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AFFTA National Casting Call & the National Fish Habitat Action Plan at Fletcher's Cove in Washington D.C., April 27th & 28th 2008!

What better way to educate the public and local and federal decision-makers about the importance of fisheries conservation than by spending a day fishing on the banks of the Potomac River at Fletcher's Cove in the heart of Washington, DC.  The American Fly Fishing Trade Association's National Casting Call provides a hands-on opportunity for the fly fishing industry and their partners to educate Congress, the Administration and the public on fisheries and aquatic habitat issues.  

This annual outdoor event celebrates a precious natural resource and the country's recreational fishing heritage at a location used by our forefathers and Native Americans for the same purpose - fishing for American Shad.  Shad served as a food resource for many generations, but the fishery faced substantial declines due to overfishing and loss of spawning habitat.  The abundance of shad that Casting Call participants will find provides a model of conservation success through partnerships like the NFHAP that can be used in fisheries nationwide. info@nationalcastingcall.com