A Fish Out Of Water No More: What I Learned About Myself & Others At My First Idaho Fly Fishing Derby

Idaho2Fly was created to provide support for men with cancer. They offer 3-day fly fishing retreats at established resorts for men with all types of cancer, in any stage of treatment or recovery. All equipment, food and lodging are provided free of charge to their guests.

I enjoyed meeting the men who put on these retreats and seeing their passion for helping others through the access their sport can facilitate. They appreciated the coverage from my article and have stayed in touch with me, inviting me to volunteer at one of this year’s retreats. I knew the cost of admission would be learning to fly fish. As an native Idahoan this has been for me an unclaimed birthright.

NewsChad EstesJune 3, 2017Idaho 2 Fly, Idaho2Fly, Idaho, Fly FishingComment

Treasure Valley’s Wishgranters helps make final dreams come true

Suffering from emphysema and in the final stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, DeWayne Wadsworth was wheeled into the Allen Noble Hall of Fame in his wheelchair by his grandson Alex Wood with daughter Michele Alidjani and granddaughter Marissa Jones following closely behind. “This is my last game. It means everything. This is special to me — I don’t want to get all tearing up now — but ya, it’s special.”