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Meet the Finalists: Beginner Fly Rods – The 13th Annual PHWFF Fly Rod Building Competition
We are pleased to announce the Finalists for Category 1: Beginner Fly Rods in the 13th Annual PHWFF Fly Rod Building Competition!
Now in its 13th year, the National Fly Rod Building Competition is focused on expanding the therapeutic experience for disabled veterans participating in PHWFF 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, skills and creativity in a fun contest. The Fly Rod Building Competition features three (3) separate judging rounds for Beginner (Category 1), Intermediate (Category 2), and Advanced (Category 3).
We are pleased to announce the finalists for Category 1: Beginner! Over 230 votes were cast during the Category 1 Public Judging Round, determining who moves on to the Finals Round to be judged by an expert panel who will determine the winners.
The winners will be announced on November 8 at www.projecthealingwaters.org
MEET THE FINALISTS
Category 1: Beginner
The focus of this category is to create an understanding of what it takes to build a functional fly rod and is for participants who have never built a fly rod.
- Shane Hallowell – PHWFF Charleston, SC
- Aaron Trevino – PHWFF Winston-Salem, NC
- Shannon Kirby – PHWFF Anchorage, AK
- Jaime Simancas – PHWFF Winston-Salem, NC
- Nicholas Crayton – PHWFF Atlanta, GA
- Stacy Dye – PHWFF Parkersburg, WV
These top fly rods from Category 1: Beginners will move on to the finals with an expert panel of judges who will determine 1st, 2nd & 3rd place . Winners of Category 1: Beginners will be announced on Monday November 8, 2021 at www.projecthealingwaters.org
Click here to learn more about the 13th Annual Fly Rod Building Competition
Fly Rod Building: A Life Saving Gift
“Fly rod building is very therapeutic for me, it is my release. It allows me to focus on something and allows me to be creative which I think is a key part of recovery and healing“
