Stories of progress, hope, and great things happening in & through Fly Fishing Collaborative

We want to start by thanking you for making 2023 an impactful year! It's been a landmark year for FFC, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

I want to express gratitude on behalf of our board of directors for your invaluable contribution to the Fly Fishing Collaborative. Your dedication has been instrumental in creating sustainable solutions to combat poverty and human trafficking. In 2023, your efforts have made a profound impact, showcasing the power of collaboration.

Our 9th Annual Live Auction & Banquet will take place on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, at the Portland Golf Club in Oregon. This event serves as our primary fundraiser to support the incredible work of creating sustainable solutions to poverty and human trafficking. We hope you can make it! Stay tuned for more information and details on ticket purchases, coming soon.

Nike is running (pun intended), a 200% matching donation campaign for their employees to support non-profit organizations. If you, or anyone you know, is an employee of Nike, it's a wonderful opportunity to amplify the impact of your donations by taking advantage of this generous matching program.

Thank you, Nike, for offering this opportunity, and thank you for your dedication to supporting organizations in their mission to create positive change in the world!

What an exciting day it was for the young anglers at our recent Kids Fishing Day in partnership with the knowledgeable Chris Foster from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) at the Metolius Pond in Camp Sherman. This was our first Kids Fishing Day in Central Oregon. We were also delighted to have Kate from the Mayfly Project volunteering with us, adding an extra touch of expertise and fun to the event.

Join us for the 2023 International Fly Fishing Film Festival! We're hosting the show in Eugene, OR, so if you're in the Eugene PDX area, purchase your tickets and come down!

In a groundbreaking partnership, Fly Fishing Collaborative and TEARS are working together to bring positive change to communities in the Dominican Republic. This transformative project focuses on providing clean and safe drinking water, an essential right often elusive in these regions.

Located in the heart of the stunning Colorado Rockies, Crested Butte and Gunnison offer an angler's paradise, surrounded by pristine rivers and majestic mountains. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, Irwin’s expert guides will tailor your experience to your skill level.

Kids Fishing Day is one of the great ways we engage with the next generation. Some of our events focus on serving kids who are part of the local foster care system, while others are open to all. Our next KFD is open to everyone, and we can't wait to see the joy on their faces as we help them land some big fish!

We’re delighted to share some heartwarming news from our recent project in Mbiko, Uganda, led by Alyson Wells, the Director of FFC Aquaponic Farm. In collaboration with Hands4Uganda, we are continuing our dedicated work on the 17,000-gallon recirculating aquaculture system at the Rock of Ages School.

Join us as we shine a light on Matt Mendes and his venture, Spin The Handle. Matt has been a longtime supporter of FFC through the donations of his exclusive guided trips to our Annual Live Auction & Banquet. 

Recently, we've started consulting with TEARS to improve the efficiency and health of their aquaculture program.

On August 10th, the FFC team will be returning to Uganda to complete the construction of a remarkable 17,000-gallon aquaculture system for Hands4Uganda and the Rock of Ages School.

A heartfelt and enormous appreciation to Chris O'Donnell of Bend Fly Shop! We cannot thank Chris and his team enough for their consistent support of FFC.

Today we'd like to share the successes of one of our partnering organizations, ZOE International, in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

We want to thank Rob and Todd of Water Time Outfitters for their constant and continued support in making our Kids Fishing Day a resounding success. Their dedication and partnership have been instrumental in creating memorable experiences for the children.