Vivvo CMS 4.1 http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/ ©2007 Spoonlabs d.o.o. http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/files.php?file=/rss_266533347.jpg http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/ http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3299-vapen-red-wins-best-fly-rods-at-efttex.html News Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:16:00 +0000 Redington took the top prize in the fly rod category for the Vapen Red at the European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition (EFTTEX) in Vienna, Austria this past weekend. “The Vapen Red is the next evolution in fly rod design thanks to X-Wrap technology and its PowerGrip, so we are thrilled about winning this prestigious award,” comments Redington General Manager, David Visnack. “ http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3298-marine-recreational-fishing%E2%80%99s-economic-impact-rivals-commercial-sector.html News Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:42:00 +0000 A report released by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) makes a powerful case that from an economic perspective, recreational fishing is just as important as commercial fishing, despite a much lower overall impact on the resource. According to the report, anglers landed just two percent of the total saltwater landings compared to ninety-eight percent caught by the commercial fishing industry. http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3296-study-finds-florida-flats-fishery-worth-427-million-a-year.html News Thu, 30 May 2013 09:25:00 +0000 A Study carried out on behalf of the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust has found that the annual economic impact of the Florida Keys flats fishery to be worth over $427 million. http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3295-igfa-comments-on-everglades-national-park-general-management-plan.html News Mon, 20 May 2013 13:09:00 +0000 Angler access to Everglades National Park (ENP) has recently made headlines as proposed poll and troll zones threaten to close 1/3 of the park to combustion engine use. http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3294-orvis-to-acquire-the-scientific-anglers-and-ross-reels-businesses-from-3m.html News Wed, 01 May 2013 16:20:00 +0000 The Orvis Company, Inc. of Manchester, Vermont today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Scientific Anglers and Ross Reels businesses from 3M (NYSE:MMM) http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3293-%E2%80%9Cprotect-our-rivers%E2%80%9D-license-plate-moves-forward-in-colorado-senate.html News Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:16:00 +0000 Thanks to strong bipartisan support in the 2013 legislature, the Colorado chapter of Trout Unlimited are renewing efforts to create the Protect Our Rivers license plate. http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3292-tennessee-to-host-first-ever-f-i-s-h-tournament.html News Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:09:00 +0000 National Fishing In Schools Program and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announce the first-ever NFSP F.I.S.H.* Tournament (*Fishing In Schools Happening). http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3291-maryland-sets-positive-precedent-for-improving-fishing-access.html News Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:30:00 +0000 Bill to improve recreational access along bridges and roads signed into law. Lack of access to fishable waters is commonly cited as one of the top concerns among anglers. http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3290-maine-legislature-sends-alewife-bill-to-governor.html News Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:29:00 +0000 AUGUSTA, Maine — Emergency legislation to open the St. Croix River watershed to sea-run alewives easily won passage in the Maine Senate and House. The bill, LD 72, now goes to Gov. Paul LePage, who has 10 days to sign, veto or let the bill become law. http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3289-jose-wejebe-spanish-fly-memorial-foundation.html News Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:57:00 +0000 The Jose Wejebe Spanish Fly Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support causes involving marine conservation, education, and individuals with special needs. We will contribute to and participate in fundraising and humanitarian work through ocean and marine-life related activities. The Fly Fishing Forum - The Best Fly Fishing News and Information focused on North America