Monthly Archives: May 2010

Korkers Announces Scott Doty as East Coast Sales Manager

Portland, Oregon, April 30, 2010 – Korkers Products LLC, the leading innovator in adaptable traction footwear, announced the hiring of Scott Doty as the East Coast Sales Manager.  In this role, Mr. Doty will represent the Korkers brand across all … Continue reading

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Sage Manufacturing Raises Large Sum for Trout Unlimited Alaska

May 6, 2010 (Bainbridge Island, WA) – Sage Manufacturing has been deeply involved with raising money and awareness for a campaign to save the Bristol Bay in Alaska from open-pit and hard rock mine development. Throughout Sage’s involvement, over $100,000 … Continue reading

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FishAmerica Foundation’s Gulf Fund Supports Gulf Coast Restoration Efforts

Funds will help restore fisheries habitat impacted by the April oil spill Alexandria, VA – May 10, 2010 – Established in 2005 to provide funding for restoring fisheries habitat and recreational fishing facilities devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the … Continue reading

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Dave Hughes Re-Joins Fly Rod & Reel

Book author and celebrated fly-fishing writer Dave Hughes joins Fly Rod & Reel as a columnist, beginning with the magazine’s Summer 2010 issue. In truth, it’s a return to the magazine, as Hughes wrote the “Fly-Fishing Success” column for FR&R … Continue reading

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Sportfishing Industry Expresses Deep Concern Over Gulf Oil Spill

Massive oil spill threatens the region’s $41 billion marine sportfishing industry April 30, 2010 – Alexandria, Va. – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), in response to the oil spill caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf … Continue reading

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