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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
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
Kenai River Habitat Work Lands National Recognition
Coordinated action to preserve and restore the natural resources of the Kenai River is capturing national attention. On Friday, August 24th Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science Anne Castle will visit the Donald E. Gilman River Center to meet with state and local officials and community organizations to learn more about habitat restoration work along the Kenai River and its tributaries and to highlight reasons why Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar selected the Kenai River partnership effort to be part of the America’s Great Outdoors (AGO) Rivers Initiative. ... Full story
Hardy Loses a Legend
It is with great sadness that we bring news that James Leighton Hardy has died. James, who was better known as Jim, was the last direct link between the company now known as Hardy & Greys Ltd and the founding family. He was the son of a former joint Managing Director, William Hardy. He passed away on Saturday, 28th July, 2012. ... Full story
Drought taking heavy toll on fishing industry
The drought and extreme heat wreaking havoc across the U.S. farm belt is killing fish by the thousands in lakes and rivers and could pose a problem to migrating ducks and other waterfowl if it stretches into the fall, officials said. ... 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...