Monthly Archives: April 2009

Lees Ferry Anglers Celebrates 20 Years In Business

In 1983, I moved to Lees Ferry to guide for a year or two as I pondered what I was going to do with my life. The fish were giant, the river was flowing at 45,000-cfs, and I lived in … Continue reading

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SmartWool Appoints Backbone Media To Manage Public Relations

April 13, 2009 (Steamboat Springs, Colo), SmartWool Corporation, a leading outdoor performance brand offering Merino wool-based apparel, socks and accessories has retained Backbone Media of Carbondale, Colorado to handle its public relations efforts. SmartWool will partner with Backbone to oversee … Continue reading

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Leading UK Jewelers Say “No” to Dirty Gold from Alaska Mine

London, England—Six prestigious UK jewelry retailers and designers representing 260 stores today pledged their support for Bristol Bay, Alaska, by announcing that they will not buy gold from Anglo American’s proposed “Pebble” mine, a massive open-pit operation being considered in … Continue reading

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Retired Environmental Scientist Invents New Fly-Fishing Method

For Immediate Release Contact: Harry Campbell (608) 767-3210 harrycampbell@campbell-lacoste.com (Black Earth, WI)  Pat Moffitt, a retired environmental scientist and long-time fisheries’ resource advocate, has introduced a new method of fly fishing which significantly reduces mortality among caught and released fish. … Continue reading

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SIMMS Urges Battle Against Invasives

“Inspect, clean and dry” must become the new mantra BOZEMAN, Montana (For immediate release) – It’s fishing season and Simms is reminding anglers of the critical role they play in the fight against the spread of aquatic nuisance species. Dozens … Continue reading

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