Archive for March 2010

First Fly Blanks Are Approved!

Looks like we are “go” on the first NFC fly blanks! We have what we are calling “Classic Trout Fly” (CTF) in 864, 905, 906, and SSF (Salmon & Steelhead Fly) in 967 and 968. We are also currently building and testing CTF 802, 803, 804 and 904 designs, as well as SSF 966 and [...]

A Review from Australia

It’s always good to see our rods being used and putting smiles on folks faces. Here is a few words from our Australian distributor about some FW 702s he has been testing. I think I may need to take a trip to Australia!
Hi Jon
Thought you might like to see what sort of fish we catch [...]

Decal Instructions

We hear that some folks would like some instructions on how to put on our transfer decals. Here you go!

Gary Wants to Know…

What have you done for CCA? Are you a member? That’s a start!  Do you attend your banquet? That’s helpful too. Are you involved with a local or state committee? Great! Did you get your buddies to join? Why not!
If you haven’t heard, the Pacific Northwest Coastal Conservation Association (PNWCCA) is a nonprofit grassroots organization [...]

Not Only Do Our Sticks Cast Well…

Here is a short video shot on the Olympic Peninsula. Jake Nelson is the star.
Jake hits some steel with a new ST 961-2(IM)

Made in the USA Quest…Complete!

North Fork has now conquered our last and most dubious obstacle in our quest to be “100% MADE IN THE USA!”
At 2:17 P.M. Friday March 12, 2010 Marsha—The West Coast Sales Representative of Spiral Binding—completed our order of 10,000 paper staples, all of which were made right here in the great U.S. of A!
Now we are 100% made in the [...]

Print, Radio, and Now Video…

First we had the Tackle Tour Interview article.
Then came the Intinerent Angler Podcast.
Now, we have the story of how Gary got into rods on video.

What is 1% For The Planet and Why Do We Here at North Fork Support It?

1% For The Planet is an organization that recognizes companies’ contributions to our environment. Membership requires a company give 1% of their total sales to environmental groups based in the US or around the world.
We here at North Fork have decided to do our part to save the fish. 1% of our gross sales is given [...]

A Note for the Folks at Tackle Tour

Sometimes while I’m at my desk wolfing down my lunch, I’ll pull up a couple forums and see what the latest is. Today I happened to find some confusion that I’d like to clear up. A poster on a well known board was questioning the origin of the Z-Bone blanks. So, I grabbed my camera [...]