Healing, focus, and calm can feel out of reach for those navigating addiction and recovery. Inspired by Adam’s spirit of compassion, this work creates a grounded path back to stillness through the practice of fly fishing.
The program offers space to breathe, learn, and feel supported at a time when life can feel overwhelming. Everything is provided at no cost, easing the weight on those already carrying so much. Whether someone is in early recovery, well into their journey, working in the demanding world of addiction care, or supporting a loved one, each experience encourages connection to nature, to community, and to oneself.
Support is extended to individuals in recovery, people facing substance use disorder, caregivers, family members, and professionals in the treatment and recovery field. Participation includes dozens of sober homes and recovery programs across Massachusetts, bringing moments of steadiness and calm to people who need them most.
Fly tying, fly casting, and on-the-water instruction serve as the entry points, but the deeper work happens in the quiet moments of focus and connection. Participants find peace in nature, build confidence through skill, and experience a sense of belonging that is often hard to find during recovery. Every interaction is grounded in respect, compassion, and Adam’s belief that each person deserves support and a chance to heal.
Fly Fishing Sessions
Connect with others and enjoy the therapeutic calm of casting in a peaceful environment
Tying Workshops
Learn effective techniques to stay present, improve focus, and release daily stress
Speaking Engagements & Other Events
Receive personalized support designed to guide and empower you on your unique journey
The program continues to expand across Massachusetts, reaching more clients, more recovery programs, and more locations each year. Recent activity includes:
These touchpoints create meaningful moments for people in recovery and strengthen connections across the community. Each event, lesson, and trip adds to a growing network of support and healing.
21 clients and 7 volunteers joined the first overnight camping and fishing weekend on the Deerfield River, July 18 to 20. Most participants were first-time fly fishers and met one another for the first time
After 3 days of fishing, casting, tying, wading, and sharing meals,
28 people left as friends
Nearly 20 fly fishing day trips were held for groups from sober homes and recovery programs across Massachusetts
Locations included Quincy Beach, the Cape Cod Canal, the Deerfield River, and the Swift River
In total, almost 100 clients experienced the hope and healing of fly fishing this season