If you haven’t seen the writing on the wall about further restrictions on lead use in fishing tackle (e.g. the National Park restrictions on lead), you need to wake up and smell the coffee.  Lead is dead, or it very well could be very soon.
For a tungsten putty that is easy to use and environmentally [...]

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Bluewater anglers have realized the benefits of circle hooks by way of reduced fish mortality for years now.  The new Moffitt Angling System is an exciting flyfishing innovation developed specifically to also reduce trout (and other species) mortality when
catch-and-release fishing. Unlike traditional flies tied on J-style hooks, Moffitt flies are hookless and suspended on the [...]

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In response to a note from Bill Leuchten of Front Range Anglers in Boulder, Colorado, regarding manufacturers selling direct via websites, Angling Trade received a number of energized responses.  Perhaps most interesting was a note from David Gibson of New Hampshire-based Great Bay Rod Co., who enlightened us on his company’s “Dealer Protection Program.”
Here’s the [...]

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You can do so by logging on to www.cleanangling.org, and make an effort this season to inform fishing companions of the importance of being vigilant. The Clean Angling Pledge and links for more information about aquatic nuisance species can be found on simmsfishing.com under the “Resources” tab.

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The National Casting Call has become an establishment in Washington, D.C. A day where the fly fishing industry, conservation organizations, and politicians gather to celebrate the good work that anglers do to preserve our nation’s fisheries. Hosted by the American Fly Fishing Trade Association on April 27, the Casting Call took on a memorial tone [...]

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Sony is releasing A River Runs Through It on Blu-ray this summer.  The company has produced all new features on the disc including new interviews with Robert Redford and even some special “Fly Fishing 101” pieces.  The package will include a 32-page collectible book and will hit stores on July 28.

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G.Loomis has decided to exit custom rod blank production by the end of 2009, according to company executive director Bruce Holt.
“This is a very difficult decision for all of us here at G.Loomis, especially since making custome rod blands for steelhead anglers was how we got our start as a fishing tackle company back in [...]

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Orvis Cherry Creek (Colorado) will sponsor an exhibition of sporting art by Bob White, a nationally known sporting artist (and AT contributor), who was recently inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame for his work. The event will be held on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th from 10AM to 6PM at the Orvis [...]

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The Fly Shop Issue
Contents Include:

Shops Rule Consumer Opinions
Hot Retailers in a Cold Market
Beyond Fly Shop 101
Mentors Matter
Hardy Aims High
Good Books

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