Fly Fishing Businesses Can Protect Montana Rivers
Vote YES on 186 from C+K on Vimeo. To all members of the fly-fishing business community: Angling Trade very rarely…
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Location. Location. Location. New Southwick Study Reveals that “Convenience” is Key to Anglers Deciding Where to Fish
From the release… Recreational anglers cite a lot of reasons for choosing their favorite locations to fish, but one thing…
Gear Review: Romano’s Latest Rod Crush… the Sage Igniter 6-weight
Super-fast stiff rods typically aren’t my thing, but sometimes conditions demand it. I like fishing streamers out of a boat…
TU Outlines Diversity Efforts in Latest Issue of TROUT
Speaking of diversity, have you checked out the latest issue of TROUT magazine, the national publication of Trout Unlimited? You’ll…
Gear Review: Denver Outfitters Rod Vault 2
By Kirk Deeter I flat-out resisted getting a rod carrier for my car. A rod tube was good enough, and…
AFFTA Announces Results of Recent Board Election
Remembering the days not too long ago when the board of directors for the American Fly Fishing Trade Association tilted…
AT E-Survey: Are Manufacturers’ Direct Sales Hurting Your Business?
It made waves when the likes of Simms, and Far Bank said they would have direct-to-consumer sales channels. But, like…
AFFTA applauds Department of Interior’s move to protect Yellowstone Gateway
Yesterday morning at Sage Lodge in Pray, MT, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke signed an order to remove mineral rights from…
Umpqua Donates $45k to Tongass Initiative
This is one of the biggest, most visible conservation statements by a fly manufacturer and marketer, ever. To celebrate Umpqua’s…
Active Interest Media Acquires Fly Fishing Film Tour
From F3T: Active Interest Media (AIM, aimmedia.com) announced today that it has acquired the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T, flyfilmtour.com).…
Congress Lets Land and Water Conservation Fund Sunset, BHA Redoubles Push for Action
From BHA: Inability by Congress to find time and prioritize the Land and Water Conservation Fund led to the expiration…
Wildlife-related recreation a significant economic driver in Western U.S.
From AFFTA: Hunting, angling and wildlife viewing on 246 million acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-administered public lands in…