Monthly Archives: June 2009
The Passing of Jim Repine
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 … Continue reading
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Federation of Fly Fishers Releases New Numbers
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. … Continue reading
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Hardy Sponsored English Team wins World Flyfishing Championships
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 … Continue reading
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Despite Economy Tackle and Fishing License Sales Holding Steady
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 … Continue reading
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Gerber’s New Fishing Tool
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 … Continue reading
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