How COVID-19 Disrupted the Fly Fishing Industry
Cori-Alice Holladay inspects her Clemson-orange drift boat from bow to stern. The morning sun is still climbing so her mirrored sunglasses are tucked above the …
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How Fly-Fishing Practically Invented Social Distancing
Mark Stock adds to the, fly fishing as a way to social distance, conversation, Now and again, a break is healthy, whether it’s a temporary …
How Specialty Retailers Are Reopening, Repositioning or Reinventing After Pandemic
OIA Audio Outdoorist · Campfire Conversation: How Retailers Are Reopening, Repositioning or Reinventing After Pandemic Three specialty retail shop owners across the country and an …
Too soon? Guides have mixed views on getting anglers back in the water
Fishing guides and fly shop owners in the northern Adirondacks got a surprise this week as the state gave them the approval to go back …
Retaining New and Reactivated Anglers After COVID-19
There may be a silver lining to the pandemic for the angling trade. Fishing license sales are up nationwide since the COVID-19 outbreak. Many bait …
“On Deck” with Captain Josh Greer
“On Deck” “On Deck” is a short film series sharing the stories of guides and businesses dealing with COVID-19 and the importance of water quality, …
Orvis announces layoffs, furloughs
Like many other brands, Orvis has been forced into layoffs and furloughs in recent weeks across its operation due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The …
Fly Shops Are Part Of The Heart And Soul Of Fly Fishing.
Given the current state of the market felt like a good time to re-play this short from Echo.
Idaho Hunting, Fishing Guides See Huge Drop In Trips
For some Idaho fishing guides, this spring was showing promise after poor salmon and steelhead returns that sparked an unprecedented closure on the Clearwater River …
ICAST 2020 Cancelled
It wasn’t a question of if ASA was going to cancel their ICAST tradeshow, but when. American Sportfishing Association President Glenn Hughes announced that the …