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.

AFFTA Fisheries Fund

Some excellent news from AFFTA.

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) has created a funding arm dedicated to furthering fly fishing conservation and educational organizations and programs.  The AFFTA Fisheries Fund is targeted at fly fishing specific issues and organizations and funded by revenue from the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show.  The Fisheries Fund will begin accepting grant applications immediately, with hopes of funding projects and organizations before the end of the year.

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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.

Cheeky Launches Boost Series

From Cheeky Fly Fishing:

Cheeky Fly Fishing is excited to announce the Boost Reel Series, the latest in fly reel innovation from Cheeky. The Boost Reel Series features three new additions to the Cheeky family, the Boost 325, Boost 350 and Boost 400.

Perfect for 2-weight to 8-weight applications, the Boost Reel Series is a must have for all freshwater fly fishing excursions. All Boost Reels feature the Rev Carbon Fiber Drag System, an alternating stacked disc drag developed specifically for the Boost Series, Cheeky’s MAX Arbor for unbeatable retrieval rates, and the signature Cheeky look that sets you apart on the water. 

With the Boost Series, you get the unparalleled performance you’ve come to expect from Cheeky Reels, with a price tag that won’t break the bank.

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