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Three Minutes With ASA President Glenn Hughes

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ASA’s President Glenn Hughes addresses the challenges and opportunities that face the recreational fishing industry. And extends a personal invitation to everyone to join us July 13 – 17, for ICAST 2020 Online, the industry’s virtual trade show.

ASA’s President Glenn Hughes addresses the challenges and opportunities that face the recreational fishing industry. And extends a personal invitation to everyone to join us July 13 – 17, for ICAST 2020 Online, the industry’s virtual trade show.     Also look at: https://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2020/05/31/asa-reveals-plans-for-icast-2020-online/ https://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2020/06/07/go-online-for-trade-show-icast-2020/ https://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2020/04/18/a-message-to-the-sportfishing-industry-icast-a-virtual-show-for-2020/

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ASA Reveals Plans for ICAST 2020 Online

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ICAST Online will virtually connect the sportfishing industry this July 13 – 17.

  ICAST Online will virtually connect the sportfishing industry this July 13 – 17. ICAST, the world’s largest recreational fishing trade show, has transitioned from a physical show to a virtual event with ICAST 2020 Online. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the show’s producer, is committed to delivering attendees and exhibitors alike an engaging, interactive […]

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A Message to the Sportfishing Industry: ICAST a virtual show for 2020

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However, given the ongoing stay-at-home orders and the desire to keep the health and safety of everyone in our recreational fishing family first in the decision-making process, ASA’s board of directors made the decision to cancel the physical ICAST Show that was scheduled for July 14-17, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

  For more than 80 years, the American Sportfishing Association has created a legacy of working hard to ensure our industry’s future. Nowhere is this more evident than at ICAST, our industry’s trade show, where lasting friendships and business partnerships have been forged and fostered.   However, given the ongoing stay-at-home orders and the desire […]

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American Sportfishing Association Joins NC Sound Economy Coalition

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The American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) Board of Directors voted in favor of supporting the NC Sound Economy initiative at their spring meeting in late March. The NC Sound Economy is a newly formed and growing coalition of recreational fishermen, business leaders and concerned citizens.

Effort focuses on improving coastal fisheries conservation and management. The American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) Board of Directors voted in favor of supporting the NC Sound Economy initiative at their spring meeting in late March. The NC Sound Economy is a newly formed and growing coalition of recreational fishermen, business leaders and concerned citizens that work […]

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Recreational Fishing Organizations Respond to Pacific Bluefin Tuna Petition

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Groups argue against unwarranted proposed Endangered Species Act listing. Several regional and national recreational fishing organizations submitted official comments to NOAA Fisheries opposing listing Pacific bluefin tuna as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The letter was in response to a petition filed earlier this year to ban all fishing, including recreational fishing, for […]

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Congress Approves Major Water Projects Bill

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Bill contains both good and bad elements for the recreational fishing industry. Over the weekend, the U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive maritime infrastructure bill that drew a mixed reaction from the recreational fishing industry. By a 78-21 vote, the Senate passed the “Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN),” which had been approved by […]

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ASA joins in putting priorities to new US Administration

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The Centre for Coastal Conservation (CCC) and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) have launched what they describe as ‘a landmark series of recommendations’ for the incoming US Administration. A news release from the ASA says the proposals strive to balance improved access to public waters, economic growth and the enhanced conservation of marine fish stocks. […]

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