From the Action Angler: Action Angler was established in May of 2001, and is still the only streamside fly shop in the entire state of Texas. This fly shop is nestled right in the heart of the Texas Hill Country near New Braunfels, Texas, on the banks of the Guadalupe River. The Guadalupe River was voted as one of the top 100 trout streams by Trout Unlimited members, and is the southernmost trout stream in the U.S. In addition to the Guadalupe River trout section, there are numerous warm water rivers and lakes are nearby that attract fly anglers throughout the year. The town of New Braunfels i ..read more

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No joking. I just got an email from a young man I’ve known since he was about 10, and now he’s looking at 20, and he wants to get into fly fishing. Not in a “I don’t know what to do with my education, but I like to fish” kind of way. More of an “all I’ve ever really liked has been fly fishing, and that’s all I’ve ever wanted to do kind of way.” Now we all know fishy little dudes… but this kid is over the top… like got in trouble at school because he cut class and jumped fences to go fishing too often.  He’s from Florida, has spent many summers in Michigan, knows salt and freshwater like s ..read more

Love the name… love the idea… good luck to all who enter. This from IF4: Fly Fusion Magazine Launches 5th Annual Stimmies Fly Fishing Film Awards Fly Fusion magazine, in partnership with the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, the world’s leading fly-fishing film event, has launched the 5th annual Stimmies Awards. “The world of fly-fishing films and the quality of the stories being told is expanding, said Chris Bird, Fly Fusion’s Editorial Director. “The role of The Stimmies Awards is to recognize top emerging and professional filmmakers and encourage creative films that celebrate story a ..read more

The concept of ‘sustainability” is so darn important in fly fishing these days. That’s really the nexus where conservation and commerce intersect. And nobody has a better handle on this than Rick Crawford, who just earned his “sustainability excellence associate credential” from Green Business Certification, Inc. Here’s the release. Rick Crawford, from Emerger Strategies has earned the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). By obtaining this credential, Rick has demonstrated competency in the fieldof sustainability and has been recognized for ..read more

From Newport: Newport, innovator in electric propulsion for small watercrafts, is proud to announce the launch of their NK180PRO Electric Kayak Outboard Motor, setting a new standard in unparalleled performance, whisper-quiet precision, and optimized efficiency. “The NK180PRO purely elevates the world of electric kayak outboard motors,” says Howie Strech, Brand Marketing Manager at Newport. “We’ve meticulously designed every aspect of this kayak outboard motor to enhance the angler’s experience on the water.” The NK180PRO maximizes the potential of a motor in its class, thanks to Newport’s co ..read more

A note from Angling Trade co-owner Tim Romano: In all the years we’ve run Angling Trade, I don’t believe we’ve ever used this platform to advance any personal agendas. We’ve obviously used our megaphone to help many other areas that were in need of a voice regarding public access, and other conservation issues. Well… the time has come friends. I need a little help flooding my county commissioners’ inboxes from folks who feel strongly about public access.  The long and short of the story is that Boulder County, Colorado, has closed federal land (both USFS and BLM) to hunting just west of ..read more

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By Ryan Johnston ($20, buy on Amazon.com or you fly shops should carry it!) We’d be remiss if we didn’t include a short review of Reelly: Unbelievable Fly Fishing Guide Stories by Ryan Johnston. This book follows on the heels of A Reel Job, which relates a number of chuckle-worthy anecdotes from the point-of-view of a well-seasoned river guide, who also packs some serious writing/story-telling chops into his boat bag. Both are worth checking out. Guiding is an interesting gig, and for most of those of us who have done some guiding, there is no shortage of fodder when it comes to the strange t ..read more

The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) Board of Directors recently announced that CEO Olivier Portrat will be leaving his position at the helm of EFTTA to pursue a new career opportunity. From EFFTA: Olivier’s departure marks the end of a distinguished term during which EFTTA navigated through unprecedented challenges, including the transition of the company’s headquarters from the UK to Brussels amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic.  Under Olivier’s leadership, EFTTA has successfully fortified its position as a leading voice for the fishing tackle trade across Europe. Olivi ..read more