Industry
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The fly-fishing industry has voted on the best new products for 2017
The fly-fishing industry has voted on the best new products for 2017 Orlando, FL More than 330 attendees of International Fly Tackle Dealer voted for their favorite new products for 2017/18. In total, 30 categories were represented, from fly rods and waders to fly hooks and gift items. The voting occurred in a secure space separate from the manufacturers, and the results are calculated by code, ensuring the winners are kept a surprise until the official announcement.
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Bass industry in Tennessee town helps turn economy around
There's something in the water of a small town in Tennessee that helped revitalize its struggling economy. People looked to the bass in their lake to build a tourism industry that helped bring $14 million to the town of Dayton in just one year. Dana Jacobson reports.
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U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and U.S. Forest Service met with more than 30 representatives of the outdoor recreation industry
Senior Administration Officials and Recreation Industry Leaders Discuss Recreation Expansion and Improvements
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Sportfishing Industry Leaders Bring Policy Priorities to Washington D.C.
During its spring meeting, the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) Government Affairs Committee discussed a variety of pressing policy issues that impact the recreational fishing industry. Over the course of the two-day meeting held March 14-15, the committee held briefings with three federal agencies, hosted a panel of key Congressional staff and met with more than two dozen Congressional offices.
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Bass Cat mourns loss of founder and industry leader Ron Pierce
Bass Cat and Yar-Craft mourn the loss of Bass Cat founder and industry leader Ron Pierce, who passed away over the weekend.
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Delay of Commerical Season for Dungeness Crab due to Acid Levels
The traditional Dec. 1 opening of the commercial Dungeness crab season along the entire Oregon coast will be delayed due to domoic acid levels in some areas.
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The Outdoor Industry Kicks Plastic: Cleaning Up Our Own House First
In recent years, the growing mounds of discarded plastic and trash have threatened the oceans' well-being, from poisoning marine life to polluting the shorelines. Anglers and the products they buy are on the front lines to help fight this problem head on, as the fate of the oceans and our future enjoyment of those waters hangs in the balance.
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Recreational Fishing Industry Brings Policy Priorities to Capitol Hill
Alexandria, VA – – During the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) annual spring Government Affairs Committee meeting, recreational fishing industry leaders met with Members of Congress, federal agencies and the Obama Administration to advocate for one of the nation’s most popular outdoor sports. The meeting, held in conjunction with the American Boating Congress, was held May 10-11, in Washington, D.C.
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Boating magazine names Boston Whaler 420 Outrage Boat of the Year
The Boston Whaler 420 Outrage has been chosen by the editors of Boating magazine as the 2015 Boat of the Year.
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Pure Fishing Parent Company Could Merge with Rubbermaid
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Jarden Corp., the parent company of fishing industry giant Pure Fishing, is in merger talks with Newell Rubbermaid, the makers of Sharpie and Rubbermaid food containers.
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New California Proposition 65 Threat Against The Sportfishing Industry
On December 20, 2014, the Proposition 65 warning requirement for DINP exposures in California became effective. DINP, diisononyl phthalate, is a commonly used plasticizer. Beginning the next day, "private enforcers" begin issuing notices of intent to sue to companies whose products contained DINP.
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Sportfishing Industry Presents the ICAST 2015 “Best of Show” Awards
This year, 270 companies submitted 889 products in the New Product Showcase, all vying for the “Best of Show” award in 24 categories and for the overall ICAST 2015 “Best of Show” award.
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