Courtesy Photo Tylor Witulski, owner of MothBear Outfitters in Alpena, holds a brown trout while standing in the Au Sable River in Northern Michigan.

ALPENA — The 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) returns to Alpena on Saturday at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, featuring films from across the country and world.

Tickets are $25 each, available at flyfilmtour.com, and at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. for food, refreshments, and social hour. Films will be shown from 7 to 9 p.m. Door prizes will be announced at the conclusion of the films.

All proceeds from this event will go to the Trout Unlimited Headwaters Chapter to support local projects that help improve and protect our waterways.

The event will feature a curated selection of the best fly fishing films from around the world. Anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventure seekers are invited to join the tour as it visits cities nationwide, showcasing stunning cinematography, unforgettable stories, and the heart-pounding excitement of fly fishing. This year’s event promises to be the biggest yet, with a diverse lineup of films that highlight remote locations, unique challenges, and the passionate anglers who pursue them.

“This is the second time we’re bringing it to town,” said event organizer Tylor Witulski, who owns MothBear Outfitters in Alpena. “Every year features different films. It’s a series of short films making up a total of nearly two hours of fly fishing entertainment.”

Witulski, an avid fly fisherman, said it will be both entertaining and informative for all ages.

“It’s a fun night of fly fishing entertainment,” he said.

He said about 120 people attended last year’s event, and he hopes to match or increase that number this year.

Witulski added that several businesses have sponsored or donated to make the Fly Fishing Film Tour a success. Those businesses include Tarkington Family Dentistry, Pepsi Co., Mancino’s, Au Sable River Outfitters, Clem’s Bait and Tackle, and Rivers East Fly Fishing LLC.