NLTU Fundraising Dinner, Oct 17 '09

Northern Lights Fly Tyers & Fishers and Trout Unlimited Edmonton merged this year to form Northern Lights Fly Tyers – Trout Unlimited Edmonton. Northern Lights is widely known as one of the premier Fly Tying Clubs in North America as well of one of the most active in teaching fly tying, fly casting and fly fishing. Trout Unlimited is known for its commitment to Cold Water Conservation. The union of these two fine organizations will further strengthen all aspects of fly fishing education and Cold Water Conservation in the Edmonton area.

They have over 1,000 children a year learn to tie their first fly at the Sportsman Show, Western Fly Fishing Expo in Calgary and the Fishin' Hole Outdoor Show. They offer beginner and intermediate fly tying classes and casting clinics. They have taught Boy Scouts, Jr. Forest Rangers and in schools. They have a library of over 600 titles and 150 videos, proudly one of the most extensive anywhere. They are a major supporter of Casting for Life which teaches the art of fly fishing to Breast Cancer Survivors. They are currently working with Project Healing Waters, an organization that teaches fly tying and fly fishing to returning disabled War Veterans.

Last year they parlayed $34,000 into $94,000 to direct a study of fish and fish habitat on the Raven River. Currently they are searching for a lake to rehabilitate to create an enhanced Trout Fishery (similar to Muir Lake). They currently have $42,000 allocated for this project.

This years fundraiser is taking place on OCTOBER 17 from 6:00 – 10:00pm at Bo Diddley's Roadhouse 11650-142 Street Edmonton.

Tickets are $15.00

Includes Steak and Caesar Salad

Available at the event:
Silent Auction
Bucket Raffle
Fish Pull
Your Choice Raffle
Bingo
Lucky 13 Auction
50/50

This will be a fun filled evening, bring your spouse, bring your friends.
Help us with Cold Water Conservation
Here's a partial list of some of the items that will be available

Bow River Float Trip for 2
Kevin Martin Brier Sweater Autographed
Tak Shimizu "Evening Star" Shadow Box
Custom Built Fly Rod
Orvis 7 pce. Fly Rod
2009 TUC Artist of the Year Print "Moment of Reflection"
Dave Whitlock Autographed Ltd Edition "Rainbow" print
Orvis Battenkill Mid-arbour Fly Reel
1 Day with Phil Rowley to Fly fish for either Trout, Pike or Walleye
1 Day one-on-one stillwater fly fishing Clinic with Mike (Doc) Monteith
1 Day Walk & Wade on a Southern Alberta Stream with Jim McLennan

Contact Name:	Brian Bleackley
Contact Number:	780 718-1428
Email:	program@nlft.org