An Overview on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

While we often talk about muscular dystrophy (MD) as a singular entity, the disorder actually refers to a family of neuromuscular disorders that cause a range of symptoms and complications. Duchenne is the most common form of muscular dystrophy found in the United States and it is estimated to affect roughly 1 in every 3500-6000 Read More

How to Choose the Best Line for Saltwater Fishing

Up until the 1930s, the majority of all fishing lines were made from natural fibers such as spun horsehair or silk. Luckily we have come a long way since then and there are now an abundance of fishing line materials to choose from. The type of line you choose will have a major impact on Read More

What is the Muscular Dystrophy Association?

If you read our first blog post about who we are and what we’re up to at Fishing for MD then you heard a lot about the Muscular Dystrophy Association. We are incredibly proud to have formed a Strategic Alliance with this incredible organization and we are excited to support their work. So what makes Read More

Fishing For MD (Muscular Dystrophy): Who We Are and What We Do

Welcome to our brand new weekly Fishing For MD (Muscular Dystrophy) blog! At Fishing for MD, we are passionate about two things: Offshore fishing and finding a cure for Muscular Dystrophy. With that in mind, we have created an innovative way to use competitive fishing teams to raise money toward finding a cure for MD. Read More