Sponsors

Virginia Fly fishing Festival
Platinum & Gold Tier Sponsors:

The Virginia Fly Fishing Festival is underwritten by several sponsors including the City of Waynesboro and is further supported by raffle sales and donations. Half of all net profits go into restoration work on the South River, a stream once devastated by industrial pollution. The remaining funds are used to promote the following year’s festival. Your purchase of admission tickets, raffle tickets, and other VFFF items goes directly toward helping us turn the South River into Virginia’s first trophy brook trout stream. Please take the time to thank the sponsors who support us, and please consider purchasing their products.

Platinum Level Sponsors
	Temple Fork Outfitters www.templeforkflyrods.com has taken the fly fishing industry by storm with their awesome—and astoundingly affordable—fly rods and other products. TFO offers a full line of fly rods and a host of spinning gear as well, which is suitable for nearly any fishing application. Need a small trout rod to make a delicate presentation in a mountain trout stream? No problem. Need a rod with serious muscle to land an angry redfish bent on taking you down to Davy Jones’ locker? TFO can hook you up. The festival is also proud to have a huge host of supporting TFO pro-staff members such as Lefty Kreh, Ed Jaworowski, Bob Clouser, Gary Dubiel, Brian Shumaker, as well as TFO rep Steve Monahan. We are especially excited to have TFO owner Rick Pope join us this year. Festival attendees should seriously consider enrolling in a paid casting class with one of these TFO pro-staffers.
Foundation Dinner Sponsor
	Dominion www.dom.com is one of the largest energy-producing companies in the country and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Dominion has been a longtime supporter of the festival: A grant from the Dominion Foundation assists us greatly in promoting the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival Foundation Dinner. This dinner held at the Waynesboro Country Club is open to the public and highlights the achievements of last year’s festival and helps us cast a vision for future conservation goals concerning the South River. We appreciate Dominion’s continued support and encourage you to visit them at the newly constructed Dominion Pavilion located in Constitution Park.
Vehicle Sponsor
	Subaru  www.subaru.com Subaru is excited to be a proud sponsor of the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival and is looking forward to partnering with the fly-fishing community. Subaru is a brand that strongly advocates wildlife conservation and environmental responsibility, from its zero-landfill manufacturing facilities in Indiana (also designated a National Wildlife Refuge with bald eagles, beaver, deer and herring on site) to its long-term support of Leave No Trace. This partnership with Virginia Fly Fishing Festival is a natural fit for Subaru and we look forward to presenting some of our newest models at this year’s festival.
Conservation Sponsor
	Herring Alliance www.herringalliance.org The Herring Alliance is a coalition of environmental organizations working to protect and restore ocean wildlife and ecosystems along the U.S. Atlantic coast through precautionary, science-based management of herring, mackerel, and other forage fish. To realize its mission, the Herring Alliance works to establish ecosystem-based catch limits that leave enough herring, mackerel and other forage species in the ocean for whales, tuna and other marine life that feed on them, to create buffer zones and closed areas to protect juvenile and spawning fish in specific parts of the ocean during critical times of the year, to minimize bycatch and ensure that herring and similar fish are abundant when they are most needed by predators, and to develop a comprehensive monitoring program, including at-sea observers on midwater trawl vessels, to accurately assess the targeted catch and bycatch of depleted river herring, groundfish, and marine mammals. "We are excited to join this year's Festival as the Conservation Sponsor. The Herring Alliance is dedicated to protecting menhaden, sea herring, river herring, shad and other forage fish that are important food for saltwater and freshwater gamefish like stripers, bluefish, trout and bass . We hope fly-fishermen will get involved and be a part of our efforts to ensure a healthy prey base for all freshwater and marine predators found off our coast," said Peter Baker, Director of the Herring Alliance.
Gold Level Sponsors
	The City of Waynesboro (www.waynesboro.va.us), also known as the “River City,” was recently ranked by Outdoor Life as #171 in the Top 200 Towns for Sportsmen, which listed locales where outdoorsmen might choose to relocate for hunting and fishing opportunities. The article also included statistics like median income levels, home values, and unemployment rates. Waynesboro was the only Virginia town that made this select list! The City of Waynesboro is the festival’s most important sponsor and provides much-needed advertising dollars to reach new festival visitors each year. Although the festival started with only a few hundred regional fly fishers, we now routinely draw thousands of fly anglers from as far as way as the Carolinas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia, Tennessee, and Ohio. The festival especially appreciates the support of the Waynesboro Police Department, which provides 24-hour security for the festival. Although not evident at first glance (because of all their behind-the-scenes support work), the cheerful and supportive staff of the City of Waynesboro Parks and Recreation Department is also a huge help. These two agencies assist our volunteer staff to pull off the weekend’s festivities with little to no fanfare, but we sure appreciate their help. If you plan on traveling through Virginia this year, please drop by and check out the River City. Be careful, though: Once you experience Waynesboro’s small-town charm—and fishing in the South River, which runs through the middle of town—you might not want to leave.
