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Fishing in British Columbia => Fly Fishing Cafe => Topic started by: Rodney on January 20, 2009, 07:09:02 PM

Title: Flies for Fins Fundraiser
Post by: Rodney on January 20, 2009, 07:09:02 PM
Fly tyers, pay attention now. How much are your flies worth? Here is a fantastic chance for you to find out!

"Flies for Fins" Fundraiser is a new program that motivates you to explore your creativity and raise fund for the future of BC's steelhead.

Here is what you have to do:

Tie up some of your favorite fly patterns and mail your finished flies in (mailing address will be provided for you by emailing info@fishingwithrod.com or joining this Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47166077961)).

Your flies will then be displayed on a cork board and sold at one of the local participating fishing stores. Proceeds generated will be donated to the Steelhead Society of BC (http://www.steelheadsociety.org).

Four stores will be participating in this program:


Please feel free to send in one fly, or ten! Make them as fancy or as plain as you would like. Please include your name with the finished products.
Title: Re: Flies for Fins Fundraiser
Post by: newsman on January 24, 2009, 08:41:39 PM
Do they have to be steelhead flies?
Title: Re: Flies for Fins Fundraiser
Post by: WEEFISH on January 24, 2009, 09:28:02 PM
Fantastic idea! But since I don't tie flys I guess I will just have to BUY some from them. Do you know when they will be available?
Title: Re: Flies for Fins Fundraiser
Post by: HOOK on January 24, 2009, 09:38:10 PM
I was told there is no cutoff for recieving flies but i didnt ask as to when the flies wil be up for sale. I would imagine as soon as she gets enough flies to distribute them to all the shops involved they will be out there. Be sure to check out the pictures gallery of just some of the flies up for sale  ;D
Title: Re: Flies for Fins Fundraiser
Post by: jetboatjim on January 25, 2009, 08:01:31 AM
Sea-run fly and tackle is now involved.
Title: Re: Flies for Fins Fundraiser
Post by: Rodney on January 27, 2009, 12:11:28 AM
Had an update on this fundraiser tonight and I've brought forward the questions that some of you had.

Quote from: newsman on January 24, 2009, 08:41:39 PM
Do they have to be steelhead flies?

All types of flies are welcome, not just steelhead flies.

Quote from: WEEFISH on January 24, 2009, 09:28:02 PM
Fantastic idea! But since I don't tie flys I guess I will just have to BUY some from them. Do you know when they will be available?

The flies are just starting to arrive in the mail this week (some are coming from as far as Japan!) so they are just being filled on the boards right now. Once that is done, they will be available at the stores. When that happens, I will post an update again.
Title: Re: Flies for Fins Fundraiser
Post by: Rodney on January 27, 2009, 06:45:45 PM
Update #2. The flies will be available starting on February 11th at the participating stores.
Title: Re: Flies for Fins Fundraiser
Post by: Rodney on February 18, 2009, 08:35:25 PM
The flies are now available at the five participating stores, so go check them out.

Pacific Angler
Reaction Fly and Tackle
Sea-Run Fly and Tackle
Michael and Young
Whistler Fly Shop
Title: Re: Flies for Fins Fundraiser
Post by: HOOK on February 19, 2009, 02:14:00 PM
I saw the board of flies at M&Y last night. there is some great flies on that thing. prices range from $3 all the way up to #25. If anyone is looking for steelhead flies that will work go and check them out  ;D
Title: Re: Flies for Fins Fundraiser
Post by: Rodney on March 12, 2009, 12:33:08 PM
$555 have been raised to date. Lots of flies are still available at participating stores.
Title: Re: Flies for Fins Fundraiser
Post by: Rodney on April 13, 2009, 11:43:46 PM
An update.

$1,640 has been raised so far!

The boards at all the store are full of flies right now, just need people to buy them.