Monthly Archives: August 2009

Video: Explanation of Assembly & Maintenance of Hardy Reels

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

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 … Continue reading

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Struble Manufacturing Acquires Agate Guide Division of Snake Brand Guides

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 … Continue reading

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Stackpole authors to sign books at Fly Fishing Retailer show

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 … Continue reading

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Steve Rajeff breaks Single Handed Casting Record

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 … Continue reading

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