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Fish unintentionally caught and killed in the Gulf as bycatch by industrial menhaden operations.

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  • R3

    R3 Initiatives – Securing Sportfishing’s Future

    Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation—known as R3—is a nationwide movement to grow and sustain participation in recreational fishing.

  • 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.  

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • R3 Initiatives – Securing Sportfishing’s Future

    Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation—known as R3—is a nationwide movement to grow and sustain participation in recreational fishing.

  • SHARKED Act 

    New legislation focuses on addressing sharks eating anglers’ catch.  

  • Striped Bass

    Striped bass are one of the most important fisheries on the Atlantic coast. In fact, striped bass are the most caught saltwater fish in terms of pounds by recreational anglers.

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Fishe Wear

Founded by Linda Leary, Fishe Wear is a women’s clothing brand designed to provide female anglers with fun and functional gear. Living in Alaska, it’s easy for Leary to miss [...]

On The Water Magazine

Chris Megan started On the Water Media Group 30 years ago. These days, On the Water publishes the largest regional fishing magazine in the northeast; showcasing the anglers, locations, and [...]

Wired2Fish

When Todd Hammill first entered the sportfishing industry he worked for Gemini Sport Marketing, designing jerseys for pro fishermen. Now, he helps run Wired2Fish, a fishing website that has grown [...]

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine chose ASA membership to connect them with their audience, publisher Angie Thompson said. The magazine reaches tackle shops, small and large, across the country, which are [...]

Missile Baits

John Crews of Missile Baits has been attending ICAST since 2000 when he became a professional bass fisherman. To be a legitimate company in the fishing industry, you must be [...]

Hobie Eyewear

Following in the spirit of the late Hobie Alter, Hobie Eyewear is dedicated to crafting the best polarized sunglasses for being on the water, Dylan Coates said. Whether you’re fishing, [...]

Fish USA

Dan Pastore started FishUSA in his garage. 25 years later, the E-Commerce company has grown into a leading online retailer of fishing tackle. FishUSA headquarters are located in Fairview, PA, [...]

Fishe Wear

Founded by Linda Leary, Fishe Wear is a women’s clothing brand designed to provide female anglers with fun and functional gear. Living in Alaska, it’s easy for Leary to miss [...]

On The Water Magazine

Chris Megan started On the Water Media Group 30 years ago. These days, On the Water publishes the largest regional fishing magazine in the northeast; showcasing the anglers, locations, and [...]

Wired2Fish

When Todd Hammill first entered the sportfishing industry he worked for Gemini Sport Marketing, designing jerseys for pro fishermen. Now, he helps run Wired2Fish, a fishing website that has grown [...]

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine chose ASA membership to connect them with their audience, publisher Angie Thompson said. The magazine reaches tackle shops, small and large, across the country, which are [...]

Missile Baits

John Crews of Missile Baits has been attending ICAST since 2000 when he became a professional bass fisherman. To be a legitimate company in the fishing industry, you must be [...]

Hobie Eyewear

Following in the spirit of the late Hobie Alter, Hobie Eyewear is dedicated to crafting the best polarized sunglasses for being on the water, Dylan Coates said. Whether you’re fishing, [...]

Fish USA

Dan Pastore started FishUSA in his garage. 25 years later, the E-Commerce company has grown into a leading online retailer of fishing tackle. FishUSA headquarters are located in Fairview, PA, [...]

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Join us in strengthening the sportfishing community. As an ASA member, you stand alongside more than 800 organizations with a shared commitment to the health, growth, and expansion of the recreational fishing industry. 🎥 Kevin Paulson, @aglowoutdoors #ASAFishing #SportfishingCommunity #KeepAmericaFishing

ASA applauds Representatives @repwalberg (R-MI) and @repsarahelfreth (D-MD) for introducing the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026 (H.R. 8876), comprehensive legislation to improve AIS prevention, rapid response, management and coordination across federal, state and regional partners.

𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 for full release.

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ASA applauds Representatives @repwalberg (R-MI) and @repsarahelfreth (D-MD) for introducing the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026 (H.R. 8876), comprehensive legislation to improve AIS prevention, rapid response, management and coordination across federal, state and regional partners. 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 for full release.

ASA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Mike Leonard, invites all ASA members to take part in the #MillionPoundChallenge, a nationwide movement to help restore and protect our waterways.

This National Fishing and Boating Week, June 6–14, rally your organization, head to a local waterway, and help make a measurable difference.

Join the challenge and be part of removing 1,000,000 pounds of trash from America’s waterways. 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎

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ASA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Mike Leonard, invites all ASA members to take part in the #MillionPoundChallenge, a nationwide movement to help restore and protect our waterways. This National Fishing and Boating Week, June 6–14, rally your organization, head to a local waterway, and help make a measurable difference. Join the challenge and be part of removing 1,000,000 pounds of trash from America’s waterways. 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎

The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) have jointly moved to intervene in litigation challenging the National Marine Fisheries Service’s approval of state Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for the 2026 South Atlantic red snapper season.

“For years, anglers have faced extremely limited red snapper seasons despite the stock rebuilding far ahead of schedule,” said Glenn Hughes, president and CEO of the American Sportfishing Association. “These pilot programs represent a transformational opportunity to improve recreational data collection, expand reasonable public access and advance state-led management approaches that have already proven successful in the Gulf. ASA is intervening to help protect that progress for recreational anglers and the sportfishing industry.”

Link in bio for the full release🔗

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The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) have jointly moved to intervene in litigation challenging the National Marine Fisheries Service’s approval of state Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for the 2026 South Atlantic red snapper season. “For years, anglers have faced extremely limited red snapper seasons despite the stock rebuilding far ahead of schedule,” said Glenn Hughes, president and CEO of the American Sportfishing Association. “These pilot programs represent a transformational opportunity to improve recreational data collection, expand reasonable public access and advance state-led management approaches that have already proven successful in the Gulf. ASA is intervening to help protect that progress for recreational anglers and the sportfishing industry.” Link in bio for the full release🔗

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