Industry News

• Indiana DNR To Monitor Bass Tournaments
  e DNR will monitor bass fishing tournaments at 10 northern Indiana natural lakes this spring and summer as part of a two-year study of the effect of current fishing regulations on bass populations and fishing success.
  
• Atlantic Salmon Fishery Keeps On Growing On East Coast
  Preliminary scientific reports confirm that wild Atlantic salmon returns to many east coast rivers met or exceeded conservation requirements in 2011, meaning the recreational fishery is on the upswing.
  
• Washington Considers Higher Salmon Quota For Anglers
  The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced that anglers fishing along the coast will likely see a higher catch quota for chinook salmon this year, while the quota for coho is expected to be similar to last season.
  
• New Data May Change Saltwater Fishing Rules
  Saltwater fishing regulations may change as NOAA has begun to use an improved method to estimate the amount of fish caught by saltwater anglers.
  
• Bassmaster Pro Jami Fralick Signs With PowerTeam Lures
  PowerTeam Lures announces the addition of Jami Fralick to their pro staff, an Elite pro and three-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier.
  
• Alabama Rigs Prohibited At Bassmaster Classic
  The use of Alabama Rigs and other multi-lure rigs will be prohibited in the Bassmaster Classic and the Bassmaster Elite Series.
  
• Wild Atlantic Salmon Industry Thrives In Eastern Canada
  Wild Atlantic salmon were worth $255 million and supported 3,872 full time jobs in eastern Canada in 2010, doubling the amount of five years ago thanks to restoration initiatives.
  
• Ranger Cup University Enters Second Season
  Coming off its successful inaugural season and the growing support for collegiate bass fishing, Ranger Cup University returns in 2012 with more opportunities for anglers to cash in on tournament success.
  
• Billfish Foundation Launches New Tag & Release System
  The Billfish Foundation introduces a new express, online data entry system that makes it easier to input tagging and/or release information from anywhere in the world for billfish, like marlin and sailfish.
  
• NOAA Announces Major Saltwater Fishing Plans
  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have just released regional saltwater recreational fishing action plans designed to help improve fishing opportunities.