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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GAME CHANGER: PREDATOR PDL
Saturday, 09 July 2016
Old Town® Introduces Pedal-driven Predator PDL™ Advanced human-powered fishing watercraft offers unrivaled hands-free boat control and fishability, including...

Unlocking the Sedge Islands, well just a little bit...
Wednesday, 07 October 2009
One day I was internet fishing and I came across a little gem. There were whispered hints about the back of Island Beach State Park . As a boy my family would eschew the crowed...

ICAST 2008 – Sportfishing Did Product Manufacturers Miss The Mark?
Sunday, 18 October 2009
July 20, 2008 July 16th through the 18th the American Sportfishing Association held its annual ICAST sportfishing trade show. The show was sold out for the seventh straight...

Outfitting (Random)

Jackson Kraken/Raymarine Dragonfly Install
Saturday, 06 December 2014
Sean White is a kayak fishing guide, fisheries biologist, Jackson Kayaks Factory Fishing Team Pro, and Kokatat Ambassador. Long known for his fishing prowess Sean is also a...

The Perfect Rod for Paddle Fishermen
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
The Perfect Rod for Paddle Fishermen The Perfect Rod for Paddle Fishermen. Some 30 years ago, I began building fishing rods. The motivation was to make a rod do exactly what I...

Trailers with PURPOSE-Redtide
Monday, 14 December 2015
Introducing the ultimate in kayak transportation, REDTIDE TRAILERS, where practical meets easy with style. Designed and assembled in Melbourne, Australia. When I initially...

Trips (Random)

Rattlesnakes Make Good Bait
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Rattlesnake for Bait By Shane Davies In 20 years of fishing the Middle/Upper Brazos River, I can honestly say that I have never encountered a venomous snake (pit viper) within the...

Winter Texas Kayak Fishing
Friday, 20 January 2012
It's January and we are in the middle of a Texas winter. In the summer months, it almost seems like the fish find you; you just paddle into a marsh and the tails of...

Kayak Fishing Thailand
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Kayak fishing in Thailand has always interested me and my goal for the last few years is to go out there to fish for about 10 days. I have been talking with my buddy Jon, who...

In The News (Random)

Pro Kayak Angler Drew Gregory Launches College Kayak Fishing
Thursday, 23 August 2012
New tournament unites kayak anglers from universities across the nation in league-style format and awards scholarships to winners August 23, 2012 – Professional kayak angler...

Jackson Kayak Welcomes Kayak Fishing Legend Jim Sammons to Team Jackson Kayak
Friday, 15 March 2013
Jackson Kayak announced this morning the signing of Jim Sammons to their kayak fishing team. The partnership brings in this well respected fisherman but also puts Jackson Kayak at...

American Airlines Sponsors KASA’s Heroes on the Water Program
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
American Airlines Sponsors KASA’s Heroes on the Water Program Airline Becomes First Major Corporate Sponsor American Airlines is the most recent organization to sign on to help...