James RickardFishing has a far reaching impact
May 3rd 2009 00:50
No matter where you live, the next time you see two kids heading down to the creek you'd better thank your lucky stars. Although you probably fail to think of recreational fishing as a contributor to the economy, millions of anglers buy gasoline, lures, rods, boats, and assorted equipment. In fact, the American Sportfishing Association estimates the nation's anglers spend over $45 billion on fishing related expenses each year which translates into $125 billion being pumped into the United States economy as that money spreads into everyone's pocket.
When you consider the federal or state taxes generated by these sales, the trickle down becomes evident. Further, monies generated by local tournaments help everyone whether it is a direct economic impact or just getting the name of the community into the news.
Anglers also support conservation projects As a result of this, communities benefit from angling as boat ramps and other recreational areas are created.
You can read the full report here.
When you consider the federal or state taxes generated by these sales, the trickle down becomes evident. Further, monies generated by local tournaments help everyone whether it is a direct economic impact or just getting the name of the community into the news.
Anglers also support conservation projects As a result of this, communities benefit from angling as boat ramps and other recreational areas are created.
You can read the full report here.
Until next time--watch your line and watch yourself!
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James, I went trolling for King Salmon yesterday.
It was glorious, people were fishing for and catching sea run kings from shore, trollers were out in canoes, kayak's, inboards and outboards making the chorus line and occasionally boating Kings.
The ocean was silky smooth, there were no clouds in the sky and I caught a salmon over a yard long, weighing in the 20 lb range along with a sun burn. It was glorious.
BTW ~ Have you heard of the threaded herring bait technique?
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Isn't that the one where you thread the line along the bottom of the herring with the hook secured at the end and then slice the herring about a third of the way up from the back to give off scent? Not very catch-and-release friendly but a deadly bait set up!!!!
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Definitely an example of trickle-down economics!
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