Fly Fishing News

WKU Recreation Administration Program and Cabela’s Screen the 2016 International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4)

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – The WKU Recreation Administration program, with the generous support of local co-sponsor Cabela’s, will host the 2016 International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) in Louisville on March 30^th and in Bowling Green on April 5^th.

The IF4TM features short length films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe, which showcase the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly fishing.  These films are capturing the attention of anglers all over the world. This year's IF4 trailers and online ticket sales are available at http://www.flyfilmfest.com/ 

“This event is a fun way to connect anglers, bid on some great silent auction items, have a chance to win a door prize, watch awesome films, and support a terrific program,” says Dr. Raymond Poff, Recreation Administration major program coordinator and faculty lead for WKU’s annual fly-fishing program in Missoula, Montana. 

WKU held its first IF4 screening last spring in Bowling Green to increase community awareness of fly fishing, fly-fishing courses, workshops, trips, and promote the WKU Recreation Administration major. The proceeds from IF4 will help support the university’s fly-fishing programs.

“In addition to great films, our generous friends in the industry are stepping up to help provide cool items for auction items and door prizes. To date, G-Loomis, Airflo, Tacky Fishing, Cabela’s, Temple Fork Outfitters, Orvis, Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing, DeYoung Studios, Fly South, and Canoe Kentucky have either delivered or committed assistance for our event,” stated Poff. “We will continue to update our online list at http://bit.ly/if4-wku as items come in or are committed.”

• The Louisville screening will be held March 30th at Village 8 Theatres, 4014 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY.
• The Bowling Green screening will be held April 5th in WKU’s Downing Student Union Room 3020.
• For both events, doors open and silent auction begins at 7pm. Films begin 7:30pm.

Tickets are $15 online advance purchase until the day before. Remaining tickets (if any) will be $20 at the door.

Information about the event, door prizes, silent auction items, is available at http://bit.ly/if4-wku.

For any additional questions, please contact Dr. Raymond Poff at (270) 745-2498 or raymond.poff@wku.edu

 

                     

 

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About WKU’s Recreation Administration Program:  Established in 1967, the WKU Recreation Administration academic program provides access to a world of rewarding professional careers directing recreation services to help individuals, families, and communities. The program offers concentrations in Recreation Administration, Outdoor Recreation, Nonprofit Administration, and Facility & Event Management. Also available are minors in Outdoor Leadership, Nonprofit Administration, Community Recreation, Tourism, and Facility & Event Management. The program is housed in the School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport.

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