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Three River Fly Fishing Festival
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2019/03 - March
The Three River Fly Fishing Festival returns on April 25-27, offering anglers from near and far an opportunity to enjoy a weekend of fly fishing fun and camaraderie. Now in its ninth year, this fundraiser for the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund offers men and women of all ages the chance to fish our miles of beautiful streams and rivers, while raising money for a worthwhile cause. Organizers hope to raise $10,000 this year.
Festivities start on Thursday, April 25, with a casting clinic and competition at Harris Lake near downtown. This free event will offer novices a perfect opportunity to learn the basics, while the more seasoned angler may find that they too can pick up a pointer or two. Bring your own equipment or the Highland Hiker will have equipment available.
An opening reception, sponsored by White Oak Realty Group, will be held at Lullwater House on Thursday night. This evening of fun offers participants a chance to talk strategy, enjoy delicious refreshments and beverages, and start the fundraising in earnest by bidding on silent auction items.
The fishing starts in earnest on Friday and Saturday when teams of two fish all day on local waters. Each team must catch fish from the three types of rivers in our area: delayed harvest, hatchery-supported, and native. Teams can be guided or self-guided and the Highland Hiker can help with guiding arrangements if necessary.
Following an enjoyable day on the river, participants will enjoy Happy Hour at the Ugly Dog Pub on Friday. Saturday, their day concludes with an awards ceremony at Cyprus.
Committee members Bee and Pat Gleeson, Hilary and Chris Wilkes, Becca Rieder, John Muir, and Jim Aschmeyer are excited that this festival offers a chance for fishermen to enjoy the natural tranquility fishing in our beautiful rivers offers.
William Lamb of William Lamb and Son is designing the logo for this year’s festival so hats and t-shirts featuring one-of-a-kind artwork will be provided to team members, and will also be available for purchase.
For more information, to register a team, or to become a sponsor contact Hilary Wilkes at [email protected], or by calling (828) 526-0441.
