AFFTA Signs Onto Letter to Congress Regarding Public Lands
Today, AFFTA signed onto the following letter to the U.S. Congress: Jan 24, 2017 115th Congress United States Capitol Washington, DC 20004 Dear Members of Congress: The undersigned hunting, fishing,...
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Umpqua Celebrates 45 Years in Business by Launching the Umpqua Tongass...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOUISVILLE, CO — Forty-five years ago, Umpqua Feather Merchants opened its doors and revolutionized the world of fly-fishing by making superior quality flies available to...
View ArticleJob Posting: Fly Shop Manager, RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service, Ridgway, Colorado
POSITION: Fly Shop General Manager (full time, year-round, salary)— RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service LLC. – Ridgway, Colorado. RIGS is looking for a strong applicant that has a passion and...
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Sign On to Help Conserve Tongass Public Lands
Tongass 77 — a proposal to conserve key salmon and trout waters in America’s largest national forest — needs your help! Sign onto a letter with our friends from America’s Salmon Forest to let elected...
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February Member of the Month: Bill Batson, Batson Enterprises
Our February member of the month is Bill Batson, of Batson Enterprises. Here’s what Bill had to say about the evolution of the brand: Tell us about Batson Enterprises: We are a U.S. family-owned and...
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Press Release: Chaffetz Withdraws Bill Ordering Sale of Public Lands
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2017 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, 512-520-7104, jess@affta.org CHAFFETZ WITHDRAWS BILL ORDERING SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS H.R. 621 Would Sell or Dispose of 3.3 Million Acres...
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Job Posting: Vail Valley Anglers Seeking Shop Supervisor
Vail Valley Anglers is looking to hire a motivated, hardworking, customer service oriented individual to take on the responsibility as the shop supervisor. This position involves day to day management...
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Snake River Waterkeeper Annual “Adopt-a-Stream” Clean-Up
From one of our Fisheries Fund grantees, Snake River Waterkeeper: It’s time to hit the river! The annual “Adopt-a-Stream” Cleanup is coming up on April 22 at sites across the Snake River Basin. We have...
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Congress Overturns Stream Protection Rule, Sportsmen Push Back
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2017 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, 512-520-7104, jess@affta.org The Fight for Clean Water Continues BOZEMAN, Mont. – When Congress voted to overturn the Stream...
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Now Available: Recycled Paper Fly Boxes on affta.org!
Today is the day! Recycled paper fly boxes are now available at http://shop.affta.org! Choose from three different sizes to best suit your shop’s needs: 2″x2″x2″ (dry flies and nymphs), 3″x3″x2″...
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From the Invasive Species Action Network: Being a Clean Angler is More...
In the last few months, chances are most of us have talked about the next bug hatch, reminisced about the big one that got away or how flow levels are shaping up at our favorite haunts. For the vast...
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AFFTA Responds to Zinke’s Confirmation of Interior Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2017 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, 512-520-7104, jess@affta.org Zinke Confirmed as Interior Secretary BOZEMAN, Mont. – Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT) was confirmed this...
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From the U.S. Department of the Interior: Day One
A press release from the U.S. Department of the Interior this morning: Day One: Secretary Zinke Signs Orders to Expand Access to Public Lands Orders Strengthen America’s Outdoor Heritage & Restore...
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March AFFTA Member of the Month: Tim Rajeff, Rajeff Sports
Tim and Kath at King Salmon Lodge, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Tim Rajeff. Our March Member of the Month is Tim Rajeff of Rajeff Sports. If you’ve ever fished an Echo rod, an Airflo line, or used an...
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Miami Herald Ad: We Must Act Now to Save the Everglades
This ad, an open letter from Orvis CEO Perk Perkins, ran in the Miami Herald yesterday: Dear Governor Scott and members of the Florida Legislature, You stand at the threshold of being able with your...
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AFFTA President Ben Bulis Quoted in Press Release from Senator Jon Tester
In a press release from U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s office today entitled “Tester Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Authorize and Fully Fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund” AFFTA President...
View ArticleInternational Fly Tackle Dealer Show Moving to Denver in 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2017 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, 512-520-7104, jess@affta.org International Fly Tackle Dealer Show Moving to Denver BOZEMAN, Mont. – The American Fly Fishing Trade...
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SIMMS PLEDGES TO SAVE OUR STREAMS
Simms launches initiative to preserve and protect America’s most iconic waterways Bozeman, Montana – Simms Fishing Products, the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear and technical...
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April Member of the Month: Adam Trina, Montana Fly Company
Our April Member of the Month is Montana Fly Company’s President and Founder, Adam Trina. Read below to see what Adam had to say about the company’s Columbia Falls, Montana-based hub, the history of...
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Dealer Summit Giveaway
Planning on attending the 2017 AFFTA Dealer Summit October 15-18 in Bozeman? Plan no more and register HERE before May 15, 2017 and you could win a fishing trip for one angler to Cayo Largo, Cuba...
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