California Poised To Ban Sportfishing In Some Areas
Another state is on the cusp of restricting fishing due to COVID-19. California is poised to close the spring sportfishing season in some counties. The …
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Fly Fishing Takes A Hit
The scenario that is playing out in Livingston is happening at fly shops around the country. Unfortunately, with additional statewide stay at home orders …
The Angling Report: Coronavirus Update – Part 2: Bookings & Cancellations
A sobering update from The Angling Report on the impact of Covid-19 on the angling travel industry. The angling travel industry is facing unprecedented challenges …
Product Reviews: Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders
We don’t do product reviews but thankfully other folks are more than willing to fill the void. Here are two reviews of the all-new Patagonia …
The Outdoor Recreation Economy by State
The outdoor recreation economy is large, growing faster than the overall economy, and consists of jobs in many industries. In September 2019, the Bureau of …
Heed The Call: Creating a Tribe with an Immersive Brand
In episode twenty of The Barcode Podcast, Howler Brothers Rick Wittenbraker shares how he went from a commodities trader to the Chief Marketing Officer for …
Which weighs more, a floating line or a sinking line?
It may surprise you to know that they both weigh the same – at 30 feet anyway. Or at least they should if the fly …
RepYourWater Nears Goal of Donating $250K to Conservation Partners
Kudos to the team at RepYourWater for their deep commitment to giving back to conservation. RepYourWater made giving back to conservation part of its DNA …
Thule Group Acquires Denver Outfitters
Thule Group this week announced the acquisition of Denver Outfitters, a Denver, CO-based maker of roof rack-mounted fly fishing rod vaults. Financial terms of the …
Thomas & Thomas Looks To Secure A Stronger Future For Its Brand
Five years ago, South African Neville Orsmond, an avid fly fisherman, purchased the Thomas & Thomas company and went about resuscitating the iconic brand within …