Monthly Newsletter | August 2026
AUGUST ISSUE | 2026
THE HISTORY OF IDAHO2FLY
The Beginning and Early Years
Have you ever wondered why or how Idaho2Fly came into existence? — Who started it? — Or how it got its name? David Lombardi, Co-Founder and Past President of Idaho2Fly answers these questions and more in a blog article he penned for us chronicling the rich history of our founding and the genesis of the original idea, mission and subsequent decision to build the unique Idaho community that Idaho2Fly has become today.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th
OPEN TO ALL!
So grab your friends, get your tickets, and come sling some flies!
Come join us in a unique casting competition and try your fly casting skills while supporting a noble cause! This innovative, hole-to-hole casting course, similar to golf, will challenge your abilities and crown the top caster. Activities include a longest cast competition and a pint-sinking challenge. Following the competition, unwind with a beer garden and yard games. Ticket proceeds benefit Idaho2Fly. Grab your crew, get your tickets, and come sling some flies!
Day on the Boise River
for Past & Future Retreat Guests
Saturday, August 22nd
Past and future guests are invited to join us for a fun day of fly fishing on the Boise River. No experience is necessary and all equipment can be provided if needed. We will meet for coffee and donuts, and guests will be paired with a Fishing Friend who will take them to a spot on the Boise River for a few hours of fishing. Later that afternoon, we will get back together for pizza and fellowship.
We will explore a new location on the river, so visit our website to learn more about the details, times, location and to sign-up.
Sunday, August 30th
Currents of Courage is a feature documentary in production now about seven Idaho men who found brotherhood, healing, and the courage to ask for help while battling cancer. Meet the Idaho2Fly retreat guests featured in the film and hear their stories. Admission is free. Currents of Courage premieres September 17, 2026 at the Egyptian Theatre in Boise. Cast & Connect is your chance to meet the men before opening night.
3:30 PM — Fly casting clinic with Michael Elsden, certified casting instructor and one of the seven men in the film. Drift boats on the lawn.
5:00 – 8:00 PM — Panel discussion with the men of the film | Behind-the-scenes imagery | Trailer viewing | Film sneak peek | Raffle
Raffle detail: A raffle runs all evening — $10 per ticket or 3 for $25 — with fly fishing and sporting goods prizes and Currents of Courage swag. Every dollar benefits Wilderness Voice Project and goes directly toward completing the film.
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 | 10AM - 2PM
2855 E. Magic View Drive, Meridian 83642
Enjoy Family Fun, Fantastic Raffle Prizes, Live Music, Food Trucks, Trophies and Much More!
Raffle Tickets | Register Vehicles
Get Your Raffle Tickets Today!
A $10 ticket will put you in the drawing to win one of several amazing prizes, so plan to buy a lot of tickets and increase your odds of winning! Proceeds benefit Idaho2Fly, a nonprofit men’s cancer support organization, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation for prostate cancer research. Must be a resident of Idaho to purchase tickets online.
Amazing Prizes Include:
7 Night Cruise | Scenic Flight over Treasure Valley | Guided Fishing Trip on Lake Cascade | Weekend Golf Pkg w/Cart | Telaya Wine Tasting Experience | Lamson Fly Rod & Reel Pkg
Casting Clinic
for Past & Future Retreat Guests
We were smoked out in July, but there are two more opportunities for retreat guests to learn fly casting techniques or brush up on their skills.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND
Email our Activities Coordinator, Mike Arnold at m.arnold@daho2fly.org to learn more and sign up.