Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, . . .
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In this excerpt from the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center, Tom Rosenbauer explains why fish are found in front of midstream rocks and logs as often as they are found behind such. . .
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It seems that Tom and I weren't the only ones fishing beneath the eclipse. Meng Syn is a dentist from San Jose who is an avid angler/photographer/videographer. He spends most of his time chasing . . .
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Written by: Kubie Brown
My buddy Nate and I went up to a secret location, called "Location X," somewhere around Wyoming to try out our 5-weight Spey rods for some big trout. It worked out fairly well, as we swung up a . . .
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Some patterns straddle the categories of imitative and attractor flies, and the Peacock Caddis is a great example. When caddisflies are hatching or ovipositing, this is a great fly to drift or skate . . .
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A few months ago, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: “What are . . .
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This recent installment of RIO’s Behind the Brand series features Wayne Peterson, RIO R&D production designer, showing off “some of his favorite waters near RIO’s headquarters in Idaho Falls.”
During my time as a guide, I learned quickly that most anglers have no idea how to gauge the size of a fish by sight. Two-thirds of my clients would look at a 12-incher and say, "Man, that's gotta . . .
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Many classic dry-fly and nymph patterns call for tails made from hackle fibers. Here, Tim explains how to choose the right feather, find the best fibers, and strip them from the quil. Then, he has . . .
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The Dragonfly Belt Clip Rod Holder from O’Pros Gear is designed to give anglers the extra hand they often need on the water, “Whether you are tying on a new fly, or trying to snap a picture of your beautiful catch while juggling your rod, camera, net, and fish.”
Read more in the press release below.
The Dragonfly Belt Clip Rod Holder
The Dragonfly Belt Clip Rod Holder is the first of many innovative fishing products O’Pros Gear plans to bring to market. The sole purpose of this product is to enhance your fishing experience by helping the angler perform most efficiently. Whether you are tying on a new fly, or trying to snap a picture of your beautiful catch while juggling your rod, camera, net, and fish; the Dragonfly is an extra hand when you need it most.
This simple tool is designed to clip onto a standard wading belt, but will easily attach to your waistband, waist pack, or really anywhere you prefer to hold it. Most all fly rods will fit securely into this USA made product. The Dragonfly also includes a logo embroidered velcro patch to use as a fly drying patch, or to attach other accessories.
About O’Pros Gear
O’Pros Gear, which stands for Outdoor Professionals, was founded by three brothers from Wisconsin. Who have always had a love for the outdoors, and as their hockey careers began coming to an end they took up fishing. Soon to follow, the addiction to fly fishing set in, and thinking up innovative ideas for new gear to help anglers perform better, and catch more fish came to the forefront of every outing. O’Pros Gear sources all components of their product from Wisconsin, and hand assemble each one. O’Pros also insures each product with a lifetime warranty.
In this week's Master Class Monday, Dave Jensen argues that fly-fishing videos often paint a rosy picture of what it takes to catch a big, wily brown trout. So he and Amelia proceed to show us . . .
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I'm going to admit right off the bat that I have never tied a Eugene bend, but after reading this argument for the knot in the Ozark Fly Fisher Journal, I think I'm going to do some experimenting . . .
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Okay, folks, we are T-minus five days from the start of my favorite month of the year, as well as the kickoff of the 2017 "20 Days in September" Contest. The concept is a simple one: we all fish our . . .
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Beginning in the foothills of the Steens Mountains and carving its way North through a stunning desert canyon, the Donner Und Blitzen River is an awesome trout fishing destination for late summer. An area that once encapsulated the nation with … Continue reading Tim Flagler tackles a Perdigon-Style Zebra Midge in this week’s featured tying video. There’s really “nothing new to see here,” says Flagler, “just taking a pretty standard Zebra Midge and tying it Perdigon-style, so it’s heavy, small and sinks like a stone.”
Welcome to the latest edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. This week, we serve up a baker's dozen . . .
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Here's a killer how-to video from the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center, in which Tom Rosenbauer introduces you to a style of fishing that's not as popular as it once was, yet it's no less . . .
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In this video, military veteran Landon Mace finds healing in fly fishing. “Emerge follows this avid fisherman as he begins his guiding career.” Via Outside.
