Fisheries Affairs

Image 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...
Image 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...
Image 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...
Image "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....
Image 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...
Image 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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Features (Random)

Image Taking Better Kayak Fishing Pictures
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Spectacular fish photos which grace the cover of sporting magazines are no accident.  They are the result of careful pre-planning and coordination between the cameraman and...
Image Kayak Fishing Jamaica Bay
Sunday, 08 November 2009
       Running a kayak fishing tournament in Jamaica Bay for the past 5 years has given me some valuable incite to this amazing fishery , lets face...
Image The KRAKEN
Monday, 26 January 2015
Since joining forces with Jackson Kayak in 2012, Jim Sammons has been on a mission.  His mission? To partner with one of the most innovative brands in kayak fishing to...

Outfitting (Random)

Image How to Re-rig Your Lures for Bluefish
Sunday, 25 April 2010
I have found when the blues get real aggressive it pays to have lures and flies set up or designed for the task. When it comes to flies its simple, just use all the lousy ones you...
Image Gear Required by the United States Coast Guard When on Kayaks
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
For many of us, the encroaching warmth of summer signifies a seasonal increase in kayak angling opportunities. With the longer and brighter days, however, come tales of tragic and...
Image Rigging My Wilderness Systems Ride 115
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
I picked up a new Wilderness Systems Ride 115 from Appomattox River Company the other day and headed over to Yakattack's shop to do a little rigging. I was really looking forward...

Trips (Random)

Image 9 Year Old Cody On First Kayak Trip Lands 51.8 lb Black Drum
Sunday, 25 July 2010
BP Oil Spill and Closed Fishing Doesn’t Keep 9 Year Old From Stretching The Limits   The clock went off at 3 AM Saturday morning, July 10, 2010.  I got out of bed, went to the...
Image May 2008 Hawaiian Isle Update.
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
I am sitting here in my island home on another beautiful day of shorts and T-shirts eating a fresh bowl of Ono poke, getting ready to go cut up some Keawe wood because fish...
Image Kayak Fishing Thailand Report
Friday, 09 October 2009
Last weekend I went with few friends up to Chiang Saen lake, near the Burmese and Laos border. Unfortunately the fishing was really bad, we actually only hooked and landed 1 small...

In The News (Random)

JCKF Cape May Kayak Fishing Tournament for Charity
Saturday, 17 April 2010
Jersey Cape Kayak Fishing would like to announce that we have set the date for the 1st Annual Cape May Kayak Fishing Tournament for Saturday, October 16, 2010. This charity...
Image Old Town Canoes & Kayaks Launches New Predator Kayak
Thursday, 13 June 2013
For Immediate Release Mike May Backbone Media mike.may@backbonemedia.net or (307) 733-3065 x 203 Old Town, Maine, Jun 13, 2013 - Old Town Canoes & Kayaks, one of the most...
Image St. Croix’s New Trout Series Rods Deliver
Friday, 21 June 2013
St. Croix's New Trout Series Rods DeliverThe Ultimate, Ultra-Light Fishing Experience Park Falls, WI (June 21, 2013) – St. Croix's all-new series of trout spinning rods feature...

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