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Results of a recent comprehensive angler access study by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Responsive Management – 2010 Angler Access in the U.S. Report – reveal some surprising views by anglers, private landowners and professional fish and wildlife managers who make decisions regarding angler access. Interviews were completed with more than 4,000 landowners and more than 4,100 recreational anglers. This is the first study of its kind to include landowners that have water on, adjacent to or running through their property to document their assessment of angler access. The most important finding is that two-thirds of anglers access most of their fishing from public lands with about half of those anglers primarily fishing from private boats, this includes both fresh and saltwater.
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As the third issue of 2010 hits the streets; the fastest growing bass fishing magazine announced today that it has modified its name to BASS ANGLER Magazine.
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BASS, the worldwide authority on bass fishing, announced Wednesday that JL Marine Systems, a respected supplier of Power-Pole® shallow water anchors, has signed with the organization as a supporting sponsor of the 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series. As part of the collaboration, Power-Pole will title sponsor the 2011 Power-Pole Citrus Slam Bassmaster Elite Series event, to be held on the St. Johns River on March 17-20.
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For those who cannot make it to Las Vegas from July 14-16 for ICAST, WFN: World Fishing Network, North America’s only 24-hour fishing lifestyle network, is offering a front row seat to the premier event of the sportfishing industry, through its online and on-air multimedia platform. WFN will offer unprecedented online and on-air coverage of ICAST, highlighting the newest in fishing products, latest trends and interviews with key members of the angling community.
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