Mayfly recertified as B Corporation, implements sustainable manufacturing practices

COLORADO, June 28, 2023 — Mayfly Outdoors, the Montrose-based manufacturer of fly fishing equipment, has been recertified as a B Corporation. B Corporations are companies that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. Read more…

Mayfly becomes 4x honoree as one of Colorado’s Most Community-Minded businesses

COLORADO, November 10, 2022 — Mayfly Outdoors has been named an honoree of 2022 Civic 50 Colorado by CSR Solutions of Colorado and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service and community impact. Read more…

Mayfly honored by Colorado Trout Unlimited

COLORADO, October 31, 2022 — Mayfly Outdoors was awarded with Colorado Trout Unlimited’s (CTU) Exemplary Industry Partner Award at the October 22 CTU Fall Rendezvous. The accolade was given to Mayfly for “their support of conservation through various collaborations and their vision and leadership in improving habitat and providing public angling access along the Uncompahgre River in Montrose.” Read more…

B Lab Global honors Mayfly Outdoors as one of the world’s best businesses

NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 — B Lab Global is proud to announce Mayfly Outdoors as part of their 2022 Best for
the World, recognizing Certified B Corporations (B Corps) around the world with exceptional positive impact. Read more…

How Mayfly Outdoors grew and thrived

Grand Junction, CO, June 2, 2022 — When asked how his successful outdoor manufacturing company Mayfly Outdoors came to be, founder David Dragoo is both direct and coy. Read more…

Mayfly again named as one of Colorado’s top privately-owned companies

Denver, CO, January 3, 2022 — Mayfly Outdoors, the Montrose-based fly fishing manufacturer, was named as one of Colorado’s Top 200 Private Companies list for 2021 by ColoradoBiz magazine. ColoradoBiz collects industry data and facilitates reader voting to produce its business rankings. Read more…

For a third consecutive year, Mayfly Recognized as One of Colorado’s Most Community-Minded Companies

Montrose, CO, November 9, 2021 — Mayfly Outdoors has been named an honoree of 2021 Civic 50 Colorado by CSR Solutions of Colorado and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service and community impact. Read more…

Multi-million dollar river restoration kicks of in Montrose

Montrose, CO, October 21, 2020 — The City of Montrose announced today that it will begin a river improvement project along 0.65 miles (3,400 feet) of the Uncompahgre River. The project, near Mayfly Outdoors, will include the stabilization of riverbanks, restoration of a more natural stream system, and improvement of river access and fishing opportunities for the public. Read more…

Mayfly named a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists

Montrose, CO, February 21, 2020 — The League of American Bicyclists recently recognized Mayfly Outdoors with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award. Mayfly is just the third business on the Western Slope to earn the designation, and the first ever in Montrose. Read more…

Mayfly named as one Colorado’s top family-owned companies

Denver, CO, February 12, 2020 — Mayfly Outdoors, the Montrose-based fly fishing manufacturer, was named as one of Colorado’s Top 50 Family Owned Companies for 2020 by ColoradoBiz magazine. ColoradoBiz collects industry data and facilitates reader voting to produce its business rankings. Read more…

Governor Polis Visits Mayfly; reveals rural economic blueprint 

Montrose, CO, November 23, 2019 — Governor Polis was in Montrose at Mayfly Outdoors today to unveil some new plans to benefit Western Coloradans. The governor and his administration held over 155 meetings with rural communities in order to build the framework of this blueprint. Read more…

Mayfly Outdoors Acquires Airflo Fishing

Montrose, CO, November 8, 2019 — Mayfly Outdoors, the award-winning manufacturer of premium fly-fishing products, announced today that it completed its acquisition of international fly line manufacturer, Airflo. Read more…

Abel & Ross Reels Awarded IFTD 2019 New Product Showcase Awards

Montrose, CO, October 28, 2019 — Mayfly Outdoors, the award-winning manufacturer of high-performance fly-fishing products and parent company of Abel and Ross Reels, today announced that its brands Abel and Ross Reels each received Best of Show Awards at the 2019 International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) trade show. Read more…

Mayfly Recognized As One Of Colorado’s Most Community-Minded Companies

Montrose, CO, September 20, 2019 — Mayfly Outdoors, the award-winning manufacturer of high-performance fly-fishing products, has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Colorado by CSR Solutions of Colorado, and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. Read more…

Ross Reels’ sparkling new Montrose factory speaks to the state of regional manufacturing

Denver, CO, June 9, 2019 — To tour the new Ross Reels factory in Montrose is a bit surreal, as if you’re looking at something that’s not supposed to be there. So many voices have written off manufacturing, but here it is, one of Colorado’s finest new manufacturing facilities, on the stunning Uncompahgre River because, of course, they make world-class fly-fishing gear. Read more…

Mayfly leadership named as top under-40 influencers in Colorado

Montrose, CO, January 27, 2019 — Mayfly President David Dragoo said he hopes his recent recognition as one of the top young professionals in the state helps shed light on many residents’ innovate works in Montrose. Read more…

Campus Life: Mayfly settles into their new Western Slope mega-home

Boulder, CO, January 15, 2019 — Montrose, Colorado, is encircled by five national forests: Grand Mesa, Gunnison, Rio Grande, San Juan, and the Uncompahgre. And over the years, fly fishing brands like Scott Rods, Whiting Farms, and Ross Reels have made this fertile hiking, biking, skiing, and fishing country their home. Read more…

Mayfly conserves local river; company donates 41 acres to community

Montrose, CO, December 19, 2019 — On Tuesday, December 18th, representatives from local business Mayfly Outdoors and officials from the City of Montrose finalized a land exchange agreement to preserve over 41 acres along the Uncompahgre River. Read more…