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Recreational anglers have made countless sacrifices to rebuild striped bass populations. Now, ASMFC is pushing closures with no scientific justification. Unfair. Unnecessary. Bad for business. Bad for our coastal communities.
Take action today! 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎
The striped bass fishery drives $13 billion in economic activity. Closures won’t help the fishery — but they will hurt captains, tackle shops, and small businesses up and down the Atlantic coast.
Speak up before it’s too late! 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎
What’s up, Jack? Not much… just crushing topwater ⚡️🎣
Family memories. Breathtaking views. The thrill of the catch. This is what it’s all about. Get outside and feel the physical and mental benefits of fishing!
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After a year-long review, the state marine fisheries directors from FL, GA, SC & NC have released an Action Plan for state-based recreational data collection & management.
In a joint letter to Congress, the states highlighted how inadequate data & a “one-size-fits-all” approach hurt angler access. Their solution: state-driven programs that bring more responsiveness, flexibility & opportunity to the fishery.
Click the 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 to read the joint release from recreational fishing groups, including ASA.
In a 2022 UMass Amherst Survey, 77% of anglers and guides surveyed experienced shark depredation while fishing from 2017-2022.
Source: SAFMC
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Striped bass are one of the most important fisheries on the Atlantic coast. In fact, striped bass are the most caught saltwater fish in terms of pounds by recreational anglers.
Feds want to close bottom fishing in the South Atlantic.
Efforts are underway to prevent the use of lead tackle for fishing despite scant evidence that using lead has a harmful impact on wildlife populations.
Taking kids fishing just a few times creates a lifelong love of the sport!
Since taking office, the Trump Administration is taking many actions on tariffs that impact the sportfishing industry, ASA is monitoring, weighing in with the Administration & Congress.
