Guest Column: Our shared public lands face unprecedented threats
By Leigh H. Perkins, Jr. and Benjamin Bulis, guest columnists (running in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle and the Burlington Free Press) This year, as our nation marks the 100th anniversary of the National...
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AFFTA Awards Washington, D.C. Conservation Leaders
Congressional Reception took place last night in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. – The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) held a Capitol Hill reception last night to celebrate champions...
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230 Anglers Compete in 5th Annual Cheeky Schoolie Tournament
The 5th Annual Cheeky Schoolie Tournament, held on Cape Cod, just wrapped up this past weekend. 230 people from 19 states came out to participate in the one day tourney, and sponsors were also present...
View ArticleAFFTA Board of Directors Elections
It’s Election Time: AFFTA Board of Directors Nominations Now Open We’re approaching election time here at AFFTA and, as the saying goes, we’re looking for a few good men and women! Ready to step up in...
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Press Release: Simms Unveils The Secret
BOZEMAN, Mont. (for immediate release) – Simms Fishing Products, the country’s last and only domestic wader manufacturer, is disclosing the secret to making the best waders in the world. And it turns...
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Member of the Month: Bruce Chard
This month we’re excited to feature AFFTA member Bruce Chard as the AFFTA Member of the Month. Bruce is a Florida Keys-based fly-fishing guide… read below to learn more! Explain your business — the...
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#PublicLands
Here at AFFTA, we’re firm believers that all of us would not be able to do things we love — fish, work in the outdoor industry, explore the space outside of our desk area — without valuable public...
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IFTD 2016
Suddenly we’re here… IFTD week has begun. Here’s the schedule for this coming week: 2016 IFTD Schedule & Events Monday, July 11 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set-Up 8:00 a.m. –...
View ArticleAFFTA’s Support of Bears Ears Conservation Efforts
Read the full press release here that accompanied the letter below. Dear President Obama, The Honorable Barack Obama President of the United States White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW...
View ArticleIFTD 2016 New Product Showcase Winners Announced
The fly-fishing industry voted on the best new products for 2016 Orlando, FL: More than 225 attendees of International Fly Tackle Dealer voted for their favorite new products for 2016. In total, 28...
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AFFTA Calls for Change in Florida
• Download the PDF of this press release: AFFTA_FL_CTA_PR. • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2016 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, 512-520-7104, jess@affta.org AFFTA Calls for Change in Florida Asks Members...
View Article2016 AFFTA Board of Director Candidates
2016 AFFTA Board of Directors Election Nominees: Colby Trow Jen Lavigne Dustin Carlson Brian Chaney Art Webb Sam Lundgren Lise Lozelle Brent Bauer Ben Freeman Bios: Contact Information: Jennifer...
View ArticleAFFTA Announces Support of BLM’s Decision to Cancel Oil and Gas Leases
On August 1, AFFTA announced its support of the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to cancel oil and gas leases for the Thompson Divide area in the White River National Forest in western Colorado....
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Another AFFTA Member Benefit: Credit Card Processing
We’ve teamed up with Gravity Payments to help make your credit card processing even easier. The best part? Gravity donates 10% of these sales to the AFFTA Fisheries Fund! Find out more at...
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AFFTA Fisheries Fund Announces New Grant Recipients
The AFFTA Fisheries Fund has just awarded three new grants to hardworking conservation organizations. Look for updates to come from our new grantees Snake River Waterkeeper, Friends of Fletchers Cove,...
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AFFTA Member of the Month: Forrest Rogers, Rock Treads
We’re happy to introduce our August Member of the Month, Forrest Rogers with Rock Treads. Here’s what Forrest had to say about the new company: Talk to us about Rock Treads — the who, what, why: Rock...
View ArticlePress Release: Results of the AFFTA Board of Directors Election
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2016 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, 512-520-7104, jess@affta.org 2016 AFFTA Board of Directors Election Several New Faces to Join the AFFTA Board BOZEMAN, Mont. – The...
View ArticleAFFTA Applauds Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Designation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2016 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, 512.520.7104, jess@affta.org AFFTA Applauds Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Designation Monument is an Innovative Approach to...
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AFFTA Member of the Month: Mike Brown, Mossy’s Fly Shop
Our Member of the Month for September is Mike Brown, owner of Mossy’s Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska. Here’s what Mike had to say about his business, AFFTA membership and the Dealer Summit: Explain your...
View ArticleAFFTA Supports Northeast Coral Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2016 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, 512.520.7104, jess@affta.org AFFTA Supports Northeast Coral Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument Preserving More Than 4,000...
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