Joe Cummings isn't going to win any video-naming awards--a bit on the nose, don't you think?--but this production provides plenty of great visuals, from epic drone shots to closeups of beautiful . . .
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Written by: Sam Orvis, Manufacturing Engineer at the Orvis Rod Shop
A couple weeks ago, my wife, Katy, and I fished high in the Swiss Alps with a guide named Kirk who runs Fly Fish Zermatt. When Kirk first discovered that there was a healthy population of trout in . . .
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Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, . . .
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A few years ago, filmmaker Mark Titus produced a great feature-length documentary, "The Breach," which was a call to action to stop the proposed Pebble Mine. And for a while, it seemed as if . . .
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This trailer for the upcoming documentary film tells the story of the exceptional life of the an icon of American fly fishing, Joe Brooks. The full film will be released Father’s Day 2018.
Beau Beasley, outdoor writer and director of the Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival, will act as Master of Ceremonies for the event. “We all need to remember our cultural history, and in this part of the country that includes fly fishing,” says Beasley. “While we look back at those who founded this American pastime, it’s also important to acknowledge those who are leading the way today for the next generation of anglers. I think Bryson City understands this concept, and they’ve done all of us a huge service by fostering this event and this museum.”
2017 Hall of Fame Inductees are:
Bernard “Lefty” Kreh (Recreation) – Inducted on April 8, 2017, at the Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival for his many contributions to fly fishing: outdoor writer of 31 books, fly rod designer, and innovative fly tyer, particularly of the world-renowned, circa 1950s Lefty’s Deceiver.
Mac Brown (Recreation) – Fly fishing volunteer with numerous organizations; fly fishing guide, author, instructor, and coach; and regional and national leader in fly fishing competitions.
Jimmy Jacobs (Communications) – Author of numerous fly fishing books and articles, seminar speaker, and photographer.
Stephen Edward Moore (Conservation) – Years of dedication to brook trout restoration in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and to the discovery of the Southern strain of brook trout.
Joe M. Messinger, Sr. (Crafts) – Professional fly tyer widely recognized for creativity and wisdom in designing the famed Irresistible pattern as well as other noted creations including the Nitehummer, Messinger Frog or Bucktail Frog, Meadow Frog, Golden Frog, Dogcatcher, Bleeding Bucktail Popper, and Bleeding Hair Frog.
Starr Nolan (Humanity) – Fly fishing volunteer with numerous organizations, instructor, educator, and clinical coach; and regional and national leader in the use of fly fishing as a method of therapy for recovering cancer patients.
New this year is a pre-induction fundraiser at Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City at 7 pm on Friday, August 25. Sponsored by the museum and Casting Carolinas, the event is an opportunity to meet the 2017 inductees and raise funds for Casting Carolinas, a nonprofit organization that utilizes fly fishing as a means of helping patients deal with and recover from various cancers. Each inductee will select a beer to be renamed after them during the event, and Nantahala Brewing will donate $1 per renamed beer sold at the event.
Make plans now to visit the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians at 210 Main Street in Bryson City. Refreshments and tours will be offered to the public from 4:15-6 pm at no cost on induction day. The luncheon ($35 per person; children under 12 are $10) requires reservations; email info@greatsmokies.com or call 828-488-3681.
One of the first keys to mastering trout fishing is knowing where to cast your flies. That means knowing in what parts of a river trout are likely to be holding. In this great video from the . . .
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We don't often post 20-minute fly-fishing videos here, but the new film by Peter Christensen and Rolf Nylinder deserves our intention. Both Scandinavian anglers are known for their whimsical, yet . . .
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Last fall, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions and Devin Olsen taught us how to tie a Perdigon Nymph, and now Tim has applied that method to a classic Zebra Midge. Invented by Lees . . .
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Written by: Jon Hill
I "met" Nick Meloy a couple of years ago on the fly-fishing forum on reddit, and this past week he was out in Denver on vacation. He had a free day and wanted to meet up and hit some . . .
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Here's the latest video in our series featuring Pete Kutzer of the Orvis Fly Fishing Schools, in which he offers some important tips for maintaining accuracy at longer distances. When you're casting . . .
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This video, the first-ever television ad run by Patagonia, focuses on the importance of public lands. “Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia’s founder, is standing up for our public lands. Stand with him. Text DEFEND to 52886 by August 24.”
