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Every day, we stand together with over 800 organizations that have a vested interest in the health, growth and expansion of the sportfishing industry.

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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 was time to break out the scale. 💯🔥

🎥 TT: @jdsfishing 

#takeakidfishing #FishingShareTheFun #bassfishing #kidswhofish #KeepAmericaFishing
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 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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ASA Advocacy

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

Working for YOU

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.

JOIN US in strengthening the sportfishing community.