Hit'em Again Doc!

Nobody intended to make a sequel to Doc of the Drakes. It was a coincidence that Silver Creek Outfitters cameras even ended up on the water with Pete and Doc again this past summer. But the hyper-enthusiasm and sincere nature of SCO guide Pete Wood draws attention so easily. Equally engaging is Dr Robert Franklin, who at 85 had been on an incredible journey over the prior 6 months, persuading a panel of neurosurgeons to perform a rare brain stimulation procedure to treat debilitating symptoms he suffered from Parkinson's Disease.

Just 5 weeks since the surgery, Doc's condition had greatly improved. High in the mountains of central Idaho, cutthroat trout were carelessly sipping dry flies and Doc's fluke spat of missing hook-sets on Silver Creek was a distant memory. The camera follows along as two friends enjoy the most life has to offer, one incredible fish at a time.

See their story as part of the 2013 Fly Fishing Film Tour.

The 2013 F3T Press Kit

Well played gentlemen.

Happy 2013

The 2013 edition of The Fly Fishing Film Tour goes live January 26th in the Mile High City.

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REEL Trailer

For many, the Upper Delaware and Catskill region is a refuge from the hectic pace of life in the working world. For anglers especially, it is an opportunity to fully immerse mind, body and spirit in the unique rhythms of the river system. The elemental act of angling enables this escape in a way nothing else can.

“Reel: A Day on the River,” is an inspirational film about the tradition and culture of fly-fishing in the East. It highlights the responsibility we have to protect resources like the Upper Delaware River for future generations.

Set against the backdrop of the western Catskills, the film invites viewers to float the West Branch of the Upper Delaware with professional guides Joe Demalderis , Jim “Coz” Costolnick, and Ryan Furtak. These men provide their unique insight into the fishery; it’s vast array of aquatic life, and their intense respect for the landscape and local community.

Photographers Monty Milburn and Brent Taylor have executed several still-photography projects documenting the streams and surroundings of their favorite fly-fishing spots. “Reel” was born in the late spring of 2011 when they decided to create a short film.

Fly Fishing Film Tour Concludes Year of Record-Setting Growth, Goodwill

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(Boulder, CO) – The recently concluded 2012 Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) produced results never before seen in the history of fly fishing, further cementing their position as the industry’s premier live film event. With attendance breaking the 40,000-­‐person mark (38% increase), total shows topping 131 (20% growth), and fly shop partnerships surpassing 200 stores, it’s a claim that is hard to refute.

“It was a great year”, said F3T co-­‐owner Doug Powell. “For a small business, in a niche market like ours, it’s hugely rewarding to experience such phenomenal results. It reaffirms our core beliefs that by providing our audience with the highest quality, original entertainment, continuing to support and partner with local businesses, and committing to growing the sport of fly fishing as a whole, that even in a down economy we can thrive.”

The first core belief mentioned above is evidenced by the fact that this year over $325,000 in partner, sponsor and F3T goods were either handed out or given away to show attendees. It’s a staggering figure but the F3T’s generosity extended far beyond show attendees. By pledging their support to filmmakers, not only promotionally but financially as well, the F3T followed through on their commitment to improve the quality, and assist in the growth, of the industry as a whole.

“Paying filmmakers has never been a question”, explains F3T co-­‐owner Chris Keig. “Each year we try to increase our support of them. In 2012 we were proud to pay over $30,000 to filmmakers featured in our event. But we also wanted to do something for the folks who just missed the cut, so we created the F3T Grant Program.”

Keig further explains the new program, “We recognized how far a few extra dollars can go in helping purchase new equipment, clear a song or buy a software upgrade. With the F3T Grant Program, and thanks to the support of Patagonia, we’re enabling aspiring filmmakers to bridge the gap from a good project to a great final product.”

In addition to the success of their events and support of filmmakers, this year’s screenings generated critical awareness and impressive funding for causes both endemic to the sport and beyond; all told, F3T events helped raise over $150,000 for charities and conservation efforts related to fly fishing. Notable beneficiaries included Trout Unlimited, Project Healing Waters and Rivers of Recovery.

“It makes you feel proud that something you have grown and nurtured over the years is helping returning disabled vets and recovering cancer patients to rehabilitate back to a more normal life”, Powell explains. “Give a person a fly rod, place them in an idyllic environment and allow them to experience the joy and excitement of landing a fish, and you’d be amazed at how quickly their worries and woes drift away for a while.”

The Fly Fishing Film Tour is produced in Boulder, CO. In addition to the annual film tour, the company produces an annual magazine, Stonefly, which is distributed via film screenings and is available for download in the iTunes App Store and Google Marketplace. Additional assets include the website www.TheF3T.com and the soon to be released F3T Network. The F3T would not be possible without the continued support of their sponsors: Costa, Patagonia, Sage, Hardy Reels, Yeti Coolers, Scientific Anglers, Trout Unlimited, The Drake magazine, El Pescador, Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, and HD presenting sponsor the Outdoor Channel.