Ryan Miller
05-03-2009, 08:07 PM
Friday, April 24, 2009 marked the date for the 3rd annual DownStream Fly Fishing event. Without hesitation, I will say that it was a HUGE success and a ton of fun for all. A big thanks to Sac-Sierra Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Certified Systems, Willow Creek Event Facilities, Propel, Northern Waters Fly Fishing, Sam's Club and ALL who helped out. I also want to thank the local fly fishing clubs for coming through with some of the best volunteers in our short history. Granite Bay, EC Powell, Davis Fly Fishers, and CFFU volunteers were patient, hand-on and engaged each student.
This year was the biggest and best event we have done so far. There were 19 students with Down Syndrome and 55 volunteers.
Lunch was one of the many highlights- thanks to Charlie Gonzales we ate very well. He served up grilled burgers, hot dogs, chicken and to compliment the main course he put out his home made potato salad and a beautiful spread of fruit. The site of the food alone was a work of art!
The event took place on a private ranch just outside Marysville and conveniently had a pond loaded with hungry Rainbow Trout! I am happy to say that EVERY student landed a fish, some even landed 5 or 6.
In summary, this year's event was incredible. I personally saw EVERY SINGLE student with a ear to ear grin throughout most of the day and in many instances I saw volunteers and students laughing at each other while trying to land fish.
Thanks again to EVERYONE who contributed to this event, I will see you next year for DownStream 2010!
My website will have a full photo album in the near future www.NorthernWatersFlyFishing.com.
Please see blog for a full report - http://ryanhmiller.blogspot.com/
This year was the biggest and best event we have done so far. There were 19 students with Down Syndrome and 55 volunteers.
Lunch was one of the many highlights- thanks to Charlie Gonzales we ate very well. He served up grilled burgers, hot dogs, chicken and to compliment the main course he put out his home made potato salad and a beautiful spread of fruit. The site of the food alone was a work of art!
The event took place on a private ranch just outside Marysville and conveniently had a pond loaded with hungry Rainbow Trout! I am happy to say that EVERY student landed a fish, some even landed 5 or 6.
In summary, this year's event was incredible. I personally saw EVERY SINGLE student with a ear to ear grin throughout most of the day and in many instances I saw volunteers and students laughing at each other while trying to land fish.
Thanks again to EVERYONE who contributed to this event, I will see you next year for DownStream 2010!
My website will have a full photo album in the near future www.NorthernWatersFlyFishing.com.
Please see blog for a full report - http://ryanhmiller.blogspot.com/