A brand new aspect of the 2016 Expo was our Fly Fishing Film and Video Showcase. This will be our fifth year screening local film submissions from across the Midwest and offering rousing prizes to talented recipients during a fun evening event. This will take place on the Saturday evening of the expo and will be held March 19th, 2022 at the Anne Simley Theater at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN.
Check out below for official contest rules, how to enter and prizes.
Have a video of a fly fishing adventure?
Use the guidelines below when shooting video this year on the water and enter your video for the 2022 contest!
Content
We are seeking short films and videos that showcase fly fishing in the upper Midwest. Share your experiences of connecting with the water, hooking the big one, or that day when all the fish were rising. We encourage entries that display creativity, adventure, exploration and wise resource use. Selected films and videos will be screened during an evening event on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 at the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo.
Prizes
2022 Prizes TBA – Past years’ prizes have included a Sage X, Redington waders, Rio line packages and more.
Entrants of films and videos to be included in the screening will be notified prior to the event. You do not need to attend the event to submit or to win.
Submissions
To have your video considered, send a YouTube or Vimeo link of it to
videoshowcase
- Must be 2-7 minutes long
- Must portray fly fishing in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Ontario and/or Wisconsin
- Any species of fish may be included
- Must contain no copyrighted material without permission
- Must be edited (no uncut video) and have a sound track
- No still photos
Special Thanks to the Event and Prize Sponsors
