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Introducing: The Glenn Hughes Action Figure
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Introducing: The Glenn Hughes Action Figure Fighting for clean water, abundant fisheries, and access to both — this limited-edition ASA President figure comes fully equipped to tackle the biggest challenges facing the sportfishing industry. 🎣 Includes: ▪️ Spinning combo and 2 tackle boxes from his go-to local retailer ▪️ Mic for rallying the industry ▪️ Eagles hat for repping Philly while chanting “Go Birds” ▪️ And his signature phrase: “My door is always open, unless it’s not,” or something like that… #SportfishingCommunity #ASAFishing #actionfigure

Get ‘em up in here! 🎣 This young angler knew it...

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Get ‘em up in here! 🎣 This young angler knew it was time to break out the scale. 💯🔥 🎥 TT: @jdsfishing #takeakidfishing #FishingShareTheFun #bassfishing #kidswhofish #KeepAmericaFishing

ASA VP Mike Leonard provides a rundown on the...

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ASA VP Mike Leonard provides a rundown on the latest tariff announcement. Our team is closely monitoring the situation and actively advocating in Washington, D.C. to protect our industry. #ASAFishing #tariffs #trade #SportfishingCommunity #KeepAmericaFishing

DYK? — For 75 years, the Sport Fish Restoration...

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DYK? — For 75 years, the Sport Fish Restoration Act has been fueling public access to America’s waterways! The newest Partner With A Payer video highlights how SFR funding—generated through excise taxes on fishing gear and a portion of the federal gas tax from motorboats - supports vital initiatives like public fishing and boating access, fisheries management, clean water efforts and aquatic education. #ASAFishing #fishingisconservation #USFWS #KeepAmericaFishing
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In a 2022 UMass Amherst Survey, 77% of anglers and guides surveyed experienced shark depredation while fishing from 2017-2022.

Source: SAFMC
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Keep America Fishing keeps you informed and provides tools for engaging in fisheries policy issues.

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We take care of the politics so you can concentrate on growing your business.

  • Trade & Commerce

    Since taking office, the Trump Administration is taking many actions on tariffs that impact the sportfishing industry, ASA is monitoring, weighing in with the Administration & Congress.

  • SHARKED Act 

    New legislation focuses on addressing sharks eating anglers’ catch.  

  • Support Youth Fishing Programs

    Taking kids fishing just a few times creates a lifelong love of the sport!

  • Protect the Use of Traditional Tackle

    Efforts are underway to prevent the use of lead tackle for fishing despite scant evidence that using lead has a harmful impact on wildlife populations.

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