Tie-a-Thon

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Tie-a-Thon To donate hand tied flies (not money) to selected organizations which use fly fishing in either a recreational, educational
or therapeutic way.

Tim Scott and Terry Wittorp started the Tie-a-thon to supply donated flies to other non-profit organizations that need them for therapeutic and recreational camps to teach fly fishing. In the fall of 2006 we came up with the idea of gathering fly tiers from the FFF club, St. Joseph River Valley Fly Fishers and from Kalamazoo Valley Chapter of TU to tie as many flies as possible to donate to KVCTU youth camp. In 2007 we donated 2,500 flies to the KVCTU youth camp. In 2008 we donated 3,700 flies, which were split between Reel and Heal of Ohio and the Brotherhood of the Jungle C**k youth camp

In 2009 we donated 5,800 flies to Project Healing Waters. In 2010 we donated 5,600 flies which were split between Reel and Heal of Ohio and the Brotherhood of the Jungle C**k youth camp, again

In 2011 we will once again donate flies 13,030 to Project Healing Waters. In 2012 we donated 8,200 to Casting for Recovery and KVCTU youth camp. In 2013; 13,388 to Reel Recovery

In 2014 we donated 11,000 flies to KVCTU, Warrior and Quiet Waters and the National Fishing in Schools Program. In 2015 we donated 10,000 flies to Flyin’ Heroes of Muskegon MI. In 2016 we donated 11,700 flies to Casting for Recovery of Michigan and KVCTU Youth Camp

In 2017 we donated 11,600 the TU Youth Camps of Illinois, the TU National Youth Summit, held in Michigan and KVCTU Youth Camp….numbers to come. In 2018 we donated 15,100 flies to Anglers of the Ausable Youth Program, Casting for Recovery Indiana

In 2019 we donated 15,600 flies to The Mayfly Project and Camp Kita

In 2020 we donated 20,300 flies to Reel Recovery

In 2021 we set a new record of 34,400 flies for Trout Unlimited Youth Camps, nationwide! Year-to-date, the Tie-a-thon has donated over 184,000 flies! There is more to come….join us. We don't want money, all we want are flies....pick a pattern, tie 100 and donate them....all flies go to the cause. It's grassroots and there is barely a budget, because we are not about money just flies and getting them into the hands of someone for the first time or who could use fly fishing in their world...... join us.

10/13/2026
Thank you Tim Marchiando, of Kingsburg CA, for the beautiful Faded Chironomids! We love “go-getters” and those who have ...
10/08/2026

Thank you Tim Marchiando, of Kingsburg CA, for the beautiful Faded Chironomids!

We love “go-getters” and those who have a head start! However, you can mail flies in at any time. We will keep you informed on the progress of the 19th annual Tie-a-thon through Facebook, Instagram and the occasional email.

Hats and decals will go out after the April 10th, 2027 deadline.

Thanks again. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you Rob Eichelberger, of Elizabethtown PA, for the sweet Caddis and Chironomids! Currently we are on summer hiatus...
09/25/2026

Thank you Rob Eichelberger, of Elizabethtown PA, for the sweet Caddis and Chironomids!

Currently we are on summer hiatus, but we appreciate your donation. Flies will not be due until April 10th, 2027.

We love “go-getters” and those who have a head start! However, you can mail flies in at any time. We will keep you informed on the progress of the 19th annual Tie-a-thon through Facebook, Instagram and the occasional email.

Hats and decals will go out after the April 10th, 2027 deadline.

Thanks again. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you Don Meyer, of Port Charlotte FL, for the fantastic hot pink Buggers! Currently we are on summer hiatus, but we...
09/22/2026

Thank you Don Meyer, of Port Charlotte FL, for the fantastic hot pink Buggers!

Currently we are on summer hiatus, but we appreciate your donation. Flies will not be due until April 10th, 2027.

We love “go-getters” and those who have a head start! However, you can mail flies in at any time. We will keep you informed on the progress of the 19th annual Tie-a-thon through Facebook, Instagram and the occasional email.

Hats and decals will go out after the April 10th, 2027 deadline.

Thanks again. Let me know if you have any questions.

Keep on tying!

Thank you David Kruss, of Reno NV, for the beautiful Prince Nymph! Currently we are on summer hiatus, but we appreciate ...
09/21/2026

Thank you David Kruss, of Reno NV, for the beautiful Prince Nymph!

Currently we are on summer hiatus, but we appreciate your donation. Flies will not be due until April 10th, 2027.

We love “go-getters” and those who have a head start! However, you can mail flies in at any time. We will keep you informed on the progress of the 19th annual Tie-a-thon through Facebook, Instagram and the occasional email.

Hats and decals will go out after the April 10th, 2027 deadline.

Thanks again. Let me know if you have any questions.

Keep on tying!

09/09/2026
The Wet Fly swing podcast live
09/09/2026

The Wet Fly swing podcast live

Tim Scott of Tie-A-Thon shares his approach to swinging for steelhead in Indiana, fly tying, conservation, and fishing the Saint Joe River.

Thank you David Kruss, of Reno NV, for the fantastic Soft. Hackles! David is one of several tyers who have used the summ...
08/27/2026

Thank you David Kruss, of Reno NV, for the fantastic Soft. Hackles!

David is one of several tyers who have used the summer to get ahead of the 21st Annual Tie-a-thon!

We are working on the recipients for the next Tie-a-thon, stay tuned!

More to come!

Peace!

Awesome! And thank you!
08/25/2026

Awesome! And thank you!

A few DRiFT members had a great time Saturday with the Lineworkers Fly Fishing club at the Deer Creek Sport & Conservation Club in Southern Wisconsin!
The Lineworkers Fly Fishing Club is embarking on their first big tying adventure with the Tie-a-Thon! So Mark and Denton spent the day with them and their mentor, PJ Smith from PJ's Guide Service. Together they tied over 110 Woolly Buggers!
And to make it really awesome, they had some very nice raffle prizes, some beautiful art work and a lunch that was over the top, with slow smoked brisket, pulled pork, fried chicken, baked beans (with brisket and apple slices) as well as large fruit and veggie platters. Delicious!

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