It’s been said that aligning one’s passions with one’s vocation is a fundamental formula for happiness. A big part of making the Best Rods on Earth®comes down to having the best – and happiest – people on Earth, people whose love for fishing drives them to help other anglers enjoy better experiences. One such individual at St. Croix Rod is Alex Smay, a passionate angler and former Northeast Regional Account Manager who was recently promoted to Regional Sales Manager. Smay…
Read MoreFour members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected to fill two At-Large seats and two regional seats on the board of directors. Their three-year terms begin October 1, 2022. ASA is the national trade association that represents the sportfishing industry. The association has six regions: West, South Central, Great Lakes, Southeast, Northeast and Northern Plains and Inter-mountain. Each member company or organization is assigned to the region where that member’s principal business is located. Elected to the At-Large board seats: Ken…
Read MoreUSA Kayak Fishing is excited to announce that it is looking for America’s most passionate kayak fishing leaders. Interested parties can send an email to USAngling President, Tony Forte, tforte@usangling.org (Reference USA Kayak Fishing Leadership in email – further instructions will then be provided). Applicants will be assessed for USA Kayak Fishing President and/ or the USA Kayak Fishing Steering Committee. USA Kayak Fishing is a part of USAngling, a 501c3 charitable organization. Olympic recognition is already in process with kayak fishing…
Read MoreFour members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected or re-elected to fill two At-Large seats and two regional seats on the board of directors. Their three-year terms begin October 1, 2021. ASA is the national trade association that represents the sportfishing industry. At-Large seats went to: Dave Pfeiffer, President, Shimano North America Fishing, Inc., Ladson, South Carolina – Re-elected to serve a second term on the board. Casey Shedd – President, AFTCO, Santa Ana, California – Elected to serve a first term on…
Read MoreThe American Sportfishing Association(ASA) is pleased to announce that Connor Bevan has joined ASA’s Government Affairs staff as the new Inland Fisheries Policy Manger. “With so many local, regional and national issues impacting the health and accessibility of our nation’s freshwater fisheries, it’s critically important that ASA stay on top of these many challenges and opportunities,” said Mike Leonard, ASA’s vice president of Government Affairs. “With his political and policy experience, Connor is a strong asset to our Government Affairs…
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