Thursday, May 7, 2020

T.F.M. MOTHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY

UPDATE - The random number generator has chosen KATIE MENKE as the winner of this giveaway.  Thanks to all who sent submissions and played along.   Thanks also to each of the industry friends who supported this giveaway as well. 

Dad's, you're next with a Father's Day Giveaway coming soon.

With everything going on, your plans for Mother's Day might not be what you hoped for but let's have some fun anyway with an easy giveaway that you can play for this weekend.

Growing up with a mother who pushed me to be outdoors (and not just to get rid of me) and for over twenty years being married to someone who needs time outside herself, has shown me how powerful fly fishing and other outdoor pursuits are for our well being.

Another takeaway in this is the importance in sharing these experiences with the next generation coming up.  Our children have an ever deepening understanding of the outdoors and even though I'm a total nerd for fly fishing, they have just as much interest in learning and doing bushcraft, hiking, camping, cooking, paddling and picking up skills in the woods and on the water with much of this instruction and showing how coming from their mom.

Moms in the outdoors make a difference and I'd like to celebrate that.


What started with an email exchange with Loon Outdoors quickly got the ball rolling with Orvis, CTS Fishing, 406 Fly Lines, Bob White Studio, Rep Your Water and ECHO Fly Fishing all jumping in to create a gear filled giveaway package that's worth putting your name in the hat for.

Here's what is in the mix for the Mother's Day Giveaway...

CTS FISHING - Quartz 476 Fly Rod Blank & Wanderer Cap
ORVIS - Hydros II Fly Reel in Purple
406 FLY LINES - Four Weight Fly Line
LOON OUTDOORS - David Rollyn Gear & Accessories
BOB WHITE STUDIO - Autographed Copy of John Gierach's New Book
REP YOUR WATER - Apparel Package
ECHO FLY FISHING - Micro Practice Rod 
THE FIBERGLASS MANIFESTO - Swag Package

This giveaway package is worth $1,000 and a lucky mom will win this on Monday, May 11th, 2020 when the random winner is chosen.

Here's the rules...

1.  This contest is for the moms in the room.  Dads, I have something cooking for Father's Day too.

2.  Send an email to tfmcontests@gmail.com and answer one (or all) of the following questions...
  • What is an outdoor memory that you had with your mother and how did that shape your own experience in sharing these activities with your child or children?
  • What has been an unexpected joy with your children during the coronavirus pandemic?
  • Where is the first place that you plan to travel to (on your own or with your family) when these strange times are over?
  • What is your favorite outdoor activity or place that you most enjoy fly fishing and why?
3.  One giveaway submission per email address.
4.  You will receive an email reply with your successful entry for the giveaway.
5.  Entries for the Mother's Day Giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, May 10th.
6.  Not required but maybe share with another outdoor mom you know too.
7.  Winner will be chosen by random and announced on T.F.M., social media and with an email.

A huge thanks to each of the companies who are involved in this giveaway.  I really appreciate the support and the ability to put something like this together for the benefit of the T.F.M. readership.

If you have any questions please let m know by email or DM through Facebook or Instagram.

P.S.  Don't forget about the Graywolf Rods "Essential Worker" Giveaway too.  Entries will be taken for that giveaway through Sunday, May 17, 2020.

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