AFFTA applauds conservation bill approval

Sep 17 15:10, 2018

The representative body for the fly fishing industry in the U.S. has welcomed the passing of a bill that secures funding for what has been described as one of the nation’s most important conservation programmes. The U.S. House of Natural Resources Committee has unanimously approved a bill to permane...

Winston and Bauer host Japanese distributor

Sep 14 15:21, 2018

Japanese distributor, C&F, helped cement relationships with fly brands, Winston and Bauer, during a recent visit to the US company’s headquarters in Twin Bridges, Montana. C&F Manager, Takehiro Sasaki, was accompanied by filmmaker, Daisuke Taki, from Flyfisher Magazine to document the Winsto...

KVD among 2018 class of Bass Hall of Fame inductees

Sep 14 13:38, 2018

The Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, in Springfield, Montana, will be the location for the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF) 2019 induction ceremony on September 27. The venue, the creation of Bass Pro founder, Johnny Morris, houses the BFHOF Museum and this, the 16th ...

Bass Pro Shops partners in new MLF tournament aimed at growing participation

Sep 13 14:22, 2018

Bass Pro Shops, North America’s iconic fishing tackle retail chain, is behind a significant expansion of Major League Fishing (MLF) that is being planned in 2019 to grow participation in the sport and dramatically raise its visibility. The expanded programme includes the addition of the Bass Pro Tou...

Shimano suspends operations at North Charleston as Hurricane Florence looms

Sep 12 12:43, 2018

With mandatory evacuations ordered by South Carolina Governor, Henry McMaster, due to Hurricane Florence approaching the Carolina coast, Shimano has suspended operations of its North Charleston distribution center and fishing division office until further notice. “Keeping our Team Shimano members sa...