Hurricane Helene

Helene Disaster Relief | Blue Ridge Guide Association | FT3 Film Festival

BLUE RIDGE GUIDE ASSOCIATION

HELENE DISASTER RELIEF

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BLUE RIDGE RELIEF

HELENE DISASTER RELIEF

A Disaster Relief Fund has been established within the Blue Ridge Guide Association for donations that will be earmarked directly for full-time fishing guides and outfitters/fly shops & lodges significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene. Guides, outfitters/fly shops & lodges that meet specific requirements can apply for relief funding to help compensate for loss of income or revenue during this tragic time.  When the donation period ends, funds will be allocated on an equal basis to qualifying applicants.

BRGA is currently accepting donations to lend financial assistance

to those who have been affected from the wrath of Helene.  


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TOUR WIDE PRIZES

The F3T tour wide prize pool will be awarded at the end of the tour to the best responses to the question on the entry form.  Total prize pool is up to $10,000 and includes:

  • Skwala Carbon Waders and Jacket set valued at more than $1,000

  • NRS Drift Boat  valued at more than $5,500

  • Sawyer Artisan Series Oars valued at approx $1,000

  • Riversmith Rod Rack valued at approx $480

  • Costa Sunglasses valued at approx $300

  • Turtlebox Gen 2 valued at $399

SHOW PRIZES

The following prizes will be given away at the show today valued at more than $800!


  • Winston Air 2 series 9’-6” - 4wt. rod with tube

  • Bauer RVR series reel

  • Costa Sunglasses 

  • Greys Tail Reel

  • Scientific Anglers Amplitude Infinity Fly Line

  • YETI Loadout 5 Gallon Bucket, plus 2 x Yonder 750mL flasks

  • Puffin Adventurer

  • Oskar Blues merch pack

  • All Hands Kolder Kaddies

  • Yakoda $25 Voucher

  • Adventure+ Streaming vouchers

  • Plus other local prizes.


BLUE RIDGE RELIEF

In addition, the president of Adipose Boatworks has been working with the Montana based Guide Relief Program and FLYLORDS to offer an additional bucket of funds that will lend financial assistance to those that have successfully completed their application on the GRP site https://guidereliefprogram.org/    Justin has generously donated a boat and has been working with other companies soliciting donations that will be included in a winner take all Platinum Package valued at $30,000.  This prize package will be raffled at $50.00 per ticket. Raffle ticket sales will be available through https://flylordsmag.com/blue-ridge-relief-giveaway/ and ticket sales will end on December 1st, 2024 and raffle draw on December 13th.   

   Tickets sale revenue will be filtered through the Guide Relief Program and allocated to qualifying candidates based on your application through the Guide Relief Programs website.  https://guidereliefprogram.org/

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or want to get involved!