Casting Hope: Reeling in Serenity’s 2025 Online Fundraising Auction

Celebrating National Recovery Month Through Fly Fishing

This September, in honor of National Recovery Month, Reeling in Serenity is launching its much-anticipated 2025 Online Fundraising Auction, running from September 1 at 7:00 a.m. EDT through September 15 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The auction serves as both a celebration of the healing power of fly fishing and a lifeline for individuals on their journey through recovery.

Packed with world-class experiences, fine artwork, and gear, it represents one of the organization’s largest annual efforts to fund its mission.

A Mission Rooted in Healing One Cast at a Time

Reeling in Serenity is a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals in active recovery from substance use disorder find strength, peace, and purpose through the outdoors. Entirely volunteer-run, the organization provides free fly-fishing retreats guided by what they call the Pillars of Recovery: Health, Acceptance, Spirituality, Purpose, Community, and Service. Each retreat blends time on the water with mentorship and community support, offering participants an experience that is both therapeutic and transformative.

The auction is more than a fundraiser—it’s a direct means to ensure that these retreats remain free and accessible to all who need them.

Unforgettable Experiences and Artwork

The 2025 auction lineup is a testament to the generosity of guides, lodges, artists, and brands across the fly-fishing community. Highlights include:

• A seven-day, six-night fly-fishing and ecotourism retreat at Krka River Lodge in Slovenia, offering the chance to explore pristine waters abroad. (Here)

  

• A two-night stay at the Cast and Blast Inn in Blue Ridge, GA, accommodating up to four guests. (Here)

• Guided fishing trips across the country, from Eastern Idaho and the Yellowstone to smallmouth excursions in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and a flats trip in the Florida Keys with Captain Ben Trainer. (Here)

• A three-day salmon fishing experience for two on private waters of Ireland’s famed Munster Blackwater, courtesy of Glenda Powell Fishing. (Here)

• Striking works of art, including fly-fishing paintings, prints, and photography by acclaimed artists like Sarah Landström, Josh Udesen, Diane Michelin, Lisa Savard, Don Ray, and David Vanden Boss. (Here)

  

  Fine Spotted Snake River Cutthroat Watercolor Painted on Board by Paul Puckett

  From bucket-list international adventures to one-of-a-kind artwork, the auction truly offers something for every angler and supporter.

Why This Auction Matters

Every dollar raised goes directly toward funding Reeling in Serenity’s retreats. Because the nonprofit is entirely volunteer-run, donor support translates into immediate and tangible impact—covering retreat costs like lodging, meals, transportation, and gear for participants. These funds ensure that financial barriers never prevent someone in recovery from accessing the healing that time on the water can provide.

The auction is also a way to spread awareness, encouraging the wider fly-fishing and recovery communities to come together around a shared belief: that nature, fellowship, and purpose can change lives.

Amplifying the Message

This September, Casts That Care will be supporting Reeling in Serenity’s mission throughout the month. We’ll highlight their story, share auction details, and publish articles that put a spotlight on both the fundraiser and the lives it supports. Our goal is to help amplify the reach of this effort and ensure the auction receives the visibility it deserves.

How to Get Involved

The auction will be hosted online at Reeling in Serenity’s Auction Site. Bidding opens on September 1 and runs until September 15. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or simply someone who believes in the power of recovery, your participation makes a difference.

This September, every cast, every bid, and every story shared helps move recovery forward. Reeling in Serenity’s auction is more than just an event... it’s a testament to hope, resilience, and the healing that happens when fly fishing and community come together.