http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/ ©2007 Spoonlabs d.o.o. Vivvo CMS 4.1 2013-05-18 23:36:06 http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3294-orvis-to-acquire-the-scientific-anglers-and-ross-reels-businesses-from-3m.html 2013-05-01T17:20:00+01:00 2013-05-01T17:20:00+01:00 Orvis 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 2013-04-24T15:16:00+01:00 2013-04-24T15:16:00+01:00 Colorado Trout Unlimited 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 2013-04-23T15:09:00+01:00 2013-04-23T15:09:00+01:00 National Fishing in Schools Program 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 2013-04-22T12:30:00+01:00 2013-04-22T12:30:00+01:00 KeepAmericaFishing.org 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 2013-04-15T15:29:00+01:00 2013-04-15T15:29:00+01:00 Robert Long - Bangor Daily News 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 2013-04-04T11:57:00+01:00 2013-04-04T11:57:00+01:00 Editor 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. http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3288-doug-hannon-%E2%80%9Cthe-bass-professor%E2%80%9D-dies-at-66.html 2013-04-02T12:40:00+01:00 2013-04-02T12:40:00+01:00 Editor Complications from recent neck surgery believed a factor claiming life of famed fishing tackle inventor, angling authority, author and long-time TV host Doug Hannon. http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3287-new-mexican-national-monument-a-win-for-sportsmen.html 2013-03-26T09:54:00+00:00 2013-03-26T09:54:00+00:00 Trout Unlimited Washington D.C. — After years of collaboration, the Rio Grande del Norte, a place close to New Mexican sportsmen’s hearts, will be protected as a national monument. http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3285-campaign-to-stop-the-pebble-mine-in-alaska%E2%80%99s-bristol-bay-tops-orvis-customer-matching-grants-for-2013.html 2013-03-18T14:46:00+00:00 2013-03-18T14:46:00+00:00 Trout Unlimited A national campaign to stop the controversial Pebble Mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region is the top conservation priority for The Orvis Company, Inc., said CEO Perk Perkins and Vice Chairman David Perkins as they announced the company’s 2013 Customer Matching Grants for Conservation. http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/flyfishing/news/3284-fly-fishing-the-world-visits-iceland.html 2013-03-13T09:54:00+00:00 2013-03-13T09:54:00+00:00 Editor There is an Atlantic Salmon Iceland special version of the popular Fly Fishing the World fishing show this weekend - make sure you don't miss it to find out all about these magnificent fish.