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Future Fisherman Foundation’s Cause-related Marketing Partnerships Benefit the Future of Fishing by Mike Bolinder July 24, 2007—Alexandria, VA—In support of its mission to teach young people to fish, the Future Fisherman Foundation received more than $8,000 in cause-related marketing contributions from members of the sportfishing industry. The funds were presented during ICAST50, the 50th year of the wo...
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September 26, 2007—Alexandria, VA—Despite competition from video games and other similar activities and increased urbanization, recreational angling remains one of the largest outdoor recreational activities in the nation as well as one of the most solid industries in the United States. Annually, nearly 40 million anglers generate over $45 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating e...
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Nassim Joaquin, of Quintana Roo, Mexico landed a mutton snapper, (Lutjanus, analis) weighing 3.62 kg (8 lb 0 oz) while fly-fishing Cozumel Q.Roo, Mexico. Nassim who is the current IGFA Representative for Cozumel Island, Mexico, was using a Crazy Charlie on 10 kg (20 lb) tippet. He made the catch on June 23 and took 10 minutes in landing the fish. The current record is 7 lb 12 oz caught 10 years ago. Nassim who keeps a log o...
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by Mary Jane Williamson June 6, 2007, Alexandria, VA—On Tuesday, June 5, 2007, one of the sportfishing and boating community’s most ardent supporters, Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK), was honored during an evening reception at the Russell Senate office building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., as part of the National Fishing and Boating Week celebrations which took place nationwide June 2-10. Approximately 300 pe...
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Boca Sportfishing is pleased to announce their affiliation with Sunshine Excursions, joining their network of guides across the US. Sunshine Excursions is a all around guide service based out of Clam Lake Wisconsin and the U.P. of Michigan and Northern Illinois. They feature fresh water fishing and hunting guide services as well as ATV adventures for families, just the guys or gals, with KIDS being their specialty. They tea...
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Frank Peterson, Jr. to lead industry charge to increase participation in boating & fishing On January 31, Frank Peterson, Jr. was named the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) new President and Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Peterson will manage all aspects of RBFF operations and assume responsibility for meeting the strategic goals set by RBFF leadership. Peterson ...
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Alexandria, VA - December 11, 2006 - In a last minute effort, Congress approved the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Sustainable Fisheries Act on December 9, 2006. The Act, under development since early 2005, took until now to bring together all the different interests to reach a final bill. The Act makes a number of significant changes to the fisheries mana...
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From The Weather and Tides page of BoatClix!, The suncoast #1 Boating resource. Click here for information
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The romance, power and awsome beauty of fishing on the open water has been well-cronicled-Hemingway's The old Man and the Sea usually springs to mind-and the good news is this: It's all within your reach here. Charter captains around the Florida's Beach area can make it happen for you. They've got the. They've got the equipment. They've got the boat. They've got the know-how. They're ready to deliver.The Gulf of Mexico awai...
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From the calendar of the Florida Fishing Weekly website, serving Florida's most active anglers, here is a complete list of Saltwater Fishing Tournaments for 2006. Click here for the tournaments.
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