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ASA to increase fly fishing focus at ICAST 2023

The American Sports Fishing Association announced a plan this week, which is planned to be held in Orando from July 11th to 14th, 2023 at the next international Allied Fishing Industry Conference.

"In ASA, our goal is to represent the entire leisure fishing community, and Flying Fishing plays a key role in attracting specific fishermen," ASA announced the announcement of the new development project."Most of the problems related to the acquisition, clean water and rich fisheries overlap the conventional fisheries and flies related to ASA. These sounds provide a strong voice. The sound is voiced by the government, Capitol Mountain, and all over the country."

This is real.ASA is a powerful hall in Washington, DC, and it does have important political influence.But in general, it has always been the representative of the traditional fishing industry; the fly fishing industry has always watched the annual iCast exhibition outside.

However, as the public fished more on ICAST in 2023, ASA seemed to be really interested in attracting fishing gear manufacturers and other industries.Even if ASA and AFFTA worked together for several years before 2019, this is not the case.It is separated from the rest of the ICAST exhibition, and the two parts of the industry usually have no spouse during the exhibition.

In the press release earlier this week, ASA asserted that it will be fishing as an annual conference in the "main category", and has its own new product display cabinet and its own new product reward.In addition, "Flying Pond will be located at 2023 Convention & MDASH & MDASH; Pond’s" border "between the fly fishing part of the labeled performance and the traditional gear part. The ASA’s trade exhibition and vice president of member Blake Swango are considered to be the" ICAST """Main real estate", and hopes that it will encourage flies and equipment personnel to mix more.

The obvious move to promote ASA & RSquo’s interest in fly fishing may be explained as the "hitting" of the American Flying Fishing Trading Association. Since 2019, the association has hosted its own trade exhibition twice.International Flying Flight Dealer Conference & MDASH; Except icast.In 1920 and 2021, COVID-19’s popularity squeezed IFTD, but the flying fishing industry gathered in Denver in 2019, and gathered again in Salt Lake City in March 2022, with some soft back market.

However, according to Swango, the intention of the announcement is not hostile to AFFTA.

SWANGO said in the telephone interview: "I have a conversation with our board and employees for several years." "The purpose is to be asleep as much as possible and provide opportunities for fishing manufacturers to enter thousands of dealers and inImportant media existence. "Indeed, ICAST attract hundreds of representatives from sports fishing media to Orlando every summer.

In other words, before the news was announced, no communication with AFFTA was communicated in advance.

Is there any award?Swango said, of course, this is a motivation to motivate fishing brands to participate in the annual ICAST exhibition.In the past, the expo included limited flying fishing manufacturer awards, such as "Best New Flying Ring" or "Best New Flight Wheel".But the performance in 2023 will be rewarded with a large specific gear.The award category includes:

  • Fly fishing stick
  • Flying fishing scroll
  • Flying fishing and wading and wading boots
  • Flying fishing line, leader, tip and line accessories
  • Flying fishing bag, luggage and luggage
  • Flying fishing technology clothing and accessories

Swango said: "We want to expand the focus." "This will give flying fishing manufacturers the opportunity to improve their personal information. We see a few flying fishing brands that have promised to participate in 2023 iCast."

Swango pointed out that Cortland, Simms and NRS are committed to iCast in 2023 and stand out on his head. Several "cross -border" brands will also participate in Orlando.

Regardless of the ASA announcement, AFFTA plans to hold the conference in 2023.Lucas Bissett, an executive director of Affta & RSquo, said the Flying Fishing Industry Trade Fair is planned to be held in Salt Lake City in late September.The exact date has been determined, but the show will be held between September 25th and September 29th.

Bissett refused to comment on ASA & RSQUO’s seemingly purposeful distance, but pointed out that the existence of ICAST’s fly fishing industry is not new.Many flying fishing manufacturers participate in the ASA program every year, and he does not want to change.

However, he said that when next fall, some changes will happen.

He said: "We are studying some new concepts." "I spent some time talking to people in the industry. We will have those traditional trade table components, but there will be some new content."

According to Bissett, the popularity has changed everything and threw the traditional IFTD model into his ears.

He said, "This forces us to view other choices and become more creative and flexible." Bissert said why AFFTA was held in Charleston, South Carolina, October 16th to 19th, 2022 to Charleston, South Carol.Comprehensive "Industry Summit".It was once a "dealer summit", mainly concentrated on retailers and dealers. Now it is open to manufacturers, retailers, dealers, guidelines and Outfitters & Hellip.Everyone participating in the flight space.

"AFFTA is still the channel of the industry gathered together and talked about" big pictures ". Fishing," Bissert said."We still have a lot to talk about. Our members are still dealing with the supply chain problem that is still hovering in COVID. We still need to solve the trade opportunities, tariffs and other issues that affect fly fishing."

