UCCTU is seeking volunteers to help educate the next generation of fly fishers. Several important events are scheduled during the next two months for which we need fly tiers and fly casters. These are demonstration events designed to pique the interest of Boy Scouts and other youths, so the emphasis will be on demonstrating and engaging viewers in order to generate interest in participating in more formalized instruction to be scheduled later. You do not have to be an expert fly tier or caster to volunteer for these events.

* Tie One On, Saturday, February 20 at Bass Pro Shop from 9:00 to 5:00 : This is a fly tying demonstration event sponsored by the Georgia Council of TU with participation by several chapters throughout the greater Atlanta area. As the largest of these chapters, UCCTU needs volunteers to tie flies with materials provided by Bass Pro Shop. The primary target will be youths who can be lightly engaged in the fly tying process - sometimes just handling fly tying materials. Proceeds generated from the chapters for this event are designated by the Council for educational purposes. Volunteers are eligible for a 15% discount at Bass Pro Shop on February 20.

* Boy Scout Camporee, Saturday, March 12, Bert Adams Scout Camp near Covington: This is an all-day event (lunch provided) demonstrating fly tying and fly casting to hundreds of Scouts from the greater Atlanta area and beyond. There may be fly fishing at the nearby lake as well. The objective is to generate enough interest to schedule a FFMB training session for Scouts later this spring or summer.

These are really fun events that provide us with opportunities to engage with youths of all ages. What could be more fun than that? Please consider helping out with these events, even if it's just for a couple of hours. To register for an event, please contact Tom Hayes at [email protected]