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Recent News
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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We take care of the politics so you can concentrate on growing your business.
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.
