Fisheries bill clears Senate committee
Important legislation that supports recreational boating and fishing industry conservation principles moved forward Wednesday in the Senate.
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FWC roundtable focuses on angler recruitement
Industry stakeholders gathered for a roundtable discussion with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
ICAST opens today in Florida
The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, begins with events today.
Industry supports new fishery council appointments
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced the 2017 Regional Fishery Management Council appointments on Wednesday.
Gamefish Grande Tournaments finish in Cuba
The second annual Gamefish Grande Tournaments in Cuba wrapped up June 13 in Havana.
National Fishing and Boating Week runs through Sunday
National Fishing and Boating Week opened last Saturday and will continue through Sunday.
RBFF names new vice president
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation named Dave Chanda as its vice president of state agency engagement.
ICAST returns to Florida in July
The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, will be held July 11-14.
West Marine sponsors new fishing tourney in Florida
West Marine is sponsoring the third annual Coastal Conservation Association Statewide Tournament and Angler’s Rodeo in Florida.
Evinrude sponsors Midwest TV fishing show
BRP said Evinrude will be the engine sponsor of John Gillespie’s “Waters and Woods” TV program.
Sales of fishing licenses up across U.S.
Two new reports show positive trends for fishing, with data revealing increases in Hispanic, youth and female participation.
Gander Mountain will close some stores
Gander Mountain, which owns Overton Marine’s online business, appears to be closing about 90 of its 162 stores.
VIDEO: RBFF rolls out new advertising campaign
The campaign positions fishing and boating as “the antidote to modern life.”
Boston Whaler debuts 24-foot fishing boat
Boston Whaler recently introduced the 240 Dauntless Pro.
Alive and well
Now under the wing of the Beneteau Group, the new Wellcraft is starting to make waves in the busy open fishing boat market
Another high-tech edge for the angler
Four companies show off precision drift control systems that can keep the boat where the fish are
Discover Channel show features debate over New England cod
A new documentary is seeking to find solutions in the debate about New England cod.
American Sportfishing Association backs North Carolina initiative
The board of the American Sportfishing Association voted to support the NC Sound Economy initiative at its spring meeting.
Lowrance angler wins Bassmaster Classic
Lowrance pro angler Jordan Lee won the 2017 Bassmaster Classic championship last weekend on Lake Conroe in Houston.
RBFF schedules webinar on Hispanic outreach
The RBFF is hosting an industry webinar for April 20 on effective outreach to the Hispanic community.
NMMA supports end to request for catch-share pilot program
The NMMA said the announcement represented a victory for the South Atlantic angling industry and anglers nationwide.
The tide is turning on angling equity
Recreational fishing interests have been drafting legislation and say the chances of a positive reception in D.C. have never been better
Women’s fishing program holds two-day event in Florida
The program offered education, hands-on fishing activities, networking and an optional fishing trip.
Mercury Marine sponsors Inshore Fishing Association
Mercury Marine will sponsor the Inshore Fishing Association for the 2017 season.