Tag: AFFTA

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) is excited to announce the results of the 2020 election for its Board of Directors. The results were certified at the Q4 Board meeting which was held via Zoom on October 6th. This year drew another strong slate of candidates. We would like to welcome Tom Bie (The Drake Magazine), Dexter...

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) is pleased to announce that it has hired Whitney Tilt as the first-ever Executive Director for the AFFTA Fisheries Fund. Tilt was selected from more than 40 candidates to take the helm of the non-profit conservation organization, spearheading its strategic direction and growth. The Fisheries Fund, as a...

According to a press release from the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA), congress has approved an additional $370 billion in small-business funding to aid companies during the pandemic. The press release reads: After several weeks of negotiations in the Senate and House, the president has approved the second round of COVID-19 stimulus relief...

On April 7, 2020, the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) formally announced that the annual International Fly Tackle Dealers show is postponed until 2021. The full press release reads: Yesterday the AFFTA Board of Directors voted unanimously to postpone this year’s IFTD show. Comprised of guides, outfitters, manufacturers and retailers, the...

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) announced its support of the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) was introduced in the Senate earlier this week. Introduced by Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Mark Warner (D-VA), Steve Daines (R-MT) and others, the bill would appropriate the full $900 million annually to LWCF and $1...

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) recently sent the below information to members, regarding a proposal in Congress to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in perpetuity: Earlier this week, the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) was introduced in the Senate. This long-awaited bipartisan legislation will ensure full...

The AFFTA Fisheries Fund Artist Auction closes at the end of the month - and there are still plenty of great items left to bid on. This art features some of the biggest names in fly fishing - including Derek DeYoung. You can check out the auction here, and read on below for more information about the AFFTA Fisheries Fund. The AFFTA Fisheries Fund was...

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association has released a statement in praise of new bipartisan legislation that would permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Registration has officially opened for 2019’s IFTD set to be held in Denver, CO, October 16 – 18. Read more in the press release below. Badge registration and hotel block reservations are now open for IFTD 2019 From AFFTA: Registration is officially open for IFTD 2019 in Denver, CO, and discount block room rates at downtown hotels are also now...

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association has appointed Jesse Haller to their Board of Directors. “We couldn’t be happier to have Jesse join the AFFTA Board,” said AFFTA president, Ben Bulis. “We know his leadership will be a tremendous asset to our membership.” Read more in the press release below. Jesse Haller named to AFFTA Board of Directors...