AFFTA Fisheries Fund Announces First Grant Recipients

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association and the AFFTA Fisheries Fund board are pleased to announce the inaugural gifting recipients. The Fisheries Fund was established with revenue derived from the International Fly Tackle Dealer show to support fisheries conservation and education efforts. The Fisheries Fund will soon receive non-profit status, at which point the general public will be invited and encouraged to donate to the AFFTA Fisheries Fund to further the Fund’s capabilities to support important work which will preserve and protect our fisheries and grow fly fishing anglers.

*The Freshwater Trust was award funds to support their work restoring steelhead and salmon habitat in the Big Sandy River Basin of Oregon.

*National Trout Unlimited 5 Rivers Program was also gifted to support their important work engaging college –aged youth in fly fishing.

*The Utah Stream Access Coalition was supported in their tireless work for public access on their waterways.

*Montana Trout Unlimited’s advocacy work regarding a proposed mine near the iconic Smith River fishery was supported.

*Alaska Conservation Foundation’s continued work to permanently end threats of drilling and mineral extraction in the famed Bristol Bay of Alaska was also chosen.

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For more information or to apply for an AFFTA Fisheries Fund grant, please visit: www.affta.org.

Angling Trade: The Winter 2014-2015 Issue

Contents Include:

• Why Wild Fish Matter Most
• What We Know About Retailers
• What Retailers Need to Know About Customers
• A Book for a Country
• Urgency in Utah
• and much more…

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High-end S.F. clothier tries to reel in fly fishermen

George Revel and Lost Coast Outfitters get some love from SF Gate.

At the downtown San Francisco clothing store Wingtip, the discerning customer can find a $2,500 leather briefcase, a $495 pair of tasseled loafers or a $3.25 Epoxy Golden Stone Nymph.

The last item might not be that fashionable. But it is attractive, especially if you’re a trout. With proper casting, a hand-tied nymph like that can have fish jumping.

It’s one of the featured items at Lost Coast Outfitters, which I believe we can say is the most urban fly-fishing shop in America. Located at the back of the haberdashery, it’s the place to go in San Francisco to cast a fly rod on the roof, try on a pair of bib-front waders or just show off photos of your latest catch.

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Urban Angler in Manhattan still holds the crown of the most urban fly shop in America.

Troutwater Guide Profile: Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson is a humble man that is fully enveloped by the culture of fly fishing. From the flies scattered about his truck to the hat he wears every day, you can tell just by looking at him what he does. His low voice can calm even the wildest of waters, or his clients while guiding.

Big R Fly Shop is now North 40 Fly Shop

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So you're bitching about Tenkara?

I really hope somebody records Erika Napoletano's "Firestarter” keynote at the upcoming America Fly Fishing Trade Association’s Aspen Dealer Summit in late October.