Advancing the Fly Fishing Industry:Through: Community, Advocacy, Education

American Fly FishingTrade Association

Advancing the Fly Fishing Industry: Through: Community, Advocacy, Education

Advancing the Fly Fishing Industry: Through: Community, Advocacy, Education

Join The Movement.

Join us in building a resilient, innovative industry. By becoming a member, you’re supporting your business and investing in the shared values of excellence, community, and stewardship that define fly fishing. Join the movement today and help support and preserve the sport, the waters, and the connections that make it all possible.

600+

Industry Members

Join The Movement.

Join us in building a resilient, innovative industry. By becoming a member, you’re supporting your business and investing in the shared values of excellence, community, and stewardship that define fly fishing. Join the movement today and help support and preserve the sport, the waters, and the connections that make it all possible.

600+

Industry Members

Connections

At the core of our vision is the conviction that collaboration is the foundation of success. By uniting the industry, we can cultivate a dynamic, sustainable industry where independent businesses and iconic brands flourish.

Education

We provide our members with tools like market insights, customer trends, and competitive analyses. By positioning ourselves as a trusted educational resource, we empower fly shop owners and brands to make informed decisions and confidently navigate the complexities of a competitive marketplace.

Growth

We’re dedicated to fostering growth for the entire industry by empowering all segments to expand their reach, strengthen their operations, and cultivate long-term success. Together, we’ll ensure that the fly fishing community continues to grow and prosper.

Join The Movement.

Join us in building a resilient, innovative industry. By becoming a member, you’re supporting your business and investing in the shared values of excellence, community, and stewardship that define fly fishing. Join the movement today and help support and preserve the sport, the waters, and the connections that make it all possible.

600+

Industry Members

Connections

At the core of our vision is the conviction that collaboration is the foundation of success. By uniting the industry, we can cultivate a dynamic, sustainable industry where independent businesses and iconic brands flourish.

Education

We provide our members with tools like market insights, customer trends, and competitive analyses. By positioning ourselves as a trusted educational resource, we empower fly shop owners and brands to make informed decisions and confidently navigate the complexities of a competitive marketplace.

Growth

We’re dedicated to fostering growth for the entire industry by empowering all segments to expand their reach, strengthen their operations, and cultivate long-term success. Together, we’ll ensure that the fly fishing community continues to grow and prosper.

Join The Movement.

Join us in building a resilient, innovative industry. By becoming a member, you’re supporting your business and investing in the shared values of excellence, community, and stewardship that define fly fishing. Join the movement today and help support and preserve the sport, the waters, and the connections that make it all possible.

600+

Industry Members

Connections

At the core of our vision is the conviction that collaboration is the foundation of success. By uniting the industry, we can cultivate a dynamic, sustainable industry where independent businesses and iconic brands flourish.

Education

We provide our members with tools like market insights, customer trends, and competitive analyses. By positioning ourselves as a trusted educational resource, we empower fly shop owners and brands to make informed decisions and confidently navigate the complexities of a competitive marketplace.

Growth

We’re dedicated to fostering growth for the entire industry by empowering all segments to expand their reach, strengthen their operations, and cultivate long-term success. Together, we’ll ensure that the fly fishing community continues to grow and prosper.

About AFFTA

Community

Check out our event schedule to connect with industry professionals, gain valuable insights, build connections, and collaborate on ways to advance the fly fishing industry.
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Advocacy

Connecting economy with ecology, AFFTA is a thought leading trade association: efficiently and effectively advocating for conserving the fisheries our members depend on, creating sustainability and resiliency within our community, and acting as a watchdog to secure a prosperous future for the fly fishing industry.for generations to come.
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Education

Our articles provide expert opinions, how-to guides, provide an informed look into fly fishing techniques, conservation, and innovative ideas shaping the future of the industry.
Learn More

Community

Check out our event schedule to connect with industry professionals, gain valuable insights, build connections, and collaborate on ways to advance the fly fishing industry.
Learn More

Advocacy

Connecting economy with ecology, AFFTA is a thought leading trade association: efficiently and effectively advocating for conserving the fisheries our members depend on, creating sustainability and resiliency within our community, and acting as a watchdog to secure a prosperous future for the fly fishing industry.for generations to come.
Learn More

Education

Our articles provide expert opinions, how-to guides, provide an informed look into fly fishing techniques, conservation, and innovative ideas shaping the future of the industry.
Learn More

Community

Check out our event schedule to connect with industry professionals, gain valuable insights, build connections, and collaborate on ways to advance the fly fishing industry.

Advocacy

AFFTA is a leading trade association that connects economy with ecology by advocating for the conservation of fisheries, promoting sustainability within the community, and ensuring a prosperous future for the fly fishing industry.

Our articles provide expert opinions, how-to guides, provide an informed look into fly fishing techniques, conservation, and innovative ideas shaping the future of the industry.

Community

Advocacy

Bridging the gap between economy and ecology

By supporting eco-friendly product innovation, advocating for conservation efforts, and encouraging responsible business practices, we’ll ensure that fly fishing remains economically viable while helping to preserve the ecosystems that make our sport possible. By balancing these factors, we’ll create a future in which the health of our waters and the industry’s strength go hand in hand.

Our Global Impact

Discover how our global initiatives drive positive change in the fly fishing community, promote sustainable practices, and support conservation efforts to protect and preserve natural resources worldwide.

Community

Check out our event schedule to connect with industry professionals, gain valuable insights, build connections, and collaborate on ways to advance the fly fishing industry.

Advocacy

AFFTA is a leading trade association that connects economy with ecology by advocating for the conservation of fisheries, promoting sustainability within the community, and ensuring a prosperous future for the fly fishing industry.

Education

Our articles provide expert opinions, how-to guides, provide an informed look into fly fishing techniques, conservation, and innovative ideas shaping the future of the industry.

Save The Date

AFFTA Confluence,

Asheville, Nc

October 21-22, 2025

AFFTA is hosting a two day networking event that will include roundtables, panel discussions and seminars covering the most pressing topics facing our industry. After each of those talks we have built in 30 minutes for networking. Those who have attended in the past have found the opportunity to be absolutely invaluable. We want our attendees to walk away with tangible action items to go back and immediately implement in their business.

Save The Date

AFFTA Confluence,

Asheville, Nc

October 21-22, 2025

AFFTA is hosting a two day networking event that will include roundtables, panel discussions and seminars covering the most pressing topics facing our industry. After each of those talks we have built in 30 minutes for networking. Those who have attended in the past have found the opportunity to be absolutely invaluable. We want our attendees to walk away with tangible action items to go back and immediately implement in their business.

We Are You

Dedicated shop owners, brands, guides, lodges, outfitters, and passionate anglers united by a shared commitment to the future of fly fishing.

Become An AFFTA Member