Breast Cancer & Fly Fishing - Casting for RECOVERY by Todd Moen

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6 жыл бұрын

For the 50th edition of Catch Magazine, T-Motion Theater presents a very special film called "River of Life." In 2015/16 Todd Moen captures the reflections of 3 women dealing with breast cancer while out fly fishing on the waters of the Pacific Northwest. The narratives of Barbara Schmierer, Trisha Campbell and Carol LaBranche connect the struggles of wild, native fish with the challenges these women face in their own lives, while also capturing the magic and joy of fly fishing. The film explores life's tenacity and its fragility. "River of Life" reflects ideas and feelings that most fly fishermen share, yet from a uniquely feminine perspective. Breast cancer is, for the most part, a feminine struggle. But when 1 in 8 women in the United States are afflicted, it touches everyone's lives. This film connects our human stories with the life and health of rivers, and it reminds us of what is beautiful in the world and how easily it can be lost.
River of Life is dedicated to Carol LaBranche, aged 56, who battled with cancer and passed away October 8, 2016 before the film was finished.
After her first bout with breast cancer, Carol decided to take on a new hobby…fly fishing. This grew to be one of her life's passions. This also led to the role of secretary with the Oregon Council of Federation of Fly Fishers. She was an instrumental part of getting Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers started in Roseburg, Oregon. Casting for Recovery was the next step in that fly fishing process. Her desire to help others and give back led to starting a retreat in Oregon for women with breast cancer.
uvfforg.wordpress.com/
www.flyfishersinternational.org/Default.aspx
castingforrecovery.org/
Filmed in three different locations, A big thank you to
Kelsey Helfrich - www.helfrichoutfitter.com
Chris Daughters - www.caddisflyshop.com
Jennifer Mitchell - theeveninghatch.com
Special thanks to these individuals & companies who supported our project...
Thomas Hall
Gary Jurden
Kirsten Kinsman
Geri Meyer
Jim Murphy
Michael Contino
Patriot Timber Products
Brita Fordice
Jeff Hickman
Chris Daughters
Fish The Swing - www.fishtheswing.com
The Avid Angler - www.avidangler.com
Ross Reels - www.rossreels.com
Sage Fly Rods - www.sageflyfish.com
The Caddis Fly Shop - www.caddisflyshop.com
Patagonia Fly Fishing - www.patagonia.com/fly-fishing.html
Airflo Fly Lines - www.airflofishing.com/
Rep Your Water - www.repyourwater.com
Littleleaf Guide Service - www.littleleafguides.com/fishing.html
Smith Optics - www.smithoptics.com/us/
Shadow Of A Trout Outfitters - briankimmelflyfishing.com
Costa Eyewear - www.costadelmar.com
Athena & Artemis - www.womensflyshop.com
Eddie Bauer - www.eddiebauer.com
Production - Todd Moen Creative
Camera and Edit by Todd Moen
Narrative editing assistance by Karen Margaret Hall
and Kelley Moen
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@paflyfish 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. My wife is a breast cancer survivor. Doing well so far regarding the cancer, but unfortunately developed CHF from the adriamycin used in chemotherapy. She went fly fishing with casting for recovery on Spruce Creek in Pennsylvania. Terrific program. Of three sisters, all three have had breast cancer. None tested positive for the BRCA gene, but are currently undergoing other genetic testing. The other two sisters also developed uterine cancer. One quite a few years ago and beat the odds, the other was post menopausal after breast CA, so had not had a hysterectomy. Currently all are disease free. My wife and I, and the other two sisters, have daughters. Fight the good fight.

@surfpapo 6 жыл бұрын

How can you give thumbs down to this video, It looks like they are cancer survivors and been through a lot, nice video ,I take my hat off to all you Ladies keep fighting !!!

@rockymountainrose8189 3 жыл бұрын

What an inspiration these women are to me. Living life to its fullest flowing with adversity. Thank you

@RiverWhisperPrd 6 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best films on fly fishing I've ever encountered. The story and the river are beautiful and the wisdom invaluable.

@kellersp Жыл бұрын

I just came upon this video. When people ask what it is about fly fishing, I just tell them the therapeutic qualities of it. We all have our reasons. To me it's a cleansing of my mind and my soul. Great video! Thanks for putting it together and sharing it.

@matthewlabunsky9554 2 жыл бұрын

The video made me cry. Todd you are a master at making these videos

@CatchMagazine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!!

@awaken77 6 жыл бұрын

I'm hooked on Todd Moen's fly fishing videos. Fly fish for life!

@CatchMagazine Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I really appreciate it.

@franciscopablodaloia7169 4 жыл бұрын

I am really touched by this video. I was a fly fishing guide in Argentine Patagonia and guided people with cancer. I know how hard the fight is. Thank you Mr. Moen for dedicating that film to those brave ladies

@Expeditom 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing work and deeply touching stories. Keep it up! Best, Tom

@KwiSsKas 4 жыл бұрын

Fly fishing is therapy for me too. Great vidéo. Beautifull story.

@greatorangesky 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece and incredible woman. Thank you

@cevisuals 3 жыл бұрын

Todd - I've enjoyed all of your videos but this one is special.... As a documentary photographer, compelling storytelling is a high priority in my own work. Thank you for the great storytelling narratives and visuals for each person profiled. Well Done! Greetings from across the Cascades in Eugene

@CatchMagazine 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Cliff!