The Elk-Hair Caddis and similar flies that use deer or elk hair are go-to patterns for trout anglers everywhere. But tying in the wing can be a pain: sometimes the hair flares too much or spins . . .
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As you probably know, Helios was the personification of the sun in Greek mythology. So it seems appropriate that, on a day when so many people are focused on the sun, that we should . . .
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In this week's Master Class Monday, Dave Jensen trains his camera on a feeding trout and narrates what he sees. But more importantly, he talks about how his observations inform his tactics. Not . . .
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Tom Rosenbauer recently hooked up with Orvis Jackson Hole store manager Abel Gonzalez, and they were lucky enough to find plenty of cutthroats eating on top. They caught some nice fish . . .
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Way back in 2014, we posted the teaser for an upcoming documentary about the legendary angler and writer Joe Brooks, featuring parts of his story that have never been told. Finally, here's a . . .
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Simms has announced the release of the fall 2017 line of new products, which range from bootfoot waders to insulated outerwear for winter months on the water.
Read more in the press release below.
Simms Launches Fall 2017 Product Line
Bozeman, Mont. (for immediate release) – Fall starts now in Bozeman, Montana as Simms Fishing Products releases its Fall 2017 line to anglers around the world. As is customary, the line includes gear that spans across multiple catagories.
G4Z® Bootfoot
Leading the way for fall are two Bozeman, Montana-made bootfoot waders, the G4Z® Bootfoot and ExStream™ Bootfoot (both available in Vibram® and Felt). The G4Z® Bootfoot is built for cold weather anglers by featuring exclusive GORE-TEX® fabrics, plentiful storage and a waterproof YKK® zipper for convenience. In addition, the G4Z® Bootfoot is bolstered by custom boots powered by Simms Right Angle® Footbed that help anglers fish comfortably all day. This marks the first time the pinnacle Simms wader is available as a bootfoot.
ExStream™ Bootfoot
The ExStream™ Bootfoot features the same fabric and boot technology as the G4Z®, but is most notably distinct due to its black fabric and hex camo pockets on the upper portion of the wader. Both of the new bootfoot waders are available exclusively at Simms Specialty Retailers for a limited time.
Contender Insulated Jacket
In the Outerwear Category, Simms Fall 2017 line features the Contender Insulated Jacket and Bib, both of which utilize 2-layer GORE-TEX® fabric and Primaloft® Gold Insulation to ensure anglers stay in the moment during cold and wet conditions. The jacket and bib come fully loaded with popular Simms features including a shingle cuff design, zippered chest pockets, microfleece lined hand-warmer pockets and a tuck-away, 3-point adjustable storm hood in the jacket and YKK® AquaGuard® Vislon center-front zipper in the bib.
Gallatin Flannel LS Shirt
A new windproof jacket graces the fall line with the new Challenger Windbloc® Hoody. Constructed of Polartec® Windbloc® Hardface fleece with DWR treatment to help shed water, the Challenger Windbloc® Hoody is the perfect outer layer as the temperatures drop. Two new flannel offerings—Guide Flannel LS Shirt and the Gallatin Flannel LS Shirt—and the all-new Rivershed Sweater Quarter Zip add critical layers for chillier temperatures.
Dry Creek™ Backpack
Dry Creek™ Boat Bag
Carrying and protecting critical gear is a huge initiative for the Fall 2017 line which can be seen in an all-new line of Dry Creek™ packs and bags. Inclusive of duffels, roll-tops, backpack and hip pack, this rugged yet light collection offers roll-top closures, bomber new fabric and improved features sets. All of this allows anglers to keep precious gear protected while traveling or fishing. The new Dry Creek™ Boat Bags are the perfect boat storage companion and offer new features and construction.
Women’s Guide Insulated LS Shirt
Women anglers receive a fine compliment of fall offerings, including the toasty Women’s Guide Insulated LS Shirt, Women’s Coldweather Pant and the Women’s Challenger Windbloc® Jacket. Each offer protection and complete the Simms layering options for women.
The complete Simms Fall 2017 line can be viewed at www.simmsfishing.com and is available at specialty fishing stores worldwide.
About Simms Fishing Products:
Established in 1980, Montana-based Simms is the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear and technical apparel in fishing. The full line of Simms gear is available at specialty and large format retailers nationwide as well as simmsfishing.com. Media contact is John Frazier (406-551-5298 or john.frazier@simmsfishing.com).
