ICAST 2009—“Where Sportfishing Means Business”
This past July, a record crowd of nearly 7,400 representatives from the global sportfishing community converged on the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., July 15–17, for the world’s largest sportfishing trade show. Read more about the New Product Showcase, the Industry Breakfast and check out some images that capture the show’s essence—networking and doing business. Read more about the show…
The 2009 Sportfishing Summit Unites the Sportfishing Industry
This October, industry leaders will meet in San Diego for the American Sportfishing Association’s premier networking event, the Sportfishing Summit. Read more…
The Business of Sportfishing - Looking at the Data
Southwick Associates provides a look at tackle imports and angler purchasing. Read more…
ASA/Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Expositions is Gearing up for 2010
What makes the ASA/Eastern Fishing Expos unique? Read more…
Sportfishing News
Economic Data Supports Efforts to Recover California's Salmon Fisheries
Reestablishing Chinook salmon represents one of the best economic and food production opportunities in the nation. Read more…
Partnership for Sustainable Oceans Reaffirms Its Commitment to California’s Anglers and Boaters
The Partnership for Sustainable Oceans (PSO) reaffirms its commitment to protect California’s ocean environment while minimizing unnecessary closures to recreational fishing and boating for California’s citizens. Read more…
California Fish and Game Commission Passes North Central MPA Regulations
The recreational fishing and boating communities are disappointed by the Commission’s vote. Read more…
Hamilton Confirmed as New USFWS Director
In July Sam Hamilton, a career U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) employee with 30 years experience, was named the new USFWS Director. Read more…
Regular Features
Government Affairs Policy Watch
Learn more about ASA’s efforts to ensure that sportfishing’s interests
are represented when policy decisions are made— Read more…
Currents
Read the latest information from NOAA, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service and other agencies that impact the sportfishing industry— Read more…
Focus on the FishAmerica Foundation
Sportfishing has a national impact on habitat conservation and research— Read more…
Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation Update
The foundation works to get more people out on the water to fish and boat— Read more…
New Members
The
American Sportfishing Association thanks its members for their support.
We welcome these new members or members who reinstated their membership
in June and July 2009—Read more… |
Mike Nussman
ASA President and CEO |
The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) 2009, held July 15–17 at the Orlando County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., was one of the best shows we’ve had in many years, and I thank all the members of the industry—our Board of Directors, buyers, exhibitors, American Sportfishing Association (ASA) members, our partners and the media—for their support and participation.
Read more…
ICAST 2010
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
July 14–16, 2010
2009 Sportfishing Summit
Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego, CA
October 27–29, 2009
2010 Consumer Show Schedule
ASA/Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition Show Tour
Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Expo
DCU Center
Worcester, MA
February 11–14, 2010
NEW! The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks
Oaks, PA
February 25–28, 2010
World Fishing & Outdoor Expo
Rockland Community College Field House
Suffern, NY
March 4–7, 2010
The Saltwater Fishing Expo
Garden State Exhibit Center
Somerset, NJ
March 19–21, 2010
ASA/Fred Hall’s Fishing Tackle, Boat and Travel Show Tour
Fred Hall’s Fishing Tackle & Boat Show
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
March 3–7, 2010
Fred Hall’s Fishing Tackle & Boat Show
Del Mar Fairgrounds
San Diego, CA
March 24–28, 2010 |
