Denmark-based distributor The Fly Company is embarking on a new journey, with a relocation, a strategic overhaul and the addition of two more brands to its portfolio. Over the past two years, the company has engaged in a meticulous examination of its operations, leading to transformative changes. As it moves forward, it has become the […]
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New study reveals alarming state of English rivers
A new study has revealed that 83% of 163 rivers in England failed to reach good ecological standards due to high levels of phosphate, which is extremely damaging in freshwater. The alarming results come from the first annual Water Quality Monitoring Network (WQMN) report, which includes popular fishing rivers like the Upper Ouse, Severn, Warwickshire […]
RISE Fly Fishing Film Festival 2024 on tour
Here we go again… RISE Fly Fishing Film Festival 2024 on tour in Germany, Austria, Luxembourg and Switzerland The RISE Festival will once again be touring Germany, Austria, Luxembourg and Switzerland from February to March. In 2024, shows will take place in 19 cities and 4 countries. New this year are Düsseldorf, Ulm […]
EFTTA Witnesses Significant Membership Growth
The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) Witnesses Significant Membership Growth in Support of Recreational Angling Lobbying Efforts The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) is pleased to announce a notable surge in its membership as companies rally together to advocate for the preservation and promotion of recreational angling in the European Parliament. Among the […]
AMFF Honours The Jackson Hole One Fly Foundation
With The 2024 Heritage Award on April 18th in NYC The American Museum of Fly Fishing (AMFF) will honour the Jackson Hole One Fly Foundation (JHOFF) with its 2024 Heritage Award on April 18, 2024 in NYC. The Foundation is being recognized for its extraordinary efforts in supporting conservation projects and educational stewardship […]
Bristol Bay: It is not over yet
“It ain’t over until it’s over”… that’s the timely reminder from the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) regarding the long term development of Alaska’s Bristol Bay. Earlier this month the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) blocked Alaska’s bid to revive the infamous Pebble copper and gold mine by appealing directly to the US Supreme Court. […]
Video Costa Marlin Fly Project
The ultimate culmination of Community X Conservation, Costa’s Marlin Fly Project is the first multi-partner program of its kind to better understand one of the most incredible Striped Marlin fisheries in the world – by tagging billfish on the fly in Magdalena Bay, Mexico. Costa has spent the past forty years carrying out […]
ECOP AFRICA network wins ‘ocean tribute’ award for marine conservation at boot Düsseldorf
Joint initiative for the protection of the oceans With the initiation of the “ocean tribute” award, boot Düsseldorf, the Monegasque Prince Albert II Foundation and the German Ocean Foundation have set themselves a clear goal: To support people, projects or initiatives in their efforts to protect the oceans. Since 2018, the €20,000 prize has been […]
The highly anticipated February 2024 issue of Fly Fishing & Fly Tying is out now
Escape the winter blues and dive into this stunning issue of Fly Fishing & Fly Tying… THE BRAND NEW ISSUE Filled with reams of content from stories to tackle advice and everything in between… “My escape” – Marina Gibson’s fishing life… At newsagents from today! Plus loads more informative articles, including: […]
Leopold – Diary of a brown trout
Dear fly fishermen and fly fisherwomen, a wonderful children’s book has just been published that is also something for us adults! Leopold, the brown trout, tells many experiences in his diary and describes his view of fly fishing. The wonderful stories are accompanied by marvellous, hand-painted illustrations. You can sponsor these marvellous illustrations to […]