Reach for the rod Fly Fishing Film Tour returns to the Panida

By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff

Storytelling in the form of film never fails to inspire, especially when viewers know their own chance to take part in the story is just a few short weeks away.

This is the power of the Fly Fishing Film Tour, which gives local anglers the chance to raise the hype before they can break out their own rods and reels on North Idaho’s waterways.

Theater, and is once again being hosted by the Panhandle Chapter of Trout Unlimited and North 40. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the films will kick off at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children.

This year’s F3T will feature nine action-packed films from around the world, with proceeds benefiting local conservation efforts to protect water resources.

Fly Fishing Film Tour

Saturday, March 18; doors at 5:30 p.m., films start at 7 p.m.; $15/adult, $10/child. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., 208-263-9191, get tickets at panida.org. More info at facebook. com/PanhandleTU.

The annual tour visit will take place this year on Saturday, March 18 at the Panida

The night at the Panida will also feature a live emcee, drinks, and several high-value raffle and door prizes. Those raffles will include topof-the-line rods and reels, YETI cooler prod-

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ucts, Costa Del Mar sunglasses, other apparel, a guided trip by Linehan Outfitters and more.

More prize details can be found at facebook.com/PanhandleTU. Raffle tickets will be cash only.

Laura Forsberg, an organizer with Trout Unlimited, said F3T plays a big role in getting local fly fishing enthusiasts stoked for the upcoming season.

“One of my favorite things about this event is the energy and excitement generated by watching these films,” she told the Reader. “Our chapter has chosen this event as our annual fundraiser in lieu of holding a banquet. Funds generated support the conservation mission of Trout Unlimited and enables us to conduct fly fishing instruction to area youth.”