Membership

For nearly 90 years, ASA has been leading the way for sportfishing’s future.

Fishing Focused

Business & Policy Driven

ASA brings together every sector of the industry, from manufacturers and retailers, to resource management agencies, conservation nonprofits and media. To help you grow your business, ASA:

  • Serves as our industry’s voice before government

  • Advocates for the rights of American anglers

  • Produces ICAST – the world’s largest tradeshow devoted to the recreational fishing industry’s manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and media

  • Provides data that can Influence your business decisions

We drive a conservation policy agenda promoting recreational fishing as America’s #1 outdoor activity.

We offer education and community building events to help our members improve their bottom line.

Get engaged. Get involved.
Help build the sportfishing industry.

Who We Serve

In joining ASA, you stand together with over 800 organizations that have a vested interest in the health, growth and expansion of the recreational fishing industry.

Members are from across the entire sportfishing industry, including:

  • Tackle Manufacturers
  • Fishing Accessories Manufacturers
  • Boating Manufacturers
  • Apparel Manufacturers
  • Tackle Retailers
  • Tackle Wholesalers
  • Outdoor Media
  • Fisheries Conservation Organizations

Investing in an annual membership directly impacts the programs and services that drive our industry into the future.

Benefits Supporting

Retailers

Membership with the American Sportfishing Association provides opportunities to advocate on important policy issues, gain insights from trusted leaders and network with other industry professionals. To help you grow your business, ASA also:

  • Informs on fisheries management regulations and policy

  • Educates through direct assistance, publications, seminars and informational videos

  • Creates networking opportunities

  • Supports programs that increase participation in recreational fishing

  • Protects the fees and taxes that pay for the conservation of our fisheries and waterways

"Joining ASA is good for business. You are taking ownership of the industry in which you work."

TOM PUTMAN
President, Half Hitch Tackle Company, Inc.

JOIN US in strengthening the sportfishing community.

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