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New Study Spotlights Ways to Retain Anglers and Boaters Before They Quit
Aug 16, 2024
Take Me Fishing™ Partners With Sustainable Fashion Brand Rentrayage to Launch Second Catch Collection
Jul 16, 2024
RBFF Adds Emily Cope to Board of Directors
Jul 12, 2024
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FAST FACTS

54.2 Million Fishing Participants

 

3.67 Million

New participants
 

8 Million

Reactivated participants
 

19.4 Million
Female Participants
 

4.6 Million
Hispanic participants
 

12.9 Million
Youth participants
 

890 Million
Fishing outings
 

86%
Of current participants started fishing before age 12
 

41%
Crossover participation with camping
 

RBFF in the News

Sound
Our Industry’s Most Important Benefactor
Sep 17, 2024
The Fishing Wire
For A Bird’s Eye View Of Fishing, Head To The Sportfishing Summit
Sep 11, 2024
Boating Industry
IBEX names 2024 Innovation Awards judges
Sep 5, 2024
Jersey Shore Online
Third-Generation Angler Wins Big at Tournament
Sep 5, 2024
Chron
Reeling in Confidence: The Journey of Women on the Water
Aug 27, 2024
Fashion Trendsetter
Rentrayage x Take Me Fishing™ Second Catch Collection
Aug 23, 2024
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