2015 Heritage Award: Tom Brokaw Acceptance Speech
A commentary on fly fishing as only Tom Brokaw could tell it.
A commentary on fly fishing as only Tom Brokaw could tell it.
Andie Brokaw Simon narrates the story behind her father's journey into the sport of fly fishing. Special tributes from Lester Holt, Tina Fey, Michael Keaton, Yvon Chouinard, and others.
The American Museum of Fly Fishing will honor Tom Borokaw with their 2015 Heritage Award. The celebration will take place on Friday, April 24, 2015 at The Racquet & Tennis Club in New York City.
This just in! Vermont has an official state fly.
LINK (via: Angling Trade)
Credit for this new addition to the menagerie of state tree, fossil, reptile, fish, insect, bird and so forth, goes to Rhey Plumley, a fly tyer, trout activist and man about Vermont's streams and lakes.
(via:VPR)
Begs the question as to what the other 49 states would adopt as their state fly?
The American Museum of Fly Fishng has launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds towards the development of an on-line salt water fly fishing exhibit. A good lavalier microphone might have been a smart investment for the campaign video pitch.
The first annual American Museum of Fly Fishing online auction is in full swing with all proceeds benefiting the museum. You can place bids on a wide variety of items until the 20th
LINK (via: Urban Angler)