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[fessiewig]

Thought this would interest many on this board.


Pink Fly Contest

The North Country Angler is holding the first ever ‘Pink Fly Contest”. The contest is being held to raise funds for Casting For Recovery. Casting for Recovery is an national non-profit organization devoted to supporting brest cancer survivors through fly fishing. The winning entry will be presented a Temple Fork Outfitters Casting for Recovery fly rod. The rod is an 81/2 ft. 5 weight 4 pc with special cosmetics. The rod bank is TFO’s popular Pro Series rod in an attractive maroon finish. The inscription is in pink with the brest cancer pink ribbon. TFO contributes $25 to Casting for Recovery each time a CFR rod is sold through an authorized dealer. This is a sweet rod and would make a fine addition to your rod collection. If you are a guy and a little up tight about fishing a pink rod you could always give it to your significant other. What a great way to introduce your wife, girlfriend or daughter to fly fishing.

The Rules

1. The fly must feature the color pink.
2. A $5 entry fee is charged for each entry. There is no limit to how many flies entered per contestant. All proceeds will be donated to Casting for Recovery.
3. Flies may be of any type, trout, saltwater, bass or what ever. Pink must be the featured color.
4. Entries must be received at the North Country Angler no later than February 23ed.
5. All entries will be displayed at the Trout Unlimited show in Pelham.
6. All tiers are eligible regardless of age or ability
7. Those wishing to have their flies returned must enclose postage and return address.
8. Decision of the judges is final.


Flies may be mailed or dropped off at the North Country Angler in North Conway.

North Country Angler
P.O. Box 1901
North Conway, NH 03860

Phone 603-356-6000

THINK PINK

[jhicks]

I'm in. I get to work on it tonight. I'm thinking a classic atlantic salmon fly with some cool pink wings and body.

[Chappy]

Hi,

I have just the fly...

Also, I will be sending a sweet package to Casting for Recovery in the next few weeks. I am just finishing a 25 fly swap for Chili Peppers. We have all tied 3 extra sets which will be sent to CFR.

A very nice cause....

[BugChucka]

I'm in. Great cause, and a thank you to fessie for making us aware of this. I know plenty of you can tie up an almost water worthy mixture of materials, so why not whip one up for this?

[HarryM]

Fessie - two questions.

1) To whom do you make your $5 enrty fee check payable to

2) What becomes of the flies if you do not ask for them back

Thanks,

Harry

[fessiewig]

Both good questions. I'll attempt to get you an answer.

[Mountain Angler]

Thanks for your interest in the Pink Fly Contest. We have had quite a few inquiries; so it looks like we are off to a good start.
To answer your questions: first make your checks out to Casting for Recovery and second all of the flies not picked up after the contest will be sent to Casting for Recovery.
And by the way you can make a donation of flies any time to CFR. Their web site is www.castingforrecovery.org

Janet and I are looking forward to see what you guys will come up with for flies.
You might also like to know that Tall Timber Lodge is hoisting a retreat this summer.

[Mountain Angler]

Got our first entry in the mail today

Thanks Harry it is a great looking fly. The really great thing about this entry is besides the $5 entry fee an extra $25 was included as a donation to CFR. What a super great thing to do.

Fessie got the contest posted over on the Fly Fishing in Maine board. Maybe we can get a little rivalry going between us and the group.

Thanks again Harry.

[LeeG]

Bill

I posted the topic on my site as well and it looks like there is some interest from a gentleman in Colorado. I will post the info of how to make out the check and what happens to the flies after the contest.

Lee

[Mountain Angler]

Thanks Lee, Hope we can generate a lot of interest in this.