Every Cast gets us Closer to a Cure

AEG Media is teaming up with Nike employee Bill Farnum in his quest to find a cure for his 3-year-old daughter.

As a Nike employee since 1996, Bill Farnum of the U.S. Apparel organization has had a series of challenging jobs. When his toughest role came in his personal life, he did what Nike employees do. He took action.

In December, Ella, Bill’s daughter, was diagnosed with an incurable disorder called Rett Syndrome.

Rett Syndrome is a debilitating neurological disorder that affects almost exclusively girls. The disorder occurs in 1 in every 15,000 girls and is completely random. The girls develop normally until 18-24 months of age and then begin to lose their speech and motor skills. Most lose hand functionality and many develop seizures, scoliosis, and can lose the ability to walk. One prominent doctor states, “We all are familiar with neurological diseases; I'm sure everyone has seen some one with epilepsy, or Parkinson's disease, bipolar disorder or cerebral palsy. But when you see symptoms of all these diseases in one individual, as in Rett, you are struck by this.”

Bill’s third fundraiser of 2008 for the IRSF (International Rett Syndrome Foundation) will take place August 8-10th in the snow capped Rocky Mountains of Colorado. With the help of the Rocky Mountain Angling Club, Sage fly rods and the High Country Club, 8 two-person teams will be putting their fly fishing skills to the test in a catch and release competition. They’ll be fishing private waters along the Fraser River in Winter Park and the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs.

Entry fee is $600 per person ($1,200/team). Entry fee includes 2 days access to great private water fishing on properties of the Rocky Mtn. Angling Club, 3 nights lodging at a beautiful 10,000 sq ft. house in Steamboat Springs courtesy High Country Club, and all the food and drink you can handle. There will also be a live auction Saturday night for some great prizes including a Sage Z axis rod and 2550 reel.

If you are interested, please contact Bill Farnum at bbfarnum@mac.com. Space is limited to the first 16 people. There will be a $100 deposit to hold your spot.

100% of the proceeds will go to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.

AEG Media stands behind Bill and his family and will work with him to help find a cure for Ella and many like her.

Learn more about Ella and the Farnums fundraising efforts at http://www.believe-in-me.org

Learn more about Rett Syndrome. http://www.rettsyndrome.org

Hog Island Enters a Three-Year Commitment with AEG Media as their Equipment Sponsor

Portland, OR (June 4, 2008)—Over the next three years Hog Island has committed to be the Equipment Sponsor for AEG Media in both the film production series and the Fly Fishing Film Tour.

Hog Island Boat Works manufactures the World’s only roto-molded drift boat. Their drift boat hulls are molded as one seamless piece with a plug and play platform for accessories for fishing and multi-days. This is the World’s largest manufactured skin-foam-skin part. This cutting-edge manufacturing process took Hog Island nearly three years to perfect and the result is an awesome unsinkable drift boat that absorbs impacts quietly, and handles true on the water. “I came up with the concept after banging around in other drift boats, and scaring off fish in the process,” says company president John St. John.

Due to Hog Island’s wide bottom design, soft chine and smooth nature of plastic, their boats are stable in cross currents, and don’t swim at anchor. This is a four-wheel drive sports car in the river that is comfortable running extremely low technical water, bouncing through big waves, and sailing over drops.

AEG is dedicated to using Hog Island’s gear, over the next three years, in all film productions as well as promoting their product line on the film tour.

AEG Media is an adventure media company based in Merlin, OR whose enterprise includes an annual film tour event and feature films. They believe in catch and release and are avid members of 1% For The Planet, AFFTA, Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly Fishers. Their mission is to revolutionize the world of fly-fishing one epic adventure at a time.

www.hogislandboatworks.com

Army of Fish Bums – A Message from Soldiers in Iraq

From: MAJ Chip Giles

I received the box of t-shirts and videos you sent over. Hooah! Man, that fishing trip in Patagonia was great! I only wish I could make the same trip. I actually enjoyed the deleted footage as much as the regular movie.

I am looking forward to watching the Kiwi Camo video next.

The photo attached is me, (handsome devil on the left), and LTC Paul Huszar. He was my boss earlier in the deployment. We have spent a good bit of time B.S.ing about fly fishing as a momentary diversion to the days. LTC Huszar is the Operations Officer in the 20th Engineer Brigade (Airborne). I am the Construction Operations Officer in the 1203D Engineer Battalion. We are part of a group of Great Americans that are building things all across a good portion of Iraq and making good things happen.

I am seeking out the other trout bums here who will enjoy the swag. I will make sure the videos and t-shirts get in the right hands.

