Industry Party Before AFFTA Dealer Summit
If you’re coming to the AFFTA Dealer Summit in a few weeks, come a day early for an exclusive pre-party and the premiere of Confluence Films’ new feature, Providence! See the trailer and read more...
View ArticleMember of the Month: Martin Bawden of Flymen Fishing Company
This month’s Member of the Month is Martin Bawden, the CEO of Brevard, North Carolina-based Flymen Fishing Company. Here’s what Martin had to say about his business and the greater fly-fishing...
View ArticleChanges in the AFFTA Board
At the third-quarter board meeting held yesterday (16 October 2016) in Bozeman, Montana, the American Fly Fishing Trade Association welcomed new board members Lise Lozelle (Maven Fly), Brent Bauer...
View ArticleEast Coast Fly Shop Looking to Hire GM
A major East Coast fly shop is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented professional to head our store and web operations. Successful candidates will be able to drive sales and continue to grow our...
View ArticleNews from Mayfly Outdoors: New Property in Montrose
Mayfly Outdoors is making big moves in Colorado. In an article Sunday in the Montrose Daily Press, the following was announced: “Mayfly Outdoors President David Dragoo said his company is ready to...
View ArticleJob Posting: Einarsson Fly Fishing Hiring U.S. Sales Reps
Einarsson Fly Fishing is searching for sales reps in several territories in the United States. Einarsson has been producing fly reels since 2007, building two models of reels, the Plus and the...
View ArticlePress Release: Daniel Carrier Adds Expertise to Far Bank Sales Team
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. (November 29, 2016) – Far Bank Enterprises is pleased to announce it has added Daniel Carrier to its sales team as the Eastern Territory Sales Manager. Carrier comes to Far...
View ArticleSupporting the Stream Protection Rule
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association is strongly supportive of common sense steps to improve water quality and protect the nation’s waterways that are critical to a thriving fly fishing...
View ArticleGeneral Manager, Trident Fly Fishing
Job Location: Windham, Maine (just a short commute from Portland) Company Profile: Founded in 2012, Trident Fly Fishing has established itself as a leading e-commerce retailer in the fly fishing...
View ArticleAFFTA Supports Stream Protection Rule with Ad in Politico
We’re thrilled to have both a print and a digital ad run today in POLITICO, supporting the proposed Stream Protection Rule. The digital ad links to the AFFTA website here:...
View ArticleDecember Member of the Month: Neville Orsmond, Thomas & Thomas
Our December Member of the Month is Neville Orsmond, the CEO of Thomas & Thomas. Here’s what Neville had to say about business, fishing, and AFFTA membership: Why Thomas & Thomas? I grew up in...
View ArticleAFFTA Fisheries Fund Supports New Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2016 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, Communications Director jess@affta.org, 512-520-7104, www.affta.org AFFTA FISHERIES FUND SUPPORTS NEW PROJECTS Helping to Promote...
View ArticleAmerican Fly Fishing Trade Association Applauds Nomination of Congressman...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2016 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, AFFTA Communication Director, 512-520-7104, jess@affta.org American Fly Fishing Trade Association Applauds Nomination of Congressman...
View ArticleCheeky Fishing Announces Limitless Fly Reels
New for 2017, Cheeky Fishing is excited to introduce Limitless Fly Reels, available worldwide this week. Limitless Fly Reels set a new standard for performance, toughness and Cheeky’s signature...
View ArticleAFFTA Applauds Designation of Bears Ears as a National Monument
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 28, 2016 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, AFFTA Communication Director, 512-520-7104 American Fly Fishing Trade Association Applauds Designation of Bears Ears as a National...
View ArticleJanuary Member of the Month: Alice Owsley, Riverside Anglers
Our AFFTA January Member of the Month is Alice Owsley, owner of West Yellowstone, Montana-based Riverside Anglers. Offering guide trips throughout the greater Yellowstone region, including inside...
View ArticleJob Posting: Rep for Diamondback Rod Co.
Diamondback Rod Co. – Seeking North American Sales Reps or Rep Groups Diamondback Rod Co. is currently seeking dedicated and motivated Independent Sales Reps or Rep Groups throughout the United States...
View ArticleIFTD: One of Many AFFTA Member Benefits
The International Fly Tackle Dealer Show, held annually each July in Orlando, Florida, is one of the many Member Benefits for AFFTA members. IFTD is the best time and venue to meet with the industry –...
View ArticleClean Water and Politics in Hatch Mag
In a recent article in Hatch Magazine, AFFTA President Ben Bulis was quoted, stating, “President Donald Trump noted yesterday in his inauguration speech that the ‘power’ is going back to the people,...
View ArticleThe 2016 AFFTA Fisheries Fund Annual Report
We’re proud to present the 2016 AFFTA Fisheries Fund Annual Report, detailing the work our grantees have done in the 2016 calendar year. In 2016, we partnered with the Deschutes River Alliance, Snake...
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