	Orvis www.orvis.com Orvis is perhaps the best known fly fishing brand in the world, and with good reason. Their fly fishing gear and clothing line is second to none. Orvis has a long history of providing quality goods to outdoor lovers of every stripe. Please stop by their huge display booth this year and pick up one of their catalogs, or check out their latest offerings. If you see an item in the catalog you like, you can order it right at the festival. Of course many of our dedicated staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have about Orvis products.
	DuPont Community Credit Union www.mydccu.com DuPont Community Credit Union is a locally based financial institution with convenient branches located across the Shenandoah Valley. Since 1959 our goal has been to meet the financial needs of our customers, from providing sound financial advice about home mortgage loans to business services and much more. Our company is committed to helping the community grow and to reaching out to our members in a variety of areas. We are pleased to be a part of the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival this year and encourage you to stop by one of our convenient branches.
	Hanover Fly Fishers www.hanoverfly.com If you’ve ever wanted to take a trip of a lifetime, Harry Robertson owner of Hanover Fly Fisher’s is the man to speak with. Harry has fished all over the world in such far flung places as Mongolia, Africa, Australia, Coasta Rica, Labrador and of course Alaska. If you can catch with a fly rod, chances are Robertson has landed it. If you are the lucky winner of our Grand Prize Raffle, you’ll be going to fish in Alaska for a week compliments of Hanover Fly Fishers and Alagnak Lodge (www.alagnaklodge.com). Be sure to meet Harry in person at the festival and talk to him about your trip of a life time.
	Natural Retreats www.naturalretreats.com Providing some of the finest vacation rental properties in the region, Natural Retreats Virginia Hot Springs takes vacation rental accommodation to a new level. With comfort and convenience of paramount importance, the two to five bedroom residences are furnished and equipped to high standards of quality and design. Each residence has been designed with both privacy and security in mind. Natural Retreats Virginia Hot Springs retreat is surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains, the beauty of which can be appreciated all year round and the perfect location to enjoy the waters of the Jackson River and Lake Moomaw, both located to the south of Hot Springs. Natural Retreats seeks to provide exceptional vacation experiences in areas of truly outstanding natural beauty. We offer these experiences in luxurious surroundings, ensuring our guests enjoy the best vacation possible, while never being far from the best nature can offer. Although Natural Retreats began life in the United Kingdom, the inspiration behind the development of the company was the great American outdoors, personified by the establishment of National Parks, pioneered here in the USA.
Silver Level Sponsors
	Mid-Valley Press www.midvalleypress.com Mid-Valley Press is the exclusive printer for the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival. If you’ve seen our attractive festival programs and posters over the years, you know why: Mid-Valley Press is as concerned about the quality of our rack cards, posters, and raffle tickets as we are. If you’re in the market for professional printing services, we highly recommend Mid-Valley Press.
Bronze Level Sponsors
	Montana Fly Company www.montanafly.com Montana Fly Company believes that “It’s All About the Bugs”—and fly anglers who use the company’s realistic patterns agree. You’ll find Montana Fly Company products everywhere from Bass Pro Shops to your local fly shop. We’re delighted to have Wayne Childress, a Montana Fly Company royalty fly tyer, demonstrating his patterns at the festival. Company rep Ben Austin will join us to consider your hand-tied patterns. Think you’ve got a fly that’s got what it takes? Bring it to the festival and a professional will take a look.
	Appomattox River Company Appomattox River Company (www.paddleva.com) is the largest kayak and canoe dealer in the Old Dominion; their helpful staff will be on hand the entire weekend to answer all of your questions. They’ll have many products riverside so that you can see them for yourself. More than just a kayak and canoe outfitter, Appomattox River Company offers an extensive line of other items including paddles, seats, anchoring systems, and dry bags. Everything you need to get started in paddle sports is available from this industry leader.
	Blue Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery www.blueridgeoralsurgery.com A good smile is hard to beat—and Blue Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is committed to keeping you smiling. Dr. Todd Bryandt is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, and few things put a smile on his face like helping patients maintain good oral health. He lives in Waynesboro with his wife and children; when not in the office working on a patient, he is apt to be found on a local trout stream with fly rod in hand. Please contact our office with any dental question you may have, and stop by and visit our booth at the festival.
	Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders www.tpfr.org The festival is once again glad to have the Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders returning to our festival. This is the fastest growing FFF Club in the mid-Atlantic and is really reaching out to the fly fishing community when it comes to education. Please stop by their tent and participate in the fly tying classes, or free Spey casting classes and learn how to take your fly casting skills to the next level. There will also be a limited amount of paid small group Spey classes offered this year.
	South River Fly Shop www.southriverflyshop.com South River Fly Shop is the premiere location for fly anglers who want the best information on fishing the rivers and streams of the Old Dominion. Though we are steps from the South River in Waynesboro, the home of the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival, we offer guide services to a number of Virginia Rivers including the James, Maury, Mossy Creek, and the Shenandoah. We offer a full selection of rods, reels, waders, and vests and carry premium products from such companies as St. Croix, Loomis, Ross, Echo, Elkhorn, South Fork Rod Company, Airflo, Whiting, Peak Engineering Vises, Frog Hair, Scientific Anglers, Solitude Fly Company, Ultra Thread, Loon, Dr. Slick, Korkers, William Joseph, Chota, Caddis, Walt’s Poppers, and Float Master Products. Don’t see a rod you like? No problem: We’ll be glad to custom build you your own bamboo rod. We also offer a full range of fly-tying products as well as beginner and more advanced fly-tying classes.
	Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, created in 1916, is Virginiaʼs wildlife and boating agency responsible for managing wildlife and inland fish populations, providing wildlife and boating related recreation, and protecting the Commonwealthʼs natural resources and those who enjoy the outdoors. The Department annually stocks over 1.2 million trout into 600 miles of trout streams and raises 13-15 million warmwater fish for stocking in our other lakes and rivers. The Department also owns and operates 38 public fishing lakes and manages the fisheries in virtually all major fresh waters of the state. Thatʼs over 177,000 acres in lakes and ponds, over 25,000 miles of fishable warmwater streams and rivers, and over 2,800 miles of trout waters. Information about hunting, fishing, boating, and wildlife watching in Virginia can be found at the agencyʼs website www.dgif.virginia.gov or www.HuntFishVA.com.
Advertising Sponsors Each of the magazines listed has been invaluable in promoting the 10th annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival, and we encourage all our attendees to consider subscribing to one or more of these fine publications.
	Eastern Fly Fishing www.matchthehatch.com Eastern Fly Fishing is one of the most respected magazines in the fly fishing industry. Known for its invaluable “Notebook” section that accompanies every feature article, Eastern Fly Fishing appeals to fly anglers and other sportsmen as well as those who simply love fantastic outdoor photography. Columns on fly fishing history and specialty fly patterns created by industry guides round out the magazine. Eastern Fly Fishing’s Editor in Chief Steve Probasco will be on hand to meet readers at this year’s festival.
	Virginia Living As one of the premiere magazines covering all facets of life in the Old Dominion, Virginia Living (www.virginialiving.com) is as apt to run a feature on the Commonwealth’s best barbeque as on a classic Virginia manor house. Fashion spreads and intimate profiles of famous and quirky Virginians. Mint julep recipes and book reviews of the latest works by Virginia authors. Hidden gems in the Old Dominion’s unique small towns and a primer on discovering the Chesapeake Bay. Wherever you’re headed, Virginia Living will take you there.
	Virginia Sportsman www.vasportsman.com Virginia Sportsman is a lifestyle magazine for readers who enjoy all aspects of country life. Articles on fly angling run alongside cover stories on classic Virginia towns and pieces on sailing, fox hunting, polo, vintage cars, wing shooting, and exotic destinations. Looking for a magazine that will teach you how to snowmobile, prepare gourmet venison dishes, distinguish the finest chocolates, and hunt big game in Africa? Virginia Sportsman is for you. Publisher Hay Hardy will be greeting readers at this year’s festival
	Blue Ridge Outdoors www.blueridgeoutdoors.com Outdoor enthusiasts throughout the region turn to Blue Ridge Outdoors for the latest information on absolutely everything going on outside. Considering backpacking the Appalachian Trail? running your first marathon? paddling or hiking the streams and mountains of the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond? Blue Ridge Outdoors is packed cover to cover with interesting, helpful, reliable, and entertaining ideas. We also include important conservation articles in an effort to preserve this beautiful region for the next generation of active outdoorsmen and women. We love sharing our experiences and our passion for everything outdoors. Pick up the latest copy of Blue Ridge Outdoors today—and then go outside and play!