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Alpine start, Florida Keys edition.

Fat brown bears. Gigantic rainbow trout. Endless scenery. There is no place like Bristol Bay. Recently, @Rep_Peltola introduced the Bristol Bay Protection Act through Congress to help ensure this region may continue unharmed forever. Link in bio to learn more and say thank you!

Climate change is affecting the places where anglers love to fish. “For Tomorrow’s Fish” is a call for a united front of anglers, industry, and other advocates to act now.

Take action #ForTomorrowsFish at the link in bio.

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has introduced the Working Waterfronts Act, aimed at bolstering the workforce, energy, infrastructure, and economies of coastal communities across the nation, including Alaska. 
Link in bio to learn more.

Come out to the Confluence 2023 Outdoor Experience on September 28th at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City, Utah to test your casting skills for the chance to win prizes and bragging rights at the Far Bank Casting Games, hosted by Simon Gawesworth.

Link in bio to register!

The recent Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. EPA will affect the Clean Water Act and potentially degrade water quality, harm fish and wildlife habitats, and increase flooding.
 Link in bio to learn more.

Confluence 2023 is just around the corner! Join your community in Salt Lake City on Sept 26th-28th at the world's largest fly fishing trade show. Link in below to register. For more info or to become an exhibitor, reach out to Kenneth Andres at kenneth.andres@affta.org.

@MichaelKeaton knowing your love of fly fishing I wanted to reach out to chat about our trade show next March in Salt Lake City. I think you would make an amazing keynote speaker and we would love to have you. Let me know if this interests you and I can provide more info!

@hwinkler4real knowing that you love fly fishing, I have an idea that I would like to talk with you about. We have a fly fishing trade show called IFTD in March next year in SLC, Utah. We would love to have you attend the show and possibly be our keynote speaker!

"This year, fly fishermen may have to jostle for space, as the sport, and angling in general, see the same kind of pandemic boom that other outdoor activities like hiking and biking have enjoyed over the last year." oleantimesherald.com/news/state/ami… via @othnews

“Anglers, both recreational and commercial, need to take a long view if they want to keep fishing” - @TomSadler bit.ly/3skOhOa

AFFTA's report "offers many recommendations that apply to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, from warming of upland coldwater brook trout streams to effects on oyster shells and loss of shoreline habitats." chesapeakebaymagazine.com/report-climate… #fishing #ChesapeakeBay

Because it matters to all of us, not just Anglers.

"Climate Change among threats to recreational fishing — as participation surges during the pandemic, Blue Ribbon Panel sets its agenda for the future of Marine Fisheries Management" parksandrecbusiness.com/articles/clima…

What are blue-carbon habitats? Mangroves, tidal marshes & underwater grass beds, for a start. How can they help fight climate change? Learn more in our blue-ribbon report: afftafisheriesfund.org/marine-fisheri… #climate #conservation

A new report from @AFFTA is identifying targeted solutions to strengthen marine fisheries conservation. emergerstrategies.com/report-climate…

USA - Report: Climate Change Among Threats to Recreational Fishing @AFFTA #fisheries #climatechange buff.ly/3jW2A91

A new report from @AFFTA is identifying targeted solutions to strengthen marine fisheries conservation. emergerstrategies.com/report-climate…

From @conservefish: "The report provides a comprehensive and systematic approach, identifying the challenges and offering recommendations that can strengthen marine fisheries conservation and management" #fishing #flyfishing conservefish.org/2021/02/18/aff…

Healthy fisheries are the lifeblood of the recreational fishing industry! Learn how we can manage for abundance & have fish to catch for many years to come: afftafisheriesfund.org/marine-fisheri… #fishing #flyfishing