It Started with a Challenge…
100 Flies for a Cause
We support fly fishing organizations around the world through the art of Fly Tying.
The Tie-a-thon was co-founded by Terry Wittorp and Tim Scott in 2006 with the goal to raise as many flies as possible for the Kalamazoo (Michigan) Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Youth Camp.
Terry and Tim convinced fly tiers from around the area to tie as many flies as they could for a good cause. For their efforts, the two had a culmination event at the Elkhart Conservation club; which included tiers coming together for good conversation, great food and a bit of tying. The end results were a donation of 2,500 flies for the kids.
Since 2006, over
265,000 flies
have been donated to camps and organizations!
Our Organization
Find out about our mission, methods, and the results of our years of advocacy.
Our Founders: Terry Wittorp and Tim Scott
Take Action
Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself.
2025 Recipients
It is time to start tying flies for Tie-A-Thon 2025! This year the non-profit groups are primarily targeted at youth groups and cancer recovery programs, including Kalamazoo Valley Trout Unlimited Youth Camp, Anglers of the Au Sable Youth Camp, Brotherhood of the Junglecock Michigan, Trout Unlimited Youth Camps, and Idaho2Fly.
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Want to see how to tie one of our patterns? Check out our YouTube channel for tons of useful information.