Project Rainbow | Fly Fishing Film Tour Official Selection

Official Selection of the 2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T)
"While many people have heard of the Gunnison River that flows through the Black Canyon and Gunnison Gorge, not many people have heard the story of the Gunnison River Rainbow. The story of how, following the accidental introduction of whirling disease in 1993, these rainbows went from nearly 10,000 fish in a 2-mile stretch of river to only 86 fish a decade later. However, in recent years these fish have started to make a strong comeback. The resurgence of the Gunnison River Rainbow serves as a beacon of hope for other fisheries around North America that are feeling the impact of whirling disease."
A Hog Leg Fly Fishing Production
Written and Produced by: Ben Bortner and Skyler Moore
Filmed and Edited by: Aaron Snyder and Josh Berendes
Sound Design by: Jason McDaniel
Anglers: Ben Bortner, Skyler Moore, Matt McCannel, Joel Evans
Sponsored by: Sage, Orvis, Hatch Outdoors, Scietific Anglers, RIGS Fly Shop, Goal Zero

[@tommydutcher1214]

Good story and film.

[@davidroyal7965]

Thanks for sharing. This is a great example of how man can effectively help the environment in a positive way.

[@fly-fishing-in-patagonia]

Nice work and Best wishes to You, specially to My friend and also a great fisherman Ben Bortner

[@ScottGerke]

Wow, what an incredibly well-editing story and thanks for sharing! Glad to hear everything is on the upswing and kudos to all of those involved in making that happen 👏

[@jacquelinegutierrez9883]

So awesome 😎 thanks for sharing with us

[@SergioDiazFishing]

Thank you sir, great stuff!

[@griffinprall8789]

Matt McConnell is a huge beast, worth a call if you’re ever passing through telluride/ridgeway

[@Fly_Revive]

Very Cool!