Category Archives: Industry News

Global Rescue Comes to the Aid of Angler Severely Bitten By Dog – Kamchatka Russia

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Dan Blanton

  “I might lose my arm, or it might kill me if the infection gets to my heart.” Global Rescue member Scott Sirles traveled to a remote region of Russia in search of one thing: The perfect fly fishing spot … Continue reading →

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TFO – Larry Dahlberg Joins Temple Fork Outfitters Team

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Dan Blanton

      Larry Dahlberg Joins Temple Fork Outfitters     Those of us who enjoy fly fishing – at least occasionally – know of some of the modern fly patterns that have elevated the sport beyond traditional cold water … Continue reading →

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Cortland Fly Line Company – New President – John Wilson

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Dan Blanton

    Cortland introduces John Wilson as new president Proven executive and internationally recognized fly fisherman to lead legendary line company. June 22, 2015 — Cortland, N.Y. — For more than two decades John Wilson successfully led a split existence. … Continue reading →

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Orvis Selects Bill McLaughlin as New Company President

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Dan Blanton

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Bill Eyre eyreb@orvis.com (802) 362-8687 New Orvis President Bill McLaughlin  Orvis Names New Company President Sunderland, VT, June 4, 2015  –  Perk Perkins, CEO of The Orvis Company Inc., today announced the selection of  … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Breakwater is Back!

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Dan Blanton

It’s been a long 4 years for us, but Beyond The Breakwater and Ocean Skiff Journal are finally back on-line. They’ve been rolled into one site: HTTP://BTB.FISHING. For those of you who have followed these sites for a while, you … Continue reading →

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ORVIS Matching Grant Generates 30k for Casting for Recovery

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Dan Blanton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: (802) 362-9181 Whitney.Milhoan@castingforrecovery.org ORVIS Matching Grant Generates 30k for Casting for Recovery Casting for Recovery announces success of ORVIS matching grant campaign Manchester, VT— May 28, 2015—Casting for Recovery, a non-profit organization offering support and educational … Continue reading →

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The New Echo Boost – Power, Preciscion – Flat-out Fast Fly Rod

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Dan Blanton

    NEW: ECHO Boost Saltwater Series with Tim Rajeff New: ECHO Boost with Tim Rajeff Performance. Precision. Flat-out FAST.  The deafening call for an ultra efficient rod capable of producing blistering line speed with minimal effort has been answered. … Continue reading →

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Airflo Switch/Streamer Spey Line

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Dan Blanton

  Spey casting expert Tom Larimer is a talented guide, superb casting instructor, and serious about all things “two handed”. A prolific designer, Tom was key in the development of several immensely popular Airflo products: the Skagit Compact, Skagit Intermediate, … Continue reading →

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Orvis Breaking Barriers Awards

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Dan Blanton

Orvis launches first Breaking Barriers awards in Missoula   Missoula, Montana, April 24, 2015.  According to Simon Perkins, senior manager of Orvis Adventures and Hunting, the Breaking Barriers Awards were created to honor individuals who have gone above and beyond … Continue reading →

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Echo Introduces New “Base” Fly Rod for 2015

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Dan Blanton

  At Echo, we look for innovative ways to deliver quality, performance, and value. At its core, Tim’s design philosophy revolves around the basic premise that you shouldn’t have to sell plasma to afford an awesome fly rod. Improved access … Continue reading →

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