Membership

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

Become Part of the Voice Shaping the Future of Sportfishing.

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

Protect the future of sportfishing. Protect your business.

Healthy fisheries and a thriving industry go hand in hand — and both take relentless defense. ASA is in Washington and state capitals every day, fighting for recreational fishing access, shaping policy before it shapes you, and giving the businesses that power this industry a seat at the table.

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Build relationships with sportfishing’s leaders.

Membership puts you in the room where sportfishing’s biggest decisions and relationships happen — from waterways to trade show floors to Capitol Hill.

  • ICAST – the world’s largest sportfishing trade show

  • Sportfishing Summit – where industry professionals connect, build community, and chart the future of sportfishing

  • KAF Fly In – connect with legislators and top Administration officials, and get an inside look at the policies shaping our industry

  • Find or hire for jobs in the sportfishing industry

Tackle sales data and market insights for a competitive business.

From turning customers into anglers to reading the latest sales trends, membership gives tackle shops and industry businesses the tools to sell more and grow smarter.

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.

Hear from Our Members

Fishe Wear

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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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