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Originally Posted by BasicPatrick
More importantly is the fact that in a tough economy Aquaskinz is a supporter of the recreational fishing community. Besides being a sponsor of this and other sites,they donate to causes and raffles that we support. They support MSBA, RFA, and other organizations that fisht for ouyr rights. When was the last time Simms donated to your club or organization????
I think this should count for something, actually I think it should count for a lot.
If we do not support the companies that support us, we get what we deserve.
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I dont know what you guys do or donate to fishing causes but all the links on your site are mostly commercial companies.
This is what i found at simms
eatures of the Resource section.
Learn more about Conservation efforts being made to protect our fisheries and organizations that Simms supports. Our Team section gives you a chance to learn more about the anglers that we work with to develop the best products on the market. imms will inspire anglers to pursue the passion of fly fishing by redefining comfort in all conditions.
Our Core Purpose
We take pride in making world-class products in an engaging team environment. We provide a rewarding experience for people who possess a strong work ethic; this is a company where every employee's job is important to our future success. We are committed to our community and to the conservation and preservation of healthy fisheries.
Our Core Values
We strive for continuous improvement and innovation.
We share a passion for excellence and high quality.
Read About Simms
Use the following links to learn more about Simms Fishing Products.
Atlantic Salmon Federaton
The Atlantic Salmon Federation is an international non-profit organization which promotes the conservation and wise management of the Wild Atlantic salmon and its environment.
Learn More:
http://www.asf.ca/
Coastal Conservation Association
Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) is a non-profit organization comprised of 15 coastal state chapters spanning the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic seaboard. Through broad-based recreational angler support, a strong legal and legislative presence, more than 25 years of experience and an unwavering vision for the future of U.S. and global marine resources, CCA will continue to battle for the health and longevity of our coastal fisheries and for recreational anglers’ interests in them.
Learn More:
http://www.joincca.org/
Whirling Disease Foundation
The Whirling Disease Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation established in May, 1995 with a mission to raise the funds needed for researched solutions to the damage caused by whirling disease, the leading threat to wild trout populations. The Foundation supports field and laboratory research on a national scale.
Learn More:
http://www.whirling-disease.org/
Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited’s mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America’s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. TU accomplishes this mission on local, state and national levels with an extensive and dedicated volunteer network. TU’s national office, based just outside of Washington, D.C., and its regional offices employ professionals who testify before Congress, publish a quarterly magazine, intervene in federal legal proceedings, and work with the organization’s 125,000 volunteers in 500 chapters nationwide to keep them active and involved in conservation issues.
Learn More:
http://www.tu.org/index.asp
CalTrout
CalTrout is a water company. We keep the water flowing and keep the resource healthy through our participatory work in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dam relicensing process, protecting the public trust, reforming grazing on public lands, expanding the wild trout program, and recovering decimated steelhead populations statewide.
Learn More:
http://www.caltrout.org/
Deschutes Basin Land Trust
The Deschutes Basin Land Trust mission is to protect special lands in the Deschutes Basin for present and future generations by working cooperatively with landowners and communities. The Land Trust is a private, tax-exempt, charitable corporation devoted to voluntary means of land conservation.
Learn More:
http://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/
Henry’s Fork Foundation
The mission of the Henry's Fork Foundation is to understand, restore and protect the unique fishery, wildlife and aesthetic qualities of the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River. The Henry’s Fork Foundation is a nonprofit, member-based organization founded in 1984 to preserve and protect the unique qualities of the Henry’s Fork watershed located in eastern Idaho. The Henry’s Fork Foundation is very active in regional decision-making and policy. HFF is working with local, state and federal agencies with a commitment to better management of the watershed. Through relationships built within the framework of the Henry’s Fork Watershed Council, HFF has a full understanding of individual interest and regulatory management in the basin, and can address watershed issues with mutual respect for all constituents.
Learn More:
http://www.henrysfork.com/
Oregon Trout
Founded in 1983 by a small group of committed conservationists, Oregon Trout has long worked to protect and restore native fish and the habitats upon which they depend. Through its advocacy, education, and on-the-ground restoration efforts, Oregon Trout has grown into one of the largest and most effective conservation organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
Learn More:
http://www.ortrout.org/
Western Water Project
Trout Unlimited (TU) started the Western Water Project in 1997. In partnership with WaterWatch of Oregon, TU opened offices in Montana and Colorado staffed with experienced water law attorneys. The goal of these offices is to protect and restore water in rivers for healthy fisheries and to open up state decisions on water allocation to meaningful public participation.
Learn More:
http://www.tu.org/index.asp?
New Zealand Mud Snails
New Zealand Mud Snails Potamopyrgus antipodarum are threatening Western fisheries. These tiny, 1/8” snails reproduce rapidly, survive in harsh conditions and have an impact on aquatic insects and trout. The spread may be caused in part by snails “hitchhiking” on anglers.
Take the following precautions to make sure that you do not spread New Zealand mud snails:
Rinse mud and debris from waders and gear after use.
Use a hot water bath (120 degrees) for several minutes.
Let equipment dry several days between uses.
Dry heat will kill them.
Im done with this thread, already wasted enough time and money with aquaskinz