Alexandria, VA – June 24, 2009 – For the first time in more than 10 years, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show will head to Orlando, Fla., located in the heart of the powerful Southeastern sportfishing market. From July 15-17, the global sportfishing industry will converge on the Orange County Convention Center for the International Convention [...]

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Casting heavily weighted flies presents a challenge to many modern fly rod actions. For years I have been looking for a multi-species fly rod that puts “the ease” in casting weighted flies and sinking fly lines. The fly rod designers at Temple Fork Outfitters answered this challenge by developing The Clouser Series of Fly Rods. [...]

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After being AWOL for more than a year, it is our pleasure to deliver the resurrected AFFTA Connects right to your computer monitor.

AFFTA Connects will be the authoritative and up-to-date source of news and information for the fly fishing industry.   AFFTA Connects is your newsletter, and we are asking for your assistance in providing [...]

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(Denver) The Colorado Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife Management has officially approved the Moffitt Angling System as a legal fishing method following a review by department biologists and law enforcement officials. In a letter to Pat Moffitt, the inventor of the Moffitt Angling System, Colorado Fisheries Chief Gregory W. Gerlich wrote, “We [...]

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G.LOOMIS – New Release

Woodland, Wash., USA – June 19, 2009 — For immediate release…

Bruce Holt, Executive Director of G.Loomis, Inc. in Woodland, Wash., has decided to transfer from his post effective July 1, 2009. This will be his 25th year with the company.

“First and foremost, I have learned a lot about [...]

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Press Release: June 15, 2009
The Passing of Jim Repine
The fly-fishing industry has lost another of its personalities.
Jim Repine, 75, author, photojournalist, guide, lodge-owner and friend to many in the fly-fishing industry died June 7, 2009 at his home in Santiago, Chile. Jim succumbed to a brain tumor that was diagnosed in December 2008.
Jim was [...]

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from the FFF offices:
The results are in! Our first annual membership survey is now closed and the results are available for you to view. This survey is an important step in helping the FFF to improve our programs and overall operations.

This edition of e-news is also packed with great information to help you enjoy your summer travels. [...]

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England Takes Gold
10/06/2009
Hardy & Greys Ltd Category Product Manager, Howard Croston and the England Fly Fishing team have won the 2009 World Fly Fishing Championships.
The competition, which took place between the 5th and 12th June at five different venues across Scotland saw the five-man team take gold.
Howard joined Hardy & Greys Ltd Consultant, John Horsey [...]

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Alexandria, VA – June 9, 2009 – Despite the sluggish economy and cut backs in consumer spending, there are strong indications that recreational angling remains one of the largest outdoor recreational activities in the nation as well as one of the most solid industries in the United States. Annually, nearly 40 million anglers generate over [...]

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Gerber recently introduced the The FliK fishing tool, a multi-tool designed specifically with anglers in mind. The FliK includes long needle-nose pliers for quick and easy removal of hooks.  Anglers can also sharpen your hooks with the included file, and cut hooks with the pinch cutters.  It also includes scissors, bottle opener, knife blade, saw, [...]

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