A Good Cause

A Canadian mining corporation is proposing to the State of Alaska that they be permitted to develop one of the largest gold and copper mines in the world, between Lake Iliamna and the Mulchatna River, at the headwaters of the Bristol Bay watershed. This area is home to the largest Sockeye salmon run in the world, the largest Chinook salmon run in Alaska, and within Alaska’s designated trophy wild rainbow trout area. Even worse, if this mine is permitted, it may open the door to the development of a major, industrialized mining district covering thousands of square miles in the Bristol Bay watershed. For more information and to take action, stop by booth 1164 or visit: www.sportsmansalliance4ak.org and select the “Issues” tab.

Press Corps Poker Rally Events

Here is the official list of 2006 Poker Rally Events. And remember: you must actually be at the event to recieve a card!




WEDNESDAY, August 23

1. Meet the FlyFishing Retailer PR Guys (8-10 p.m., Wynkoop Brewery)

THURSDAY, August 24

2. FlyFishing Industry Breakfast (7-9 a.m., MR-201, 203, 205, 207)
3. Seminar: “Tips and Tricks to Teach Beginners to Fly Fish” (Noon-1 p.m. MR-301)
4. Imperial Headwear’s “Get Your Fish On” Happy Hour (4:30-5:15 p.m., Booth 416)
5. TrailFlex Happy Hour (5:15-6 p.m., Booth 880)
6. FlyFishing Retailer/ William Joseph Industry Party (6:30-8:30 p.m., Wynkoop Brewery)

FRIDAY, August 25

7. AFFTA FlyFishing Summit IV (7:30-9:00 a.m., MR-201, 203, 205, 207)
8. Seminar: The Growth of Spey Casting and the Market Potential (Noon-1 p.m.; Spey Pond)
9. Smith Optics Happy Hour (5 p.m., Booth 501)

SATURDAY, August 26

10. Retailer Roundtable (7:00 – 9:00 a.m., MR-201)
11. KaChing Awards, New Product Showcase (11:00 – Noon, New Product Showcase)
12. Finals, Orvis-Saltwater Fly Fishing Cup (Noon, Casting Pond B)

Press Corps Poker Rally

For the national press corps, the 2006 FlyFishing Retailer World Trade Expo (August 24-26, 2006) is the single essential gathering for coverage of the precision, passion and personalities of the fly fishing industry.

It’s also a great place to play a little poker.

The rules are simple. At each of 12 events, the public relations staff of FlyFishing Retailer will allow attending members of the media to draw a single card. Each card will be recorded and each player’s hand will be posted daily on flyfishingretailer.blogspot.com (to be launched August 1) and available for viewing at the Cyber Café. Hands will be tallied and winners will be contacted after the close of the show on Saturday, August 26.

Prizes to be awarded include an Orvis Zero-G salt water fly rod; a fly reel from Islander Reels; three pairs of Smith Optics polarized sunglasses; the Holds Everything Tackle Bag from Abel; a choice of scissors or hemostats from Dr Slick; Cloudveil’s Flat Creek Jacket; and a selection of Buzz Off clothing from Imperial Headwear.

The 12 poker events at the upcoming FlyFishing Retailer will be posted soon!

Press Room Award Competition

In an attempt to increase media traffic through the show Press Room, FlyFishing Retailer is proud to announce the first annual Press Room Award Competition. Any attending media using the Press Room during the course of the 2006 FlyFishing Retailer World Trade Expo will be eligable to win a firm handshake from Bob, the Press Room monitor.

Editors and Anglers Converge on Denver

The most influential, most beloved, and most dynamic companies in the fly fishing world are headed to Colorado for the 9th annual FlyFishing Retailer World Trade Expo.

Scheduled for August 24-26 at the Colorado Convention Center, this closed-door event is open only to the media and the hundreds of companies that comprise an industry built on a simple but powerful premise -- tricking a fish into taking a fly.