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AFFTA announces new show and new Marketing Director
The International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show will debut at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado during the 3rd quarter of 2010. ... Full story
Florida Permit anglers - BTT needs you!
Costa Del Mar has agreed to fund a multi-year, statewide tagging study of Permit in Florida. A donation of $15,000 in the first year will allow the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust to purchase thousands of tags and materials for tagging kits. ... Full story
Fancy some half-price winter fishing in Florida?
Steinhatchee Landing Resort announces new winter angler packages - Big Bend Fishing, 50 Percent Accommodations Discount ... Full story
National Sporting Library Hosts its First Symposium on Fly Fishing
On November 21, 2009, the National Sporting Library held its first symposium on fly fishing, “A River Never Sleeps: Conservation, History, and the Fly Fishing River.” ... Full story
Fly Fishing Retailer show heading for a new home in 2010
AFFTA allowed to pursue fly fishing industry trade show options as they and Nielsen Business Media (owners of the Fly Fishing Retailer show) agree to go their separate ways. Here are the two sides of the coin.... ... Full story
Federation of Fly Fishers newsletter - Nov 09
Although many of you will have received this already we pass it along to those who may not yet be members of the Federation of Fly Fishers in the hope you may consider joining this very worthwhile organisation. ... Full story
Latest news on the fight for Bristol Bay
The support that the industry continues to show for the Bristol Bay campaign is encouraging and inspiring. A brief update follows on happenings with the campaign, then a wrap up with a few opportunities for continued engagement and notes on outreach plans for 2010. ... Full story
New Law Targets Poachers Not Sportsmen
On October 11th, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 708 (Huffman), a measure that seeks to combat illegal commercialization and egregious poaching of California’s fish and game resources by establishing mandatory minimum fines and jail time for those that violate the law. ... Full story
Saltwater One Fly coming to Huntington Beach
If you enjoy a bit of fun competition and wading the surf then this could be for you. Bob Marriotts Fly Fishing Store are hosting a one fly event in the surf in December. ... Full story
Pirates of the Flats to Debut on ESPN2
Like some salt with your Christmas dinner? Well you are in luck. A great new saltwater fly fishing series is coming to a TV near you on the 27th December. ... Full story
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Campaign to Stop the Pebble Mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay Tops Orvis Customer Matching Grants for 2013
A national campaign to stop the controversial Pebble Mine in...
Vermont BANS Felt Soled Wadding Boots
The use of felt-soled waders or boots in Vermont waters...
World record beating brown trout caught in USA
While not caught on the fly, this news is too...
Tying the Black and Peacock Spider
This multipurpose fly was made popular just after the 2nd...