Exploration permits could be suspended as a result of lawsuit filed today

Anchorage, Alaska—A Bristol Bay Alaska Native organization and several individuals, including former Alaska First Lady Bella Hammond and Alaska Constitutional Convention delegate Victor Fischer, filed a civil suit in Anchorage Superior Court today asserting that the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) repeatedly violated [...]

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ICAST 2009 Continues Tradition as World’s Largest Sportfishing Trade Show
July 29, 2009 – Alexandria, VA— From exhibitors to buyers to outdoor media, a record crowd of nearly 7,400 representatives from the global sportfishing community converged on the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., July 15 – 17, for the world’s largest sportfishing trade show. [...]

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ONLY ONE WEEK REMAINS TO SUBMIT YOUR
APPLICATION TO BECOME AN AFFTA BOARD MEMBER
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association is pleased to announce that it is now accepting open applications for available Board Member positions.

Do you want to be a leader in the fly fishing industry and help make decisions that will shape the future of [...]

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Saltwater recreational fishing continued to provide important economic benefits to America’s coastal communities in 2008, bringing fishermen to the shore to reel in fish, book spots on charter and party boats, buy bait and tackle, stay in local inns and eat at local restaurants, according to a report issued this week by NOAA’s Fisheries Service.
Saltwater [...]

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CALGARY – July 15, 2009 – Bird Marketing Group (BMG)*, the leading Canadian authority on fly fishing in North America has named Jennifer Bird Publisher of its print division. In this role, Jennifer will oversee all operational aspects of Fly Fusion magazine as well as Fusion Books, the companies developing book publishing division. She will [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE USE
First in California
A Great White shark, about 6-feet long and estimated at 150-pounds, was caught and released by a fly-fisherman off La Jolla, Calif., on Friday. (7/17/09)  It is believed to be the first Great White ever taken off the California Coast with a fly rod and single action fly reel.
Jeff Patterson, director [...]

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For Immediate Release:  July 20, 2009
Contact: Donna@southwickassociates.com
In 2008, Anglers, Hunters, and Shooters were asked which media they prefer for fishing, hunting, or shooting information.  Magazines were proved the most popular media choice for Angler information, according to last year’s AnglerSurvey results.  In 2009, websites increasingly became the most popular means for Angler entertainment and information, [...]

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Nautilus Reels is proud to announce the addition of 3 new reels to its lineup of award winning fly fishing reels.
In the NV family of reels we have added a powerhouse NV11/12: a 4.5” diameter true large arbor reel that holds 325 yds of 30lb backing. A true big game reel at a mere 8.6 [...]

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Survey participation requested

Study Sponsors:
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust
Everglades Foundation
We are asking Florida Guides and Recreational Anglers to participate in a study documenting the economic impacts of recreational fishing in the Florida Everglades Region.
The study has two parts: one for guided fishing and a second for non-guided fishing. The information collected by this project will be very [...]

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(Boulder, Colo.) – Ski and performance apparel leader Spyder Active Sports, Inc. today announced that Thomas McGann has been named the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. McGann comes to Spyder Active Sports, also the parent company for Cloudveil Mountain Works, with decades of executive experience, including serving as President of Burton and CEO of [...]

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