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Job Posting: Data Entry in Fly Fishing Industry (Edwards, CO)
Vail Valley Anglers is seeking a Data Entry Specialist: 20-30 hrs per week, flexible timing, hours year round, busy times and slow times. Office atmosphere in local fly fishing shop. Must be very...
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The Outdoor Recreation Industry and the Economy
Do your elected officials realize how big the outdoor recreation economy is? Tell them it’s HUGE. $887 billion in consumer spending. 7.6 million American jobs. Send them Outdoor Industry Association’s...
View ArticleSportsmen React to Today’s Announcement of Large-Scale National Monuments Review
From our friends at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: “National fishing and hunting groups today expressed concern about an administration decision to review recent use of the Antiquities Act to...
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Press Release From Simms Fishing: Outdoor Industry Roundtable on Recreation...
Contact: John Frazier SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS AND RECREATION INDUSTRY LEADERS DISCUSS RECREATION EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS Senior officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and...
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AFFTA Member of the Month: Bay Street Outfitters
Our May AFFTA Member of the Month is Tony Royal at South Carolina’s Bay Street Outfitters. Here’s what Tony had to say about the shop’s business: “We are in historical Beaufort, S.C. on the...
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Trout’s Fly Fishing is Looking for a Regional Manager
Regional Store Manager – Denver Trouts Fly Fishing, a multi-location fly fishing outfitter based in Colorado is looking to fill a Regional Store Manager position for its Denver location. Job...
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June Member of the Month: Kirk Deeter
Our June Member of the Month is the multi-talented Kirk Deeter. Kirk’s the VP of Trout Unlimited, the editor of the “Trout Media” Group, the editor of Angling Trade, and a contributing editor for...
View ArticleStatement from AFFTA on Louisiana’s Pilot Program for Red Snapper Management
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2017 Contact: Ben Bulis, ben@affta.org, (406) 580-6887 Statement from the American Fly Fishing Trade Association on Louisiana’s Pilot Program for Red Snapper Management...
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Celebrating the Smith
Bozeman, Montana – As anglers across the country gear up for summer fishing, Save Our Streams (SOS) heads back to Montana to celebrate one of the state’s most prized natural treasures, the Smith River....
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Four Trade Show Lead Stats You Should Know Before IFTD
Nick Hoover of Sage Lion Media has put together a few tips for those attending IFTD this year: As IFTD bears down on us like the weight of a humid July day in Orlando, I thought it was important to...
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IFTD Manufacturers: The AFFTA Demo Day
IFTD exhibitors! The AFFTA Demo Day at IFTD is returning, and you have a chance to exhibit during at the event! Join us the morning of July 11, 2017 at the The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. This...
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AFFTA Board of Directors Nominations Now Open
Let Your Voice Be Heard! Board Positions Open to All AFFTA Members Overview The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting submissions for open...
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Press Release: Jim Murphy Now Sales Manager for R.L. Winston and Bauer
The R.L. Winston Rod Company and Bauer Fly Reels are delighted to announce that Jim Murphy, well known fly fishing industry leader, has moved from International Sales to Sales Manager for both...
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July Member of the Month: Steve Galletta, Bighorn Angler
Our July AFFTA Member of the Month is Steve Galletta, the owner / outfitter of Bighorn Angler. The Montana shop is a favorite of anglers around the country; here’s what Steve had to say: Let’s talk...
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Preserving The Henry’s Fork: Simms SOS Campaign Sets Sights On Dry Fly Mecca
PRESS RELEASE Bozeman, Montana – Simms Fishing Products, the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear and technical apparel takes utilizes their Save Our Streams campaign to raise money...
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Far Bank Enterprises names Larry Barrett as President and CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kara Armano 970.319.5708 convergence970@gmail.com Far Bank Enterprises names Larry Barrett as President and CEO BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA – July 10, 2017 – Far Bank...
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IFTD 2017 New Product Showcase Winners
IFTD 2017 New Product Showcase Winners Announced The fly-fishing industry voted on the best new products for 2017 in Orlando Orlando, FL, July 13, 2017: More than 330 attendees of International Fly...
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2018 IFTD Contract Available
IFTD 2017 is in the books, which means it’s time to start planning for 2018’s show! The contract is now online, and we’ll be back in Orlando, Florida, July 10-13, 2018. Fill out your contract and start...
View ArticleJob Posting: Shop Manager at Ole Florida Fly Shop
About OFFS: Ole Florida Fly Shop’s mission is to provide the best knowledge, gear and support to ensure that our clients are able to optimize their time on the water or at the vise. To achieve our...
View ArticleAFFTA Board of Directors 2017 Candidates
We’re pleased to present 12 candidates this year for the AFFTA board of directors. Bios are below; AFFTA voting members will receive a ballot this coming Friday, July 28. Thank you to everyone who has...
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