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TABLE OF CONTENTS

h SHOW INFORMATION Welcome to ICAST 2020 Online........................................................ 4 What is ASA?..................................................................................... 5 Working for You..............................................................................6-7 Why you should become an ASA Retailer...................................... 10 ASA Staff..................................................................................... 14-15 ASA Board of Directors................................................................... 18 ASA Committees........................................................................ 19-21 ASA PAC Contributors. .............................................................. 24-25 ICAST Online Sponsors ............................................................. 26-27

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United States Patent and Trademark Office Reg. No. 1,616,853 • Registered Oct. 9, 1990 Trademark Principal Register

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United States Patent and Trademark Office Reg. No. 1,615,845 • Registered Oct. 2, 1990 Trademark Principal Register

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United States Patent and Trademark Office Reg. No. 1,615,844 • Registered Oct. 2, 1990 Trademark Principal Register

United States Patent and Trademark Office Reg. No. 1,643,711 • Registered May 7, 1991 Trademark Principal Register

For years serious big game fishermen have known the shapes of AFTCO roller guides and tops to be distinctive, and that those shapes represent AFTCO. This fact is also recognized by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, which has granted AFTCO the exclusive trademark rights to the AFTCO roller guide and roller top shapes. What this means for anglers is that a roller guide or top that looks like an AFTCO will be an AFTCO and not a copy. AFTCO has and will continue to remove from the U.S. marketplace rods that use roller guides or roller tops made of a shape that violates the AFTCO trademark registrations. When necessary, we will receive help from U.S. Customs and the courts to remove such rods.

TRAY, INC. IS THE PUBLISHING PARTNER FOR ICAST 2020 The ICAST 2020 Online is published as a service for the ICAST attendees. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, ASA makes no warranties, expressed or implied, related to the information provided. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted without the written permission of ASA.

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Great Fishing Always Starts at ICAST In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) board of directors made the difficult decision to transition the Orlando-based, in-person ICAST Show to a virtual show. We committed ourselves to delivering attendees and exhibitors alike an engaging, interactive all-new virtual trade show experience we call ICAST 2020 Online, presented by TakeMeFishing.org. Whether in-person or online, ICAST is the venue for showcasing recreational fishing related products. With ICASTfishing.org as your portal, you’ll find that ICAST 2020 Online is full of opportunities to unite our industry and network with exhibitors, retailers, media and related associates and be in-the-knowwithwhat’s going on in recreational fishing. This year, we have an enhanced State of the IndustryWelcome withmessages fromSecretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, Secretary of CommerceWilbur Ross and U.S. Representative BrianMast of Florida. We also expanded our seminar series to include both business development topics and a conservation seminar series that focuses on themost pressing policy issues that impact the recreational fishing industry. As an added bonus, all the featured speakers and seminars are in video format which are available at ICASTfishing.org through the end of December.

The American Association is Your ICAST Host BUT WE DO SO MUCH MORE THAN PRODUCE ICAST We’re the only national group speaking on behalf of the entire industry. We unite an industry who wants to see more

Please go to www.ASAFishing.org for more information

or contact us at 703-519-9691.

Thank You Just Isn’t Enough

As usual, the NewProduct Showcase, sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer, features the latest innovations in gear, accessories, apparel and other products to ensure that your customers have a great day on the water. For the first time, buyers andmediawill vote electronically for the Best of Category and Best of Showwinners.

Events

Our thanks go to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, through the TakeMe Fishing™ campaign, for their support as our presenting sponsor. On behalf of the board of directors, our members and the ASA staff, we offer a big thank you to all the companies and organizations whomade the decision to participate in this year’s virtual ICAST Show. In this difficult year, our member exhibitors who stayedwith the show continue to help fund all the work we do inWashington D.C. and around the country to support the sportfishing industry. It was a quick pivot and a steep learning curve, andwe are grateful that you stuck with us. We’ll see you next year at the Orange County Convention Center is Orlando, Fla., for ICAST 2021, July 20 – 23. Until then stay safe and stay well!

discuss the future. Advocacy

the industry is the heart of ASA’s Government Affairs efforts. Membership ASA prides itself on being the only national trade organization that represents the entire

Thank you for joining us at ICAST 2020 Online!

voice on issues that impact them. News

Sincerely,

legislative updates and the issues that affect their business. Reports and Trends

Chris Megan Publisher, On The Water, LLC Chairman, ASA Board of Directors

Glenn Hughes President

cover its economic and social impact. With 50 million anglers, recreational fishing is big business. We have reports and data that

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Government Affairs – Working for You

ourselves on being the only national trade organization

BECAUSE YOUR VOICE MATTERS We take care of the politics, so you can concentrate on growing your business. Please feel free to contact a Government Affairs staff member with your questions or concerns. YOUR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS STAFF

Our Government Affairs team focuses not just on the national issues, but regional and state issues as well. We are here for you.

We keep on top of issues that impact recreational

Michael Waine Atlantic Fisheries Policy Director

Mike Leonard Vice President

508-221-5508

We make sure you’re represented in the halls of congress and state capitols. Our job is to navigate the ever-changing political climates and be your voice when laws and policy decisions impact you. We work on today’s issues with an eye to the future. future generations of anglers. No matter if it’s freshwater or saltwater or business issues affecting the sportfishing trade, we know it’s vital to understand what’s important to help the industry thrive and create a great day on the water – clean water, abundant fish and access to both.

Kellie Ralston Southeast Fisheries Policy Director

Chad Tokowicz Inland Fisheries Policy Manager

904-553-3733

Danielle Cloutier, PhD

Josey Cline Policy Fellow

Working in Your Back Yard Here are a few issues we are working on for you –

West Coast • Phasing out mile-long drift gillnets which result in excess amounts of bycatch and replacing them with more sustainable fishing methods • Promoting and supporting salmon conservation efforts for this immensely important recreational fishery Southeast and Gulf Region • Supporting comprehensive efforts to expedite and restore the Everglades which will improve water quality, and fishing, throughout south Florida • Advocating for red snapper management reform throughout the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico • Promoting restoration of the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Tract Trade and Commerce • Helping companies navigate through new China tariffs and requesting exemptions • Supporting reauthorization of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and related issues involving the federal excise tax on sportfishing equipment

Freshwater • Combating aquatic invasive species which can

Mid-Atlantic • Ensuring that fishing access and environmental concerns are accounted for in new offshore wind development • Advocating for common sense management of

• Opposing proposed mining near the beautiful Minnesota Boundary Waters, Yellowstone National Park and Bristol Bay (Alaska) • Supporting restoration funding for the iconic Great

• Supporting striped bass conservation through

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Why Should You Become an ASA Retail Member? ASA WANTS EVERYONE IN THE RECREATIONAL FISHING INDUSTRY TO SUCCEED. If you own a business in the retail sector – we want to work with you. As your partner, ASA has the tools to help.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP STAFF Please feel free to contact us with your questions or concerns.

