIY Fishing Weekend. Applications are open from April 1 to August 7, 2026 – Click HERE to apply.
The iFishiBelong Scholarship Program is designed to help anglers overcome financial challenges that might prevent them from participating in our DIY Fishing events. This support ensures a more inclusive and diverse angling community, giving everyone the opportunity to connect, learn, and experience the joy of fly fishing.
Wretched Mess Festival
We’ve intentionally scheduled our Montana event to coincide with the Wretched Mess Fly Fishing and Art Festival, happening the afternoon and evening of Friday, 9/11/26, and all day on Saturday, 9/12/26.
This event offers a unique opportunity for participants to connect, learn from industry experts, and celebrate fly fishing and art. The Wretched Mess will feature a vibrant community atmosphere with educational clinics, delicious food, refreshing beer, and live music. Come say hi at the iFishiBelong booth outside by the casting pond.
