In The News
Highly respected George Grant passes away November 2, 2008 at age 102. Grant dedicated his life to fly tying, fly fishing and activism in conservation.
Read his obituary.
November 6, 2008: FFF is excited to announce a new alliance with StoneFly Vineyards as our “Official Winery,” a relationship that delivers numerous benefits to FFF members, Councils, Clubs and the causes we care about.
As FFF members, you will receive a full cellar of exclusive benefits including:
• 10% off every purchase of StoneFly Wines at
www.stoneflyvineyards.com/fff use code: FFFSF)
• 15% off* every purchase of custom-labeled or etched wine from Windsor Vineyards, StoneFly’s “sister” winery,at
www.windsorvineyards.com (use code: FFFWV)
• Access to Windsor and StoneFly’s experienced wine consultants who, like the best fishing guides, will ensure a memorable and informative experience for you.
This alliance and the value it delivers to FFF will only get better over time, with a number of pleasant surprises to be announced to you in Fly Fisher Magazine as well as Club Wire newsletter. Again, we extend our welcome to StoneFly and Windsor Vineyards as the “Official Winery” of The Federation of Fly Fishers. Please make your next wine purchase at
www.stoneflyvineyards.com/fff or
www.windsorvineyards.com.
October 24, 2008 Federation of Fly Fishers Launches National Anglers’ Legacy Pledge Drive. The Federation of Fly Fishers launched a national Pledge drive among its membership to promote Anglers’ Legacy, a program from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF). FFF set a goal of having 8,000 members sign the Anglers’ Legacy pledge between September 2008 and April 2009 and has developed an incentive program to reward members and newcomers. Anglers’ Legacy encourages avid anglers to share their passion for fishing and to visit
www.anglerslegacy.org/fedfly where they're asked to "Take the Pledge" – promising to take at least one new person fishing each year.
September 15, 2008: FFF Announces 2008 Endangered Fishery - The Potomac River. Fish kills, a condition called intersex and sightings of fish with lesions are all cause for concern for the fisheries of the Potomac River.
Learn more about the problems these fish face and what you can do to help.
August 11, 2008: Just in time for great summer reading....Troutfly by R.G Dierks. If you enjoy fly-fishing, politics, suspense and international intrigue, this novel is for you. Troutfly is the first novel of a trilogy tracing the courage and sacrifice of US fathers and sons during WWII, Vietnam, and the global war on terror.
Order your copy of Troutfly, a timely, fast-paced political novel today at Amazon.com. A portion of the book sales will go directly to the FFF Foundation Conservation Fund.