04-07-2010, 11:16 AM
BREVARD, N.C. (Jan. 21) - The Pisgah Fly Masters, a fly fishing tournament that benefits wildlife education and programs about trout fishing, returns for a third year with the addition of a professional category.
On March 20, entrants will test their casting skills at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, with top finishers advancing to a catch-and-release fishing competition on March 21 along a private stretch of the Davidson River.
The new category for professionals is for anyone who has worked in the fly fishing industry within the past 10 years or is a member of a state or national fly fishing team.
A youth category is open to ages 10 to 15. Nonprofessional anglers 16 and older will compete in the fisherman category.
Early registration to enter the competition ends on March 3, with fees of $30 for youth and $50 for adults. After March 3, fees are $50 for youth and $75 for adults. For rules, prize list and entry forms, contact the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education at (828) 877-4423 or e-mail emilie.johnson@ncwildlife.org.
All money raised will go toward programming at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, which hosts the event. Davidson River Outfitters of Brevard sponsors the event.
Located near Brevard and adjacent to the Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery, the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is an N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission facility with aquatic ecosystems and cold water conservation exhibits and displays.
About N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Since 1947, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use, and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.ncwildlife.org.
Get N.C. Wildlife Update - news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more - delivered free to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Go to www.ncwildlife.org/enews.<br />
Contact:<br />
Emilie Johnson,<br />
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education<br />
(828) 877-4423
On March 20, entrants will test their casting skills at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, with top finishers advancing to a catch-and-release fishing competition on March 21 along a private stretch of the Davidson River.
The new category for professionals is for anyone who has worked in the fly fishing industry within the past 10 years or is a member of a state or national fly fishing team.
A youth category is open to ages 10 to 15. Nonprofessional anglers 16 and older will compete in the fisherman category.
Early registration to enter the competition ends on March 3, with fees of $30 for youth and $50 for adults. After March 3, fees are $50 for youth and $75 for adults. For rules, prize list and entry forms, contact the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education at (828) 877-4423 or e-mail emilie.johnson@ncwildlife.org.
All money raised will go toward programming at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, which hosts the event. Davidson River Outfitters of Brevard sponsors the event.
Located near Brevard and adjacent to the Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery, the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is an N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission facility with aquatic ecosystems and cold water conservation exhibits and displays.
About N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Since 1947, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use, and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.ncwildlife.org.
Get N.C. Wildlife Update - news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more - delivered free to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Go to www.ncwildlife.org/enews.<br />
Contact:<br />
Emilie Johnson,<br />
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education<br />
(828) 877-4423