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2022 Troutfest TX
Overview
www.grtu.org
GRTU Troutfest TX
Overview
What is Troutfest TX? What is Guadalupe River
● A banquet with outstanding speakers, door prizes
Trout Unlimited (GRTU)?
and raffle items GRTU is a 501c3 organization and proceeds from
● A film night featuring The Fly Fishing Film Tour, Troutfest Texas 2022 will support:
● GRTU Youth Programs, The GRTU Tomorrow
raffles and awesome wine and craft beer
Fund, TU Teen Summit
● A free expo with presentations, instruction, vendor
● Casting for Recovery, Project Healing Waters,
booths, raffles and kid’s events
Reel Recovery, Fishings Future, Canyon Lake
Animal Shelter and the Senior Citizens Food
Bank
Troutfest TX receives strong statewide marketing and promotional support and offers sponsorship, donation
and exhibit opportunities. If your company or organization is looking to reach and engage with fly fishing and
conservation enthusiasts, GRTU’s Troutfest TX is the place to be.
To find out more, please go to www.grtu.orgGRTU Troutfest TX
Specifics
Dates: Feb 18-20, 2022 Banquet
• Banquet 2/18 • Keynote speaker: Carter Smith – Executive Director
• Film Night "Fly Fishing Film Tour" 2/19 TPWD
• Free Expo 2/19 - 2/20 • Silent Auction with digital bidding
• Live Auction
Location • Door Prizes
Lazy L and L, New Braunfels, TX, right on the Guadalupe • Great food, wine and local craft beer
River
Expo
Expected Attendance (Based on ‘19 actuals) • FREE Fly Casting Lessons on land and the river
• Banquet: 400+ • Presentations from guides, outfitters and experts
• Film Night: 250+ from around the world
• Expo: 3,000+ • Kids events: casting pond, archery and airguns
• Booths guides, shops, artists, gear manufacturers
• On water watercraft demosGRTU Troutfest TX
Testimonials
“As a national speaker on fly fishing, I attend many fundraisers and
“Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures was honored to events. GRTU’s Troutfest is by far one of my favorites. While the
attend the GRTU Troutfest Expo for the first time this location, on the beautiful Guadalupe River, lends itself to the
year. While our company typically does upwards of 15 perfect backdrop for a fly fishing event, it’s the people and
consumer shows each season, this event was one that information gained at Troutfest that makes it so unique. Lectures
we thoroughly enjoyed and look forward to returning to that anglers of all skill levels can enjoy and understand, activities
in the future. The intimate show dynamic coupled with for the kids, and great food and music, GRTU Troutfest is the
great attendees, exhibitors and celebrities made for a perfect place to bring the whole family. In addition, the members
fantastic weekend, while also very beneficial to our of GRTU are warm and genuine in their love for cold, clean water
company and growing our brand and industry exposure. and all things trout. This love shows in the conservation work they
The event was also run extremely well from top to
do and in the generosity brought forth in their fundraising banquet
bottom, and all of the directors of the event really went
like no other event I’ve been a part of.”
out of their way to make sure all the boxes were
Jen Ripple, Editor in Chief at Dun Magazine
checked. We will definitely be coming back to this event
in the future, not only for the benefit it had for our
company but also the great environment, people and
“One of my favorite events I’ve ever been to. Excellent hospitality,
hospitality.”
great setting along the river, and a fun but hard-working group of
folks raising money for a great cause. You guys rocked it. Can’t wait to
Tom Melvin, Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures
come back.”
George Daniel, Livin’ on the Fly, Author Strip SetGRTU Troutfest TX
Testimonials
“Experiencing Troutfest TX as a professional woman of the
fly was exceptional. The location, close proximity of the
“Living Waters has been a part of GRTU Troutfest for years.
venues, lodging, campsites, and food made it very enjoyable
Quite simply, it is an event that we can’t afford to miss! The for me and the attendees to relax, learn and share ideas,
chapter always does a fantastic job of putting on an
with a few fish stories thrown in, of course. They say
incredible event, and this past year was one for the record
everything is bigger and better in Texas and Troutfest TX
books! I can’t imagine a better event that centers on
was.”
conservation, community, and fly fishing as a whole. Every
Wanda Taylor - TFO - IFFF MCI
year we sell more than enough product to more than make it 2017 Fly Fishing Museum Hall Of Fame Inductee
worth the time and money spent. In addition, we always
book a substantial number of guide trips as a result of having
a booth on site. Simply put, it’s a great event, run by quality
people, that raises money for an even better cause! We “Had an absolute blast at this event! GRTU’s Troutfest TX
highly recommend this event to any business looking for was a huge success because of the folks that worked so
outreach opportunities within the greater fly fishing hard putting on this event. Combine a great setting and
community.” venue to go along with dedicated folks and you have a
very successful event. Proud and humbled to be a part of
- Chris Johnson, Living Waters Fly Fishing it. Hope to see you next year!!!”
Duane Redford, Minturn Anglers, Author
Fly Fisher’s PlaybookGRTU Troutfest TX
Testimonials
“Troutfest is a perfect venue for all ages. Alaska's Bearclaw “This is a first class event with a heavy dose of
Lodge has been a vendor with Troutfest since the very first education free for the general public. The
show very much enjoy supporting GRTU. They are a great
host and do amazing things for the community.”
Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited folks are doing
some great things locally as well as all over USA.”
