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Entries from August 2009

Video: Explanation of Assembly & Maintenance of Hardy Reels

August 13th, 2009 · No Comments

John Shaner, the foremost Hardy tackle expert, demonstrates assembly and maintainence of the Hardy Perfect reels.

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Economic Data Supports Efforts to Recover California’s Salmon Fisheries

August 13th, 2009 · No Comments

Reestablishing Chinook salmon represents one of the best economic and food production opportunities in the nation
ALEXANDRIA, VA – August 10, 2009 – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the trade association representing the sportfishing industry, has released economic information indicating that a full recovery of California’s Central Valley Chinook salmon runs can potentially provide $5.7 billion [...]

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Struble Manufacturing Acquires Agate Guide Division of Snake Brand Guides

August 11th, 2009 · No Comments

August 10, 2009
Glenn Struble Manufacturing Company, a 35-year old Oregon-based manufacturer of premium reel seats and accessories, announces its acquisition of the agate guide division of Snake Brand Guides.

Effective July 20, 2009 Struble began manufacturing and sale of agate guides and hook-keepers, continuing Snake Brand’s history of highest quality products, commitment to excellence, and personal-touch customer service. [...]

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Stackpole authors to sign books at Fly Fishing Retailer show

August 10th, 2009 · No Comments

Mechanicsburg, PA—Six authors will sign books in the Stackpole Books booth at this year’s Fly Fishing Retailer show in Denver. Signings will begin on Thursday afternoon, September 10, and continue on Friday. Ranging from a book with over 1,000 midge patterns from around the world to a collection of 12 stories from one of the [...]

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Steve Rajeff breaks Single Handed Casting Record

August 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Steve Rajeff of G. Loomis just broke the single hand fly cast distance record on August 5th at the American Casting Association’s Nationals event in Toronto.
The cast went 243 feet, which broke Steve’s own 236-foot record that has stood for 20 years.
For more information see - http://www.americancastingassoc.org

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SIMMS Announces Sales Representative Changes

August 6th, 2009 · No Comments

BOZEMAN, Mont. (For immediate release) – Simms Fishing Products, the recognized leader in guide-quality fishing gear, has a revamped team of regional sales representatives showcasing the vibrant and expanded 2010 product line.
The new 13-member team features a blend of sales pros who’ve been selling Simms for several years and some fresh faces with long histories [...]

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Brothers Bicycle from Alaska to Argentina to Protect Bristol Bay

August 6th, 2009 · No Comments

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, August 5, 2009 – Two brothers are bicycling from Alaska to Argentina to draw attention to Bristol Bay wild salmon and the threat the fishery faces from a proposed open-pit copper and gold mine.
Seth and Parker Berling, of San Francisco and San Diego, Calif., left Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, in early July to begin [...]

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Fishykid.org, Launched

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

The site, www.fishykid.org is the brain child of Cameron Mortensen (from Fiberglass Manifesto) and Kevin Powell (Red Dirt Studio). A brief description by the founders follows below…
“The fishy kid site was designed to provide children and families inspiration to be outdoors and on the water. There will also be an educational component to the site as [...]

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Secretary Salazar Lauds Senate’s Confirmation of Sam Hamilton as Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today praised the Senate’s confirmation of Sam D. Hamilton as Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
“Sam is a veteran manager, innovative leader, and strong advocate for sound science,” Salazar said. “His three decades of experience with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s mission, responsibilities and programs [...]

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Outcast Announces the Addition of the Discovery Drifter to 2010 Product Line

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

OUTCAST ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF THE DISCOVERY DRIFTER TO ITS 2010 PRODUCT LINE
Meridian, ID – (July 17, 2009) Outcast Sporting Gear’s 2010 line up includes the Discovery Drifter, a simple and affordably priced fishing raft package.
The Discovery Drifter is a great choice for anglers looking for a clean, simple and functional fishing raft. The [...]

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