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In 2006, a small but dedicated group of fly tiers in the Fayetteville, NC area planned a fundraising event to support the efforts of the March of Dimes in working to prevent preterm birth.

Tying flies to save babies!

The inaugural event was an immediate success, raising over $3500 for the March of Dimes, and donating approximately 350 flies to Casting for Recovery. We have now completed four Tie-a-thons. Together these Tie-a-thons and related events have raised over $20,000 for the March of Dimes, and more than 1100 flies have been donated! In addition, these events have been a lot of fun and have allowed us to introduce numerous people to the joys of fly tying.

Join us to help raise money for the March of Dimes, and to donate flies to Casting for Recovery.

Help a good cause by raising money and donating flies
Meet other fishermen and women
Improve and prove your fly tying skills
Share your fly tying tips with others

March of Dimes - Help save babies from premature birth.

Casting for Recovery - Provides fly fishing retreats at locations around the United States. Retreats are specifically designed for women who have or have had breast cancer.

5th Annual Fly Tie-a-thon and Open House at the Pechmann Fishing Education Center APRIL 10th 2010

Winter 2010

Last Springs event was a resounding success. Not only did we once again raise over $5000, but we had the largest number of participating tiers of any event yet. The facilities of the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center are hard to beat for an event such as this, and we are delighted to be able to hold this year's event there as well. Captain Jamie Rushing of SEAGATE CHARTERS from Wilmington, NC has again generously donated a 1/2 day fishing charter for our raffle. If inshore fishing is what you are looking for then Jamie is the man! He is especially interested in helping kids to have a memorable day on the water. We are also fortunate to have the support of noted flyfisherman, fly tier, author, and fulltime saltwater fishing guide, Captain Seth Vernon of DOUBLE HAUL GUIDE SERVICE. He will be joining us for the day and will offer insight about flyfishing for redfish along the Carolina coast. He will also be available for some casting and fly tying demonstrations. Check out his brief biographical profile.

Other activities for the day are shaping up. There will be a schedule of activities posted closer to the time of the event. We are open for all suggestions. Please let us know if you will be participating as a tier. Start getting your sponsorship donations. Remember If you tie with us and raise $50 minimum you are eligible for a "Goody" bag. Tiers who raise over $100 will be eligible for a drawing for a rod and reel. Please check back with this website for updates as the 5th Annual Fly Tie-a-thon takes shape.

Here is a slide show presentation of the Fly Tie-a-thon you can share with others.

It is now possible to donate to the Tie-a-thon online! Note the link in the side column.

for any Fly Tie-a-thon information : flytieathon@gmail.com
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