Chairman’s Message
Welcome to the website of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association, a resource dedicated to promoting the sustained growth of the fly fishing industry and to supporting AFFTA’s industry members. We have designed the overall site layout, the navigational tools, and the content to collectively represent and promote the numerous benefits of being an AFFTA member.
Please take a moment to review the bios for each of the 15 AFFTA Board members to get an idea of the depth and level of experience they each bring to the table. This is a board that is made up of numerous representatives from different segments of the fly fishing industry, including retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, media, and travel. Each board member volunteers and devotes a large amount of their time and financial resources in an effort to benefit everyone in our industry. If you have an interest in becoming a member of the board, please contact the Chairman of our Nominating Committee, David Heller, or any member of the board that you may be familiar with.
If you are already a member, thank you for your continued support. If you are not, I encourage you to contact AFFTA today to explore the opportunities and benefits of becoming a member of AFFTA.
Best regards,
Jim Klug
Chairman
Ben Bulis – President
Ben was the founding partner of Rocky Mountain Aviation which designed…
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Scott Harkins
Scott has operated as a manufacturer’s rep in the Central Rockies for the…
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Mike Gawtry
Mike Gawtry is the Product Line Manager for Fishing and Hunting at L.L…
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Tom Sadler
In July of 2008 Tom left Washington D.C. to pursue his passion for…
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Jim Klug – Chairman
Founder and Director of Operations for Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures,…
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Jeff Wieringa
Jeff Wieringa is currently business manager for 3M Scientific Anglers…
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Dustin Carlson
Dustin Carlson is a lifelong angler who channels his passion for the sport
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Larry Barrett
Larry is the Director of Operations and Technology for Far Bank…
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Pat Pendergast
Director of International Travel at The Fly Shop, Pat started his career…
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Riley Cotter
Riley is the international Sales Manager and Key Account Manager for…
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Jim Murphy
President – Hardy North America Industry Background 1992-1994.
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Andrew Bennett
Andrew is the President and principal owner of Deneki Outdoors.
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Brian Westover
Brian Westover is the owner of WestWater Products and the creator…
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Tucker Ladd
President and Owner of Trout’s Fly Fishing in Denver, CO, Tucker…
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David Heller
David Heller has been a member of the outdoor industry for over 20 years…
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Park Burson
Park has acted as a regional sales representative in the fly fishing industry…
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AFFTA’s Advisory Committee
Mac McKeever
Mac currently works in L.L.Bean’s department of Public Affairs
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Captain Bruce Chard
Captain Bruce’s love and commitment to the sport of fly fishing is shown in his accomplishments
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Tom Bie
Tom Bie is the editor and publisher of The Drake magazine, a quarterly flyfishing publication that he founded in 1998.
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