• Valuable networking opportunities at ICAST and the

• Access to free and discounted reports and data • Information and support on programs that help

Blake Swango Vice President Trade Show and Membership bswango@asafishing.org

• The ability to join an ASA program committee to help shape our industry’s future – or run for the Board of Directors • Representation when laws and policy decisions are being made that impact your business • And much more… Joining ASA is good for business. You are taking ownership of the industry in which you work.” Tom Putman, President, Half Hitch Tackle Company, Inc.

Rob Russel Member Relations Manager rrussel@asafishing.org

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SHOW INFORMATION

July 13–17, 2020

AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION  STAFF Current as of June 29, 2020

AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION  STAFF

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Mike Leonard Vice President

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Liz Ogilvie Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer  eogilvie@asafishing.org, x228

TRADE SHOW AND MEMBERSHIP Blake Swango Vice President  bswango@asafishing.org, x241

Glenn Hughes President  ghughes@asafishing.org, x245

 mleonard@asafishing.org, x230

Kellie Ralston Southeast Fisheries Policy Director  kralston@asafishing.org  904-553-3733

Mary Jane Williamson Communications Director  mjwilliamson@asafishing.org, x227

Joyce Anderson-Logan Executive Assistant to the President and Board Liaison  janderson@asafishing.org, x233

Rachel Allegretto Trade Show Operations Manager  rallegretto@asafishing.org, x231

Gary Jennings Keep Florida Fishing Director  gjennings@asafishing.org  407-719-2970

Danielle Cloutier, PhD Pacific Fisheries Policy Director  dcloutier@asafishing.org, x247

Larkin Porter Trade Show Coordinator  lporter@asafishing.org, x240

OPERATIONS AND FINANCE FISHAMERICA FOUNDATION Diane Carpenter Vice President and CFO

 dcarpenter@asafishing.org, x242  faf@asafishing.org

Michael Waine Atlantic Fisheries Policy Director  mwaine@asafishing.org  508-221-5508

John Stillwagon Communications Manager  jstillwagon@asafishing.org, x254

Rob Russel Member Relations Manager  rrussel@asafishing.org, x234

Naomi Evans Receptionist and Finance Assistant  nevans@asafishing.org, x221

Chad Tokowicz Inland Fisheries Policy Manager  ctokowicz@asafishing.org, x222

Allen Luck Social Media Manager  aluck@asafishing.org, x244

Josey Cline Policy Fellow  jcline@asafishing.org, x246

AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION

1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 501 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-519-9691, Fax: 703-519-1872 info@ASAfishing.org, ASAfishing.org

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AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION  BOARD OF DIRECTORS Current as of June 29, 2020

AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION  COMMITTEES 2019–2020 Current as of June 29, 2020

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chris Megan (Chairman) Publisher, On The Water, LLC Jesse Simpkins (Vice Chairman) Director of Marketing St. Croix Rods Louis Chemi (Secretary) COO, Freedom Boat Club Dan McDonald (Treasurer) President, Yakima Bait Company MEMBERS Bruce Akin CEO, B.A.S.S., LLC Dale Barnes Division Manager, Marketing Yamaha Marine Group Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Charlie Davis Director of Brand – Fishing Plano Synergy Dan Ferris Publisher, Midwest Outdoors Peter Foley President, Boone Bait Company, Inc. Steve Smits (At-Large) President, Zebco Brands Kirk Immens (Immediate Past Chairman) President, Sportco Marketing, Inc.

Patrick M. Gill CEO, TackleDirect Kelly Hepler Department Secretary South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Frank Hugelmeyer President, National Marine Manufacturers Association Bob Hunter Vice President, Merchandising, Big Rock Sports, LLC Mike Jackson President, Wright & McGill Co. Carl Liederman President, Capt. Harry’s Fishing Supply Co., Inc. Dave J. Pfeiffer President, Shimano North America Fishing, Inc. Zack Swanson General Manager & Vice President of Sales, Rapala USA

60 IN 60 COMMITTEE Dave Washburn, Fishing League Worldwide (Chairman)

Rebecca Louviere, Center for Sportfishing Policy Cyrille Mathieu, VMC, Inc. Drew Sadler, Sportco Marketing, Inc. George Scocca, Outdoor.Media  STAFF CONTACT: Mary Jane Williamson, 703-519-9691 x227 or mjwilliamson@asafishing.org CONSUMER SHOWS COMMITTEE Landon Bloomer, Anglr Labs Sam Brenner, Okuma Fishing Tackle Corporation David Kranz, Dave’s Bait Tackle and Taxidermy Sean Kunzer, Ferguson-Keller & Associates Randy Lemcke, Plano Synergy Larry Rencken, Duckett Fishing Jesse Simpkins, St. Croix Rods Jeff Slater, Kureha America, LLC Mike Sullivan, 13 Fishing  STAFF CONTACT: Tod Alberto, 603-516-2080 or talberto@nmma.org FINANCE COMMITTEE Dan McDonald, Yakima Bait Company (Chairman) Dale Barnes, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Jack Butts, Rome Specialty Company, Inc. James Coffey, Pitman Creek Peter Foley, Boone Bait Company, Inc. Todd Hammill, Wired2Fish Dick Clark, Bert’s Custom Tackle Bob George, Buck Knives, Inc. Greg Johnson, Daiwa Corporation

Joe Brown, Johnson Outdoors, Inc. BeBe Dalton Harris, Angling Women Anthony DeiCicci, On The Water, LLC Dan Ferris, MidWest Outdoors

