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Most tackle manufacturers and some kayak makers are members of the American Sportfishing Association or ASA. The ASA is the founding member of the Partnership for Sustainable Oceans. Many well known fishing groups are PSO members - SAC (sportboats), the IGFA, UASC, NMMA (boat manufs), Berkley Conservation Institute, Coastside - as well as some not so well known such as the KFACA.
The manufacturers contribute the big dollars behind the PSO's efforts, and those include employing a lobbyist. I've mentioned him here previously.
Although it would be nice to see more manufacturers at the hearings, it is inaccurate to say they are doing nothing.
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