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August Member of the Month: Whitney Milhoan, Casting for Recovery
Our August AFFTA Member of the Month is Whitney Milhoan, the Executive Director of Casting for Recovery. Here’s what Whitney had to say about CfR, fishing and life in Montana. What is Casting for...
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Save Our Streams Joins the Fight Against Pebble
Protecting Bristol Bay Bozeman, Montana – Simms Fishing Products, the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear and technical apparel takes their Save Our Streams campaign to Alaska to...
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Special Hotel Room Rates for the AFFTA Dealer Summit
The AFFTA Dealer Summit is coming up — October 15-18, 2017, in Bozeman, Montana! Thanks for pre-registering; now is the time to ensure you’ve got hotel rooms booked at the hosting hotel, the Hilton...
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2017 AFFTA Board of Directors Election Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2017 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, 512-520-7104, jess@affta.org 2017 AFFTA Board of Directors Election Results Several Re-elected to the AFFTA Board BOZEMAN, Mont. – The...
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AFFTA TO SUPPORT FLORIDA FISHERIES RESTORATION AND THE NOW OR NEVERGLADES...
— Press Release — August 16, 2017 – Bozeman, MT – The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) today announced a new partnership with Florida-based clean water advocacy group Bullsugar to...
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Job Posting: Marketing and Operations Associate, Cheeky Fishing and Wingo Belts
Marketing and Operations Associate, Cheeky Fishing and Wingo Belts Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Job Description: Cheeky Fishing and Wingo Belts are seeking a Marketing and Operations Associate...
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Guest Post from Bullsugar: An Update From Florida
Our friends at Bullsugar with a timely update on the fight for Florida fisheries: Photo courtesy of Capt. Benny Blanco, shown here releasing a Florida Bay tarpon. The Angling Community Won a Major...
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NEW to the AFFTA Dealer Summit: The Best Ideas Contest
AFFTA Dealer Summit Best Ideas Contest Moderated by Dan Mann, Founder, The Mann Group Sponsored by Winston and Simms In a TEDx-style format, 8-10 of your peers will present out-of-the-box success...
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AFFTA September Member of the Month: R.L. Winston Rod Company
Our September AFFTA Member of the Month is the R.L. Winston Rod Company, based in Twin Bridges, Montana. The folks at Winston believe in playing as hard as they work — here’s what they had to say...
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Send The Water South: Save Our Streams Lends a Hand In Restoring Florida’s...
Press Release: Bozeman, Montana – Simms Fishing Products, the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear and technical apparel heads to the sunshine state to raise awareness, and funds...
View ArticleMenhaden Update from the Marine Conservation Network
“We enjoy the fisheries menhaden support, directly and indirectly, value the wildlife it sustains, and benefit socially and economically from a healthy and diverse ocean environment.” Our friends at...
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AFFTA October Member of the Month: Jeff Gilman, Gilman Grips
Whitefish, Montana-based Gilman Grips is making waves from the rower’s seat. These innovative oar handles are a stellar example of the innovation we’re seeing in the outdoor and fly-fishing...
View ArticleAFFTA and Others Urge Congress to Move Florida Water South
We recently joined a host of other fishing, hunting and conservation organizations in asking Congress to make water conveyance under the Tamiami Trail a priority, in order to relieve flooding in the...
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Action Alert: Bristol Bay
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed to “reverse clean water safeguards” for the Bristol Bay region, home to the world’s most valuable salmon fishery. According to a report from...
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AFFTA and Hardy Partner for Membership
We’re pleased to announce that Hardy Fly Fishing will be paying 2018 AFFTA membership dues for fly dealers with a qualifying Hardy preseason order! Jon Malovich, the Western Sales Manager for Hardy,...
View ArticleAction Items: Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act
From Joe Josephson, with the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, who spoke Monday night at the AFFTA Dealer Summit dinner at Simms: Thank you for your time and attention at the Simms Dealer Summit. The...
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Proposed Smith River Mine: Public Hearing Dates
From our friends at Montana Trout Unlimited: Montana’s Smith River is renowned worldwide for its clean water, rugged canyon scenery, and incredible trout fishery. The Smith is Montana’s only permitted...
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Job Posting: Gallatin River Guides Seeking a Montana Women’s Fly Fishing...
Gallatin River Guides (GRG) and the Montana Women’s Fly Fishing School are excited to announce our search for a full time Women’s Program Director. The ideal candidate is highly organized,...
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Press Release: 2017 AFFTA Executive Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2017 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, 512-520-7104, jess@affta.org 2017 AFFTA Board of Directors Executive Committee Announcing Incoming Executive Committee BOZEMAN, Mont....
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November Member of the Month: Alvin Dedeaux, All Water Guides
Our November AFFTA Member of the Month is Alvin Dedeaux, of All Water Guides in Austin, Texas. Alvin spends his days holding true to All Water’s motto: Experience, Knowledge, Stewardship, while...
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