Conservation

March 29, 2022 Aftco Social

What Happens to the Bass After a Fishing Tournament?

The number one question B.A.S.S. conservation staff get asked when a tournament is heading to their town is “What happens to the fish after the to...

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December 31, 2021 Aftco Social

2021 Conservation Recap: $548K in Contributions

2021 is nearing an end, and at AFTCO the gears have been turning on ideas to be bigger and better in 2022. But we want to take a moment to look back at 2021.

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November 29, 2021 Aftco Social

Tag-A-Giant Q&A

How long has Tag A Giant been around? TAG-A-Giant is currently in its 25th year. TAG was founded by Stanford and Duke University scientists, alongs...

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November 01, 2021 Aftco Social

Bluefin Tuna Explained + Scientific Tuna Tagging

The three species of bluefin tuna are the reason many people are anglers. They are the reason some have the best fishing story anyone has ever hea...

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August 13, 2021 Aftco Social

AFTCO Goes Big in Year 4 of AFTCO X BASS Conservation Grant

Santa Ana, Ca. – AFTCO is proud to announce the fourth year of conservation grants in collaboration with B.A.S.S.. These Conservation Grants are a...

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June 23, 2021 AFTCO MFG

How Ocean Plastic Pollution Impacts Our Fishing Heritage

Ocean plastic pollution is a problem faced by many, especially anglers. We believe education on the issue, and more importantly, its relation to anglers and the outdoor community, is vital for change.

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February 03, 2021 Aftco Social

WON Podcast with AFTCO CEO & CCA Chairman Bill Shedd

AFTCO CEO and CCA CAL Chairman Bill Shedd discusses the history and future of AFTCO, along with CCA California's efforts to fight the AB3030 "MLPA 2.0" bill.