2/15/2005

Mountain Fly-Fishing Tournament Extends Entry Deadline

BREVARD, N.C. – Many anglers have expressed interest in the inaugural Pisgah Fly Masters fly-fishing tournament, leading to an extension of the deadline to allow maximum participation.

The proceeds from the $50 registration fee will benefit classroom construction at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. The new deadline is March 14.

The event, under a special use permit by the U.S. Forest Service, will consist of casting for distance and accuracy on Saturday, March 29 at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. On Sunday, March 30 the top 10 finishers will move to on-stream competition at Davidson River Outfitters’ private access portion of the Davidson River.

The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is a N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission visitor and learning facility located near Brevard. The planned classroom will be used for educational programs including aquatic habitats, fly fishing and fly tying.

First place will take home a Sage 8-foot, six-inch Z Axis rod, Lamson Velocity reel with Rio fly line – and bragging rights.

For more information, contact Emilie Johnson at (828) 877-4423.