The latest version of our guide should be available later this summer. Complimentary copies of the information-packed booklet have already been sent to current association members, said Vishwanie Maharaj, ASA economics program director. Prepared by ASA, the report examines U.S. import and export figures for a broad range of fishing equipment and accessories, Maharaj said. ASA members receive their first copy of the guide free of charge. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources recently completed a study of the economic benefits of in-state freshwater fishing.
Details are available on striped bass, largemouth bass, trout and all freshwater fishing combined.
Winning Big in Long Beach Three lucky attendees of the Fred Hall Fishing Tackle, Boat, Sport, Travel and RV Show became big winners when the FishAmerica Foundation held a raffle during the Long Beach, Calif., show in March. M5600C bait casting reel and a Bass Pro Shops extreme graphite rod. Bob Carlson of Corona Del Mar, Calif., won second place and a Falcon lowrider rod. Calif. The raffle helped raise hundreds of dollars for FishAmerica and its fisheries conservation efforts, said FAF managing director Tom Marshall. All rights reserved.