Michael Flanagan, Felmlee Lures Michelle Gandola, BD Outdoors Dave Johns, ZEBCO Brands David Kranz, Dave’s Bait Tackle and Taxidermy Larry Pugh, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Bruce Stanton, PRADCO Fishing Stephanie Vatalaro, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation  STAFF CONTACT: Liz Ogilvie, 703-519-9691 x228 or eogilvie@asafishing.org ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Sid Dobrin, Inventive Fishing (Chairman) Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S., LLC Dale Barnes, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Jack Butts, Rome Specialty Company, Inc. John Carman, Pitman Creek Anne Davis, Challenge Plastic Products, Inc. Randy Lemcke, Plano Synergy Dave Morel, Bonnier Corp. Patrick Neu, National Professional Anglers Association Robert Shamblin, Power Pole Jacob Wharton, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP  STAFF CONTACT: Liz Ogilvie, 703-519-9691 x228 or eogilvie@asafishing.org COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE John Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst Marketing Services (Chairman) Sam Brenner, Okuma Fishing Tackle Corporation Dan Ferris, MidWest Outdoors

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Dave Bulthuis President, North America Pure Fishing, Inc. Carey Graves Vice President of Sales, Daiwa Corporation Ken Hammond CEO, The Hammond Group Phil Lillo Owner/CEO, Don Coffey Company

Dosh McClendon, Pacific Products Don Patnaude, Jones & Company  STAFF CONTACT: Diane Carpenter, 703-519-9691 x242 or carpenter@asafishing.org

ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is governed by a board of directors, comprised of up to 21 individuals, who are elected by ASA’s members to serve three-year terms.

The Board of Directors usually meets three times per year: • March – at a location determined by the board of directors • July – during ICAST, the industry’s trade show • October – during the annual membership meeting, the Sportfishing Summit

ASA has program and advisory committees made up of member volunteers who also give of their time and resources to support ASA’s programs and advise the board of directors on issues affecting the industry.

Fred Garth, Guy Harvey Magazine Kelly Gohman, Federation Angler James Hall, B.A.S.S. Ali Hussainy, BD Outdoors Jeff Kolodzinski, Johnson Outdoors, Inc.

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July 13–17, 2020

NOMINATING COMMITTEE Kirk Immens, Sportco Marketing, Inc. (Chairman) Dave Bulthuis, Pure Fishing. Inc. Carey Graves, Daiwa Corporation Randy Lemcke, Plano Synergy Phil Lillo, Don Coffey Company Gary Remensnyder, Lew’s Fishing Tackle Steve Smits, ZEBCO Brands Zack Swanson, Rapala Gary Zurn, Big Rock Sports, LLC  STAFF CONTACT: Glenn Hughes, 703-519-9691 x245 or ghughes@asafishing.org RETAILER COMMITTEE Patrick Gill, TackleDirect (Chairman) Tod Alberto, National Marine Manufacturers Association Ben Hartman, Worldwide Distributors, Inc. Kirk Immens, Sportco Marketing, Inc. Dave Kranz, Dave’s Bait, Tackle & Taxidermy Carl Liederman, Capt. Harry’s Fishing Supply Phil Lillo, Don Coffey Company Gabe Miller, Farwest Sports/Sportco Marketing, Inc. Tom Putnam, Half Hitch Tackle Joe Sills, Fishing Tackle Retailer Jesse Simpkins, St. Croix Rods  STAFF CONTACT: Rob Keith, 703-519-9691 x252 or rkeith@asafishing.org TRADE SHOW COMMITTEE Travis Owens, Costa (Chairman) Chris Brondell, Shimano North America Fishing, Inc. John Crews, Missile Baits Ken Duke, Fishing Tackle Retailer Tammy Foshee, Big Bite Baits Carey Graves, Daiwa Corporation Fred Haas, TackleDirect Mike Jackson, Wright & McGill Company

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Gary Zurn, Big Rock Sports, LLC (Chairman) Hughes Andry, Sportco Marketing, Inc. Jeff Angers, Center for Sportfishing Policy Kevin Blinkoff, On the Water, LLC Dave Bulthuis, Pure Fishing Joe Crumrine, Bullet Weights, Inc. John DePersenaire, Recreational Fishing Alliance Mike Dixon, Engel Coolers Bob Eakes, Red Drum Tackle Shop, Inc. Thomas Fote, Jersey Coast Anglers Association Jim Fredericks, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Marc Gaden, Great Lakes Fishery Commission Gene Gilliland, B.A.S.S., LLC Marc Gorelnik, Coastside Fishing Club/ASA General Counsel Jason Haefner, Do-It Molds Jim Hardin, Grady-White Boats, Inc. Chris Horton, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Frank-Paul King, Temple Fork Outfitters Doug Lasko, Okuma Fishing Tackle Corporation Carl Liederman, Capt. Harry’s Fishing Supply Phil Lillo, Don Coffey Company Ben Mohr, Kenai River Sportfishing Association Phil Morlock, Shimano North America Holding/Shimano Canada, Ltd. Pat Neu, National Professional Anglers Association Doug Nygren, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism Connie Parker, Lew’s Martin Peters, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A Dick Pool, Pro-Troll Fishing Products Scott Salyers, Bonnier Corporation Tim Schoonover, Maxima USA Bill Shedd, AFTCO Manufacturing Company, Inc. David Slikkers, Tiara Yachts Jeff Stephens, Water Gremlin Company Nicole Vasilaros, National Marine Manufacturers Association  STAFF CONTACT: Mike Leonard, 703-519-9691 x230 or mleonard@asafishing.org FRESHWATER SUBCOMMITTEE Marc Gaden, Great Lakes Fishery Commission (Chairman) Mike Dixon, Engel Coolers Thomas Fote, Jersey Coast Anglers Association Jim Fredericks, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Ben Mohr, Kenai River Sportfishing Association Gene Gilliland, B.A.S.S., LLC

Frank-Paul King, T emple Fork Outfitters Doug Lasko, Okuma Fishing Tackle Corporation Carl Liederman, Capt. Harry’s Fishing Supply Connie Parker, Lew’s Martin Peters, Yamaha Motors Corporation, U.S.A. Scott Salyers, Bonnier Corporation

Marc Gorelnik, Coastside Fishing Club/ASA General Counsel Chris Horton, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Phil Lillo, Don Coffey Company Phil Morlock, Shimano North America Holding/Shimano Canada, Ltd. Pat Neu, National Professional Anglers Association Doug Nygren, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism Dick Pool, Pro-Troll Fishing Products Hughes Andry, Sportco Marketing, Inc. Jeff Angers, Center for Sportfishing Policy Kevin Blinkoff, On The Water, LLC Mike Dixon, Engel Coolers Bob Eakes, Red Drum Tackle Shop, Inc. Thomas Fote, Jersey Coast Anglers Association Jim Hardin, Grady-White Boats, Inc. Chris Horton, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Carl Liederman, Capt. Harry’s Fishing Supply Phil Lillo, Don Coffey Company Connie Parker, Lew’s Martin Peters, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Scott Salyers, Bonnier Corporation David Slikkers, Tiara Yachts SALTWATER WEST SUBCOMMITTEE Phil Morlock, Shimano North America Holding/Shimano Canada, Ltd. (Chairman) Joe Crumrine, Bullet Weights, Inc. John DePersenaire, Recreational Fishing Alliance Jim Fredericks, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Marc Gorelnik, Coastside Fishing Club/ASA General Counsel Frank-Paul King, Temple Fork Outfitters SALTWATER EAST SUBCOMMITTEE Dave Bulthuis, Pure Fishing, Inc. (Chairman)

