Casting for Recovery 
The Lew Jewett Chapter of the Federation of Fly Fishers is active in educational experiences that promote the sport and art of fly fishing. Several times a year seminars are provided for the public which cover the elements of equipment, fly casting and fly tying. The Federation of Fly Fishers and our Chapter promote the practice of "catch and release". We advocate that the sport is enhanced if fish are released to continue their life cycles and perhaps be caught again another day. Fish live in beautiful places and we care for their natural environment. We work diligently to clean streams and shorelines of trash and preserve habitat. Club members enjoy the fellowship of shared experiences with other fly fishers and often it is a phone call that will bring a couple together for a day on the water.
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Learn more on the move to ban felt soled waders and wading shoesclick here to see state-by-state action on banning felt wading shoes/waders |
Upcoming Meeting Dates and Events (click here for details) Calendar of Events 2012April 17 Dinner Meeting-Silent Auction St. Paul, MN
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Become A Casting for Recovery River Helper! Bruce Nelson has been in contact with Lisa Lezner regarding the need for additional River Helpers to assist with the Casting for Recovery event. This event takes place June 1-3, and River Helpers will be needed on Sunday, June 3rd, to assist CfR participants while they fish Knapp Creek, near Lewis, Wisconsin (about a half hour from Taylors Falls, MN). The Lew Jewett Chapter is a strong supporter of Casting for Recovery Casting for Recovery® (CFR), founded in 1996, is a national non-profit support and educational program for breast cancer survivors. We enhance the lives of breast cancer survivors by offering no-cost retreats tailored to promote and support mental and physical healing through shared experiences and the learning of new skills. At the end of 2008 we have served 3,500 women through the delivery of 269 retreats, helped by over 1,000 volunteers nationwide. Through 2½-day retreats, the sport of fly-fishing is used to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. The effective balance between the physical benefits of the gentle exercise provided by fly-fishing and the counseling curriculum benefits women at any age and any stage of treatment or recovery. The program allows women to get away from their cancer, while providing support from the medical/psychosocial professionals present at every retreat. Click here to go to Casting for Recovery. |
Our Lew Jewett Chapter has volunteers that are working with the local programs. We were invited to assist the St. Cloud Fly Anglers with a casting instruction event held in the dome at St. Cloud State University in December. Veterans from both the Minneapolis and St. Cloud programs participated. Volunteers from TCTU, Laughing Trout and the Lew Jewett Chapter of FFF participated in the Fly Fishing 101 class at the VA Hospital in January. There was roughly 1 hour of class that was followed by a casting demonstration (provided by LJFFF) and then individual casting lessons. It was extremely rewarding to see the smiles as the veterans began casting controlled loops. |
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