Florida Fly Fishing Magazine Contributing Editor Joe Mahler Joins TFO Pro Team

Dec. 13, 2010 - PRLog -- Florida Fly Fishing Magazine (F3M) and Temple Fork Outfitters is pleased to announce that F3M (http://www.floridaflyfishingmagazine.com) Contributing Editor Joe Mahler of has joined the TFO Southeast Region Pro Team.

Mahler, the author and illustrator of  “Essential Knots and Rigs for Trout,” has taught fly fishing in the Sanibel/ Fort Myers, Florida area for the past nine years. Currently the President of the Sunshine State Casting Club and the Sanibel Fly Fishers, he divides his time between producing illustrations for magazines such as Florida Fly Fishing Magazine and Saltwater Sportsman, and conducting casting clinics throughout Southwest Florida.

“I have been a TFO fan for years,” said Mahler. “The rods are a perfect fit for a variety of casting styles, fishing situations and budgets. I am particularly excited about the Deer Creek spey and switch rods as their use in salt water grows in popularity.”

“We are excited to have Joe Mahler on our team. He represents the exact qualities the fly fishing community accepts and will be a key player in building the TFO brand in the future," said Grand Slam Group Sales & Marketing president Guy Tillotson.

Mahler will be promoting TFO in the Southeast through fly fishing education programs, shows and dealer promos.

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