We appreciate your kindness and generosity. I hope you will pass this on to all who are involved in your projects.

Best of luck,

MAJ Chip Giles

From: LTC Paul Huszar, P.E.

Thanks so much for thinking of us!!! I am truly looking forward to the videos – exactly what the doctor ordered. I’m on month 8 of 15 months deployed in Iraq (second tour, also) running 16 hour days with a half day off on Sundays and can’t wait to make some time to watch the videos.

I’m an avid angler after my father-in-law made a rod for me nearly ten years ago, taught myself through great pain and suffering the first several months, then hit Yellowstone in route to a temporary duty station driving across country. Hired a guide and life has not been the same since. My father-in-law and I have now become great fishing buddies and every summer since then (when I’m not deployed) we take a family vacation to a fly-fishing destination.

We hit Vermont and the Battenkill this past summer before I deployed and have done Yellowstone, hiked into Yosemite, northern California near Tahoe, northern New Mexico, North Carolina mountains, and a few others – a true passion and great stress relief from Army life in the middle of a crystal clear stream. Only my wife and kids can excite me as much as a good rise on a dry fly!

Thanks again, truly! I certainly appreciate the gesture of support.

Most sincerely,

LTC Paul Huszar, P.E.


AEG Media is an adventure media company based in Merlin, OR whose enterprise includes an annual film tour event and feature films. We believe in catch and release and are avid members of 1% For The Planet, AFFTA, Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly Fishers. Our mission is to revolutionize the world of fly-fishing one epic adventure at a time.

Thule Commits with AEG Media as an Equipment Sponsor

(Merlin, Ore., Feb. 04, 2008)—Thule has committed to be an Equipment Sponsor for AEG Media for this year’s Fly Fishing Film Tour.

Founding member Ake Skeppner’s initial success was found in the small but growing sport of windsurfing where a strong, reliable roof rack was an indispensable piece of equipment. This was quickly followed by success in the ski business where Thule’s Swedish heritage certainly helped the product gain rapid acceptance.

From this decision grew the strategy to design and manufacture products in the USA for the US market. Since this time, the company has grown rapidly through product innovation, a commitment to quality and the continuance of a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Into the year 2000 and beyond, Thule continues to evolve their products to meet the need of users.

AEG is glad to have Thule as an equipment sponsor for the Fly Fishing Film Tour.

AEG Media is an adventure media company based in Merlin, OR whose enterprise includes an annual film tour event and feature films. They believe in catch and release and are avid members of 1% For The Planet, AFFTA, Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly Fishers. Their mission is to revolutionize the world of fly-fishing one epic adventure at a time.

www.thuleracks.com

The Fin Commits with AEG Media as an Event Sponsor

(Merlin, Ore., Feb. 01, 2008)—The Fin has committed to be an Event Sponsor for AEG Media for the New York City Fly Fishing Film Tour show.

Jason is the founder of Puris Entertainment; a New York based independent production company. He is the Executive Producer of the ESPN series Guide House that was the first of its kind for the outdoors world. Guide House is a reality series featuring 5 fishing guides and their high profile clients. He has worked with several video and community based Internet startups, recently consulting for the travel video site Turnhere.com. He brings extensive skills in video production, Internet development and, of course, fishing.

AEG is glad to have The Fin as an event sponsor for the New York City show.

AEG Media is an adventure media company based in Merlin, OR whose enterprise includes an annual film tour event and feature films. They believe in catch and release and are avid members of 1% For The Planet, AFFTA, Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly Fishers. Their mission is to revolutionize the world of fly-fishing one epic adventure at a time.

www.thefin.com

AEG MEDIA ENTERS THE FIGHT TO SAVE BRISTOL BAY

(Merlin, Ore., Jan. 23, 2008) Northern Dynasty of Canada partnered with Anglo-American of London plan to build North America’s largest open-pit gold and copper mine in the Bristol Bay area of Alaska. AEG Media, The Angling Exploration Group, a media production company specializing in adventure fly-fishing entertainment, works against the two large foreign mining companies to educate the masses and stop the destruction before it begins.

Trout Unlimited, Federation of Fly Fishers and Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska have been the leaders in the conservation effort to save the world’s most productive salmon and trout waters. AEG Media is proud to support that effort by providing unrestricted education and Bristol Bay specific merchandise sales through their third annual film tour.

AEG Media’s Fly Fishing Film Tour will be showing Felt Soul Media’s “Red Gold”, Castaway Films “Equilibrium” and Fly On The Wall Travel’s “River Poets”; both films are documentaries about the Bristol Bay mining threat and their dedication to its conservation. Bristol Bay merchandise will also be available for purchase at the shows. Proceeds from the sale of Bristol Bay gear will be donated to the intense efforts to save Bristol Bay. There will also be conservation group representatives present at the shows with information on the mining threat and how you can help.

