Fish for Change

Ever wonder what a week of Fish for Change Student Programs looks like? Well here it is! Fly fish, conserve, explore, learn, connect, and more. Applications and scholarships are now open for this summer. Watch the full film at the link in bio! Edit: F4C Alumni/ Intern @b0pappy 🎥: @prestonhoffman_ #fishforchange

Well said Oeeee!!! 💙 🎥: @b0pappy #fishforchange . . . . @scientificanglers @duckcamp @orvisflyfishing @looptackle

Fish for Change is all about the little moments in between. Students may join for the fly fishing trip, but they return for the lifelong friendships, the community they build, the environmental growth, and so much more. Each program partners with multiple conservation groups in the area, giving students the chance to engage directly with their projects - whether it’s fish tagging, mangrove planting, spearfishing invasive lionfish, or setting up jaguar survey game cams. At the same time, every program is also a cultural exchange. Two students each week come from the host community, training to become future guides. Together, we share dinners with guides and their families, play local sporting games, and dive into a curriculum that challenges students to explore as travelers, not tourists. One example: students cover a poster board with every question they have about the village, then spend two hours interviewing locals to find their answers. It’s a dynamic educational experience, and fly fishing is what unites it all. Students spend six hours a day on the water, building their skills as anglers through fun competitions and shared learning. The nonprofit model ensures accessibility: 20% of students join from low-income households, and another 20% come from the local community. By the end of each program, every student leaves with a stronger sense of confidence, empathy, curiosity, and passion. This is F4C. 🎥: @b0pappy #fishforchange . . . . @scientificanglers @duckcamp @orvisflyfishing @bajiosunglasses @looptackle

Working alongside and empowering our families in different communities is at the core of Fish for Change. Beautiful words Oee! 🎥: @b0pappy #fishforchange . . . . @scientificanglers @duckcamp @orvisflyfishing @looptackle

The stats are in and we are proud to know these students, bless them with these well-deserved opportunities, and watch them thrive!!!! Our 501(c)(3) model is aimed to take the financial barrier out of fly fishing and make this a sport of access. Programs are right around the corner and we can’t wait to watch each of our students grow throughout the summer. 50% of our students will be joining us under scholarship across our 4 international locations. Time to build more empathy, curiosity, passion, and confidence in this next generation of global citizens and environmental stewards. Off they go to @flyfishguanaja @soulflylodge @flyfishingcostarica and @the_xflats this summer! Huge thank you to our private donors and corporate partners who help make this magic happen. @duckcampco @looptackle @scientificanglers @orvisflyfishing @yellowdogccf @yeti @yamahaoutboards @turtleboxaudio @skentrockwellfoundation #fishforchange

The Mamas. If parents are ever worried about sending their kids abroad without them, just know… they are surrounded in Mamas that will love them like their own. These are the girls of Fly Fish Guanaja. Nothing happens without them and we are grateful for their ongoing love and support 💙💙💙 Happy Mothers Day Weekend! #fishforchange . . . . @scientificanglers @duckcamp @orvisflyfishing @looptackle

A knuckle buster for 14 year old Harrison on his first saltwater fly fishing trip at @soulflylodge #fishforchange . . . . @scientificanglers @duckcamp @orvisflyfishing @looptackle

THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED! GIVEAWAY CLOSED🐟 We teamed up with some of our favorite community-driven voices in fly fishing to hook one lucky human up with 2 tix to Soul Fly CHS — May 16 in Charleston… plus a few extra goodies along the way 👀 Think: art, music, fly fishing games, cold drinks, and tons of brands HOW TO ENTER: • Follow @soulfly_co @paulpuckettart @ladyflyclub @fishforchange @casts_drafts • Tag the person you’re bringing to Soul Fly (more tags = more chances) We’ll pick a winner 5/4 at 6PM — don’t sleep on it.

“Even though I learned countless life lessons there, one of the ones that resonates with me most is to love everybody like family, make friends with strangers, and be passionate about the good things in the world. Guanaja made me feel more accepted in the world, and my desire to better the world and preserve the best parts of it was strengthened tenfold.” 🎥: @b0pappy #fishforchange . . . . @scientificanglers @duckcamp @orvisflyfishing @looptackle

NEW! Cast & Connect Podcast🎙Join host Linda Leary as she sits down with Heather Harkavy, a driving force behind Fish for Change, a nonprofit using fly fishing as a doorway into something much bigger for young people. Head to the link in our bio to catch to the full episode🙌 #fishe #castandconnect #fishforchange #newepisode

The Curriculum // Night one ice breaker. Local student sits across from visiting student. We ask questions about life. Home waters? What are you the most proud of? School system? Tell a fun fishing story. What’s your spirit animal? Goals in life? They learn about one another and compare notes. When the music changes, change your seat! #fishforchange . . . . @scientificanglers @duckcamp @orvisflyfishing @looptackle

F4C Signature Student Tier // Cuan is joining us in Guanaja this summer all the way from Ireland! Well practiced in his craft of fly tying, he has made packages for each of our saltwater destinations. 15 of the go to flies for $120 + shipping. Individual flies are also available upon request. If you are interested in buying flies for programs this summer or supporting Cuan’s small business - send him a DM! #fishforchange . . . . @scientificanglers @duckcamp @orvisflyfishing @looptackle