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    R3 Initiatives – Securing Sportfishing’s Future

    Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation—known as R3—is a nationwide movement to grow and sustain participation in recreational fishing.

  • Trade & Commerce

    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.

  • SHARKED Act 

    New legislation focuses on addressing sharks eating anglers’ catch.  

  • Protect the Use of Traditional Tackle

    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.

  • Striped Bass

    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.

  • SHARKED Act 

    New legislation focuses on addressing sharks eating anglers’ catch.  

  • Trade & Commerce

    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.

  • Protect the Use of Traditional Tackle

    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.

  • R3 Initiatives – Securing Sportfishing’s Future

    Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation—known as R3—is a nationwide movement to grow and sustain participation in recreational fishing.

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Fishe Wear

Founded by Linda Leary, Fishe Wear is a women’s clothing brand designed to provide female anglers with fun and functional gear. Living in Alaska, it’s easy for Leary to miss [...]

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When Todd Hammill first entered the sportfishing industry he worked for Gemini Sport Marketing, designing jerseys for pro fishermen. Now, he helps run Wired2Fish, a fishing website that has grown [...]

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine chose ASA membership to connect them with their audience, publisher Angie Thompson said. The magazine reaches tackle shops, small and large, across the country, which are [...]

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Fish USA

Dan Pastore started FishUSA in his garage. 25 years later, the E-Commerce company has grown into a leading online retailer of fishing tackle. FishUSA headquarters are located in Fairview, PA, [...]

Fishe Wear

Founded by Linda Leary, Fishe Wear is a women’s clothing brand designed to provide female anglers with fun and functional gear. Living in Alaska, it’s easy for Leary to miss [...]

On The Water Magazine

Chris Megan started On the Water Media Group 30 years ago. These days, On the Water publishes the largest regional fishing magazine in the northeast; showcasing the anglers, locations, and [...]

Wired2Fish

When Todd Hammill first entered the sportfishing industry he worked for Gemini Sport Marketing, designing jerseys for pro fishermen. Now, he helps run Wired2Fish, a fishing website that has grown [...]

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine chose ASA membership to connect them with their audience, publisher Angie Thompson said. The magazine reaches tackle shops, small and large, across the country, which are [...]

Missile Baits

John Crews of Missile Baits has been attending ICAST since 2000 when he became a professional bass fisherman. To be a legitimate company in the fishing industry, you must be [...]

Hobie Eyewear

Following in the spirit of the late Hobie Alter, Hobie Eyewear is dedicated to crafting the best polarized sunglasses for being on the water, Dylan Coates said. Whether you’re fishing, [...]

Fish USA

Dan Pastore started FishUSA in his garage. 25 years later, the E-Commerce company has grown into a leading online retailer of fishing tackle. FishUSA headquarters are located in Fairview, PA, [...]

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Ready to make a difference this summer? Join us in the #MillionPoundChallenge, a nationwide waterway clean-up initiative to remove 1,000,000 lbs of trash from our nation's waterways, taking place during National Fishing and Boating Week June 6-14! Visit the link in our bio to get started planning your clean-up today.

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Looking out for the interests of the sportfishing industry and the entire recreational fishing community. Join us! 🎥 Robert Shamblin, @power.pole

Big win for South Atlantic anglers 🎣

State-led red snapper management is here. FL, GA, SC & NC will see expanded 2026 seasons while collecting better data to improve future access.

After years of 1–2 day seasons, this is a major step toward smarter, more balanced fisheries management.

𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 for more info.

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Big win for South Atlantic anglers 🎣 State-led red snapper management is here. FL, GA, SC & NC will see expanded 2026 seasons while collecting better data to improve future access. After years of 1–2 day seasons, this is a major step toward smarter, more balanced fisheries management. 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 for more info.

Catching bass and making memories 🎣

🎥 @mariya.ockstadt

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Catching bass and making memories 🎣 🎥 @mariya.ockstadt

ASA’s FishAmerica Foundation has awarded a total of $100,000 to 15 organizations through its inaugural R3 (Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation) Grant Program, supporting efforts to grow participation in recreational fishing nationwide.

“Increasing participation in fishing is integral to the future of recreational fishing and the sportfishing industry,” said Mary Beth Long, VP of Communications and Strategy at the ASA. “It is incumbent on fishing equipment manufacturers, fishing tackle retailers, conservation organizations and ASA to take a leading role in recruiting, retaining and reactivating recreational anglers.”

“We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to ASA members so that they can grow meaningful recruitment, retention and reactivation programs in communities across the country,” added Dave Washburn, VP of Operations for @majorleaguefishingofficial and ASA’s R3 Committee Chair. “When it comes to increasing fishing participation, there are countless innovative ideas that have the potential to move the needle, and we hope this program helps identify best practices that can be replicated and scaled to the benefit of the entire industry. ASA’s leadership in R3, through the FishAmerica Foundation, is more important than ever.”

To see the full list of R3 Grant recipients, visit the link in story.

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ASA’s FishAmerica Foundation has awarded a total of $100,000 to 15 organizations through its inaugural R3 (Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation) Grant Program, supporting efforts to grow participation in recreational fishing nationwide. “Increasing participation in fishing is integral to the future of recreational fishing and the sportfishing industry,” said Mary Beth Long, VP of Communications and Strategy at the ASA. “It is incumbent on fishing equipment manufacturers, fishing tackle retailers, conservation organizations and ASA to take a leading role in recruiting, retaining and reactivating recreational anglers.” “We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to ASA members so that they can grow meaningful recruitment, retention and reactivation programs in communities across the country,” added Dave Washburn, VP of Operations for @majorleaguefishingofficial and ASA’s R3 Committee Chair. “When it comes to increasing fishing participation, there are countless innovative ideas that have the potential to move the needle, and we hope this program helps identify best practices that can be replicated and scaled to the benefit of the entire industry. ASA’s leadership in R3, through the FishAmerica Foundation, is more important than ever.” To see the full list of R3 Grant recipients, visit the link in story.

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