Exhibitor booth space for the 2018 Fly Fishing Show circuit are sold out for all seven venues. “We are now ‘wait-listing’ potential exhibitors who may find space available at various venues if exhibitors change plans or prior commitments are disallowed,” says president and CEO Ben Furminsky.
Read more in the press release below.
2018 Fly Fishing Shows Sell Out Booth Space
SOMERSET, Penn. – All seven venues of the 2018 Fly Fishing Show are sold out of exhibitor booth space announced president and CEO Ben Furimsky. “The early August date exceeds our previous earliest sell-out last year by about three weeks and is months ahead of the normal sell-out for all the shows,” he said.
“We are now ‘wait-listing’ potential exhibitors who may find space available at various venues if exhibitors change plans or prior commitments are disallowed. We are also working with facilities and fire marshals on a site-by-site basis to ensure we have maxed out the use of our venues. If we are able to add any booths to lobbies or other common areas we will pull exhibitor names from our wait-list in the order received,” Furimsky said.
2018 Fly Fishing Show® dates and sites:
“This early sell-out is a great indicator for the success of our 2018 events and for the hopes of the coming season from the fly-fishing industry as a whole,” concluded Furimsky. For information on potential space availability or to be “wait-listed,” call (814) 443-3638 or e-mail info@flyfishingshow.com.
Sometimes you have to travel a long way to find silence, but it’s always worth the journey. Via Mitja Piipponen.
A new book by Peter McLeod is the first comprehensive guide of its kind to detail fly fishing for giant trevally. The book is published by Merlin Unwin Books.
Read more in the press release below.
GT: A Flyfisher’s Guide to Giant Trevally
Catching a giant trevally (or “GT”) on a fly rod is the pinnacle of flats fishing: highly challenging, requiring skill and preparation. This is the first comprehensive guide to giant trevally fishing on the fly.
The giant trevally is an apex predator, and the way it operates is nothing less than brutal. These ‘gangsters of the flats’ are like packs of hoodlums marauding across the atolls and shallow estuaries. Hunting for trevally in the harsh environment they inhabit needs a certain resolve. The flyfisher’s first encounter with a giant trevally will be an electrifying experience. A GT can destroy tackle and ego, leaving all in its wake.
But once you’ve caught one, GT flyfishing is an experience that any angler will want to repeat.
Selling points:
Peter McLeod has worked in flyfishing travel for over 20 years and founded flyfishing specialists Aardvark McLeod International in 2005. He has visited over 60 fishing locations in 20 different countries, some of them as many as nine times. He has travelled widely in his quest to find the finest flyfishing experiences in the world. His fascination with the trevally species is bordering on the obsessive and he is constantly scouring the globe for that next mind-blowing hotspot to target these bulldogs of the flats.
Title: GT—A Flyfisher’s Guide to Giant Trevally
Author: Peter McLeod
Publication Date: September 2016
Binding: Jacketed hardback
Illustrations: Colour throughout
ISBN: 978-1-910723-33-3
Merlin Unwin Books
Palmers House
Corve Street
Ludlow, Shropshire
SY8 1DB
Telephone: 01584 877456
Fax: 01584 877457
Email: books@merlinunwin.co.uk
www.merlinunwin.co.uk
Welcome to the latest edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. I was on vacation last week, but I've made up . . .
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Mystic Outdoors Fly Rods has announced Derek Bond as New Majority Owner. “Bond is eager to take the business to the next level, strengthening its position in the fly fishing rod market.”
Read more in the press release below.
Mystic Outdoors Fly Rods Announces Derek Bond as New Majority Owner
Mystic Fly Rods Takes Bold Steps to Increase Brand Awareness and Fly Rods Sales
LANSING, Mich. & DENVER – Aug. 15, 2017 – PRLog — Mystic Outdoors is pleased to announce that Derek Bond has come on board as the new majority owner. A fan of Mystic fly rods himself, Bond is eager to take the business to the next level, strengthening its position in the fly fishing rod market. His plans include expanding both the Mystic product line and the company’s capacity for distribution of its handcrafted fly rods.