Tim Schoonover, Maxima USA David Slikkers, TiaraYachts, Inc. Jeff Stephens, Water Gremlin Company Nicole Vasilaros, National Marine Manufacturers Association MARKET INSIGHTS COMMITTEE Louis Chemi, Freedom Boat Club (Chairman) Gerry Benedicto, Kureha America, LLC Michael Caruso, The Fisherman Magazine Charlie Davis, Plano Synergy Steve Ferrara, Shimano North America Fishing, Inc.

John Foley, The Hammond Group Bob Hunter, Big Rock Sports, LLC Mike Jackson, Wright & McGill Company John Johnson, Pitman Creek John Nida, SHL Lures Serena Petri, Johnson Outdoors, Inc. Justin Sward, NetBait Tackle, Inc.

Nic Wilson, Angler Labs, Inc. Thomas Wye, Fishangler, LLC  STAFF CONTACT:

Rob Southwick, 904-277-9765 or rob@southwickassociates.com MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Kenneth S. Hammond, The Hammond Group (Chairman) Paul Benson, Cashion Fishing Rods Charles Fitzgerald, Smith’s Consumer Products, Inc. Patrick Gill, TackleDirect Carey Graves, Daiwa Corporation Greg Johnson, Daiwa Corporation David Kranz, Dave’s Bait, Tackle and Taxidermy Phil Lillo, Don Coffey Company Tim Manaka, FIA Insurance Services Cyrille Mathieu, VMC, Inc. Tom Putnam, Half Hitch Tackle Zack Swanson, Rapala Zach Schoonover, Maxima Fishing Line Steven Tagami, Tagami Consulting Services  STAFF CONTACT: Robert Russel, 703-519-9691 x234 or rrussel@asafishing.org

Doug Lasko, Okuma Fishing Tackle Corporation Ben Mohr, Kenai River Sportfishing Association Dick Pool, Pro-Troll Fishing Products Tim Schoonover, Maxima USA Bill Shedd, AFTCO Manufacturing Company, Inc. Jeff Stephens, Water Gremlin Company

Dave Martin, Big Rock Sports, LLC Mike Powell, Mason Tackle Company Chris Russell, Plano Synergy Paul Schluter, St. Croix Rods Zack Swanson, Rapala  STAFF CONTACT: Blake Swango, 703-519-9691 x241 or bswango@asafishing.org

Nicole Vasilaros, National Marine Manufacturers Association TRADE AND COMMERCE SUBCOMMITTEE Jason Haefner, Do-It Molds (Chairman) Hughes Andry, Sportco Marketing, Inc. Joe Crumrine, Bullet Weights, Inc. Marc Gorelnik, Coastside Fishing Club/ASA General Counsel Jim Hardin, Grady-White Boats, Inc.

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© 2020 Pure Fishing, Inc. © 2020 Pure Fishi g, Inc.

Now waving white is not a sign of submission. Now waving white is not a sign of submission.

Introducing the powerful white rod that has fish waving white flags. The new Veritas ® rods are designed with Powerlux ™ 100 blanks, delivering a 15% stronger and 5% lighter rod*, while maintaining sensitivity and balance. A new, ergonomically designed reel seat helps you stay comfortable cast after cast. Introducing the powerful white rod that has fish waving white flags. The new Veritas ® rods are designed with Powerlux ™ 100 blanks, delivering a 15% stronger and 5% lighter rod*, hile maintaining sensitivity and balance. A new, ergonomically designed reel seat helps you stay comfortable cast after cast. *Strength test results are on average, based on controlled lab testing, compared to identically constructed Veritas rods without Powerlux ® resin. Weight reduction is on average, based on controlled lab setting, compared to prior generation Veritas rods without Powerlux ® resin. Results may vary. *Strength test results are on average, based on controlled lab testing, compared to identically constructed Veritas rods without Powerlux ® resin. Weight reduction is on average, based on controlled lab setting, compared to prior generation Veritas rods without Powerlux ® resin. Results may vary.

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THE INDUSTRY’S SPORTFISHINGPAC THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) thanks its members and staff for their generous support of the industry’s SportfishingPAC. Current as of June 29, 2020

BRONZE LEVEL SUPPORTERS Mike Able, Haddrell’s Point Tackle

Brian Jensen, Fishidy, Inc. Greg Johnson, Daiwa Corporation

Hughes Andry, Sportco Marketing, Inc. Jeff Angers, Center for Sportfishing Policy Dale Barnes, Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Gerry Benedicto, Kureha America, LLC Don Betts, Betts Tackle Ltd.

David Kranz, Dave’s Bait, Tackle & Taxidermy Sean Kunzer, Ferguson-Keller Associates, Inc. Doug Lasko, Okuma Fishing Tackle Carl Liederman, Capt Harry’s Fishing Supply Tim Manaka, FIA Insurance Services, Inc. John Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst Marketing Services Dosh McClendon, Pacific Products Marc Mills, Daiwa Corporation Liz Ogilvie, ASA Don Patnaude, Jones & Company Dick Pool, Pro Troll Daniel Rogers, Donaldson & Associates, Inc. Scott Salyers, Bonnier Casey Shedd, AFTCO Mike Shields, American Fishing Wire David Slikkers, Tiara Yachts Marc Smith, The Hammond Group Barry Stockhaus, Westin Blake Swango, ASA Justin Sward, American Baitworks Harry Vernon, Capt Harry’s Fishing Supply

Kevin Blinkoff, On The Water LLC Sam Brenner, Okuma Fishing Tackle John Bretza, Okuma Fishing Tackle Kris Carroll, Grady-White Boats, Inc. Danielle Cloutier, ASA John Crews, Missile Baits

CHAMPION SUPPORTERS Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. Chase Anderson, B.A.S.S.

