Dear Member of the Sportfishing Industry,
As the sportfishing industry's trade association, the American Sportfishing Association gives sportfishing a unified voice and broad impact on issues affecting not just the sportfishing industry but the entire sportfishing community. ASA’s members include sportfishing and boating manufacturers and their representatives, independent and chain outdoor retail stores, state fish and wildlife agencies, conservation organizations, federal land and water management agencies, angler advocacy groups, outdoor media groups and journalists.
Since 1933, we’ve worked to give the industry a unified voice speaking out when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself. We invest in long-term ventures to ensure the industry will remain strong and prosperous as well as safeguard and promote the enduring economic and conservation values of sportfishing in America.
We bring value to our hundreds of members through a variety of business discounts and services, the world's largest sportfishing trade show and other networking events, and advocacy on policies that affect sportfishing businesses and fishing itself. Through our FishAmerica Foundation, we promote strong conservation programs, keeping our fish and waters healthy.
ASA also represents the interests of America’s 60 million anglers who generate over $45 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating employment for over one million people.
I invite you to explore our Web site or give any one of us at the American Sportfishing Association a call to find out more about what we have to offer. Together we can make a difference for the future of fishing.
Sincerely,
Mike Nussman
President & CEO