“I am really excited about this opportunity to turn my passion for fly fishing into a business investment,” says Bond. “The huge bonus is that the Klein’s will support the day-to-day operations to make sure we maintain Mystic’s excellence in design and craftsmanship. Their knowledge and experience are invaluable assets and their presence means I’ll be able to not only learn the day-to-day operation, but build even stronger retail partnerships.”
Bond speaks enthusiastically about using the promotional skills he has honed over years in the sports industry to grow a robust sales program coast to coast. He stresses the importance of supporting current retailers while developing more partnerships and collaborative marketing strategies. Fly fishing rod retailers who can already attest to the quality of Mystic’s fly rods will be keen to hear his win-win ideas. Prospective retailers will not want to be left out.
Because Mystic Fly Rods enjoys the benefits of the outdoors, Bond believes the company has a responsibility to promote good stewardship. This includes encouraging fishermen and women to tread lightly in the environment, especially keeping streams and lakes clean, and to honor “catch and release” programs.
Building on the Klein’s R&D expertise, the current product line and a great reputation, Bond expects to be offering new rods and fishing apparel in 2018. He aims for Mystic Outdoors to become the one stop shop for both the fly fishing veteran and novice.
About Mystic Outdoors Fly Rods
Mystic Outdoors Fly Rods has been supplying fly fishing equipment to fishermen and women for more than a decade. The mission of Mystic remains a strong commitment to excellent design and craftsmanship of quality fly rods. Their motto “Dare to Compare” applies to all their products and challenges their customers to even try to find a more value packed fly rod. Check out their website to see the full complement of freshwater and saltwater rods with all the necessary tools.
Mystic Outdoors
https://www.mysticoutdoors.com/
It’ s Trico time on many trout rivers and streams, especially here in New Mexico. Tricos adults have three tails with a small, black body and clear-to-whitish wings similar to scotch tape. Tricos are . . .
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While generations apart, Holden Price, 18, and Joe Humphreys, 88, share a passion for fly fishing. And despite their age gap, they still learn from each other. Frank Ready writes about their unique friendship in this article via Centre Daily Times, as well as in the video below of Price and Humphreys sharing time on the water at Fisherman’s Paradise.
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association has announced their partnership with advocacy group Bullsugar, “to support efforts to restore critical estuaries in South Florida.”
Read more in the press release below.
Fly Fishing Industry Leader to Support Florida Fisheries Restoration and the Now or Neverglades Declaration
August 16, 2017 – Stuart, FL – The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) today announced a new partnership with Florida-based clean water advocacy group Bullsugar to support efforts to restore critical estuaries in South Florida. Fishing in Florida boasts a state economic value of $9.7 billion. As a leading voice for the recreational fishing industry, AFFTA joins Bullsugar in calling for an end to the toxic discharges that periodically destroy fisheries in the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries, and to water management policies that have caused the collapse of fisheries in Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys.
To boost awareness of government policies that contribute to the decline of these world-class recreational fisheries, and of the science-based solutions that can lead to their recovery, AFFTA will work with Bullsugar to distribute the Now or Neverglades Declaration to members and their clients, and to publicize the impact of Everglades restoration and water management decisions on water quality and estuary health in South Florida. AFFTA and Bullsugar will collaborate to help tackle manufacturers, retailers, and guides understand how to take action and recruit anglers across the US to promote the Now Or Neverglades Declaration and oppose legislation and candidates that threaten the survival of these vital waterways and the extraordinary fly-fishing industry they support.
“The fly-fishing industry has always promoted clean water policy and sound conservation principles, because our businesses depend on healthy fisheries and our values drive us to maintain them for future generations,” said Benjamin Bulis, AFFTA president and CEO. “These estuaries are precious, fragile, and unique. The opportunity to fish here inspires people from all around the globe to visit and relocate to South Florida. Our work with Bullsugar can help preserve that opportunity for their children and grandchildren.”
The estuaries threatened by water management policies include three of the birthplaces of saltwater fly fishing. The Caloosahatchee and the inshore fishery it supports offers some of the richest redfish, snook, spotted sea trout, and tarpon fishing on the globe. The St. Lucie is North America’s most biodiverse estuary, a historical producer of trophy snook and sea trout, where populations of bonefish and striped bass share the same water. And the Everglades and Florida Bay still offer the most remote, unspoiled shallow water fishing in the U.S. Reconnecting historic flows through the Everglades’ “River of Grass”—the focus of the Now or Neverglades Declaration—is critical to the long-term health of all three estuaries.
