What is AFFTA?

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association is a community of fly fishing businesses joined together under one banner. That community makes up a powerful trade association. This trade association represents, fights for and unifies our industry around the values and ethos found within those who make up the industry. Without this type of representation the fly fishing industry would not have the power, voice or recognition it currently does, everywhere from Washington D.C. down to the smallest fisheries in the country. The AFFTA community and banner provide strength, advocacy, conservation and innovation.

AFFTA’s mission is to guide the sustainable growth of the fly fishing industry through Trade Development and Stewardship.

Who is AFFTA?

The Officers of the Board

  • Nick Conklin

    CHAIR

    Manufacturer- TFO Rods

  • Corinne Doctor

    VICE CHAIR

    Manufacturer- North Point Brands

  • Joe Wolthuis

    SECRETARY

    Manufacturer- Scientific Anglers

  • Jin Choi

    TREASURER

    Retailer- St. Pete’s Fly Shop

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Beth Brennan

    Media- Tread

  • Harris Buddig

    Manufacturer- Patagonia

  • Hilary Hutcheson

    Retailer- Lary’s Fly and Supply

  • Joe Wolthius

    Manufacturer- Scientific Anglers

  • Nick Conklin

    Manufacturer- Temple Fork Outfitters

  • Patrick Berry

    Association- Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

  • Tyler O'Neill

    Individual Affaliate

  • Ryan Hamilton

    Manufacturer- Far Bank

  • Jillian Tisdale

    Retailer- Seven Mile Fly Shop

  • Corinne Doctor

    Manufacturer- North Point Brands

  • Tim Volk

    Manufacturer- Lamson

  • Jin Choi

    Retailer- St. Pete’s Fly Shop

  • Alex Maier

    Manufacturer- OnWater

  • Ed LeViness

    Retailer- Ed’s Fly Shop

AFFTA TEAM

  • Lucas Bissett- Executive Director

    AFFTA Staff

  • Chelsea Parker- Membership/Finance Director

    AFFTA Staff

  • Matt Mullin

    Capitol Hill Advisor

    High Street Strategies

  • Rick Crawford

    Sustainability Consultant

    Emerger Strategies

  • Brian Bennett

    Communications Consultant