Utah Fishing Day on the Hill-2025

It was had a productive morning at the Utah Fishing Day on the Hill event, February 10th 2025, with representatives of fishing and the BFF club.  The event was sponsored by UAC and organized by Jeff Salt.

Gathering at the Utah State Capitol Rotunda with a number of other concerned fishing groups from across the Salt Lake area, tables were set up for all the groups. We were able to display our banner and hand out club brochures.

The goal was to let our state government leaders know we, the 400,000+  that bought fishing licenses last year, are concerned about what happens on the hill.  It provided a great opportunity for the various angler interest groups and UAC affiliates to promote the sport of angling and educate members of the Utah Legislature and the public, about the importance of recreational fishing in Utah and it's financial impact for the state. We had a visit from at least one member of the senate who was an avid fisherman and spoke of his passion for the sport.

Many attendees were able to speak to the media about fishing, which included reporters from KSL TV, KTVX Channel 4, the Deseret News, and Adam Eakle from KSL Outdoors.  KSL discussed and broadcast the occurrence of the event during their noon news segment that day.  

Many in attendance were impressed with Jim Bannas's fly tying. Through our collaboration with the other groups, Fred Jepsen. BFF Club President, was able to make contacts for future BFF Club speakers.