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Post  Backlash Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:15 am

This was just released by the American Sportfishing Association and would encourage you to read the cited studies. This speaks to the mission that we are undertaking and sheds light on where we are loosing anglers and outdoors people.



Why Anglers Are Often “On the Fence” About Going Fishing
New study cites reasons why anglers don’t fish and what will get them back on the water
Alexandria, VA – March 15, 2012 - A 2007 study of state fishing license sales revealed that a majority of Americans who identify themselves as anglers don’t fish every year. The sportfishing industry, through the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), sought to find out why not, and perhaps more importantly, what these self-professed anglers do instead of fishing. The findings of that follow-up study - On the Fence About Fishing – conducted by Southwick Associates and Responsive Management on ASA’s behalf examines why anglers do and don’t fish, as well as offers recommendations about what will get them back on the water.

“With an estimated $1 billion generated by anglers each year for fisheries conservation, habitat restoration and angler access, there is much at stake in making it easier for people to enjoy recreational fishing,” said ASA Vice President Gordon Robertson. “The future of fishing and fisheries conservation depends on active anglers. These new findings provide information to help us to be more effective in attracting new anglers and keeping current anglers active.”

The primary reason cited by survey and focus group participants for not fishing was “not enough time,” most often due to changes in family, work or school obligations. Whether time considerations are real or perceived, all people still seek some sort of recreational escape that offers them fun, relaxation and quality time with family and friends. In choosing activities that replaced fishing, angling was often seen as less convenient than other pursuits.

Key outdoor activities found to compete with fishing include hunting, camping, hiking, golfing, gardening and trail running or walking for fitness. Indoor activities included watching television, cooking and reading. Anglers—whether still active or lapsed—largely prefer outdoor activities to indoor ones. That leaves abundant opportunities to attract lapsed anglers back to the water.

Key recommendations cited in the report to attract and retain anglers include:



  • Emphasize Fun, Relaxation, Family and Friends – Industry and agency fishing promotions and messaging must emphasize these components of fishing with a strong focus on how simple and fun recreational fishing is for men and women, boys and girls, novice and avid angler alike.
  • Increase Convenience – Because most anglers do not live in rural areas, fishing opportunities and access in urban and suburban locations must be provided, promoted and protected. Programs that lend equipment and provide simple, affordable instruction can help in this effort.
  • Invite Someone To Go Fishing – An interesting finding in the research was that many lapsed anglers said they would readily go fishing if someone simply invited them to go.

“Active anglers inviting others to join them on the water could well be the most cost-effective and measurably simple way to improve overall angler numbers,” noted Robertson. “The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s Anglers’ Legacy program is an excellent example of how avid anglers can help novice and lapsed anglers get back on the water.”

To review the report summary or the complete technical report presenting full details, visit
www.SouthwickAssociates.com.
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Post  Deepblu505 Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:07 am

Thanks for posting the article Tom. Very interesting, this falls right in with our mission. We have to emphasize the fun family aspect of the sport to attract new or "on the fence anglers".

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For more check out my blog at the bottom of this page. Info on Family Fishing Fun.
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Post  Coach Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:17 pm

With kids of my own. This is something that is huge to me. We have to get kids fishing and get them to see the joy and fun in it.
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Post  07_hemi_thunderroad Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:52 pm

Thanks for posting this up tom!
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Post  BenB Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:04 am

I agree. That is why I take my daughters (7 and 9) fishing every chance I get.
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