Rob Fuentes - Owner Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge and
Alaska Kingfishers Mac Brown - Mac Brown Fly Fishing
“Great organization that is doing some great things for “I attended Troutfest TX put on by the GRTU. What an
the Guadalupe River and the surrounding areas. The amazing event. One of the absolute best I have attended
folks I’ve met from that chapter are really conservation nationwide. The people of the GRTU not only believe in
cold, clean water, they step up and do something about it in
minded and fishy folks.” a huge way! 5 stars for sure!”
Lucas Bissett Executive Director AFFTA Jen Ripple - Editor Dun MagazineGRTU Troutfest TX
Sponsor Opportunities
Presenting- $7,500 – 2 available Platinum - $3,000* – 3 available
Premium Space at Entrance to Tent 10’x20’ End Cap or Corner Booth @ the Exposition
Up to 6 VIP Tickets to the Banquet Up to 4 VIP Tickets to the Banquet
Up to 6 Movie Night Tickets Up to 4 Movie Night Tickets
Social Media Package – 6 boosted ads with company info Social Media Package – 3 boosted ads with company info
Event Program – Full Page Ad – Back or Inside Cover Event Program – Full Page Ad
E-Newsletter – Banner Ad E-Newsletter – Banner Ad
Sponsorship Recognition on our marketing – website, Sponsorship and Recognition on our marketing –
flyers, etc. and at banquet website, flyers, etc. and at the banquet
* Sponsorships are a minimum of 50% cash and the balance may be 75% of the retail value of donated items.GRTU Troutfest TX
Sponsor Opportunities
Gold - $2,500* – 6 available Silver - $2,000* – 6 available Bronze - $1500* – 6 available
10x10 End Cap Booth @ the Exposition 10x10 Booth @ the Exposition 10x10 Booth @ the Exposition
Up to 4 VIP Tickets to the Banquet Up to 4 Tickets to the Banquet 2 Tickets to the Banquet
Up to 4 Movie Night Tickets Up to 4 Movie Night Tickets 2 Movie Night Tickets
Social Media Package – 2 boosted ads Social Media Package – 2 boosted ads Social Media Package – Bronze Sponsor
with company info with company info Group Listing Post
Event Program – Half Page Ad Event Program – Logo listing Event Program – Company Name Listing
E-Newsletter – ½ Banner Ad E-Newsletter – Silver Sponsor mention in E-Newsletter – Bronze Sponsor mention
article or listing in article or listing
Sponsorship and Recognition on our
marketing – website, flyers, etc. and at Sponsorship and Recognition on our Sponsorship Recognition on our
the banquet marketing – website, flyers, etc. and at marketing – website, flyers, etc. and at
the banquet the banquet
* Sponsorships are a minimum of 50% cash and the balance may be 75% of the retail value of donated items.GRTU Troutfest TX
Exhibitor Opportunities
Booth Size Cost
Bring your own tent - 10 x 10 $400
Bring your own tent - 10 x 20 $600
10 x 10 (inside) $500
10 x 20 - (inside) $750
501 c3’s may receive a 50% discount on Bring Your Own Tent BoothsGRTU Troutfest TX
Donation Opportunities
Every year at Troutfest TX, GRTU auctions and raffles
donated items as part of our fundraising efforts. Proceeds from Troutfest TX auctions and
Both large and small donated items are needed for the raffles help support our Youth Programs and
event. other charitable organizations like Casting
for Recovery, Project Healing Waters and
If you’d like to donate a new item for a Troutfest TX
auction or raffle, please consider the following:
Reel Recovery.
Many guides and outfitters benefit from the Our members and attendees see and
promotion and exposure by participating in appreciate the companies and the people
Troutfest TX and many get “customers for that support Troutfest TX with donations.
life” through a donated trip.
www.grtu.orgGRTU Troutfest TX
Exhibitor Opportunities
To be a 2022 Troutfest TX sponsor,
donor or exhibitor click the link below:
Troutfest TX 2022 Sponsors, Donors,
& Exhibitors Signup Form
Have questions or need more info,
contact Banning Collins :
Banning@classv.net | 512.663.1053Previous Sponsors, Donors & Exhibitors
Temple Fork Outfitters | ReelFly | El Encuentro Lodge
Alaska's Bearclaw Lodge | Living Waters Fly Fishing
Detail Company Adventures | Spoke Hollow Outfitters
Stonefly Artwork | Smith | Simms | Howler Brothers
Abel & Ross Reels | Austin Canoe & Kayak
Duck Camp | Tailwaters | Gordy & Sons | YETI
Anglers Covey | Land of Enchantment Guides | ORVIS
Gruene Outfitters | Action Angler | Taos Fly Shop
Anglers Covey | Twisted X Brewery | Sportsman’s Finest
...and many, many morePrevious Speakers and Presenters
Tom Rosenbauer Carter Smith - Executive Director TPWD
Lefty Kreh Chris Wood – CEO, Trout Unlimited
Flip Pallot Wanda Taylor, The South's First Lady of
Fly Fishing
Hilary Hutcheson
Kirk Deter, VP, Trout Media,
Pat Dorsey Trout Unlimited
Kelly Gallup George Daniel, Livin' on the Fly, Author
of "Strip Set"
Mac Brown
Lucas Bisset Jen Ripple, Editor-In-Chief, Dun Magazine
Taylor Streit, Fly Fishing New Mexico
Meredith McCord
Steve Galleta, Bighorn AnglerSee you at
Troutfest TX!
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