Moreover, Bissete said that even if he had to deal with big popularity, Affita was in a good position.

He said: "We are very good." "From a financial perspective, we have a better weathering COVID than most industry organizations, and we" fulfill the front of cash. "We have the ability to flexibly & mdash;The exhibition is related to make money. "

Instead, according to Bissett, AFFTA is guiding its resources to help their members develop better business tools.In the next few months, it will need a "census", which will collect anonymous data and use it to help the fishing industry meet its needs in the universal popular landscape.

Moreover, he said that all of this began in the industry summit held next month in Charleston. He hoped that the participants would not only participate in advanced training and business seminars in a more relaxed "no competition" atmosphere, but also allowed"Allow" we know how they want to develop the industry."

It seems wise to cut off the "trade exhibition" to ASA and iCast, but Bissett pointed out that summer is not an ideal time for the fishing industry to gather.For most flying fishing retailers in North America, the goal is to gather manufacturers, dealers and retailers to carry out business.

Therefore, IFTD SHOW & MDash; in one or another (Bissett) even hinted that the annual conference may not bear the IFTD nickname) & mdash; after the peak of the fishing season, it will occur in September 2023.Essence

And, as mentioned earlier, it does not look like traditional conventions.Bissett seems to be a concept, that is, smaller settings (IFTD, compared to iCast, of course) make industry representatives easier to "make more meaningful dialogue" on the craftsmanship and business of craftsmanship.

He said that it takes some time and will have some evolution.But motivation & MDASH; from manufacturers to retailers, integrate all aspects of the flight and fishing industry.

He said: "It may seem different, but there will be some recognizable parts."

Bestete said that the fly fishing industry has a unique voice.The industry needs its own activities because we do have different mentality and hell.A different spirit."

And he is one thing.Regardless of the industry’s status, IFTD programs do not seem to disappear.It just comes back.As Bissett’s proposal, the industry recognizes that IFTD in one or another.

"In the past," Bissett, he has already worked for about a year. Have Performance.In 2023, we think Performance."

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Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Acquires Fins & Feathers

Bozeman, a yellow dog flying fishing experience in Bozeman, acquired FINS & Feathers, a flying shop in four corners of Bozeman’s eight miles west of Bozeman.

Yellow dogs bear the ownership of fin and feather on November 1, and the retail business and flight shops are still in the current position.

Founded in 2000, Huang Dog is a professional booking company that focuses on flying fishing in freshwater and salt water. It sends the fishermen to more than 240 different huts and equipment destinations in 36 countries /regions.

The founder and CEO Jim Klug said: "Yellow dogs have always put our customers first." "A gap in our service products is to ensure that the customer provides us for each destination (Whether near home or half of the world) has appropriate flies, equipment and clothing. By obtaining fins and feathers, we can now match the most related information of our entire location lineup.Complete the circles of the entire yellow dog customer experience. "

Crug added that expansion and diversification will better protect customers of yellow dogs, employees and overall businesses to avoid damage that cannot be controlled in the future, such as the company experienced during the period of great popularity.

FINS & Feathers opened for the first time at the end of 2000."We are glad to join the yellow dog team and help them continue to develop into one of the main brands of flying fishing.The business is related to the local flying fishing community, while looking for creative methods to value the flying fishing experience for our customers. This is the next step of this process. We are happy to become part of the yellow dog family. Like fins and feathers,The yellow dog was established and created in Bozman, and it has become part of the local site for 20 years. This is perfectly suitableKeep our customers, employees and the entire fishing industry."

Photo is fishing by yellow dogs

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How to Get Started With Fly-Fishing

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First, fishing is an art of imitation.I stood in the North Platte River outside Casper. This spring, I fly a small Midge on the water, hoping to make it look like the spread of insects that spread.EssenceI tried to deceive a hungry catfish, thinking that my flies were a delicious morning, the most delicious choice.

In order to want to grab the rainbow catfish, I traveled more than 1,000 miles away from Wyoming and Montana. These are the two best places in the world in the world.But flying does not need to go to the distant place for a long time.Although many enthusiasts are looking for rivers and streams full of catfish, you can learn the basic knowledge by exploring the nearest water.The first fish I caught when I was flying was a small blue G, in the pond just a few miles a few miles from my Indianapolis house.

Why try?Flying fishing invitations to observe the world closely from the perspective of fish that is not used to.The pursuit of perfect actors is almost like Zen, many people tout the quality of meditation.This sport may also be relatively low: most fishermen practice capture and release, and prefer to get involved in the river, rather than traveling on a gas -type power boat.According to 2021, although in the United States, fishing and fishing are still relatively less fishing, which is also the fastest growing fishing type. Special report of outdoor foundation fishingEssence?