Charles Davis, Plano Synergy Mark Davis, DL Ventures LLC John DePersenaire, Recreational Fishing Alliance Michael Dixon, Engel Coolers Mark Duda, Responsive Management Charles Dunkin, Dunkin-Lewis Steve Ferrara, Shimano North America Fishing Michael Flanagan, Felmlee Lures John Foley, The Hammond Group Keith Fraser, Alltackle.com Nathan Garrison, Sharkbanz Jay Gemma, J.D. Gemma & Associates Carey Graves, Daiwa Jason Haefner, Do-It David Harshbarger, Lakeside Pro Bass Shop Wes Higgins, Bill Lewis Lures Aledia Hunt Tush , CB’s Saltwater Outfitters

Glenn Hughes, ASA Clark Lea, Jr., Marine Metal Products

Doug Crumrine, Bullet Weights, Inc. Joe Crumrine, Bullet Weights, Inc.

Mike Leonard, ASA Bill Shedd, AFTCO

GOLD LEVEL SUPPORTERS Phil Lillo, Don Coffey Company Ryan McBride, Do-It Molds Chris Megan, On The Water, LLC Randy Repass, Golden State Salmon Association

Tim Schoonover, Maxima U.S.A. Eddie Smith, Grady-White Boats, Inc. Steve Smits, ZEBCO Brands Jason Vasquez, Bullet Weights, Inc.

Matt Williams, SCALES Holly Williams, Cablz Inc. Mary Jane Williamson , ASA Gary Zurn, Big Rock Sports, LLC

SILVER LEVEL SUPPORTERS Eric Bachnik, L & S Bait Company Dave Bulthuis, Pure Fishing, Inc.

Randy Lemcke, Plano Synergy Spencer Marchant, Don Coffey Company Dan McDonald, Yakima Bait Company Dave Pfeiffer, Shimano North America Fishing

James Coffey, Pitman Creek Casey Damron, Sodium USA Dan Ferris, MidWest Outdoors Peter Foley, Boone Bait Company, Inc. Patrick Gill, TackleDirect Ken Hammond, The Hammond Group Kirk Immens, Sportco Marketing, Inc. Mike Jackson, Wright & McGill Gary Jennings, ASA

SPORTFISHINGPAC GIVING LEVELS

Jeff Poet, Jay’s Sporting Goods Jeff Pontius, ZEBCO Brands Kellie Ralston, ASA

PAC CHAMPION Contribution $5,000

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Paul Robertson, Fish for MD Paul Schluter, St. Croix Rods Jesse Simpkins, St. Croix Rods Rob Southwick, Southwick Associates, Inc.

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For more information or contact Government Affairs Vice Presicent Mike Leonard, mleonard@asafishing.org

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THE AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION Thanks Its Generous Members for Their Support

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ICAST 2021 SPONSORSHIPS For more information about 2021 sponsorships, contact Vice President of Trade Show and Membership Blake Swango at bswango@ASAfishing.org or 703-519-9691, x241.

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78.7 in (2m)

Easy Unit Conversion MEASUREMENT UNIT SETTING

MaximumWeight

Fishing Information (Date, Weather, Location, etc.) Displayed FISHING INFORMATION PHOTO

44.0 lb (20kg)

Drop-test, Dust-proof, Water-proof Passed STRONG DURABILITY

SPECIFICATION

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HALASZ LIP GRIPPER HALASZ-GSK

Size Weight

11.5 in x 2.7 in x 1.8 in 0.66 lb

Measurements Available Regardless of Fish Species UNRESTRICTED SPECIES OF FISH

Black / Red AL/PC / TPU

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Brands: Solar Tube, Polar Tube, Dri Screen, AFN, Rig It Right, Sticka Fish, Sun Glove Manufacturer’s Representatives: Tim

Hunter and Associates, President; Calderone ; Associates, President

ACUTE ANGLING 9 Powelson Drive Hillsborough, New Jersey, 8844 United States of America 908-832-2987 f: 908-832-2989 e: webmaster@acuteangling.com w: acuteangling.com Amazonia’s premiere provider of peacock bass and exotic species fishing trips. We explore the Amazon in pursuit of outstanding fisheries, then operate secure and comfortable sport-fishing trips in them. We go where others can’t to give anglers a one-of-a-kind Amazon adventure with a level of comfort and service unexpected in the world’s greatest wilderness. Brands: Blackwater Explorer Yacht, Blackwater Adventurer Floating Hotel, Fly-in Floating Bungalows, Multi-Species Amazon Lodge Company Personnel: Garry Reiss, General Manager

AFW FISHING BRANDS 440 Highlands Boulevard Coatesville, PA, 19320 United States of America 610-466-6100 f: 610-384-7260 e: sales@afwfishing.com w: afwfishing.com

A BAND OF ANGLERS 1145 Via Jardin Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33418 United States of America 719-351-3357 e: pmichele@abandofanglers.com w: abandofanglers.com A Band Of Anglers is the creation of master mind Patrick Sebile. We currently sell lures under 3 different brands - Ocean Born, Hyperlastics and Spooltek - with more lures and more brands coming in the near future. Our products are sold by some of the top fishing tackle shops in the world. Doing business with A Band Of Anglers is easy. Brands: Hyperlastic, Engage, Spooltek, Ocean Born, Up’N’Down Company Personnel: Paul Michele, Global Director Sales and Marketing ACCURATE FISHING PRODUCTS 807 E. Parkridge Avenue Corona, CA, 92879 United States of America 951-479-0909 f: 951-479-0305 e: info@accuratefising.com w: Accuratefishing.com Fishing Reels, designed, assembled and serviced in Corona, California.

