fly fishing, conservation and politics.
I am a big fan of the guys over at GoFISHn. I have worked with Brian and fished with Ned.
I have watched with great interest as they nurtured their startup (or is it upstart) web site to a full blown new media presence.
Not sure what GoFISHn is all about?
Ned has put together a nice video that explains it all.
Take it away Ned > The goFISHn video
John Juracek’s excellent post “Heads or Tails?” includes a stunning picture of rising trout on the Blue Ribbon Flies Blog.
He gives a great explanation of the rise forms associated with the pictured trout.
Really excellent it, check it out.
3M is buying Ross Reels. They are both great companies and this should be good for both. Maybe now I can get a F1 preloaded with “golf ball” line…
Hat tip to our friends at Angling Trade HERE:
ST. PAUL, Minn. – September 30, 2010 – 3M announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ross Reels, a Colorado-based manufacturer of fly fishing equipment and accessories. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Ross Reels is recognized as one of the top fly reel manufacturers in the United States. Its full line of products includes high quality fly rods, complete fly fishing outfits, reel outfits, rod cases, fishing pliers and other outdoor related products. 3M, through its Scientific Anglers brand, offers a wide variety of products and equipment for all fly fishing experiences, including fly lines, reels, rods, boxes and instructional DVDs.
“The addition of Ross Reels builds on 3M’s core fly fishing portfolio and further expands the business,” said Gabi Sabongi, vice president, New Business Ventures, 3M Consumer and Office Business. “The combination of the well-recognized Ross Reels brand products with 3M’s Scientific Anglers branded fly fishing lines, reels, rods and accessories will allow 3M to better serve consumers and retailers in North America.”
3M’s angling scientists and design team work in partnership with fly-fishing legends to develop cutting-edge technologies and ultimate fly line designs to modernize the sport. Throughout its 60 year history in this market, 3M has been inventing premier fly fishing products—from the contemporary floating fly line more than 50 years ago to the specialty core construction and patented Sharkskin technologies.
Ross Reels employs approximately 25 people at its operations in Montrose, Colorado. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter.
About Ross Reels
Established in 1973, and based in Montrose, Colorado, Ross Reels employs a team of skilled professionals who are passionate about the outdoors and bring real world experience into every aspect of design and manufacturing. Ross Reels is committed to producing the finest outdoor recreation products.
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About 3M
A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $23 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter.
Scientific Anglers and Sharkskin are trademarks of 3M.
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Media Contact:
Donna Fleming Runyon, 3M
(651) 736-7646
Dispatches is going mobile to Denver bright and early tomorrow. First the AFFTA board meeting on Wednesday, then the IFTD Show Thurs thru Saturday.
If you want to stay up to date on the show, “like” the IFTD Facebook page and follow IFTD on Twitter.
I will also try and log in a few posts from the show as well.
Stay tuned!
Ned Desmond from GoFISHn.com has posted his three part interview with Eric Schwaab, NOAA’s assistant administrator for fisheries. I wrote about Eric when he was appointed and as you will see in Desmond’s interview Schwaab is a not only a thoughtful leader but a vocal champion of recreational fishing.
Desmond and Schwaab discuss many the pressing issues of concern to saltwater recreational anglers. It is a comprehensive look at the work NOAA is doing and what it means for recreational fishing.
[Read more…] about GoFISHn interview with NOAA big fish, Eric Schwaab
It is not all fly-fishing and play time here at Dispatches.
Sometimes we get a tasking that takes us back to a different aspect of our outdoor roots…
Yes, of course those are Mountain Khakis AUP’s. Read the description, they got it right…
