IFFF & Council News
'Tis the Show Season
 IFFF councils, clubs and members are working hard at fly fishing shows that are happening across the U.S. as well as abroad. Thanks to our great volunteers all over the world, the IFFF is educating people about fly fishing. In addition to our presence at the Fly Fishing Shows, ISE, Fred Hall Show and shows that we produce, the IFFF will also have a presence at the London Fly Fair  on March 10-11 and the Sport Fishing Fair being held in Elmia Exhibition Hall in Jönköping Sweden on March 17-19. Check out the the IFFF Calendar for complete event listings>>
The North Eastern Council recently launched a new website to share Council news activities with everyone in the area. Click to view www.fedflyfishernec.org>>
The Council also had a very successful event at the The Fly Fishing Show in Marlboro, MA this past weekend. They gave flying tying lessons to a large number of children. They raised money for the council's activities and signed up new members. Our rods are tipped to the North Eastern Council and all the volunteers that worked this past weekend.
Fishing Vision LTD Produces Trailer about IFFF Fair
Learn more about the Fair ~ Watch the new trailer by Fishing Vision LTD! Livingston Montana was the gathering place as fly fishers from around the world descended on the city in early August 2016 to take part in the International Fly Fishing Fair. The week-long event brought some of the best fly fishers in the sport together to share their skills and learn new ones. A group representing Fishing Vision LTD attended and filmed portions of the event so that others in Japan and around the world could learn about the many activities of the International Federation of Fly Fishers. Credit for the production include FISHING VISION Co.,LTD, www.fishingvision.tv , President Ryo Arisawa, Executive Director Junya Miyaji and 3 other production staff members. Click to watch the trailer>>
 Make your plans to come to the 2017 International Fly Fishing Fair which will be held in Livingston Montana, August 1-5, 2017.
Awards Nominations are Due
Awards Committees are now accepting nominations for the 2017 awards to be presented in August. The IFFF Awards Committee has categories in fly tying, conservation, education and general service to the IFFF. Nominations for the general awards can be accepted by any member. Deadline for the general awards is April 1. Click here for more info>>
Nominations for awards given by the Casting Board of Governors can only be submitted by members of the Casting Instructor Certification Program. The deadline to submit those nominations is March 15, 2017. Click here for more info>>
Conservation
Conservation Committee Sees Change
New Leadership - Chairman of the Board Tom Logan recently announced that Dave Peterson, Great Lakes Council and Debbie Sharpton, Southwest Council will assume leadership positions as Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively. Dr. Glenn Erikson was thanked for his long service to the Committee and the progress of the program under his leadership.
Conservation Grants - The word "small" is being removed from the program title. Although the monetary amount that is awarded is $1500, in many cases our grants turn into big dollars for our recipients. Recipients have told us that our grant is far from small to them.
The Conservation Committee also decided it would be better service to allow our clubs and councils to apply for grants throughout the year. The deadlines of May 1st and November 1st will be removed and the Committee will review grants all year long. So, if your club or council has a good project that qualifies for funding please apply. You can find the information and application here>>
Scientific Report on the Lake Trout Suppression in Yellowstone Issued
 Recently, a report was issued by a scientific pan on the efforts to control Lake Trout in Yellowstone. One of the key findings was that the level of Lake Trout suppression effort in 2015 was again above primary goals (70,000 100-m net nights). Continuing suppression at this level of effort for another 7 years (for a total of 10 years), should be sufficient to result in clear evidence of population control. Click to view full report>>
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