ACCUSHARP INTERNATIONAL 2010A Windy Terrace Cedar Park, TX, 78613 United States of America 830-693-6111 f: 830-693-6394 e: sales@accusharp.com w: accusharp.com Fortune Products focuses on one primary goal with the AccuSharp line of products: making the most effective knife and tool sharpeners in the world. Brands: AccuSharp, ParaForce, SharpNEasy Company Personnel: Debbie Hogan, Sales Admin

13 FISHING 1310 N Hercules Ave, Unit B Clearwater, FL, 33765 United States of America 800-508-6013 f: 800-508-6013 e: info@13fishing.com w: 13fishing.com

AFTCO 2400 S. Garnsey St. Santa Ana, California, 92707 United States of America 949-660-8757 f: 949-660-7067 e: customercare@aftco.com w: aftco.com

AFW Fishing Brands has been providing freshwater and saltwater anglers with the finest quality line, leader, and rigging products for over 40 years. HI-SEAS is reliable for tight lines and championship wins just like the Pros. Triple Fish has lines and leaders at economical prices. C&H Lures brand has been synonymous with big game offshore fishing since ‘76. Brands: American Fishing Wire, Hi-Seas, C;H Lures, Triple Fish, Billy Baits, No Alibi Lures Company Personnel: Shawn Carpenter, Major Account Manager; Will Bellucci, Account Manager; Michael Shields, VP Sales ; Marketing; Yvette Ricard, Marketing Coordinator AGESCAN INTERNATIONAL INC. 180 West Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1B4 Canada 647-284-3766 e: jzhou@agescaninternational.com w: www.agescantungsten.com Agescan International Inc. can be traced back to 2001 which is a company engaged in manufacturing, machining and sales of tungsten heavy alloy products. Our main products include Tungsten Super Shots, Tungsten Fishing Weights Sinkers, Tungsten Balls, Tungsten Points for Archery, Tungsten Stabilizer Weights, Tungsten Cylinders, Tungsten Cubes. Brands: SuperHeavy Company Personnel: Sam Pan, Product Coordinator Manufacturer’s Representatives: Sam Pan, Product Coordinator

Instinct helps you choose the right spot, the right place and the right way to cast, the right way to play the game. And our gear lets you follow your instincts. We bring anglers together from various countries, cultures to help them develop the instincts required to have success. Brands: Categories: Freshwater, Saltwater, Ice Fishing, Freshwater Rod, Saltwater Rod, Freshwater Reel, Saltwater Reel, Bait, Lure, Hardbait, Softbait, Giftware, Accessories, Omen, Concept, Envy, Fate, Architect, JabberJaw, Skullcap. Manufacturer’s Representatives: Mike Sullivan, VP of Sales

Family owned and operated, the American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) represents unparalleled quality, performance and reliability when it counts most. AFTCO provides conservation leadership and innovative products proven to deliver performance on the water. Company Personnel: Matt Florentino, Marketing Director; Matt Quesnel, Independent Accounts Manager; Casey Shedd, President; Seth Meyer, Content Coordinator Manufacturer’s Representatives: Alex Chandler, Coastal GA and SC Rep; Bill Schoepke, MN WI ND SD Rep; Jim Whitten, AL MS FL Panhandle Rep; John Florance, Southern California HI AZ Rep; Justin Debree, FL Rep; Rob Ruckman, MI OH IN Rep; Simon Morrow, TN KY Rep; Stack Bell, NC VA Rep; Dean Russell, TX Rep; Ben Bumgardner, Gulf Coast Sales

ACME TACKLE 525 Jefferson St.

Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538 United States of America 920-563-2491 f: 920-563-8622 e: bbeth@acmetackle.com

AFN FISHING & OUTDOORS P.O. Box 544 Croydon, Victoria, 3153 Australia 613-972-98788 f: 613-972-97833 e: dsc@afn.com.au w: afn.com.au

w: acmetackle.com Acme Tackle has been

manufacturing fishing lures for over 90 years. Brands include: Acme Tackle, Kalin’s, Beaver Dam ice fishing, Little Stinker, Uncle Josh, Bead Tackle, and Atom Plugs. We manufacture and sell fishing products that cover all fish species from Freshwater, Saltwater and Ice fishing. Brands: Acme Tackle, Kalin’s, Beaver Dam, Little Stinker, Uncle Josh, Bead Tackle, Atom Plug

AFN Fishing and Outdoors specializes in Sun protection. Including Sun Gloves, Fishing Shirts, Neck Gaiters, Solar Tubes, Neck & Head Warmers for both adults and children. AFN also publishes Fishing Knost books and Rigging Guides. Fish ID books, Fish Rulers for both fresh water and salt water species. Also specialist Fishing Tools and US species UVFish Stickers.

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unified efforts not only benefit us, but our customers - some 50 million anglers. Our industry contributes to the economic strength of our nation with a $125 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating employment for 800,000 people. Brands: ICAST, FishAmerica Foundation, Keep America Fishing, Keep Florida Fishing

ANGLR 1020 Ridge Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15233 United States of America 412-691-0564 e: Landon@anglr.com w: ANGLR.com We believe the best memories start with fishing. It’s why we’re obsessed with building technology to improve the way we plan, record, and relive our fishing adventures. Anglr’s Private Fishing Logbook app syncs with Lowrance, Virtual Rod, and Bullseye while logging the details to your smart phone. Compete in fishing challenges, win prizes, earn badges, and more with the FREE to download Anglr App. Anglr is 100% private by default and the most powerful GPS logbook on the market. Company Personnel: Derek Horner, Content Manager; Landon Bloomer, Co- Founder and President; Frank Rocks, Brand Manager Brands: Anglr Labs, Anglr, Bullseye, Anglr App, Virtual Rod ANYTHING POSSIBLE BRANDS 1851A East Florida Street Springfield, MO, 65803-4552 United States of America 844-347-4543 f: 844-843-5663 e: Info@anything-possible.com w: anything-possible.com Anything Possible Brands is a leading supplier of innovative fishing tackle. Our products span from rods, reels, and combos--to fishing lures, apparel and accessories. Our brands target a wide group of anglers from children to teens, young adults to elderly and recreational anglers to avid anglers. Brands: Kid Casters, ProFISHiency, Steinhauser, Perfection Lures

ARCTIC ICE, LLC 1313 Western Ave. Brookings, SD, 57006 United States of America 731-967-1991 e: david@arctic-ice.net w: arctic-ice.com

B BAIT CORP 600 Sylvan Avenue Suite 103 Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632 United States of America e: aaron.han@tagplay.co.kr w: b-bait.com 1. Irresistible Scent = Attract fish 2. Insert jelly type attractants into the bait = Attract fish for a long time 3. Attractants spread through water just like blood = Attract fish for long time with visual effect Result don’t lie. Try it and see for your self. Company Personnel: Samuel Cheon, CTO; Misu Kim, Design Director; Yeojin Park, Video Director; Sanghee Son, iOS Developer Brands: B BAIT CTHULHU BAGLEY BAIT COMPANY, LLC 1001 Naylor Drive SE Bemidji, MN, 56601 United States of America 218-751-6723 e: kwaterman@northlandtackle.com w: bagleybait.com Bagley Bait Company has been crafting high quality balsa and resin fishing lures since 1954 and today its lures are valued by serious fishermen worldwide. Generations of anglers have used Bagley baits within the bass, walleye, pike and in-shore waters and have come to depend on Bagley and our history of innovative lure designs to catch fish in any situation. Today, Bagley remains a leading balsa manufacture and utilizes its proprietary Heat Compression Molding (HCM) manufacturing process. Company Personnel: Eric Naig, Vice President of Sales ; Marketing; Dan Rude, Sales Manager; Kyle Waterman, Marketing Manufacturer’s Representatives: Joe Rasset, Rep Group; Jon Sokol, Rep Group; Dan Rude, Sales Manager

