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ALERT: AFFTA Postpones International Fly Tackle Dealer Show
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association has decided to postpone the International Fly Tackle Dealer show, originally scheduled for Denver…
Two thoughts for the day…
-Kirk Deeter, Editor, Angling Trade There will be a fishing boom on the other side of the pandemic. Social science…
In the market for a cloth face covering?
From Rep Your Water: While we are anglers and conservationists here at RepYourWater, not medical professionals by any stretch, with…
Simms’ Wader Makers Step Into Medical Supply Production Aid in Response to Coronavirus Shortages
From Simms Fishing Products Simms Fishing Products, the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear, and technical apparel in fishing, went…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Canceled
From OR: A Letter to Our Community Experienced outdoorists know when the backcountry is unsafe, a trail insecure, or the…
Meateater Land Initiative seeks to open more land to hunting and fishing
From Meateater: About the Land Access Initiative There are about 15 million acres of landlocked public land in the United…
The Coronavirus elephant in the fly-fishing room: Is it OK to fish and should we be “promoting” fishing?
-Kirk Deeter, Editor, Angling Trade Admittedly, things are moving fast and my own opinions have evolved quite a bit in…
Colorado Outdoors (Mayfly Outdoors) pays off MCSD school lunch balances
From Montrose Daily Press: Colorado Outdoors (owned by Mayfly Outdoors), the local Montrose riverfront economic development project, announced today the…
COVID-19 WEBINAR: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS
For AFFTA MEMBERS In an effort to keep you up-to-date on the latest stimulus relief information, we’re sharing a webinar…
Federal emergency stimulus bill includes relief for fly fishing industry
From AFFTA: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act aimed to help protect Americans and our economy through…
“Save the Season” aims to help guides
From Cheeky Fishing: It’s time to #SaveTheSeason. Cheeky Fishing is proud to partner on this initiative with our friends at…
Hoping to Ensure a Future for Fly Fishing Travel in the Era of Coronavirus
We all have a better idea of the “ground rules” this age of coronavirus. Self isolate. If you fish, do…