Fishing

St. Croix Rods is the inaugural sponsor of the awards, which recognize writers who inspire people to fish.

Players will seek sponsorships from companies like Bass Cat and Evinrude, gain a social media following, and choose sponsored tackle for their targeted fish.

The Center for Sportfishing Policy also elected new board members.

The 50th annual classic will be held March 6-8 at the Alabama venue.

Club members spend nearly twice as much on tackle than their non-member peers.

The fishing tournament saw a 34 percent increase over 2018.

The limited season provides strong economic impact in South Atlantic states.

New addition brings background in fishing conservation.

The days are long and physically grueling, but one angler says the mental duress can be the toughest part of the job.

Beyond the outdoors fishing, people came from as far as Toronto to see their favorite bass fishermen at the indoors event. The Expo has also become an important launch point for new products.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council met in Georgia to discuss ways to improve access without compromising conservation.

Exhibitors at the packed Expo say there is no better place to debut bass products.

Besides organizing fly-fishing tours, Fish for a Change has also planted 300,000 mangrove shoots in hurricane-ravaged area.

“You gotta’ be so ate up with it, you’re willing to be on the water all the time,” says one competitor.

Bush Sr. is one of five inductees noted for their conservation efforts.

Addition comes as kayak fishing and tournaments continue rapid growth.

Group says Natural Resources Management Act would improve fishing access.

Alaska’s salmon conservation struggles are hurting its sportfishing sector.

Freshwater fishing seminar has gained support from major partners.

Advocates say bipartisan legislation will provide more stability and access.