The NPAA Board of Directors has voted to cancel the 2021 NPAA Annual Conference, originally scheduled to be held on October 20-22 in Sandusky, Ohio at the Kalahari Resort and Conventions. This difficult decision was made as a result recent surges in COVID-19 cases throughout the U.S. over the past several weeks, which have included a significant percentage of breakthrough cases involving vaccinated individuals. The health and safety of members, partners, and conference guests weighed heavily in the final decision…
Read MoreAfter a year in which many things felt to be beyond control, the NPAA aims to put industry professionals back in the driver’s seat at their annual conference. With “Control Your Own Destiny” as the theme, a change in venue, and an all-star lineup of speakers, the National Professional Anglers Association is set to smash through barriers and previous attendance records. This unprecedented event will include workshops, seminars, and exclusive networking opportunities all geared towards giving anglers, outfitters, and media…
Read MoreWhether you are an aspiring professional angler or a seasoned touring pro the NPAA can assist you in reaching your goals. Established in 1997 the National Professional Anglers Association was assembled with one core principle in mind: To increase the professionalism of our members as we work to grow and protect sportfishing. While the industry landscape continually changes forcing companies to reevaluate how they spend their marketing dollars, the NPAA has kept its finger on the pulse of how anglers…
Read MoreThe National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) recently awarded top honors to several members of the professional angling community at its 2020 conference this January. Among them, was a special category reserved for visionaries who have shaped the sportfishing industry’s past, present, and future. This year’s honoree is an exceptional leader in the outdoors and conservation, as well as a household name and pillar of the angling world. Johnny Morris, who brought the crowd of several hundred angling professionals to its…
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