Seven months into the worldwide pandemic – as other Caribbean countries and destinations have opened back up to traveling anglers – the Belizean fly fishing community that is so important to our overall industry and to our sport is running out of resources and options. While the prime minister announced that the country now has a reopening date of October 1st, we know it will be a slow return to full time work for all of these guides.
To assist the licensed, full-time guides of Belize, the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) and the Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation (YDCCF) have initiated a relief campaign to provide anglers, industry businesses, and those who feel a strong connection to Belize a way to lend a hand to our Belizean fly fishing guides.
AFFTA guides the sustainable growth of the fly fishing industry through trade development and stewardship. We accomplish this by advocating for the industry and empowering our members to improve their businesses through collaboration, education and building community; along with advocating for healthy fisheries and engaging our members and partners to support protection, restoration, and access.
American Fly Fishing Trade Association
321 East Main St. Suite #300
Bozeman, Montana 59715
USA
+1 406-522-1556 (T)
+1 406-522-1557 (F)
Also look at:
https://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2020/07/25/new-role-at-affta-fisheries-fund/
https://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2020/04/08/affta-postpones-this-years-iftd-show-amid-covid-19-concerns/
https://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2020/01/01/affta-update-fisheries-fund-auction-extended/