A Fish Out Of Water No More: What I Learned About Myself & Others At My First Idaho Fly Fishing Derby

Idaho2Fly was created to provide support for men with cancer. They offer 3-day fly fishing retreats at established resorts for men with all types of cancer, in any stage of treatment or recovery. All equipment, food and lodging are provided free of charge to their guests.

I enjoyed meeting the men who put on these retreats and seeing their passion for helping others through the access their sport can facilitate. They appreciated the coverage from my article and have stayed in touch with me, inviting me to volunteer at one of this year’s retreats. I knew the cost of admission would be learning to fly fish. As an native Idahoan this has been for me an unclaimed birthright.

NewsChad EstesJune 3, 2017Idaho 2 Fly, Idaho2Fly, Idaho, Fly FishingComment

Idaho 2 Fly blends fly fishing, cancer support

When it comes to finding local cancer support groups designed specifically for men, you won’t find many. “Men by their nature are closed off and don’t naturally gravitate to talking about stuff like cancer. They are taught to be stoic — to tough it out. It used to be when you got your head dinged playing football you were told, ‘Get back in there, you got your bell rung, now go play!’ It’s just part of our nature to be strong, so men think that talking about things like cancer will be seen as weakness, even when deep down they are scared as hell,”

Published StoriesChad EstesOctober 14, 2016Idaho 2 Fly, Fly Fishing, Men's Cancer, Cancer AdvocacyComment