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Press Release: Simms Leadership Change
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2017 Contact: Jess McGlothlin, 512-520-7104, jess@affta.org Simms Fishing Announces Leadership Change Casey Sheahan Joins Team in New CEO Role BOZEMAN, Mont. – Simms...
View ArticleAction Alert: Boundary Waters
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA), headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, is the representative trade organization for the fly-fishing industry. As such, we are always looking out for the...
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Mike Moore Joins AFFTA Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2017 Contact: Ben Bulis, 406-522-1556, ben@affta.org MIKE MOORE JOINS AFFTA BOARD Fills Vacated Board Seat BOZEMAN, Mont. – Vice President of Global Sales for...
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Montana Congressman Introduces Two Conservation Bills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2017 Contact: Ben Bulis, 406-522-1556, ben@affta.org Bozeman, Montana – Yesterday Montana Representative Greg Gianforte introduced two wildlife and fisheries...
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REGAN NELSON TO DIRECT AFFTA’S NEW MARINE RESOURCES PROGRAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2017 Contact: Ben Bulis, 406-522-1556, ben@affta.org REGAN NELSON TO DIRECT AFFTA’S NEW MARINE RESOURCES PROGRAM BOZEMAN, Mont. – Regan Nelson will join the...
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LUCAS BISSETT JOINS AFFTA BOARD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 29, 2017 Contact: Ben Bulis, 406-522-1556, ben@affta.org LUCAS BISSETT JOINS AFFTA BOARD Fills Vacated Board Seat BOZEMAN, Montana. – Louisiana based fly-fishing guide...
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AFFTA is Hiring
Communications Manager Works directly with the President on communications to AFFTA members, media, affiliate groups and the general public. Produces content ranging but not limited to press...
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Fly Shop in Big Sky Montana is Hiring
Gallatin River Guides is Hiring Fly Fishing Store: Summer Sales and Customer Service Whiz Needed. Location: Big Sky, Montana Do you live to fish? Do you want to be part of a dynamic fly fishing...
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Smythe named AFFTA Communications Director
Bozeman, Montana: The American Fly Fishing Trade Association is pleased to announce that Matt Smythe has been hired as communications director. “We are all excited to have Matt, with his considerable...
View ArticleImprovements made to “Modern Fish Act”
Bozeman, MT – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today reported out of committee S. 1520, the “Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act,” also known as the “Modern...
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Vail Valley Anglers Looking for Retail Manager
From the fine folks at Vail Valley Anglers: Retail Manager: Full Time, Year Round Vail Valley Anglers is looking for an experienced and fly fishing focused Retail Manager. This position will be full...
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Last call for AFFTA award nominations
Do you know someone who fights for access to healthy habitat so we can all enjoy more productive time on the water? Do you know someone who is immensely passionate about growing the fly fishing...
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AFFTA, Cheeky team up to support Stripers Forever
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association and Cheeky Fishing are partnering to award a donation of up to $3,000 to Stripers Forever in coordination with the Cheeky Schoolie Tournament being held this...
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Calling all retailers: Exclusive 2018 Dealer Summit at TroutHunter
If you’re within roadtrip distance of Island Park (or even a short flight), and you’re looking to strengthen your (or your employees’) retail leadership skills, up your visual merchandising game, and...
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Pebble Mine permit review: take action today
From the beginning of this battle, AFFTA has stood behind smart, science-based protections of the Bristol Bay watershed from mining interests, specifically Pebble’s proposed copper and gold mine. The...
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10th annual Chica de Mayo
This in from the Chica de Mayo team: Hey Ladies – it’s almost time for the largest women’s fly fishing event in Montana, the United States, and well, probably the world! The River’s Edge and Simms...
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AFFTA statement on approval of Gulf-State Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) Pilot...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2018 Contact: Regan Nelson, Marine Resource Program Director, regan@affta.org AFFTA President Ben Bulis issued the following statement regarding the approval of a...
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Fisheries Fund update: The St. Bernard Parish Black Mangrove Project
The St. Bernard Parish Black Mangrove Project in Chalmette, LA had its second annual mangrove planting on April 20th. With the help of 20 local high school 4-H volunteers as well as the St. Bernard...
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Job posting: Snowbee USA expanding sales team
From the good folks over at Snowbee: Snowbee USA, established in June of 2017, is the US division of the UK based brand of the same name, which has had over 40 years of experience in the fly-fishing...
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For the love of Stripers: 7th annual Cheeky Schoolie Tournament a huge success
On May 19th over 430 fly anglers made the annual pilgrimage to Cape Cod for the Cheeky Schoolie Tournament – a small handful of hearty souls having made the trip for each of the last 7 years the...
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