Patagonia Environmental + Social Initiatives 2015

In the conventional model of philanthropy, the big funders—corporations and foundations—mainly support big professional environmental groups. The large national organizations (those with budgets over $5 million) are doing important work but they make up just 2% of all environmental groups, yet receive more than 50% of all environmental grants and donations.

Meanwhile, funding the environmental movement at a grassroots level—where change happens from the bottom up and lasts—has never been more important. But these groups continue to be woefully underfunded.

The funding paradigm is out of balance. Patagonia aims to change it.

LINK (via: The Cleanest Line)

To see the full breadth of Patagonia's environmental and social initiatives for 2015, check out their digital booklet or pick up a printed copy from a Patagonia store near you.

Wild and wacky, but under warranty

Question: Why is Kilby’s mail so full of fishing rods in need of repair?

Answer: Because Kilby is a warranty supervisor for Far Bank Enterprises, in charge of overseeing warranty claims for both Sage and Redington brand fly fishing rods. He receives the damaged equipment and, like a fishing-obsessed crime scene investigation tech, sifts through the owner’s story and the physical evidence to ensure, if at all possible, the damage is covered.

It almost always is, he said, which makes the stories even funnier.

LINK (via: The Bainbridge Island Review)

Fly Fishing Mystery Shopper Study provides insights for retailers

Photo:mistermundo

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) today announced the release of a new mystery shopper study that provides insights for fly fishing retailers. The study shows fly fishing retailers excel over general fishing retailers in certain areas and also identifies opportunities for improvement.

LINK (via: Boating Industry)

The bad news is that after two recent meetings in the Bahamas, things seem to be getting worse

A discouraging Bahamas regulations update from Yellow Dog.

IFTD 2015 New Product Showcase Winners

Over a thousand attendees of International Fly Tackle Dealer voted for their favorite new products for 2015.

LINK (via:AFFTA)

Best In Show

2015 ICAST New Product Showcase winners announced.

LINK (via:Fishing Tackle Retailer)