AMERICAN BAITWORKS CO. 10021 HWY 57 Ocean Springs,MS, 39565 United States of America 844-466-5738 e: matt@americanbaitworks.com w: americanbaitworks.com American Baitworks Co. is an innovative American based fishing tackle company with a worldwide presence and a strong portfolio of well-known brands: NetBait®, Halo Fishing®, Snag Proof®, Scum Frog®, Freedom Tackle Corp.®, STH Bait Co.®. Company Personnel: Walt Roberts, National Sale Manager; Jason Gramada, Canadian Sales Manager Brands: Scum Frog, Freedom Tackle, Halo Rods, Net Bait, Snag Proof, Set The Hook Manufacturer’s Representatives: Tyler Bounds, Out of Bounds; John Foley, The Hammond Group; Bob Sharp, Suggs; Mark Smith, CEO Hammond Group; Ray Goeke, President Suggs AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 501 Alexandria, VA, 22314 United States of America 703-519-9691 e: ICAST@asafishing.org w: asafishing.org The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is a national, non-profit trade association made up of more than 900 members who share a stake in promoting sportfishing as part of our national heritage for the well-being of our business and American society. Our

ATOZSOFT CORP. 819,40,Cheonggyecheon-ro Jung-gu, Seoul, 4521 Republic of Korea +82-2-1661-2460 e: atozsoft@atozsoft.co.kr w: home.halasz.co.kr ATOZSOFT CORP. is an IT

Arctic Ice® cooler packs are the most durable, versatile, and effective cooler packs available. Made from non-toxic, high-performance phase-change materials (PCM), Arctic Ice® can keep your cooler temperatures anywhere from ice cold to frozen. Innovative, high performance Arctic Ice® cooler packs save time, money, water, and energy while keeping your cooler contents cool, cold or even frozen. Arctic Ice® cooler packs are reusable and dishwasher-safe (top rack) so you can reuse them. Brands: Alaskan Series, Tundra Series, Chillin’ Brew, Chillin’ Disc, Chillin’ Cradle

professional development company established in 2012. After seeing the potential and possibility of fishing industry combined with IT, ATOZSOFT CORP. pivoted, self- developed and launched HALASZ service, HALASZ APP and HALASZ TAG in 2017. Attending ICAST2020 with new world’s first IoT HALASZ LIP GRIPPER Company Personnel: Moses Park, Principal Co-founder and CEO; Chad L. Crady, Director Brands: HALASZ

AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY 2133 Component Loop, Suite 1031 Oviedo, FL, 32765 United States of America 407-706-0321 e: theron@americantackle.us w: americantackle.us American Tackle is a leading supplier of the world’s finest rod building components. Recognized by the Global Fishing Tackle Industry with a total of 9 “Best Of Category” product awards. Including 6 awards for the world renowned “MicroWave Line Control System. Including branded, OEM, and private label product services. Company Personnel: Gary Benny, EU Branch Manager/ Product Development/ Sales; Theron Asbery, Marketing Director; Don Morse, Sales/ Technical Support; Chris Feagan, Sales/ Technical Support; Alex Funke, Sales/ Technical Support Brands: Bushido Rod Blanks, G2 Handle Systems, MicroWave Guides, Matrix Rod Blanks, Ring Lock Guides, nanoX Braid, TiForged Guides, Virtus Guides, Titan Guides, Typhoon Guides, ATX Rod Blanks, TSUKA Handle, AT ProStaff Products, CCT Reel Seats, TiForged Air Guides, Titanium Pentalite Guides, HCC-Hand Crafted Carbon Seats, Delta Guides, ProWrap Thread, AERO Reel Seats

ARUNDEL TACKLE 1000 N Halsted Chicago, IL, 60642 United States of America 312-399-1228 e: info@arundeltackle.com w: arundeltackle.com

B & M POLE COMPANY 60 Mac Cox Rd., P.O. Box 231 West Point, MS 39773 United States of America 662-494-5092 f: 662-494-7211 w: www.bnmpoles.com

Arundel Tackle is a premium fishing tackle retailer. We source equipment sophisticated enough to satisfy a professional, but approachable enough for the every day angler. We are the exclusive distributer of Legit Design’s rods in the U.S. This includes the WILD SIDE freshwater series of rods and the Blue Way saltwater series. Brands: Legit Design, WILD SIDE Rods, Blue Way Rods

B’n’M has been in business over 75 years. Wherever fishing takes you, B’n’M has been there. Crappie, Pan Fish, Catfish Company Personnel: Samuel Cheon, CTO; Misu Kim, Design Director; Yeojin Park, Video Director; Sanghee Son, iOS Developer Brands: B BAIT CTHULHU

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BALLOON FISHER KING 201 North Front Street, Suite 401 Wilmington, NC, 28401 United States of America 678-592-4905 f: 1-866-345-3743 e: jon@balloonfisherking.com w: balloonfisherking.com A U.S. Manufacturer and Marketer of Balloon Fisher King and Fisher King products. Balloon Fisher King is a reusable balloon clip for easy attachment and removal of a balloon to fishing line. We use only 100% natural, biodegradable latex balloons. Fisher King is a push button weight clip for easy on and off and adjustable sinker attachment to fishing line. Brands: Balloon Fisher King, Fisher King Weight Clip

BATSON ENTERPRISES, INC. 130 Harrison Street, Suite 8 Sequim, WA, 98382 United States of America 360-681-2381 f: 360-683-3579 e: batson@batsonenterprises.com w: batsonenterprises.com Batson Enterprises is an industry leader for fishing rod blanks and rod components. Our well-recognized brands including RainShadow Rod Blanks, ALPS, and ForeCast Rod Components are distributed globally to OEM’s and custom rod builders. Company Personnel: Bill Batson, CEO; Mike Thorson, VP Engineering / Sales Manager; James Henning, Project Manager; Geoff Staples, Senior Sales; Karry Batson, Senior Sales Brands: Rainshadow Rod Blanks, ALPS Rod Components, ForeCast Rod Components, Team RainShadow, Jaguar Design, Build2Fish.com Manufacturer’s Representatives: Mike Thorson, VP of Engineering / Products

