Smith River Press Across Montana
We’ve been busy the past few months working to spread awareness about the proposed mine on Sheep Creek, at the headwaters of Montana’s Smith River. In mid November, we joined roughly 50 fishing...
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Five Tips From the AFFTA Dealer Summit
This past October, the sold-out AFFTA Dealer Summit proved to be a hotbed of discussion, networking, and idea-exchanging. Speakers such as Dan Mann (the Mann Group) and Brian Hawkins (bhawkins inc....
View ArticleThe Next Drought: Solutions that work for fish and wildlife can’t come at the...
Sacrificing river flows makes an impact on the fishing industry’s bottom line. By Jimmy Hague, Center for Water Resources Director at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership The drought out...
View ArticleClean Water Rule Moves Forward
Groups Pleased Omnibus Allows Clean Water Rule to Move Forward December 16, 2015 (Washington)—Today, congressional negotiators unveiled a spending bill for the coming year. Organizations supporting...
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Smith River Economic Numbers
The news is spreading that Tintina filed a mining permit application yesterday for the proposed Black Butte Copper Mine at the headwaters of the Smith River. Here’s a snapshot of what the Smith brings...
View ArticleSmith Mine: Express Your Concern
We’re all familiar with the saga of the proposed Smith River mine in Montana. Tintina has now filed for a mining permit, and anglers and conservationists around the country are sharing their concern...
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The AFFTA Fisheries Fund Announces Three More Grantees
We’re pleased to announce three more Fisheries Fund grants have been awarded. Read below to find out how these organizations are supporting and protecting our resources. The Alaska Conservation...
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Gallatin River Guides; Big Sky, MT is Hiring
Fly Fishing Store: Summer Sales and Customer Service Whiz Needed. Location: Big Sky, Montana Do you live to fish? Do you want to be part of a dynamic fly fishing business in southwest Montana? If you...
View ArticleIndustry Chatter: Selling Points in Angling Trade
Click through to read another column from AFFTA’s Communications Director Jess McGlothlin; this time addressing selling points in fly-fishing retail. This is a monthly column, covering all aspects of...
View ArticleConnectCore News From RIO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO (February 1, 2016) – RIO’s ultra-low stretch ConnectCore improves the performance of a fly line by reducing the stretch associated with regular cores, so RIO...
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IFTD Attendee Housing is Now Open — Act Fast to Reserve Rooms!
IFTD is filling faster than ever, and it’s time to reserve your hotel rooms before space runs out! We have set aside 150 rooms at the Hyatt Regency specifically for IFTD. Attendees, go through the...
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Vote for the Tongass
Make your voice heard — comment on a proposed amendment to the management plan for America’s largest national forest – the Tongass in Southeast Alaska. The wild salmon spawned and reared in the...
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Sage and RIO Support Casting for Recovery
Bainbridge Island, Wash. (February 3, 2016) – Sage Manufacturing and RIO Products’ continued partnership with non-profit Casting for Recovery (CfR) had an another amazing year in 2015. Through a...
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Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters is Hiring!
Retail Sales Starts: Immediately Hours: Full Time or Part Time Salary: Commensurate with experience Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters is in search of a motivated and self-starting individual who would...
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Bissell Insurance Agency Partnership
Another benefit of AFFTA membership: AFFTA’s partnership with the Bissell Insurance Agency can provide coverage for guides and outfitters in all 50 states. The policy, sponsored by AFFTA, is $400 per...
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AFFTA Fisheries Fund Annual Report
The AFFTA Fisheries Fund Annual Report has been released. In 2015, we were pleased to work with organizations including the Alaska Conservation Foundation, the Deschutes River Alliance, The Freshwater...
View ArticleAFFTA Member of the Month: Art Hoffart, Bissell Insurance Agency
To kick off our Member of the Month series, AFFTA’s insurance partner Art Hoffart, of Bissell Insurance right here inBozeman, answers a few questions. Read about Art’s insurance offerings for AFFTA...
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JD High Country Outfitters is Hiring
JD High Country Outfitters Outfitting Manager Position: We are in need of knowledgeable and enthusiastic Outfitting Manager who will act as a core member of the company’s management staff. The...
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Stillwater Anglers in Columbus, Montana, is Hiring
Seasonal Part-Time Sales and Customer Service Dynamo Needed Do you want to be part of a dynamic fly fishing business in southcentral Montana? If you’re a self-starter not afraid of hard work, know what...
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Have a Beer and Support the Smith
Bozeman area members! Our friends at Montana Trout Unlimited are hosting an event here in Bozeman Monday, March 7. Have a beer and support the Smith River.
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