In an effort to raise money for the hurricane-devastated Bahamian community, anglers are rallying in a variety of ways to raise on-the-ground funds. And the effort is spreading quickly.
The Bahamas is an angler’s paradise, a bucket-list destination for those who love to cast a line for bonefish and tarpon. And many serious anglers have spent time with Bahamian guides and hosts, earning the island nation a huge soft spot in hearts of fishers around the world.
Watching the destruction of this beautiful place by Hurricane Dorian has been heart-wrenching. And now the fishing community wants to do something about it.
A Focus on ‘Immediate Needs of the Locals’
The angling community’s response to the vast devastation of the Bahamas has been both swift and dynamic. With confusion about who to donate to and where the money is directly going, Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures stepped in with their 501c3 and created an action alert. The Double Haul For Dorian effort will directly fund the communities they work within the Bahamian islands.
“The Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation works globally, utilizing contacts on the ground to find out what our angling communities on the ground need,” Bryan Gregson of Yellow Dog Fly Fishing said.
“We’re investing in the direct and immediate needs of the locals, whether it’s a crib for an infant or an oven for the local breadmaker. The lodges have insurance; they’ll be rebuilt. It’s the community that needs this funding to rebuild their lives.”
Thus far, the YDCFF’s Double Haul for Dorian effort has raised more than than $66,000 in just the past few days. The total amount increased $4,000 since I wrote the first sentence of this piece, and the money continues to come in. But, according to Gregson, this is going to be a long-term effort, with Bahamians likely being out of work for months to come.
3 Ways Anglers Are Helping Hurricane Victims
Tying a #DozenForDorian
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Guides for Dorian
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Cash Donations
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