Benefit Fly Tournament at Beaver

[Danoinark]

I received this today from a friend of mine Toby Vaughan (antron midge on some of the forums). This is a legitimate benefit for the reasons mentioned below. Toby says that you do not have to have a team in order to participate that he will pair singles up the morning of the event. Other details as to the starting location will be announced later. I think it would be great for an OAF team to go down there and win this thing. The following is Toby's message. Dano

I received terrible news last weekend when I was informed that a young girl ( 4 years old) that my family knows was diagnosed with Leukemia.To help raise money to offset medical bills as well as other cost that will occur, I am hosting a benefit fly tournament on April 21, 2007 on Beaver Tailwaters.

The cost of the tournament is 100 dollars per 4 person team, or 25 dollars per person. The rules are pretty simple, each member can measure 1 fish, and the first fish caught must be measured. The first team member that catches a fish must measure the fish, the other 3 members may continue to catch and release fish until they board their fish.

All trout must be released unharmed to the stream. Single Barbless hooks must be used as well. The anglers may switch flies as often as they like, but once they "board" their fish they are not in the tournament, (I would love for everyone to continue fishing after measuring thier fish to have fun) . There will be trophies awarded to the winning team, BUT 100% of every penny we raise is going to the family.

There will be an auction table as well with various items such as rods,flies ect ect. The tournament will be from 8am -3pm. We will fish whatever the water conditions or weather. (unless lighting).

We are also collecting items to auction and all donations will be accepted. If you are interested in particiapting or want to make a donation contact me @ tobydee@cox.net or call me @ 479-524-2412 for more info. Together we can make a difference in this yound lady's life.

Toby Vaughan

[Phil Lilley]

We should get behind this and get some OAF teams entered. Should be well worth giving up a Saturday to.... fish - think?

[tippet7]

I am getting a couple of show tickets for Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater and passes to '57 Heaven for the auction.

I would love to enter a team as well, maybe I can get the boss to foot the bill?

John

[Steve Smith]

Dano; if we can't make it, can you get an address to send donations too?

[Flysmallie]

Well I thought there would be a better response to this. I have three daughters so this has really touched me. I may not seem like the most sensitive guy in person, but my girls are the world to me.

I agree with Phil, OAF needs to be a part of this. I have 3 companies that want to sponsor a team, and I'm working on a lot more. $100.00 is nothing for a successful business. I have one guy that wants to fish so far, who else wants or is planning to go?

You are not going to win a prize by being on a team with me, but the real prize is helping a little girl and her family. Being on the river and catching fish is just a bonus.

[Don]

Count me in guys,

I'll spread the word.

Thanks.....Don

[Danoinark]

Steve, I am going to get that address for you and and other info from Toby.

Flysmallie that is a great gesture.

If all goes well that day then I hope to make it myself.

Dano

[Kansas Fly Fisher]

I'm working that day, but I'll see if I can switch out with someone else. If not, count me in for a donation.

John

[Antron Midge]

First of all i would love to say thank you for allowing me to posr on such a wonderful site! I hope to be a member here for a very long time. As mentioned in Dan's post I am hosting a benefit fly tournament for a young lady named Faith Howie. Faith is 4 years old and about two weeks ago was diagnosed with Leukemia. The rules are fairly simple, teams of 4 will compete with each team member will be allowed 1 fish to measure. The first member of the team to catch a fish must measure that fish, the others can continue to catch and release trout until they catch a fish they would like to declare. Everyone is encourged to continue fishing ( we all want to have a great time) but any fish caught after your fish is on the board can not be entered in the tournament. The cost of entering a team is 100 dollars, and if you don't have a team and still want to fish then the cost is 25 dollars per person. On the day of the tournament all singles will be made into teams. If there is an uneven number of teams then we will work out a fair system so everyone has an oppurtunity. Payment needs to paid at the tournament ( we are in the process of setting up a account for funds rasied for Faith at a local bank) to aviod any confusion. We will also have a auction table with variuos items for sale such as rods, flies, artwork, ect ect ect. If you would like to donate an item please contact me at tobydee@cox.net or call me @ 479-524-2412. I will give you my mailing address,but please mark the postage with "Tournament Donation" or something of the like so that it will not be misplaced or lost. As we all know, the tailwaters might be high during the tournament, but we will have the event none the less. I am hoping and praying for low water,and great caddis hatches! Please keep in mind the 100% of every penny we raise goes to the Howie's! Lets make this a fun event and raise some money for a truly worthwhile cause!

thanks agian

Toby Vaughan

[Danoinark]

Toby

Thanks for posting and I know you will keep the board informed about this worthy event. I think you will find this group very generous and knowledgable and willing to help in any way.

DAno