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On Jewell’s Confirmation and On Balance
At the confirmation hearing of Sally Jewell for her new post as Secretary of the Interior, the key word was balance, writes Shauna Sherard on the Trout Unlimited blog. And as a welcome from anglers, Sherard highlights the principles that … more
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Fly Fishing Punk
Still a punk-rocker from Glasgow at heart, but also an innovative fly tier, guide, FFF Master Caster, and fly shop owner, Stu Tripney now lives in New Zealand. But there’s more to him than meets the eye, says Derek Grzelewski, … more
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Podcast: Tribute to John Merwin
One of the most legendary voices in fly fishing, John Merwin, passed away Wednesday a week ago. Tom Rosenbauer pays homage with memories and readings of some of his well known pieces in the most recent Orvis podcast.
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John Merwin: A Life in Review
Dave Hurteau, deputy editor of Field & Stream, sent us this review of John’s life and gave us permission to republish on MidCurrent. John Henry Merwin, one of America’s preeminent fishing writers, died at age 66 on Wednesday morning, … more
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Famed Fishing Editor John Merwin Passes
John Merwin, who helped found Rod & Reel (later Fly Rod & Reel) after editing and writing at Fly Fisherman for many years, who was fishing editor of Field & Stream from 2003 through 2010, and who also started the first … more
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Changes on AFFTA Board
Along with transferring offices from Colorado to Montana, other changes are in the works for the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) in 2013 as well, including member Gary Jennings’s announcement of his retirement from the position. David Heller, Vice … more
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Discussion with Greg Thomas
In a desire for an untethered life of hunting and fishing whenever he could, the journalism career of Fly Rod & Reel editor Greg Thomas got its start. And from the state of print magazines to quality writing (or lack … more
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Schedule Announced for Youth Fly Fishing Team
With clinics and competitions at home and abroad, the US Youth Fly Fishing Team is gearing up for another busy year. And recently they announced the schedule and explained event details for the upcoming season, to begin April 19th near … more
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AFFTA Statement on the Nomination of Jewell
With a nod towards the symbiosis of economy and conservation, President Barak Obama has nominated Sally Jewell, a leader in the outdoor industry and CEO of Recreational Equipment Incorporated, for the position of Interior Secretary. AFFTA President Benjamin Bulis is … more
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Outdoor Industry Association Honors Far Bank Enterprise’s Travis Campbell
Having served over many years on industry boards and for advocacy groups, Far Bank Enterprises CEO Travis Campbell has been active in public policy, access, conservation and education issues. Recently, the Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) awarded Campbell their Advocacy Leadership … more
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