Although the fact is, especially for novices, flying fishing may be a way of fishing."Fishing will try you," said my friend Cari Ray, and his folk singer turned to the fishing guide behind the fishing website and the Zen podcast fisherman."When things are not advancing, it is really easy to be impatient or angry." I am a relatively new comer of this sport. That May morning was hit by fish in Wyoming.

This is part of the lottery.Fishing may be difficult, but fishing is not the only reason for me to enter the water.Moreover, when I returned to the North Platte River the next day and rolled up in my first rainbow, it became sweeter when twelve silver colors sparkled.Are you ready to start?This is what you need to know.

Obtain equipment

During fishing, flying rods and scrolls are the most important equipment. From the entrance kit of 50 US dollars to the choice of high -end gear, the cost is hundreds of dollars (or more).For most beginners, the middle setting is the correct starting point.Orvis’s flying rod clothing and Redington CrossWater are two excellent entry -level graphite rod kits, with a retail price of about 200 US dollars, with plastic scrolls and a protective cover.

However, before you start shopping, please learn the naming method.The rod is classified by the length (in the feet) and the "weight", which refers to the overall strength and size of the rod.The fishermen in the stream usually choose a 8–9 ‘rod, and the longer rod is the ideal choice of general water.Proper weight varies from your prey: 4 or 5 rods are very suitable for catfish or small bass, and 10 or 12 rods are more suitable for big salmon and ta Peng.There are flight lines and back in front of many scrolls (fixing the flight line onto the scroll).You still need leaders and tips. These two filaments connect your heavier flying wires to the flies.

Of course, flies are the stars of performance.Flies are small hooks with ropes, feathers or other materials on it to imitate the appearance of insects or other popular fish foods.Although the business version is rich, it is a respectful art of fishermen to tie them together -as it is revealed by the slide, the flies can be exquisite.

Basic types include "stem flies", which floats on the water to simulate the insects that land on the surface; "nymph flies" floating below the surface, imitating laerous worms; and a "flow flies" givenFantasy of smaller fish or other prey.In order to find the best choice in your area, please ask in a local flight shop, where the employees maintain the latest state. The fruit fly proves that flies are effective in nearby rivers and ponds nearby.Because the cost of many flies is between $ 1 and $ 3, you can get a variety of.

Most flying fishing people use wading and wading boots to keep warm and dry.Both gears are a huge investment, so you may first choose to fish on the river bank.Moreover, if the water is warm enough, then you only need a pair of shorts and water shoelaces to have a good traction.

where to

Almost all waters are possible flying fishing spots -if there are fish, you can try luck with a flying rod.However, when looking for a good place to fish, please visit the local flight shops to find out where the fish bite people, when is the most active and what is currently feeding.(And consider buying a small amount of flies as thanks.)

Alternatively, hire a guide.Even the expert fishermen hire local guides when going to the new area, because this is the best way to learn the area in the area.When learning local law, the guide is also a good source.For example, in some states, fishermen have the right to wading rivers and streams that flow in private property.In other cases, only continuously float on the boat.In most states, fishing permits can be online and obtained through telephone or local stores.

Basic technology

Flying fishing starts with the "basic actor" that the fishingman calls.Starting at a low position, the fisherman’s bouncing rod is drawn to the bending arc.After the suspension of the jump, they bounced forward again.If you do it correctly, the basic casting will cause the line to be closely in the air, and then directly on the water.(To view this operation, please view ORVIS teaching videos in the company’s beneficial YouTube series.)

You can practice such actors in the yard or nearby, but some people prefer to practice on the water.Who knows what you might find when you practice?Moreover, if you first start, the course is a good way to build basic knowledge.Ask local stores, or consider accessing large retailers, such as ORVIS and Bass Pro, sometimes providing free entry courses.The online database is another worthy resource. Some of the flying joint women and ORVIS are 50/50 on the water, catering to women and BIPOC individuals who have always represented in the fly fishing.

No trace

Although fishing may be a relatively low influence movement, reducing environmental damage is the key to maintaining its sustainability.When trimming, it is easy to release a small piece of plastic. Therefore, please bring a re -sealed bag for a single silk and garbage, otherwise it may fall into the water.

When practicing fishing and release, follow the principle of "keeping fish wet".This means that the mouth and G of fish are kept as much as possible in the water to minimize its air exposure.Moreover, only the rubber mesh or wet -handed fish, and then release it as soon as possible.The time of water stress can cause premature death.(Use a pair of fish -specific pliers to quickly and effectively remove the hook.)

be careful

Take a look at the water level before floating or Wade. If you are not familiar with the local conditions, please ask at the local flight shop first.The felt pad boots will help traction on moss or smooth rocks, but you can also bring a foldable hiking rod to prepare additional stability.