Good Fly Inc

"Casting Flies to Renew the Mind and Refresh the Spirit"

Gause, TX   |  https://www.goodfly.org/

Mission

Good Fly is a non-profit organization that offers free fly-casting and fly-fishing programs to reduce stress and anxiety.

Ruling year info

2020

CoFounder / President

Stephen L. Weaver

Cofounder / Secretary

Alan King

Main address

249 22 Hills Rd

Gause, TX 77857 USA

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EIN

85-2264225

NTEE code info

Mental Health Treatment (F30)

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Good Fly Inc

Stress is a normal part of life on earth. Intense or sustained stress, however, may produce anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and sleep difficulty. Some professions and life experiences result in high-stress events:

The art of fly casting has long been known to reduce stress and anxiety. The rhythmic, meditative-like cadence of the casting stroke, and the required focus, are naturally therapeutic.


Fly fishing programs have been used for almost 15 years to successfully treat military personnel suffering from PTSD. Studies conducted in 2009 by the University of Southern Maine, the University of Utah, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, found that combat veterans had “significant reductions in stress and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, and improvements in sleep quality” following fly-fishing activities.

Our program is implemented by the following:

• An Orientation/Informational Casting Fair - This type of come and go face to face interaction is not wise in the current climate so we will soon release a short introductory video as a way to generate interest in the program.

• A Full Day Casting Workshop (9 am-3 pm) - at a local facility including instruction/practice space shelter from the elements and the opportunity to apply your newly acquired skills either on the water or in a series of skill challenges. (FFI Casting Skills Challenge)

• Follow-up Lessons - 30-90 min per session, either at your facility or at a local park to continue the fellowship and add to the basic casting skills.

• Social interaction with instructors and other participants throughout.

• Follow up instruction for participants wishing to advance their skills.

• Opportunities to volunteer to assist other groups wishing to experience the healthful benefits of fly casting.

Each of these activities has a component of practice done individually at home or on the water to further the beneficial effects. Participants of all levels of skill and experience will benefit.

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Good Fly Inc

Board of directors
as of 10/27/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

President CEO Stephen Weaver

Good Fly Inc

GEORGE CARLTON DUNN

CoFounder / Treasurer

Alan King

CoFounder / Secretary