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Explore Short Film About SVAS's Therapeutic Fly Fishing Program for Veterans with PTSD

Excellent short film from Explore about Sun Valley Adaptive Sports new PTSD program for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.

MDC Fly Fishing Workshop at Joplin

Missouri Department of Conservation will host a fly fishing and tying workshop near Joplin on December 5th.

Support a Soldier with the gift of Fly Tying

When you make purchases through J. Stockard this Holiday Season, they will match...dollar for dollar...the amount of your purchase with donated fly tying kits sent to deployed soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Adaptive Fly Fishing Therapy

Brenda Layman, outdoor columnist for Suite 101, hits her 100th article milestone with an article about the Adaptive Fly Fishing Institute's pioneering work in the field of adaptive outdoor recreation.

World Record Black Drum Caught Off Texas Coast

Bud Rowland entered the International Game Fish Association world record books in the fly rod line class category for landing a 59 pound 8 ounce Black Drum in South Bay, Port Isabel, Texas, on March 14, 2009.

Taking a Slow Ride in Texas

Saltwater kayak fishing trip report with Slow Ride Anglers out of Port Aransas, Texas.

Vail Valley: Fly Fishing Outfitters wins $50,000 'Ultimate Business Makeover' | VailDaily.com

Avon, CO fly shop wins competitive $50k grant from regional business development non-profit.

A New Day In The Sun For Disabled Veterans

Sun Valley Adaptive Sports has a holistic approach to their adaptive fly fishing therapy program for disabled veterans.

Gulf State Governors Protest Obama Plan for Fisheries Management

This article focuses on TX Governor Rick Perry, but also mentions his coordination with the governors of LA, MS, and AL in their opposition to the proposed catch-share programs on marine game species in the Gulf of Mexico that would prohibit recreational anglers from harvesting v …

TenkaraUSA Takes American Angler Magazine To School!

American Angler magazine apparently just published a real hack job on Tenkara-style Japanese fly fishing.

Great Fly Tying Innovator Dies

Russell Blessing, the inventor of the Wooly Bugger, dies recently at his home in Pennsylvania. Blessing added a marabou tail to a Wooly Worm fly in 1967 to imitate a Hellgrammite, the nymphal stage of a Dobson Fly.

Lori-Ann Murphy Named New Director of Fishing @ El Pescador

October 22, 2009 El Pescador, Belize, Announces New Director of Fishing and Guest Relations

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Jackson Hole News&Guide | Dennis retires from retail business

Fly fishing legend, Jack Dennis, pulls the plug on his 4-decades old retail fly shop career, citing stress as the main reason. "Retail just isn't as much fun as it used to be." Really, Jack? Seems a whole lot of folks these days agree with you!

Fly Fishing From a Wheelchair

Coverage of the Adaptive Fly Fishing Institute by a wheelchair blogger.

Supreme Court To Hear Case on Hunting & Fishing Videos

In this News Brief from the Professional Outdoor Media Association, they explain why this upcoming Supreme Court case is so important to outdoor and sports journalism.

Great Article and Discussion on Gear Reviews

Phil Monahans wrote an article about the tough intricacies of writing and publishing gear reviews in print media over at Midcurrent.com that has sparked a frank discussion of the topic complete with some "fresh" ideas.

Most Common Casting Mistakes

On the Deneki Outdoors Blog, the topic du jour is the most common casting mistakes made by fly fishermen. It's worth reading for most of us...including those of us who teach fly casting! But I do have one caveat:

More Top Pick Fly Fishing Destinations

In the Seattle Times, Mark Yuasa gives us a sampling of some of his acquaintances' alternative views to the Forbes magazine list of top 10 fly fishing destinations. What are yours?

Fly Fishing vs. Crohn's Disease

Another story of the therapeutic value of fly fishing. This time from Canada.

10 Best Ways to Break Your Fly Rod

Deneki Outdoors gives us their "ten best" tips on how to take advantage of those great fly rod manufacturers' warranties and experience their legendary customer service...while missing out on some great fishing.

Orvis' Helios to Hydros: How To Turn $10 Into $200

Not too long ago, Orvis made the Wall Street Journal with a fluff piece about how their Helios fly rod sales were knocking the industry on its heels at a whopping $700 price tag for a fishing rod during the worst recession in modern history.

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Green Beret Fly Fishes His Way Back To Afghanistan

Recovering from combat wounds at Walter Reed, an Army Special Forces NCO rediscovers his love for fly fishing when he learns that tying flies and fly casting are the "best medicine" for healing his mangled hand.

2 Generations of America's Finest Meet in Belize

Ceamus McDermott and Russ Doughty lived lives worlds apart. But they were about to collide on a fly fishing trip to El Pescador fishing resort in Belize.

Andy Mill Joins Hardy to Develop Saltwater Tackle

Hardy USA Press Release. Most successful tarpon angler in the world joins Hardy design staff to develop new line of Hardy saltwater fly fishing tackle.

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