Masters Fly Fishing Tournament on Sept. 24
Event on private trophy water to benefit Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
(Boone, N.C. – September 14, 2020) – Anglers are invited to register for the first Blue Ridge Parkway Masters Fly Fishing Tournament on Thursday, September 24, to benefit the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. The single-angler event led by Chetola Resort Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing will be held on private trophy water near Boone, N.C.
“So many people who love the Blue Ridge Parkway, also love to fly fish,” said event organizer and fly-fishing guide Morgan Tarbutton. “This is a way to enjoy the sport and the outdoors and support an amazing park.”
Artist and angler Bob Timberlake will be the special guest of honor for the tournament. Prizes include a two-night stay in the Bob Timberlake Inn at Chetola Resort, a refuge trophy waters fly fishing adventure, and a half day float trip with Chetola Orvis Fly Fishing Lodge. The catch-and-release tournament features a morning and afternoon session and online awards ceremony in the evening.
The event is sponsored by Double Wood Farm and The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop. Box lunches and tournament gift bags will be included for all participants.
The registration fee is $500 and participation is limited. To register, contact Jordan Calaway at (866) 308-2773, ext. 245, or jcalaway@brpfoundation.org. For more details, visit BRPFoundation.org/flyfishing.
About the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Founded in 1997, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the primary fundraising partner for the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing support for initiatives along the 469-mile route, including historical and cultural preservation, environmental protection, visitor amenities, and education and outreach. For more information, visit BRPFoundation.org.
