October Speaker Meeting – Chuck Farneth
October 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Chuck Farneth is a guide and nationally recognized caster and tyer. He is an ESPN Great Outdoors Games Fly Fishing Gold Medalist. He will be joining us for a day of casting, tying and sharing fishing secrets.
Chuck has been married to his bride, Sherry, for 45 years. Together, they have two grown children and five grandchildren. They live in Cookeville,TN where he has semi-retired to build their house and invest in their grandchildren. He also manages the fly fishing department at The Outdoor Experience in Cookeville, TN.
Chuck is still a part time fly fishing guide on the tailwaters in TN, and AR where he lived for the past 30 years.
Originally from PA, Chuck and Sherry moved to AR to serve with CRU, formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ, in their family ministry. After 10 years with CRU, Chuck was called to provide an environment for fathers, through Outdoor Legacy, to invest in their sons through ceremonies and teach them the biblical definition of manhood.
Chuck has also been blessed to compete in fly fishing competitions around the World.
•ESPN Great Outdoor Games 2000-2004 garnering 3 medals in the fly fishing competition (gold in 2001).
•NE Regional winner in the Fly Fishing Masters 2004
•Representative for Team USA in 2014 in Chile finishing 4th in the world.
• Won the “King of the Mountain” one fly competition in Gatlinburg, TN last October.
• As a former Certified Casting Instructor for the FFF, Chuck has instructed hundreds of individuals on the mechanics of casting a fly line using a flexible lever.
• He has also participated in countless clinics, television and radio broadcasts, and speaking opportunities across the country. His 58 years of experience has been used in publications for decades to grow the sport of fly fishing and enhance the knowledge of the most avid fly angler.
Contact Sybil for information to attend the casting and tying workshops.
*MFFC business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. EST, learn about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, hear fishing reports, and general Club information. The speaker will take the floor around 8:00 p.m. EST.*
Topic: Chuck Farneth Presents
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