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Cast Your Vote! Category 3: Advanced Fly Rods
Now in its 14th year, the National Fly Rod Building Competition is focused on expanding the therapeutic experience for Veterans participating in PHW programs by giving them the experience of building their own fly rods to further their physical and mental rehabilitation through the sport of fly fishing. The program also has a fun competition component which gives participants the chance to win prizes for their rod building abilities.
The Public Voting for Category 3: Advanced Fly Rods is open from November 14 – 20, 2022
Celebrate the tremendous fly rod building talents of our participants and cast your vote today.
The Fly Rod Building Competition featured four (4) separate public judging rounds for Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Veteran Ambassador Categories for the public to cast votes and celebrate the tremendous fly rod building talents of our PHW Veteran participants during these time periods.
Category 1: Beginner
- Public Judging Round: October 21 – 27, 2022
- Finals Round: October 28 – November 1, 2022
- Winner Announced: November 2, 2022
Category 2: Intermediate
- Public Judging Round: November 2 – 8, 2022
- Finals Round: November 9 – 13, 2022
- Winner Announced: November 14, 2022
Category 3: Advanced
- Public Judging Round: November 14 – 20, 2022
- Finals Round: November 21 – 25, 2022
- Winner Announced: November 26, 2022
Category 4: Veteran Ambassador
- Public Judging Round: November 26 – December 2, 2022
- Finals Round: December 3 – 7, 2022
- Winner Announced: December 8, 2022
During these time periods, individuals are encouraged to invite their friends, family and colleagues to vote by sharing their favorites with them on social media! Together we can celebrate the tremendous talents of PHW Veteran participants and the great work being done by volunteers across the Nation.
Click here to learn more about the 14th Annual Fly Rod Building Competition