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Lew's® American Hero support crosses the 1,000 combos milestone
Since launching its American Hero program in late 2013, Lew's has helped more than 1,200 United States military veterans return to a life after service that includes the opportunity to enjoy fishing and do so with their own rods and reels.
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Senate Passes Sportsmen’s Act Provisions as part of Energy Reform Bill
Alexandria, VA – A set of legislative provisions that will benefit recreational fishing and hunting - and have a positive impact on natural resource conservation – yesterday passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 85-12 as part of a comprehensive Energy Policy Modernization Act (S. 2012).
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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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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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American River Hatchery Suffers Fish Die-off
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is working to keep hundreds of thousands of trout alive at the American River Hatchery after warm water temperatures killed approximately 155,000 trout Tuesday.
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American Bass Anglers Introduces the Ultimate Fishing Package Promotion
American Bass Anglers (ABA) announced details today on the Ultimate Fishing Package Promotion. ABA and many of its sponsors have joined together to create a promotion to offer the "Ultimate Fishing Package". Anyone over the age of 21 with a valid driver's license may enter to win the Grand Prize at their local Ram Truck or Triton Boat Dealer. The Grand Prize will be awarded at the final weigh in at the Ray Scott Championship in Anderson, South Carolina in April 2016.
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Drought Prompts Fish Evacuation at American River and Nimbus Hatcheries
With a fourth year of extreme drought conditions reducing the cold water supply available, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is moving fish out of the American River and Nimbus hatcheries for the second year in a row.
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Weese Wins B.A.S.S. Nation Divisional On Monongahela
Brad Weese of Petersburg, W. Va., caught 19 pounds, 1 ounce to take the title at the Monongahela River during the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional held out of Fairont, W.Va., Friday.
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Anglers Compete In First High School All-American Tournament
As part of the Zippo Bassmaster BASSfest presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps, the 12 Bassmaster All-Americans were paired with 12 Bassmaster Elite Series pros and earned a chance to fish with the pros on Lake Barkley. Zeke Gossett, an Alabama angler representing Pell City High School, won the one-day event with his Elite Series partner, Cliff Crochet. The pair caught 14 pounds, 2 ounces
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Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints Manager for the Keep Florida Fishing Initiative
Alexandria, VA – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Gary Jennings, a life-long, avid angler and boater, has joined the ASA staff as the Manager of the Keep Florida Fishing initiative. Jennings brings close to 20 years of experience in the fishing and boating industries to this new position. His tenure began on June 1, 2015.
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A New Report Demonstrates that Banning Traditional Fishing Tackle in California Will Cause Significant Economic Harm
Alexandria, VA – May 22, 2015 - A report released on Monday by the California Coastal Conservation Association and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) demonstrates that banning traditional fishing tackle will have a negative impact on fishing participation, which generates millions of dollars for fisheries conservation in the state.
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American Hero Finds New Career as Professional Angler
Plano, IL – Plano Synergy, parent company to the time-trusted Plano and Frabill fishing tackle brands, is proud to announce the addition of retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jamey Caldwell to their Pro Staff. "Jamey exudes excellence and honor in his personal life, his accomplished military career, and in his fishing," says Plano Synergy Marketing and Pro Staff Coordinator, Justina Whalen. "We appreciate those attributes and are thrilled to be partnering with Jamey in his new career as a professional angler."
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