Fisheries Affairs

Landmark Vision for Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Management Unveiled by Policy and Industry Experts
Thursday, 13 February 2014
Blue ribbon commission recommends enhanced fisheries management while upholding saltwater recreational fishing’s economic, social and conservation benefits Miami, FL– February 13, 2014 – A landmark report produced by...

Florida's Net Ban Vacated
Wednesday, 06 November 2013
Tuesday, 05 November 2013 15:07 Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 November 2013 15:11 Written by CCA Florida Leon County Circuit Judge Jackie Lee Fulford yesterday vacated an automatic stay of her controversial order of October 22nd enjoining...

Marine Recreational Fishing's Economic Impact Rivals Commercial Sector
Monday, 06 May 2013
For Immediate ReleaseMary Jane Williamson, Communications Directormjwilliamson@asafishing.org, 703-519-9691, x227www.asafishing.org Marine Recreational Fishing's Economic Impact Rivals Commercial SectorRecreational fishing is an economic...

NOAA Reports Six More Fish Stocks Rebuilt in 2012
Thursday, 02 May 2013
May 2, 2013 It was another record-setting year for one of our nation's most valuable resources, our marine fisheries. Today, we are reporting that six more stocks were declared rebuilt in 2012, bringing the total number of stocks rebuilt...

"Bad Science" Constrains My Purpose, "Good Science" Facilitates It
Friday, 22 February 2013
It's a never ending battle between the forces that wish to take away our rights to fish, and those that fight to preserve it. In many cases, the fight comes down to the Best Available Science, a key buzz phase in modern fisheries affairs....

Sportfishing Industry Welcomes Sally Jewell's Nomination for Secretary of the Interior
Wednesday, 06 February 2013
For Immediate ReleaseMary Jane Williamson, Communications Directormjwilliamson@asafishing.org, 703-519-9691, x227www.asafishing.org Jewell's background in the outdoor recreation industry would be well-suited for the nation's largest...

Bottomfish Closures off Washington Avoided for Now
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Yelloweye Rockfish are a slow growing, long lived fish found along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Baja Mexico. In 2002 they were officially declared as "overfished" across a portion of their range, and rebuilding plans were immediately...

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Manufactures and Warranties
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Kayak Fishing Magazine researches Kayak Warranties and What You Need to Know about the kayaks you are buying When we buy a kayak we don’t initially think about...

Rio Tejo Winter Corvina
Friday, 18 April 2014
Catching fish from kayaks is catching on in Portugal. Mario Correia from Lisbon submitted a nice little video from an outing he took with a few friends in January....

Holiday Buyer's Guide - Editor's Picks
Saturday, 07 December 2013
Regardless of the environments in which they're used, the below items are ones that ended up on our own personal wish lists. Our editorial staff pooled their letters to Santa, and...

Outfitting (Random)

Custom Gear Holder by HOOK 1 - Kayak Fishing Gear
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Custom Gear Holder by HOOK 1 - Kayak Fishing Gear So now that you have taken out your fishing kayak a couple of times and you have a good idea where you want the basic fishing...

Predator 13 - Rudder Install
Monday, 03 February 2014
To date, I've paddled my Old Town Predator 13 without a rudder. I've been happy with the ride, however on a few occasions wished I had a rudder when in the current. And I'm...

Custom Fit Scupper Transdsducer
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Andy Treweek is a long-time yak angler from Napa, in Northern California. He fishes the coast for rockies and lings mostly The Lowrance Scupper Transducer mount did not fit well...

Trips (Random)

My Best Kayak Fishing Day - day 1
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
My first day of kayak fishing will go down as one of my most memorable days. I was getting ready to retire from a 20 year career in the U.S. Navy and decided I would need a...

South Africa Kayak Fishing and Catching Tuna
Thursday, 08 October 2009
We catch them up to 100lbs with with 12,5 kg monofilament line spooled onto Shimano 20/40's or Daiwa Saltists. Usually an 8' rod rated 12-15kg. Come visit us sometime and let the...

Scotland Kayak Fishing Report
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
The return of a successful day. This is Scotland and a deserted beach on the east coast. I started my day when the sun rose at 4 in the morning .I headed toward the sea ,no one...

In The News (Random)

Buy an Ocean Kayak, Necky or Old Town, get a free SPOT satellite messenger
Friday, 27 November 2009
Get a free SPOT Satellite Messenger when you buy a Johnson Outdoors kayak, (Ocean Kayak, Necky or Old Town. The offer is available on canoes and kayaks priced at $499 or above...

Jackson Kayak Unveils Three New Fishing Models
Thursday, 02 August 2012
New boats released at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Expo expand manufacturer's highly successful fishing line August 2, 2012 – Jackson Kayak will formally unveil three new...

Pelican Premium: A little more buck, a lot more bang!
Monday, 22 April 2013
For Immediate Release LAVAL, QUEBEC. April 19, 2013. Pelican International's highly anticipated Premium line does not disappoint! Pelican International's new Premium line of...