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Fly Fishing The World Visits Iceland
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. ... Full story
Wild Trout Trust Charity Auction
The Wild Trout Trust is a small charity in the UK that is modelled on Trout Unlimited. They focus on the protection of wild trout and their habitat through practical advice and projects with fishing club, landowners and community groups. They run a fundraising auction each year of fishing days, art, tackle and collectables. ... Full story
Restoring a Nova Scotia River with Liming
The Nova Scotia Salmon Association is maximizing the benefits of the U.S. Clean Air Act by giving a river that is home to endangered wild Atlantic salmon in southern Nova Scotia continuous doses of lime. ... Full story
New Rodsmith's Guild Launches
A new trade guild for those involved with the fabrication of fine fishing rods has been established in the United States of America, and is now open to individuals from any country. ... Full story
Egg by Egg in the Sheepscot
Paul Koenig writing in the Kennebec Journal covers a very interesting story about how efforts to introduce Atlantic salmon roe to Sheepscot River in Palermo are using an innovative technique to be able to plant salmon eggs directly into the river gravels for the best chance of success. ... Full story
New Report Highlights Recreational Fishing’s Broad Economic and Conservation Impact
Anglers’ expenditures have a significant impact on the nation’s economy. Recreational fishing is more than just a pleasant getaway for millions of Americans. It provides a living for countless people in businesses ranging from fishing tackle and boating manufacturing to travel and hospitality to publications, magazines and much more. ... Full story
Abel Acquired By The Mayfly Group
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Mayfly Group, LLC, a private investment firm, has acquired and will partner with Abel Automatics, announced David Dragoo, Mayfly’s spokesperson. The private sale was completed on Dec. 31, 2012. ... Full story
Western Canadian Fly Fishing Expo
Chico Fernandez, Gary Borger Rick Hafele, Jim McLennan and April Vokey are just a few of the fly fishing celebrities scheduled to arrive in Calgary for the 2013 show from January 25th-27th, creating a show you won't want to miss! ... Full story
Calgary To Host 2013 Fly Fishing Championships
Fly Fishing Canada and the NFFC Host Committee for 2013 are pleased to announce that Calgary, Alberta has been selected as the host city for the 11th Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships and Conservation Symposium. ... Full story
Columbia River Native Salmon Given a New Lease on Life
Oregon and Washington agree on plan to curtail commercial gill-netting for salmon. ... 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...