Team Longboat Hits The Nfow For The 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon!

[Aaron J Scott]

Hey all your Forkers out there. Brian Wise and Kyle Kosovich--two of your resident experts of the NFOW here on the board--have joined in with me as Team Longboat. We've entered Recycled Fish's 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon in an effort to raise money and awareness for the organization as well as shed some light on the issues facing the NFOW and other Ozarks streams.

We'll be floating the blue-ribbon section from 6:00 pm, Sept. 10, to 6:00 pm, Sept. 11. Our goal is to raise $50 for each hour that we're on the water, so if you can spare $5 or $10 or even more, we'd really appreciate your support. If you go to http://www.recycledfish.org/our-programs/fish-a-thon-2010/team-longboat.htm,'>http://www.recycledfish.org/our-programs/fish-a-thon-2010/team-longboat.htm, you'll find our team page (with a couple photos of some big nasty browns) with a link to make a donation via PayPal. It goes to a great cause, and it's even tax deductible. Whether your able to pitch in a few bucks or not, I hope you'll learn a little more about Recycled Fish and even take their Sportsmen's Stewardship Pledge.

http://www.recycledfish.org

Thanks a lot, guys! I wanted to drop that personal note. Below is some of the general information that I've been sending out to my friends. If you have any questions, please send me an email at aaron@aaronjscott.com.

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On Sept. 10, I am participating in Recycled Fish's 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon. At 6:00 pm, I'll set off with Team Longboat--my friends Kyle Kosovich, Brian Wise and I--on the beautiful North Fork of the White River in southern Missouri, and we won't stop fishing until 6:00 pm the next day. It's a huge challenge, but we're doing this to help raise money and awareness for Recycled Fish and draw attention to issues facing the North Fork--a river that needs clean water to sustain the wild rainbow trout, monster brown trout, lunker smallmouth bass and endangered Ozark Hellbender salamanders that reside in the river. We're also preserving the heritage of the Ozarks by floating in a traditional wooden White River johnboat, hand-built by Kyle for his Longboat Outfitters guiding service.

If you have a moment, please visit the official page for Team Longboat to learn more about those issues. You'll also find a link to make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal, as well as an address for Recycled Fish where you can send a check on our behalf.

http://www.recycledfish.org/our-programs/fish-a-thon-2010/team-longboat.htm

Recycled Fish hopes to raise $20,000 with the 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon, and Team Longboat's goal is a $1,200 contribution for our time on the water. That breaks down to $50 an hour that we want to raise through hour sponsorships, per-fish pledges and other donations. If you are able, a $25 donation will go a long way to reaching our goal. Your support gives us the encouragement we need to last all the way through that 24th hour.

Thank you so much for your support. You contribution supports Recycled Fish in our efforts to teach people across North America about how we can take better care of our lakes, streams and seas through everyday living.

--Aaron J Scott

About Recycled Fish

Recycled Fish is the national nonprofit of anglers living a lifestyle of stewardship on and off the water. The motto for this 501©3 organization is “Our Lifestyle Runs Downstream,” meaning the things we do and the choices we make affect the environment and the other creatures that inhabit it – especially fish! We want to ensure that we not only maintain but also improve both the fish and the fishing for years to come. Your donation will help Recycled Fish spread this message to anglers across the country. Interested in becoming involved? Go to http://www.RecycledFish.org to learn more and take the Sportsman’s Stewardship Pledge.

About Team Longboat

KYLE KOSOVICH: Kyle is the owner of Longboat Outfitters. His guide service is the one of the most unique you’ll find, recreating the classic Ozarks float-fishing adventure. Kyle will take you down the NFOW in a traditional White River johnboat that he built by hand, teach you about the river and cook you an unforgettable meal. To book a trip with Kyle, visit http://www.longboatoutfitters.com.

BRIAN WISE: Brian is the head guide at the beautiful River of Life Farm on the NFOW. His blog, http://www.flyfishingtheozarks.com, is the home of “Fishadelic Foto Friday” as well as great info and advice on fishing in the Ozarks. He is also the host of Feather-Craft’s Fly Tying Contest. Check out his video demonstrations of new tying materials and submit your own unique patterns at http://www.flytyingcontest.com. To book a trip with Brian, visit http://www.riveroflifefarm.com.

AARON SCOTT: Aaron is a freelance photographer, graphic designer and Recycled Fish volunteer. He helps ensure thriving fish populations by not catching very many. While he has a lot to learn about fishing, he knows his stuff behind the camera. Check out his portfolio at http://www.aaronjscott.com, including his work on “Songs from the Tackle Box,” a collection of great fishing tunes released by Patriot Records to benefit Recycled Fish.

Thank you for your support of Team Longboat and Recycled Fish!

[Justin Spencer]

Great idea, glad it's you and not me. Stop by the campstore or house on your way by and we'll make it worth your while. Hopefully the other outfitters on the river will do the same. Good luck, and look forward to seeing some footage from the event.

[Aaron J Scott]

Great idea, glad it's you and not me. Stop by the campstore or house on your way by and we'll make it worth your while. Hopefully the other outfitters on the river will do the same. Good luck, and look forward to seeing some footage from the event.

Thanks, Justin. I'm putting together a media contact list and will be sending some press releases out soon. Some good exposure would be great, especially for Recycled Fish. It's a relatively "young" organization and could really benefit from the attention.

[Brian Wise]

Great idea, glad it's you and not me. Stop by the campstore or house on your way by and we'll make it worth your while. Hopefully the other outfitters on the river will do the same. Good luck, and look forward to seeing some footage from the event.

What if it is 3:00 a.m. Justin?

[gotmuddy]

Thats awesome to hear. NFOW is a very special place.

[Justin Spencer]

What if it is 3:00 a.m. Justin?

Believe me I already thought about your schedule and figured you would be here during the daylight hours, maybe around "beer thirty"? We're having a wedding reception that evening for someone I know is an old buddy of Kyle's. You'll have to stop by and say hi, surely you get 2- 15 minute breaks every 8 hours. You are welcome to take out here if all you are fishing is blue ribbon. Figure with that much time you may be going to James. After you are done come by and a hot shower and cold beer awaits.

[Aaron J Scott]

With 10 days until the 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon, I wanted to give you guys an update. Team Longboat has raised over $800, but we still need help closing in on our $1,200 goal for Recycled Fish. If any of you can spare a few bucks, it'll go towards a great cause. The easiest way to donate is on our official team page. You can also find more details about the issues facing the North Fork that we're drawing attention to with our 24 hour trip.

http://www.TeamLongboat.com

Thanks for your support, everyone. See you on the river in just 10 days!