DownStream Fly Fishing Day

We are now inside of two weeks before we kick off DownStream Fly Fishing 2010. We are at full capacity with 25 excited students and 78 passionate volunteers. We have a few new sponsors to add to the list and can't wait to show them our event.








DownStream means business, we make success attainable.

I had a chance to visit Mark and Kristen Brown who own Willow Creek Event Center and was blown away by improvements done in that last year. They have created a Hawaiian sanctuary where no sane person would ever want to leave. Mark and Kristen are wonderful people who have extended themselves to no end to make this event incredible. The property they have, coupled with their commitment to excellence has created a jaw-dropping background for any event. They are working hard to make a unique venue for weddings retreats and much more.

This is where our students will be hooking Rainbow Trout!

I was able to bring out one of DownStream's key supporters, Steve Pereira with Certified Systems in Chico, to help me find some fish. We were joined by his charismatic father-in-law, Harry. The trout were not too cooperative, however the bluegill and bass were anxious and willing to show off their ability to crush flies. For the event, to make sure everyone hooks a trout or two Mark has arranged for the pond to be stocked with perky rainbows.













Bluegill are plentiful and eager to inhale flies like this guy!

We feel blessed to have such passionate people helping us put this event together. It is all about the people- I am going to get you, I just need to find you!

So far so good, we have a new cooking team this year that has success written all over it. They mentioned something about tri-tip sandwiches... we'll see about that!

The bass is clearly aspiring to be like the fish on the shirt.

As part of our commitment to education we teach conservation and catch and release.

With final preparations underway we are ready and willing to do what it takes to make this day unforgettable. If you are reading this and want to get involved, contact us. We are ready to start preparing for next year.

Thank you,
Ryan
Email: rhmiller@gmail.com

Fundraiser Success

Success and Victory for DownStream Fly Fishing

April 17, 2010, was Kiene's annual fly fishing expo and alaso marked DownStream's inaugural fund-raising event that proved to be a great success. I would like to thank Vic's Ice Cream in Sacramento for setting up a great booth, providing the ice cream, and two talented staff members. One of the neatest features of this was Charlie, an employee of Vic's ice cream, who has Down Syndrome. Charlie has been working for Vic's for over a decade and thanks to his delightful service and expertise they sold over 120 cones!

One hundred percent of the proceeds go right to DownStream and I can assure you this money will go a long way.

Andy Guibord

Speaking of the event, we are well on our way to having a great event. We have 25 students with Down Syndrome and over 70 volunteers. We are working on spreading the word in the hopes of inspiring others.

Thanks again to Vic's Ice Cream and Kiene's Fly Shop.

Ice Cream Fun Raiser

Maury Hatch of Vic's Ice Cream is teaming up with DownStream Fly Fishing at Kiene's annual fly fishing expo in Sacramento.

This Saturday the 17th Kiene's fly shop will be hosting their annual fly fishing expo. Thanks to Bill Kiene, DownStream Fly Fishing and Vic's Ice Cream in Sac will be doing a fundraiser at the expo.

Vic's will have a booth at the expo and $3 gets you some of the best ice cream on the planet and 100% of the proceeds goes to DownStream.

We need your support!

Vic's Ice Cream 916-448-0892
Kiene's Fly Shop
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The address is:
Kiene's Fly Shop
2654 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9am till 5pm

Thank you for coming out and supporting our cause! With your support fly fishing can truly be for everyone.

Ryan Miller