Tag: American Sportfishing Association

2023 International Game Fish Association Fishing Hall of Fame Inductees

2023 International Game Fish Association Fishing Hall of Fame Inductees

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Dania Beach, Fla. – In recognition of their extraordinary contributions to recreational angling around the world, The International Game Fish Association (IGFA)  named five angling greats to the 2023 class of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees include IGFA World Record consummate and tournament champion Roberta G. Arostegui; fly-fishing adventurer and trailblazer, Kay Brodney; conventional and fly-fishing […]

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RBFF submits comment to NOAA over vessel speed rule

RBFF submits comment to NOAA over vessel speed rule

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The organizations representing recreational fishing and boating in the United States this week urged the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to pause its proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule, citing numerous significant flaws with the proposal. The proposed rule would broaden the current 10-knot (11.5 mph) speed restriction to include vessels 35 feet […]

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ICAST celebrates success in 2022 show

ICAST celebrates success in 2022 show

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Recreational fishing’s future continues to look bright, as the industry’s largest trade show, ICAST, returned to form last week. In total, more than 12,000 exhibitors, buyers and media converged on the Orange County Convention Center to showcase the widest array of fishing gear, tackle, accessories and apparelavailable in one location. ICAST is produced by the […]

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New NMMA-backed commission takes aim at AIS control

New NMMA-backed commission takes aim at AIS control

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Members of the $689-billion outdoor recreation industry have established a blue-ribbon commission to stop and reverse the spread of aquatic invasive species in the U.S. The commission will convene leading biologists, environmentalists, policymakers, and resource managers to assess existing mitigation efforts and identify more effective eradication solutions. Findings from the analysis will be presented to Congress and […]

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