BUBBA 1800 North Route Z

BUZBE 18523 Perkins Road Prairieville, LA, 70769 United States of America e: Caleb@Buzbe.com w: Buzbe.com

BIG BITE BAITS P.O. Box 1375 Eufaula, AL, 36027 United States of America 877-222-7429 f: 229-334-3776 e: contact@bigbitebaits.com w: bigbitebaits.com Fishing lure brand supplying

BLUE FIELD BRANDS : CALCUTTA, DANIELSON, KUNNAN, HURRICANE, INVINCIBLE MARINE, MATZUO, PROPEL PADDLEGEAR, SEA STRIKER, SHORELINE MARINE, SOUTH BEND, STAR RODS 158 Little 9 Rd. Morehead City, NC, 28557 United States of America 800-334-2661 f: 847-715-1411 e: support@bluefieldbrands.com w: bluefieldbrands.com Bluefield Brands, the home of essential brands and products for fishing, boating, hunting, shooting and outdoor enthusiasts. We are a leading provider of: Fishing rods • Fishing tackle • Drinkware • Coolers • Outdoor apparel • Paddle sports • Fishing tools • Marine accessories. We serve consumers, retailers and wholesale distributors with high-performance national brands, private-label brands and custom product solutions. Company Personnel: Glen Wiygul, Sr. Vice President; Ben Hayes, Sr, Brand ; Category Manager; Cheryl Walsh, Dir. Customer Service; Chris Crumpler, National Sales Manager - Bluefield Brands; Chris Pardue, Sr. Brand ; Category Manager Brands: Calcutta, Danielson, Kunnan, Hurricane Salt Tackle, Invincible Marine, Matzuo, Propel Paddlegear, Sea Striker, Shoreline Marine, South Bend, Star Rods

Columbia, Missouri, 65202 United States of America 844-486-7265 f: 573-777-7616 e: adventurer@aob.com w: bubba.com From water to plate, BUBBA™ provides anglers kick-ass tools to enjoy the ultimate lifestyle of adventure. Delivering unwavering dedication to providing only the best—adhering to the highest standard of superior quality within the BUBBA™ brand and products. Company Personnel: Josh Neville, Brand Manager; Isaac Brizendine, Marketing Coordinator; Logan Waddell, Public Relations ; Social Media Manufacturer’s Representatives: Ludwikoski ; Associates, Sales Reps; Frontier Sales ; Marketing, Sales Reps; Frontier Northwest, Sales Reps; Outdoor Marketing Group, Inc, Sales Reps

BUZBE’s use of new innovative technology creates the most advanced and highest quality tackle management systems. Fundamentally designed and engineered to organize and secure your gear.

soft plastics and terminal tackle designed to bring the “Big Bite” to your line. Check out our full lineup of over 8,000 lures for bass, crappie, walleye, redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and more. Some of our featured baits include the new BFE, Suicide Shads and Suicide Buzz baits, Kamikaze Craw and Kamikaze Swimon, Cane Thumper, Fighting Frog, Crappie Thumper, Big Bite Jigs and Swimbait Heads. Company Personnel: Mike Valster, Sales Manager; Scott Petersen, Media Coordinator; Tammy Foshee, President; Scott Montgomery, Vice President of Operations Brands: Hal-Fly, Big Bite Baits Manufacturer’s Representatives: Mike Valster, Sales Manager

CAMCO MFG 121 Landmark Dr. Greensboro, North Carolina, 27409 United States of America 336-509-7008 f: 336-668-2049 e: wesleyv@camco.net w: camco.net Manufacturer of Marine and RV OEM and after market products. Company Personnel: Mike Cosner, Product specialist; Louis Kovacs, Sales Manager; Wesley Vaughn, National Sales Manager Brands: Camco, Trac, Kuuma, Crooked Creek

BULLET WEIGHTS, INC. 182 South Apollo Road Alda, NE, 68810 United States of America 800-872-0131 f: 308-382-2906 e: info@bulletweights.com w: bulletweights.com

BART’S BAY ARMOR PO Box 392 Imperial, TX, 79743 United States of America 432-940-7137 e: info@barts-bay-armor.com w: barts-bay-armor.com Our boots use a new , Patented ,

BEST CATCH BAIT CO PO Box 234 Chapin, SC, 29036 United States of America 803-848-0005 f: 803-753-9656 e: jeff@bestcatchbait.com w: bestcatchbait.com

Bullet Weights is one of the largest sinker manufacturers in the world and is reported to have the largest selection of fishing sinker products in the marketplace. Its products are distributed worldwide by major outdoor retailers, marine dealers, sporting goods stores and department stores. Company Personnel: Joe Crumrine, President Brands: Mr. Crappie, Ultra Steel, Ultra Tin Manufacturer’s Representatives: Larry Easterwood, Alliance Sports Group; Josh Hughs, Morton and Associates; Van Harris, Alexander Townsend; Dan Rogers, Donaldson and Associates

protective and comfortable material to give fishermen and beach goers the best protection and great light weight comfort all day. Bart’s Bay Armor is our protective wading boot for the wade fishermen . Bart’s Beach Armor is a protective bootie for kids and adults to wear on the beach to protect from rays and other hazards. Company Personnel: Micah Ryan Reid, Marketing; Koltom Reid, Social media manager/product rep; Ryan Belot, Product Rep; Hannah Reid, social media and marketing assistant Brands: Bart’s Beach Armor, Bart’s Bay Armor, The Jackfish Free State

National distributor of live non- refrigerated red worms. Offering a 3” Wanglers red worm in Natural or Chartreuse color and Garlic scented Company Personnel: Alex Lewis, Director of Sales Brands: Wanglers Live Reds, Wanglers Natural Red Worm, Wanglers Chartreuse Red Worm, Wanglers Garlic Red Worm, Wanglers Wackle Pack Manufacturer’s Representatives: Murski Breeding Sales, SE and NE Reps; Slater Sales, Midwest Reps; Greg McCown and Associates, Western Reps

BITE ‘EM SOLAR LURES 130 Cedar Lane Saylorsburg, PA, 18353 United States of America +267-249-5585 e: sales@biteemsolarlures.com w: biteemsolarlures.com Manufacturer of solar powered fishing lures and floating rubber soft baits as well as glow in the dark soft baits. Our lures are assembled in USA.

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