Drew Chicone’s – Feather Brain – A must for Fly Tiers

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Dan Blanton

  If you are a beginning fly tier or a crusty old vet, Drew Chicone’s new book “Feather Brain is a must read.  It has something for everyone.  For more details go here: http://blog.saltyflytying.com/buy-selecting-natural-materials-ebook/feather-brain  

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Sage Introduces New Reel Design – the Evoke

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Dan Blanton

June 13, 2013 (Bainbridge Island, Wash.) – Fly fishing industry leader, Sage Manufacturing, introduces a completely new reel design called the EVOKE. These reels provide anglers with all of the drag strength and adjustability they desire coupled with a unique … Continue reading →

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Kirsten Ashmore Joins Redington as New Marketing Manager

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Dan Blanton

June 20, 2013 (Bainbridge Island, Wash.) – Redington, maker of progressive performance fly rods, reels, waders, apparel and more, is pleased to announce it has hired Kirsten Ashmore as marketing manager. Ashmore joins Redington from adidas, where she worked to … Continue reading →

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Redington’s New Vapen Red Fly Rod Takes Top Honors…

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Dan Blanton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2013 (Bainbridge Island, Wash.) – Redington took the top prize in the fly rod category for the Vapen Red at the European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition (EFTTEX) in Vienna, Austria. “The Vapen Red is the … Continue reading →

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Sage – The Method Rod – Coming August 2013

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Dan Blanton

June 13, 2013 (Bainbridge Island, Wash.) – This summer, fly fishing industry leader, Sage Manufacturing announces the release of its 2014 premier collection of high performance rods called the METHOD series. These ultra-fast fly rods use Sage’s proprietary Konnetic technology. … Continue reading →

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Blane Chocklett Joins TFO Advisory Staff

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Dan Blanton

June 7, 2013  Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Temple Fork Outfitters advisory staff, Blane Chocklett.  For the past 30 years, Blane has lived his passion.  He grew up fishing the small mountain streams in Virginia’s … Continue reading →

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Redington Introduces the New Vapen Collection – With a Modern Twist

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Dan Blanton

    Redington’s Vapen Collection Redington’s introduction of the Vapen Collection, gives the fly fishing industry a modern twist on technologies. The Vapen rods feature a new proprietary graphite construction called XWrap. This construction method involves wrapping one layer of … Continue reading →

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Orvis introduces New Waders with Best Technology and Fit for Women

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Dan Blanton

        Contact:  Tom Rosenbauer                 802-362-8521                 rosenbauert@orvis.com Finally—the best technology and the best fit for women   “I was so sick of having to live with waders that were awkward, uncomfortable, and not sexy”, says Christine … Continue reading →

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Orvis to Acquire Scientific Anglers and Ross Reels

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Dan Blanton

       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Orvis to Acquire the Scientific Anglers and Ross Reels Businesses from 3M Manchester, VT (May 1, 2013) – The Orvis Company, Inc. of Manchester, Vermont today announced it has entered into a definitive … Continue reading →

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RIO Introduces Four New Types of Tippet Material

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Dan Blanton

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2013 (Idaho Falls, Idaho) – RIO Products, manufacturer of fly lines, leaders and tippet material, announces the addition of four new tippet materials to its comprehensive range. Fluoroflex® Freshwater is a medium-stiff tippet made … Continue reading →

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