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6:00pm - Thursday, Apr 9, 2026
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) returns with a curated collection of world-class films spanning conservation, family, adventure and culture, including a standout short featuring prominent American chef and cultural storyteller David Chang chasing permit in Mexico.
Among the films featured are:
Against the Current — Fred Campbell brings his mother to a remote northern salmon river for one final journey, reflecting on resilience, aging and the enduring migration of Atlantic salmon
Dhala What You Must — Simon Kay journeys into Tanzania’s remote wilds in pursuit of Africa’s most coveted freshwater predator, the tigerfish
Full Circle — Jako Lucas travels with his father to Gabon’s untouched coastlines, exploring family bonds through shared waters and the pursuit of tarpon and African species
Generations — Captain Ben Whalley confronts the uncertain future of striped bass through the eyes of his daughter, weaving conservation, family and livelihood into a call for action
He Bought a Fishing Lodge — Jacob Oake leaves comfort behind to buy a remote Labrador fishing lodge in search of purpose and legendary brook trout
Let’s Make a Fishing Movie — prominent American chef and cultural storyteller David Chang steps onto the flats to chase permit with fly-fishing personality Mike Dawes
Price of Admission — three friends travel deep into Patagonia in pursuit of massive brown trout, discovering the effort required to chase the fish of a lifetime
The Lucky Place — veteran angler Helmut Zaderer journeys the globe before finally finding fortune in Mexico’s Magdalena Bay
The Only Boat on the Lake — brothers Nic and Steve Schwartz return to a small Kansas bass lake that once served as refuge during their family’s darkest moments
Tidekeepers — Hilton Graham explores life on the Bahamian flats, where guides protect ecosystems, preserve culture and shape the future of their communities
Two Roads on the River — April Vokey and Adrienne Comeau reunite on the water to reflect on ambition, identity and the different paths that shaped their lives
Thursday, April 9
Doors 5:00 pm | Event 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
General Admission - $17 + s/c
IF4 is a curated collection of world-class films and cinematic storytelling from independent fly-fishing filmmakers around the world. Each year, IF4 brings together powerful stories that capture the heart, soul and adventure of fly fishing. More than a film festival, IF4 is an unforgettable night of culture, connection and stoke for the global fly-fishing community.
