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“Lefty: The Greatest of All Time” is the story of Lefty’s life, from his humble upbringings during the Great Depression, to his service with the U.S. Army in the Battle of the Bulge, and his role as fly-fishing’s greatest ambassador. Today—years after his passing—many experts consider Lefty their most important mentor and influencer.Narrated by Lefty’s longtime friend Flip Pallot. It contains never-before-seen interviews captured by cinematographer Jay Nichols and new interviews from peers like Johnny Morris and Ed Jaworowski, and commentary from Lefty’s friends Yvon Chouinard, Blane Chocklett, Barry Beck, Heather Templeton, Bob Clouser, and many others. The 44-minute feature film is directed and created by Jay Nichols of Headwater Media Group and produced by Fly Fisherman with support from Bass Pro Shops, Costa, Yeti, and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust.
The film will premiere March 27, 2025 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Lefty’s hometown of Frederick, Maryland. Originally known as the Tivoli Theatre, this is where Lefty Kreh met his wife Evelyn. Frederick is one hour from Washington D.C. and Baltimore, and it’s also home to the bronze statue “Lefty in the Lake” by sculptor Toby Mendez and unveiled at Culler Lake last year.
Tickets are $30 for the 7:30 P.M. film screening; $50 with a 6 P.M. reception and cocktail party; and $100 for the reception, reserved seating, a membership to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and a goodie bag from sponsors. Tickets are available only from the Weinberg Center box office at weinbergcenter.org. All proceeds from the event go to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, a nonprofit conservation organization Lefty worked with for many years.
The 44-minute film will have television premieres on Outdoor Channel April 19, 2025 at 6 & 10 P.M. and on World Fishing Network April 24 at 7 & 11 P.M. EST. Visit the channel websites for a complete schedule of other air times.
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Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W Patrick St,Frederick, Maryland, United States
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