Sportfishing
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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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American Sportfishing Association: Trump election and recreational fishing
Recreational fishing is one of our nation’s most popular traditional outdoors sports with 46 million Americans fishing every year and that includes members of the Trump family.
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Oregon: Commission Sets 2017 Sportfishing Regs
The Fish and Wildlife commission adopted 2017 sportfishing regulations at its meeting in Salem last week.
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First Look: 2017 Cuda Catalog | Freshwater Fishing Tools and More
Catch up with the Cuda lineup for 2017 in the newest digital catalog here
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ICAST Week 2016 Is Going to Be Bigger and Better Than Ever
Alexandria, Va. – ICAST, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, is the world's largest recreational fishing trade show. For the people who have made their passion for fishing their profession, attending this show is about generating new energy and new business. In its 59th year, ICAST is taking place July 12-15, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Registration and details are available at www.ICASTfishing.org.
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American Sportfishing Association New Board of Directors Members
Industry leaders bring talent, experience and perspective in addressing a wide-range of issues that impact the industry, recreational fishing and fisheries conservation
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Lead Someone to Water June 4-5 for Free Fishing Days
Make plans to grab your fishing pole and visit a nearby river or lake this Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, to take advantage of Oklahoma's annual Free Fishing Days.
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Recognizing 40 Years of the Legislation That Established U.S. Fishing Boundaries
Tonight, recreational and commercial fishing representatives, Members of Congress, and key former and current individuals from the administration gathered on Capitol Hill in recognition of the 40th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), a first-of-its-kind piece of legislation that established a framework to manage domestic, federal saltwater fisheries.
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ICAST 2016 is the Largest Showcase of Sportfishing Products in the World
With Orlando, Fla. as the backdrop, the 59th International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, the world’s largest showcase of fishing tackle, apparel and accessories, is taking place July 12-15, at the Orange County Convention Center. All the details, including registration, are available at www.ICASTfishing.org.
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Fishing Participants are Changing
National Professional Anglers Association members learned how to turn their passion into their profession at the organization's recent annual conference in Wisconsin Dells Jan. 8-10. They heard from numerous industry experts at dozens of sessions, including keynote speaker Mike Nussman, president and CEO of the American Sportfishing Association.
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Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act Advances to Senate Floor
Alexandria, VA – The sportfishing industry applauds the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for advancing the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015. This bill, which will improve fisheries conservation and recreational fishing access throughout the country, has now cleared all committees of jurisdiction in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and now awaits action on the floor of both chambers.
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Gulf Anglers Meet to Set Future Course on Red Snapper Management
Representatives from the recreational fishing community recently met for their second in-person meeting to plan strategies for addressing current and future Gulf of Mexico red snapper management challenges.
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When it Comes to Understanding Fishing’s Customers, the Answers are Close to Home
Alexandria, VA – January 7, 2015 – What does an affluent, young soccer mom in suburbia have in common with a farmer living along the Appalachians? An urban hipster with a retiree rooted in America’s heartland? A hectic, young professional with a family living on the outskirts of a metropolitan area with an empty nester who owns a vacation home in a resort area?
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Washington Adopts New Sportfishing Regs
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission on Friday adopted nearly 50 new sportfishing rules, including a requirement that anglers release all wild steelhead they catch on several streams on the Olympic Peninsula.
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Sportfishing Industry Lists 2015 Top Recreational Fishing Advocacy Accomplishments
Alexandria, VA – December 15 – 2015 - Over the course of 2015, numerous legislative, public policy and advocacy activities occurred that will have a lasting impact on recreational fishing’s future. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) today recounted seven of the top recreational fishing advocacy accomplishments of 2015.
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Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing by U.S. Congressional Districts
Alexandria, VA – - We’ve all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words. And that all politics is local. To this end, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Southwick Associates released a report, Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing: U.S. Congressional Districts, along with a series of one-page infographics, which depict recreational fishing’s economic impact on all 435 Congressional districts and the 50 states.
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Will Politics Derail the Miami International Boat Show?
Not if we can help it! Elected officials in South Florida need to hear from you about why the Miami International Boat Show is important and valuable to Miami, the State of Florida and the marine industry. Take action now and sign the petition
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Sportfishing’s Trade Show Receives National Award from Top Trade Show Industry Group
Alexandria, VA – November 4, 2015 – For the third year in a row, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, has been recognized by the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) as one of the fastest growing trades shows in the U.S. by square footage. Produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), ICAST is the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, hosting more than 12,000 representatives from the global sportfishing community.
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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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