When it comes to
high-quality fly fishing videos and films, we are living in the glory
days. Fishing films have come a long, long way in recent years, due in
part to the relative inexpensiveness of high-quality waterproof HD cameras and
the sheer numbers of fishing bums out there documenting their exploits.
Producing a compelling fishing video is not an easy undertaking. Poor
quality fishing video abounds on the internet, as anyone can find upon close
inspection.
Coming soon to
Aspen is the answer to every bad fishing video you’ve ever endured: The
Fly Fishing Film Tour. F3T brings only the cream of the crop of this
year’s fly fishing film offerings in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The
Wheeler Opera House is hosting this event for the fifth year in a row, and we
are pleased to invite you again for a night of laughs, beers and good fishing
friends.
Headlining the
event is a film entitled “Co2ld Waters,” a movie that could easily appeal to
non-angling audiences, let alone fellow fish-heads like ourselves. The film stars Craig Mathews of Blue Ribbon
Flies, Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia, Steve Hemkens of Orvis, Tim Romano of
Angling Trade, and Todd Tanner of Conservation Hawks. The film looks at the single biggest threat
to the future of angling: Climate Change. “Breaking Through: The Story of Larry
Fivecoats” is a heart wrenching film about Larry Fivecoats, a Vietnam Veteran
suffering through PTSD, depression and battling suicidal thoughts. Then Larry became introduced to Project
Healing Waters where flyfishing became an outlet and an escape for him. In the wake of President Obama’s new foreign
policy with Cuba, the film “90 Miles” is about the correlation of fish between
the Florida Keys and Cuba; a distance of only 90 miles. Along the way, Will
Benson, examines the possibility of working together to protect and shepherd
our fisheries.
This tour is the
perfect way to get a taste of many different films, all of which will be
available soon on DVD at your favorite local fly shop.
F3T is also a
terrific venue for viewing fish gallery art, meeting new and old fishing
buddies, sampling local brews and experiencing the traveling road show
atmosphere of the tour. This tour is not just for dudes, by the
way. Women made up for nearly a third of last year’s attendees, and
female attendance has been rising every year since the inception of F3T.
Tickets are available at the door and discounted tickets can be picked up at
Taylor Creek Fly Shops for $13/each. We hope to see all of you at the Wheeler on the 26th!
What: Fly
Fishing Film Tour
Where: Wheeler Opera House, 320 East Hyman
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2015 7pm, Doors open at 6:00pm
Preview some of the film trailers here: F3T Movie Trailers
Plus, there's always some free swag (F3T lids, Buffs, The Stonefly, and more!) thanks to Doug and his crew!
Where: Wheeler Opera House, 320 East Hyman
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2015 7pm, Doors open at 6:00pm
Preview some of the film trailers here: F3T Movie Trailers
Plus, there's always some free swag (F3T lids, Buffs, The Stonefly, and more!) thanks to Doug and his crew!
