May 21st at 6:00pm this meeting will again be held at the Elkhart Conservation Clubʼs small building. The entrance is off Britt Ave. in Elkhart (map).
The club will provide food and there will be a FREE raffle. Make sure to bring a rod with you (3 wt.) if you would like to do some fishing on site at Cobus Creek.
This month’s guest speaker is Victor Edwards, US Army retired with 20 years of active duty. Live in Grayling, MI. Retired guide, rod maker and former saltwater guide. Married with one grandchild.
The Bamboo Bend Project
“Handcrafted Healing”
The Bamboo Bend Project, an annual eight day event, takes place on the banks of the East Branch of the Au Sable River. Wounded and injured military members and veterans hand build a high quality bamboo fly rod assisted by master rod makers. At the end of the program, each participant takes home the completed bamboo fly rod that they built. They also receive a top end reel, premium fly line, and local flies. There are also numerous opportunities for our warriors to fly fish with professional guides from both drift boats and Au Sable river boats, along with wading local rivers and streams.
The Bamboo Bend Project provides our warriors with a place to recharge, heal, learn new skills and to build lifelong relationships with fellow warriors and the local community. Past participants talk enthusiastically to this day about treasured memories and making new friends, remembered anew each time they use the rod they built themselves.
This event is offered at NO cost to the veteran.
5:30 – 6:00 registration
6-7 Speaker – Victor Edwards The Bamboo Bend Project “Handcrafted Healing”
7 – Dinner and raffle drawing.
