Pheasant Tail Simplicity isn’t about buying more gear or carrying hundreds of flies. It’s about understanding why knowledge and carefully selected tools outperform fads.
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Participate in a fly-tying workshop led by Patagonia ambassador Austin Campbell and learn the time-tested tactics behind these flies.
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Connect with nonprofits Community Fly Fishing and the GA chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
Look forward to live music played by local band Lonesome Redwing, live painting session from local artist Hannah Griffin, and so much more!
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Signed copies of the book and the companion fly box, produced in partnership with Umpqua Feather Merchants, will be available for purchase.
Attendees welcome to bring their own fly-tying equipment and supplies to follow along with the workshop or to simply connect with other anglers! Tables provided.
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Giveaways:
Signed copy of the book, Pheasant Tail Simplicity, paired with its companion fly box.
Patagonia fly fish packs and merch.
Curated fly box with handmade flies from the local fly fish community.Â
A fine art print featuring pheasant feathers, rendered in watercolor and framed in a walnut frame" Donation value: $80.
Full Day Float fish trip on the Chattahoochee River for 2 people (8hrs); lunch and fishing gear provided. Fish license not included.
All proceeds go towards our nonprofit partner BHA - GA Chapter.
Food free for attendees; drinks are on us!
Drinks served by friends at Creature Comforts ft.  Classic City Lager, Tropicalia, and Sun Glow Vodka SeltzerÂ
FREE to attend
Doors : 6:30Â PM
Program : 7 PM
Fishing has been a passion for Austin’s whole life, while learning to fish for warm water species in Atchison, Kansas on his family farm, to Fly Fishing freestone and tailwaters in Colorado. Austin truly found the love for the sport from a young age and aims to share the adventure and joy this sport can bring to all. Austin took his passion to the east coast, while attending college as a track athlete at Penn State University and spending time fly fishing throughout the Appalachians.
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Currently, Austin is a Fly-Fishing guide with Wonderland Outdoors and Front Range Anglersand guides on tailwaters and freestone rivers throughout the state. Austin is the founder and serves as Executive Director of a nonprofit based in Colorado, Community Fly Fishing. The goal is to create opportunities for individuals who do not have equal access to the sport and the outdoors. Community Fly Fishing provides free 101 sessions, guided outings, river conservation, and guide courses to all.
Community Fly Fishing is an 501c3 nonprofit organization that creates access for people who are looking to experience the outdoors through FREE community-based fly fishing events. Community Fly Fishing works with the Colorado Parks & Wildlife and The Nature Conservancy among other organizations and brands to assist in providing access for participants to learn the art of fly fishing. Â
@communityflyfishing.
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Backcountry Hunters & Anglers seeks to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands, waters, and wildlife.
@bhageorgia.
William Brawley is an Atlanta-based photographer, primarily focused on nature, wildlife, and all things outdoors. He’s also provided photography services to several Atlanta-area non-profit organizations, including The Georgia Conservancy, Global Growers Network, and The Giving Kitchen. William currently works as a content creator for the Atlanta Humane Society. Check out his work here.
@thewtb
Lonesome Redwing’s feet are firmly planted in the traditions of Americana, country, Western Swing, and bluegrass. The Atlanta based band consists of Kathy Reed, Ellen Rapier, Russell Weeks, Walter Dean, and Joel Glogowski. Not only are they talented musicians known for their instrumental expertise and tight harmonies, but they are captivating songwriters as well. Their songs about people, places, and experiences big and small are as delightful as they are thoughtful. Their 2009 album Fly Fly Fly can be found on all music streaming platforms. Check them out here.
@lonesomeredwing
Founded in 2014, Creature Comforts is a purpose-driven craft brewery based in Athens, Georgia. With a purpose rooted in human connection, they're committed to giving back to both the local and craft beer communities. Their impact initiatives range from sustainability efforts, which recently led to TRUE Zero Waste certification, to impact programs including Get Comfortable and Brew for One, and industry support through partnerships with the Giving Kitchen an involvement in the Brewers Association.
@creaturecomfortsbeer
Local artist, Hannah Griffin Copeland paints a wide range of subjects - from trout and upland birds to fine art portraits. Her expertise includes live painting and large scale mural work. Hannah is best known in the fly-fishing community for her works around fishing and the outdoors. She enjoys fly fishing and goes regularly with her Dad and husband. Hannah’s studio is based in Carrollton, Georgia. Learn more about her here.
@hannahgriffinart
Alexandra Nicole is a wildlife biologist turned artist based in Georgia. Her work reflects a deep connection to wild places and the species that live there - from the creeks and coastlines of home to the distant waters she travels to fish. Each painting captures a small piece of the outdoors to carry with us, a quiet reminder of where we belong. Learn more about her here.Â
@artbyalexadnranicole
