IFTD Update: Double Haul for Dorian Relief
The northern islands for the Bahamas are still very much suffering from the effects of Hurricane Dorian. Many in this…
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Update From the 2019 IFTD Trade Show
IFTD was absolutely invigorating. It’s so good to see so many people whom you genuinely like in one place at…
Simms Wins 10 New Product Showcase Awards; Scott Takes the Big Enchilada with “Sector”
Simms Fishing Products put on a clinic about how to motivate your customers around new products, winning in 10 separate…
Pure Fishing® Names Jim Murphy in New Role as Director of Fly Fishing
From: Pure Fishing® Pure Fishing named Jim Murphy the Director of Fly Fishing this week. With 30-plus years of experience, Murphy…
Umpqua looking for a Key Accounts / Dealer Services Representative
From Umpqua: In the early 70’s Umpqua Feather Merchants revolutionized the way business was done in the fly fishing industry,…
2019 AFFTA Board Election – Meet the Candidates
From AFFTA: The 2019 election season is here and with it comes another strong group of industry professionals who have…
LAST CALL: AFFTA seeking nominations for Board of Directors
AFFTA Board of Directors Nominations Now OpenLet your voice be heard! Board positions open to all AFFTA members Dear AFFTA…
2020 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary
From VFFW: On January 11-12, 2020, the Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary, drawing…
Guest Editorial: How to Best Help a Gear Angler Transition into the World of Fly Fishing
By Pete Robbins In September of 2015, my wife and I celebrated our anniversary at a ranch in Montana, and…
Umpqua Looking to Fill Spot On Marketing Team
Umpqua Feather Merchants is seeking a designer and marketer to join our small and dynamic Marketing Team. We are on…
Steven Rinella to be featured speaker at IFTD Industry Breakfast
From AFFTA: AFFTA is excited to announce that Steven Rinella, noted conservationist, sportsman and host of the popular MeatEater Netflix…
Orvis builds on sales rep force
“Independent fly shops are the lifeblood of the fly-fishing industry, and the most important sales channel for fishing gear at…
AFFTA hits milestone, eclipses the 1000-member mark.
From AFFTA: Research over the last handful of years has shown that the number of participants in fly fishing has…