“This fishery can’t be replaced. There isn’t another Everglades,” said Sandy Moret, renowned guide and owner of Florida Keys Outfitters in Islamorada. “Our industry’s survival depends on Everglades restoration, and with leadership from the AFFTA and groups like Bullsugar, we’ll continue to grow the coalition of fisherman who support the science-based solution to revitalize and protect these waters.”
Bullsugar is led by fly fishermen who witnessed the catastrophic decline of all of these South Florida estuaries within months as toxic discharges and the mismanagement of freshwater caused massive, long-term ecological damage because government policies prioritized drainage and irrigation for Florida’s sugar crop over all other uses. Called in a recent Bloomberg News report “the most influential commodity in the US,” the sugar industry outspends all other agriculture lobbies combined to fund political campaigns and shape legislation. Bullsugar is raising awareness of the costs of sugar’s control over Florida’s water policy, and showing voters how to combat the industry’s political influence.
“Last year in Florida, fishermen rallied around the Now or Neverglades Declaration, which led to historic state legislation to stop discharges and send clean water south to revive the Everglades,” said Bullsugar co-founder Chris Maroney. “That legislation is now in the hands of Washington D.C. lawmakers. We need fisherman across America to understand that the survival of these legendary fisheries depends on their voices. It really is ‘Now or Neverglades,’ and we are grateful and excited for the opportunity to work with AFFTA to keep the momentum going.”
Media contact: Peter Girard: pgirard@bullsugar.org
About Bullsugar
Bullsugar.org is dedicated to stopping the damaging discharges into the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries and restoring the flow of clean freshwater to Florida Bay. We aim to empower voters to take back our water and government and to ensure a lasting legacy of clean water and healthy estuaries for future generations.
About AFFTA
AFFTA advocates for and promotes the sustained growth of the fly-fishing industry. By igniting consumer demand for products and services, providing businesses the tools to be successful, and advocating for access, protection and restoration of fishing waters, we will continue to enhance the passion and profitability of the sport of fly fishing.
From the Deschutes River Alliance Dear Deschutes River Alliance Community, We’re excited to announce a major development in the DRA’s Clean Water Act lawsuit against Portland General Electric. For months, the DRA Legal Team has been working diligently to defend … Continue reading 
Stream fly fishers learn pretty quickly that "wood is good," as it provides fish with protection from predators, a hiding place from which they can ambush food, and oftentimes a deep hole . . .
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Here’s a cool video–which is actually a commercial for a raft–about a couple of anglers chasing trout in Colorado’s Black Canyon of the Gunnison during the salmonfly hatch. The raft allows them to. . .
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Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, . . .
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The American Fly Fishing Trade Association has announced the results of the 2017 election for board of directors. Members elected or re-elected to sit on the board include: Ben Kurtz, Michael White, Shawn Combs, Tom Melvin, and Tag Kleiner.
Read more in the press release below.
2017 AFFTA Board of Directors Election Results
Several Re-elected to the AFFTA Board
BOZEMAN, Mont. – The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) Board of Directors Election results were announced today.
AFFTA President Ben Bulis noted, “It’s great to see the involvement of the membership; we had the largest voter turnout in the history of AFFTA. Our membership continues to grow year after year — we had 12 strong candidates running for five board seats, and all of them should be congratulated for stepping up and running for the board.”
The following were elected (or re-elected) to the board:
The Board welcomes the two new members, who bring a wealth of industry knowledge.
Tom Melvin is the Director of Sales for Bozeman, Montana-based Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, a fly-fishing booking agency specializing in destination angling and travel. For the past seven years, in addition to overseeing sales and marketing programs at Yellow Dog, Tom has also developed and managed the company’s Alaska, Kamchatka and Iceland programs.
Tag Kleiner is the Vice President of Marketing for Far Bank (Sage, Redington, and RIO Products). He joined Far Bank in early 2014 and notes he’s “greatly enjoyed getting more entrenched in the fly-fishing community. I’ve been a part of the community for over two decades, though much more peripherally during the time I spent at Smith Optics.”
