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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Features (Random)

Kayak Fishing South Padre Island
Thursday, 22 October 2009
I guess we knew we hit the fishing right when the lodge operator Jeff Kean asked us not to write that a 25 redfish day is typical down there. Jeff pleaded, “I don’t want...

Seven Hours Until Dark
Thursday, 09 June 2011
“Seven Hours Until Dark” may sound like a horror film title, actually this is a kayak fishing story. And at times, we both felt a little horrified on this particular...

Kayak Fishing For Peacock Bass
Friday, 23 October 2009
After a few months of another “old time” winter in Wisconsin and not having fished open water for over three months I was getting a severe case of cabin fever. The first week...

Outfitting (Random)

Old Town’s “Ultimate Fishing Machine” Giveaway
Monday, 22 February 2016
Old Town’s “Ultimate Fishing Machine” Giveaway Old Town® celebrates 2016 Bassmaster Classic by giving away Predator XL Minn Kota® Old Town, ME (February 22,...

Internal Pulley System
Monday, 14 December 2009
Have you ever put some items in the center hatch of your kayak and when you went to retrieve them on the water you couldn’t reach them? It’s happened to all of us. Items...

“Toast’s Workshop” - Up a Creek Without a Paddle
Friday, 16 October 2009
For my second entry in the “Workshop” series, I thought about the most important accessories that are commonly overlooked by the kayak angler. Obviously, the primary...

Trips (Random)

Foggy Bay Alaska
Tuesday, 03 November 2009
By Allen Sansano This trip was arranged by Howard McKim in conjunction with Field and Stream for an upcoming story. I was lucky enough to get an invite to tag along and provide...

Expedition Blackfin.
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Why would anyone fish? Especially out of a kayak? I mean, with all the planning, worrying, working, strategizing, rigging, sweating, cursing, and stressing –...

Panama, First Impressions
Sunday, 28 April 2013
It felt like an adventure before we even got out of the airport. I knew we were in a very different place for sure. First, there was the solid wall of heat and humidity when we...

In The News (Random)

GAME ON 2 - Kayak Fishing Movie Trailer
Friday, 23 April 2010
April 23, 2010 The Heliconia Press is excited to announce the release of the movie trailer for the upcoming ExOfficio presents Kayak Fishing: Game On 2 film. Watch it now at...

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...

Aqua-Bound® Paddles Introduces the Posi-Lok Ferrule System
Sunday, 03 February 2013
Aqua-Bound, a brand long associated with lightweight, performance-driven kayak paddles, is proud to introduce the "Posi-Lok" ferrule system. Built 100 percent from market...