Hi fellow flyfishers. I'm Robert Howell, a flyfisherman all my life, and now looking for your support to assist my favourite charity. I'm not asking for a lot - in fact I'm asking for a donation of ONE FLY to support the appeal!

I'm currently launching CAST A FLY FOR FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN (CAF4FFC) - a national appeal to flyfishers and the fly fishing industry. Within this I am asking every fly fisherman, or fly fisherwoman, to donate a fly. I'd obviously be delighted if you choose to send more than one fly, but with a single fly donation you have done your bit.

FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN is an adoption agency based in Buckfast in Devon and, quite simply, a wonderful organisation. A small dedicated charity supported purely by donations, its primary work is to find adoptive families in the South West of England for children desperately in need from across the UK. Further details can be found on their website Families for children adoption agency in Devon, Dorset, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Everything I receive will be sold on eBay. As 100% of proceeds are destined for the charity, eBay will not charge commissions or insertion fees. I am also approaching the fly fishing industry looking for donations of tackle, fishing beats, or quite simply anything remotely connected to our favourite pastime. I'll keep you posted on the eBay board as to what is coming up, so please participate by bidding for donated items.

My websiteCast a Fly Campaign is still under development, but please visit it to learn about the ways you can help.

In summary, please donate a fly - most of us have more than we will ever use! Pop the fly/flies in an envelope to the address below, and include an email address so that I can thank you. If you can give me any information about the fly/flies (name(s), size, how you would fish it, stories of success), then that all helps to sell it for the best price.

Finally a big thank you in anticipation of your support.

Have a good season.

ROBERT HOWELL

ADDRESS: LUKESLAND LODGE, IVYBRIDGE,DEVON PL21 0JF
TEL: 01752 896011 OR 07899 793397
EMAIL: robert.flyfishing@btinternet.com