Fly Fishing Features
Another Fish Barrier Removed
Black River Tributary: State replaces culvert with bridge to aid path for salmon, trout in Olympia - Washington. ... Full story
Alaska Hosts Fisheries Workshops and Conference
During the week of October 22, Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge will receive an influx of fisheries professionals and stakeholders from around the state. Many of these visitors will be attending both the Alaska Chapter of the American Fisheries Society annual conference and one of several annual Fish Passage Workshops offered jointly by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Alaska Department of Fish and Game. ... Full story
Biscayne Bay Access Concerns Raised Again
National Park Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Take Steps to Resolve Access to Biscayne National Park. Recreational boating and fishing community guardedly optimistic but firm on need for General Management Plan changes . ... Full story
Man Finds Lost Finger in Trout
Fisherman Nolan Calvin and a few friends thought they would end their day on Idaho’s Priest Lake by settling in for a good meal of smoked trout. Instead, he made a stomach-turning discovery – a human finger inside a trout’s stomach. ... Full story
Presidential Hopefuls Talk Fishing
In response to KeepAmericaFishing™, US Presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney outline their approach to fisheries conservation and angler access to public waters in the run up to the big day on November 6th. Check out what they have to say. ... Full story
Take A Trip With A Hatchery Trout
In recognition of National Hunting and Fishing Day (celebrated on September 22 this year) the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Alaska Region has published a video documenting the journey of trout from a hatchery in Anchorage to area lakes, where they became available to eager anglers. ... Full story
Casting for Recovery Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Adjust to "Life After"
Kim Ward, 60, of Saratoga, Wyoming, joined 13 other breast cancer survivors this summer for Wyoming's second annual Casting for Recovery retreat. After two grueling bouts with cancer treatment over a decade, Ward was given a clean bill of health in 2010. Last year, the opportunity to apply to the unique program offered by Casting for Recovery arose. ... Full story
Fishing Tradeshows Join Forces
Today, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) announced a partnership in which they would co-locate their trade shows in one venue in 2013. Both the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, and the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show, known as IFTD, will be held July 10-12, 2013, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. ... Full story
Fly Fishing Museum Has New Website
Continuing to share the legacy of fly fishing as well as to expand the sport, the American Museum of Fly Fishing (AMFF) based in Manchester, Vermont, has launched a new, highly informative web site. The site features highlights of the museum’s exhibitions, permanent collections, educational resources, and upcoming activities. ... Full story
Riding High - The Science of Tarpon
Waterline Media recently released a video called "Riding High: The Science of Tarpon," which features footage that will be included in the science section of the group's upcoming full-length feature on tarpon. ... Full story
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