AFFTA Chairman Michael White commented, “The recent AFFTA Board of Directors election spurred the greatest member turnout to date. We thank those AFFTA members who cast their vote to make AFFTA stronger than ever. The results of the election assure that the mission of AFFTA to “promote the sustained growth of the flyfishing industry” will carry forward due to the volunteer work, commitment and applied energies of a dynamic board. We thank those who placed themselves as candidates in the election and welcome aboard our newly elected Board of Directors. Together, we will continue to work on behalf of our member base.
The new board members will begin serving their three-year terms at the October 15, 2017 AFFTA Board meeting in Bozeman.
AFFTA advocates for and promotes the sustained growth of the fly fishing industry. By igniting consumer demand for products and services, providing businesses the tools to be successful, and advocating for access, protection and restoration of fishing waters, we will continue to enhance the passion and profitability of the sport of fly fishing.
Cheeky Fly Fishing has announced their search for a marketing and operations associate. The position will be based in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Read more in the press release below.
Cheeky Fly Fishing Seeks Marketing and Operations Associate
Marketing and Operations Associate, Cheeky Fishing and Wingo Belts
Job Location:
Arlington, Massachusetts
Company Profile:
Founded in 2009, Cheeky Fishing develops, manufactures, markets and sells high performance fishing reels, equipment and apparel. The company is dedicated to pushing the limits of product design to create fishing equipment that specifically aligns with the demands of a growing demographic of progressive fishermen. To that end, the company launched a second brand in 2014, Wingo Belts, a manufacturer of belts, accessories and pet products geared towards outdoor and fishing enthusiasts. Cheeky Fishing and Wingo Belts are co-located and run side-by-side; the Marketing and Operations Associate (MOA) role contributes to both brands.
Cheeky and Wingo currently distribute product to six continents through a robust dealer network of specialty fishing and “Big Box” retailers, as well as an online direct-to-consumer platform. The company is operated by a 3-person team, including the MOA. Our company culture values a professional and responsible “work hard, play hard” mentality and a relentless passion for business growth.
For more information on Cheeky Fishing and Wingo Belts, please visit http://cheekyfishing.com/ and http://www.wingobelts.com/.
Job Description:
Cheeky Fishing and Wingo Belts are seeking a Marketing and Operations Associate who will assume a leadership role in the marketing, service and fulfillment areas of the business, and assist the Associate Business Manager and the CEO in managing day-to-day business operations.
This position is ideal for individuals who are seeking a position in the outdoors industry and who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment. The MOA position is demanding and provides an opportunity to learn and develop a wide variety of business skills.
A strong applicant would flourish in an entrepreneurial setting, have exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, and an ability to manage and tackle multiple projects simultaneously and independently. It is critical that the individual is highly motivated and has the ability to proactively and independently seek out projects and opportunities to grow the business.
The MOA will be exposed to and will lead efforts in a wide variety of business functions, but will focus on marketing, fulfillment and customer service. While the MOA will work with the CEO and Associate Business Manager regularly, the company will rely on the MOA to lead projects and workflow independently.
On average, the MOA position requires 50-60 hours per week, but the right candidate will be willing to put the time in necessary to get the job done, including some nights and weekends. Some travel will also be required, particularly relating to fishing/outdoors events and trade shows.
Job Responsibilities:
The MOA will be an integral part of a three-person team, along with the CEO and Associate Business Manager. Together, they will operate all day-to-day business operations as well as higher level strategy and vision for the business.
The MOA will spend approximately 60-70% of their time on responsibilities that arise in the daily course of business, which will include anything from product fulfillment to customer service inquiries to e-content and/or newsletter development to something as trivial as a trip to the post office. The right candidate will be ready to roll up their sleeves and tackle the daily tasks of a small business.
The remaining 30-40% of the MOA’s time will be spent on higher-level projects related to longer term marketing/events, general operations and industry relations. The role may be adapted to a particular candidate’s strength. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Marketing:
Fulfillment:
Customer Service:
General Operations:
Qualifications and Experience:
While the MOA position is challenging and requires a passion for business and fishing, we do not expect candidates to have prior experience in every area listed above. The MOA position is an opportunity to develop and learn new skills with the mentorship of seasoned entrepreneurs who have graduate business degrees from the world’s leading universities.
Other experience/requirements include but are not limited to:
Application Instructions:
Please submit both a resume and cover letter to getcheeky@cheekyfishing.com as soon as possible. All applicants will be reviewed by Cheeky Fishing immediately and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.