The 2008 Fly Fishing Film Tour is presented by Loop Fly Tackle and Adventures. Official and Major sponsors include Patagonia, Costa Del Mar, Scientific Anglers, Volvo, Brunton, Gerber, RO Drift Boats, Rising, Loon, The Drake, Vosseler and Big Sky Inflatables.

The tour showcases some of fly-fishing’s most innovative filmmakers. This year’s tour will include highlights of films from eight independent filmmakers including AEG Medias highly anticipated upcoming release “Fish Bum I: Mongolia – River Wolf”, “Castaway Films – Equilibrium”, “Double Haul Productions – Reel Time”, “Fly On The Wall Travels – River Poets”, “Roll Cast Productions – Fishizzle”, “Beaver Hill Productions – 4 Seasons of Steelhead”, “Beattie Outdoor Productions – Slovenia” and “Felt Soul Media - Red Gold”.

If you would like more information about AEG Media or the film tour schedule and show times, visit www.aegmedia.com.

About AEG Media
AEG Media is an adventure media company based in Merlin, Ore., whose enterprise includes the annual film tour event and feature film productions. They are participating members of 1% For The Planet, AFFTA, Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly Fishers. Established in 2005, AEG continues to spread the word about who they are and what they’re doing, by pushing the limits of fly-fishing to attract and inspire generations to come.

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FISH BUMS HOST A FREE SHOW FOR WOUNDED AND DISABLED MILITARY VETERANS

(Merlin, Ore., Jan. 15, 2008) AEG Media, The Angling Exploration Group, a media production company specializing in adventure fly-fishing entertainment, will support military troops by hosting a free show at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., March 11th.

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. will present the show along with Loop Fly Tackle & Adventures. Project Healing Waters is an organization dedicated to wounded, injured or disabled military personnel. The Project’s program provides basic fly-fishing, fly-casting and fly-tying classes and clinics for both beginner and advanced fly fisher at no cost to the participant.

The Project relies on aide from conservation groups such as Federation of Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited as well as volunteer staff. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. strives to serve the members of the armed forces who have made great sacrifices in serving their nation.

AEG’s Fly Fishing Film Tour is now in it’s third year. The films AEG Media produce are high-energy, adrenaline rushing expedition documentaries mixed with stunning cinematography, crazy mishaps and encounters and cutting edge music. AEG Media’s mission is to revolutionize the world of fly-fishing, one epic adventure at a time. Film locations are chosen with the intent to share a glimpse into unique destinations around the globe and to create a fishing experience for generations to come. Past filming locations include Patagonia, New Zealand and Iceland. Current productions include Mongolia, Argentina, Bahamas and Christmas Island.

The AEG crew is comprised of four partners: Chris Owens, Thad Robison, Justin Crump and Brian Jill, known as the “AEG Fish Bums.” Their unique look into the fly-fishing industry is generating enthusiastic responses and mild controversy. The film tour consists of not only AEG’s films but also films submitted from other independent filmmakers selected by AEG that impact, entertain and educate the world of fly-fishing while at the same time generating enthusiasm and interest from the “new” generation of fly fishers.

The 2008 Fly Fishing Film Tour is presented by Loop Fly Tackle and Adventures. Official and Major sponsors include Patagonia, Costa Del Mar, Scientific Anglers, Volvo, Brunton, Gerber, RO Drift Boats, Rising, Loon, The Drake and Big Sky Inflatables.

The tour showcases some of fly-fishing’s most innovative filmmakers. This year’s tour will include highlights of films from eight independent filmmakers including AEG Medias highly anticipated upcoming release “Fish Bum I: Mongolia – River Wolf”, “Castaway Films – Equilibrium”, “Double Haul Productions – Reel Time”, “Fly On The Wall Travels – River Poets”, “Roll Cast Productions – Fishizzle”, “Beaver Hill Productions – 4 Seasons of Steelhead”, “Beattie Outdoor Productions – Slovenia” and “Felt Soul Media - Red Gold”.

If you would like more information about AEG Media or the film tour schedule and show times, visit www.aegmedia.com.

About AEG Media
AEG Media is an adventure media company based in Merlin, Ore., whose enterprise includes the annual film tour event and feature film productions. They are participating members of 1% For The Planet, AFFTA, Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly Fishers. Established in 2005, AEG continues to spread the word about who they are and what they’re doing, by pushing the limits of fly-fishing to attract and inspire generations to come.