Jackson Hole, WY (June  28, 2010) – Croakies®, the leader in innovative functional accessories, introduces its newest eyewear retainer the ARC™.

The Articulating Re-attachable Cable retainer is the only retainer of its kind allowing you to both, attach different size ends, which can be snapped off and on according to need, to properly fit virtually [Read more →]

During the team practice held in June in State College PA, Hardy North America presented each of the members of the US Youth World Fly Fishing Team with a Greys rod and reel outfit of their choice. The team is preparing to represent the US and the 9th Youth World Fly Fishing Championship August 3 through August 10 in Slovakia.

Jim Murphy, President of Hardy North America said, “ Each of these anglers [Read more →]

Worth, West Sussex, UK – July 20th, 2010
Fish & Fly has strengthened its sales and marketing capability with the appointment of Phil Broughton as Head of Sales and Marketing with immediate effect.

Phil is joining Fish & Fly following important roles within leading Angling Publisher EMAP and more recently his role in developing Angling International into a leading angling trade magazine.

Richard Hewitt, Chairman of Fish and Fly Ltd said, “Fish & Fly has become more and more part of the very fabric of angling [Read more →]

Colorado Trout Unlimited, in partnership with Boulder-based Upslope Brewing Company, will be hosting a series of exciting events every Wednesday evening during the month of August. CTU was selected by Upslope to participate in their Pints for People program – a cool collaboration between the two organizations, and a little bit of fundraising for CTU!

Here is how it works [Read more →]

ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 14, 2010) – The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today revealed new boating and fishing research at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) in Las Vegas, Nev. The 2010 Special Report on Fishing and Boating, conducted by RBFF and The Outdoor Foundation, provides detailed information on participation by gender, age, ethnicity, income, education and geographic region. The report revealed that of the 48 million anglers in the United States, 41 million are participating in freshwater fishing, an increase of two percent from last year. Other key findings include: (1) Fishing is recognized as the top “gateway” activity, spurring involvement in other outdoor interests; (2) Nearly 10 million outdoor enthusiasts are considering boat ownership; (3) ‘Next-gen’ anglers, those under 18 years of age, make up more than 23 percent of all fishing participants.

“Although overall participation is down slightly from 2008, we’re delighted to see that freshwater fishing, which is by far the most popular type of fishing [Read more →]