@stevehenderson3954 6 жыл бұрын

I like all of your videos , but this one really touched my heart , thanks for making it .

@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists 3 жыл бұрын

I knew this was going to be a heartfelt video, but when I learned Barb was my age, it really hit home. All my best to Barb's family.

@sirmegallot3276 6 жыл бұрын

You're all much stronger people than I am, your beauty as people amazes me, you are inspiring, my heart belongs to you all

5 жыл бұрын

Wow !.... no word. Thank you for that.

@perryjohnson1701 6 жыл бұрын

Great rowing through those rapids....beautiful river

@willperryman4559 6 жыл бұрын

It never fails, when I see and hear Todd Moen, Catch Magazine videos, I'm there and loving the experience everyone is having,and the beauty of nature,and how it is captured and shared, and the passion of everyone included, fills me with joy,happiness and awe... Thank you so very much and Bless these women, who are ALL So Very Beautiful 💝🎣💝

@TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport 6 жыл бұрын

Too true""" Esp I the uk .... Umust come Todd for more Rod Bending Tay,esk and well Lots more Rivers Haha

@CatchMagazine 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks William. Really appreciate the support and great comments. I'm so glad to hear your enjoying all this work of mine. Thanks again!

@willperryman4559 6 жыл бұрын

I've been a fan for only 2+ years, and have watched most of them over twice, and have shared your work to all my family,and my fishing family. 🙏💝🙏

@arthurwomack843 5 жыл бұрын

Well done ladies. I'll see you again at the boat launch, this side of the clouds, or the other.

@adrianangelani6316 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful human beings, video, music and words.

@mikeburrington373 6 жыл бұрын

Admiration to these women and others - plus Todd for the tribute. Even more personal? Seeing McKenzie home water. The Helfrich name my Dad spoke frequently. A Keith Steele boat - probably made by son Steve. So miss the healing waters of the McKenzie & Greenwood Drive...

@davidarnold8233 6 жыл бұрын

Best wishes to these wonderful anglers. Thank you for making this.

@h4kt4n 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video girls, keep fishing keep living

@terryasiala5080 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful and heartfelt video. Fly fishing for recovery is amazing, yet to me it looks difficult to do. The photography was awesome and the sights in the video were stunning. I went to school with Barb’s husband and I enjoyed her comment about the first gift he gave her...to cute🥰

@aaronhellhake5320 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. I wish more people would realize how fragile life is. Fish On!

@joncothranphotography9375 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful film! Thank you!

@1699dmcg 6 жыл бұрын

These women are such an inspiration, everyone's journey is unique. Live life to full. Todd thank you.

@magamaga8649 5 жыл бұрын

You beautiful ladies touched my heart with this video... simply put you gals are a inspiration. GOD bless you and tight lines

@timfitzgerald1186 5 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful video. Thank you.

@stewoutdoors3020 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, great video. My wife is my fly fishing partner. Ladies rock.

@timhalley6987 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. Courageous women and good fly fishers to boot. Some morally deficient and doltish haters out there to go thumbs down on this.

@dizzybuizzy9347 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@FishingChanneltv 6 жыл бұрын

love the vid, love the stories, the fish, love everithing, well done

@OldDawg49 6 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done, enjoyed that immensely, thanks for sharing this with us.

@victormorton5479 6 жыл бұрын

Victor of Henley on Thames England Beautiful Ladies Ive fished for sixty years at Blagdon enjoyed every momentits

@johncornbread 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, and have a Very Very Happy Christmas. Thank you

@TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport 6 жыл бұрын

Ohhh Wow Todd That Was Stunning Goshh we Have missed You DUDE"" awesome as always In casewe don't speak Or see ya for ages ageain Very Very Happy xmas To You and yours Best wishes Tc UK

@SAMCOM57 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@bogaugon 6 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video.

@mikehuntsmels9680 6 жыл бұрын

awsome video...im addicted to your videos

@MegaRoperman 6 жыл бұрын

Love that video!! Keep it up ladies!!

@robertandersson331 6 жыл бұрын

amazing film thanks

@solowars2858 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing, Love your vids!

6 жыл бұрын

Simply enjoy every upload of your work! Thanx 4sharing 🖖

@CatchMagazine 6 жыл бұрын

Jorg! Thanks again man. Have more coming soon. Really appreciate the continued support.

6 жыл бұрын

CatchMagazine you inspired me 2 fish for tarpon, in cuba i decided 2 get me a dslr, so i have 2 thank you more than u can know 😊 (insta Hannover_natur)

@kmgsage 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@stephenscott3272 5 жыл бұрын

Zen place, anytime anywhere with a fly rod!

@fasafishr 6 жыл бұрын

AMAZING....SIMPLY AMAZING! GREAT JOB!

@CatchMagazine 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jeffersonlucianofranza3454 6 жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL , WONDERFUL ; CONGRATULATIONS FROM BRAZIL ...

@screamingreel8542 2 жыл бұрын

You said the truth. No matter how much a man can be Close to a wife, a girlfriend, a mother or a daughter..breast cancer is a woman struggle. We all know women are more strong than man, they cross a tears valley to give life and in their life they bear on their shoulders frustration, dissatisfaction, sadness and angry of man helping them to look forward and find a way to solve problems. And they use the most powerful weapons: patience an Love. We better learn from women. I think that our World would be a better place to live if man would leave main decisions to Women. This amazing video shows women strength and Beauty of fly fishing. I can't stop streams from my eyes..