Flies for Spokane: Anglers Rally to Help | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

When Spokane burned, fly-tier Josh Mills didn’t just watch—he acted. Launching fliesforspokane, he turned his passion for fly-fishing into a viral fundraiser, auctioning custom flies and outdoor experiences on Instagram to raise cash for wildfire victims. What started with a dozen flies snowballed into a community-wide outpouring, fueled by anglers, artists, and locals like Chris Mowry, whose own home was threatened. Over seven years, Mills has raised over $800K using the same simple, direct model: no middlemen, no bureaucracy—just people bidding to help. The funds flow straight to the…