5th Annual Casting Olympiad
An evening of casting, competition, community, and great gear.
Join us at Appalachian Mountain Brewing Company – Mills River Taproom for one of our favorite annual traditions: the 5th Annual Casting Olympiad.
We’re once again teaming up with our friends at Orvis for a fun evening built around friendly competition, our amazing fly fishing community, and celebrating the art of the cast. Whether you’re stepping up to compete, cheering on fellow anglers, or just coming out to enjoy a beer and support conservation, this is always one of the best nights of the year.
Location: Appalachian Mountain Brewing Company – Mills River TaproomWe will be setting up around 5:00 PM.Sign-Up for the Casting Events: 6:00 PMCasting Begins: 6:30 PM
Test Your Skills in Two Casting CompetitionsThink you can hit the target? Want to see how far you can send a fly?This year’s Casting Olympiad will feature two casting competitions designed to challenge anglers of all skill levels:Distance Casting CompetitionStep up, let it fly, and see how far you can cast.Accuracy Casting CompetitionDial in your loops, pick your targets, and show off your precision.
Competition Prizes
We’ve got some incredible prizes lined up for the top finishers in each category.
First Place Prize
5wt Hydros Reel with matching Trout Pro Line – Awarded to the first-place winner in each casting category.
Second Place Prize
Orvis Sling Packs in Olive with Essential Tool Kit – Awarded to the second-place winner in each casting category.
Raffle Prizes & Giveaways
In addition to the casting competitions, we’ll have an incredible lineup of raffle prizes from Orvis.This year, our goal is to raise $500+ through raffle ticket sales, with proceeds supporting our conservation efforts and the work we do to protect the waters we all love.Raffle Prize Lineup1st Prize: Recon 4wt Rod2nd Prize: Battenkill Disk Drag Reel with Trout Pro Line3rd Prize: Orvis Waterproof Roll-Top BackpackAnd stay tuned. We’ll be sharing fun ways to earn extra raffle tickets for free through social and emails leading up to the event.
Come Early, Grab a Beer, and Join the Fun
We’ll see you there! 