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Do you love to fish, love to compete, and dream of representing your country against the best fisherman in the world?  Do you want access to the world’s best fishing methods, leading edge fishing technology, and strategies to catch any fish that swims?  Do you want to impact America’s youth by volunteering to teach and mentor?  Get involved with USAngling today!

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The United States Angling Confederation is a 501c3 charitable organization that provides leadership for our USA fishing teams as they compete worldwide, share our love of competitive angling by engaging America’s youth, support conservation actions, and empower local community angling groups.

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Upcoming Events

Youth Angler Education Day

September 11th, 2021
9:00am – 3:30pm
Cane Creek Park
Cookeville, Tennessee

2021 USA Kayak Open

September 11-12, 2021

Cookeville, TN

2021 Black Bass World Championship

November 1-7, 2021

Lake Murray, SC

2022 Kayak World Championship

May 2022

Cookeville, TN

2021 US Youth Fly Fishing Team NC Clinic

September 10-12, 2021

Bryson City, NC

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Athlete Profiles

Eric Jackson Kayak Fishing

Eric Jackson

USA Kayak Fishing Team
Eric Jackson Kayak Fishing

Devin Olsen

USA Fly Fishing Team
Eric Jackson Kayak Fishing

Tess Weigand

USA Women's Fly Fishing Team
Eric Jackson Kayak Fishing

Jacob Wheeler

USA Bass Fishing Team

Recent News and Press Releases

Learn more about the USAngling Confederation and its disciplines in the news section of our website

Gamma becomes “The Official Fishing Line of USA Bass and the 2022 Bass Fishing World Championship”

April 29, 2022

PDF Release Here For Immediate Release For more information contact: Tony Forte – President USAngling 574-202-4877 tforte@usangling.org State College, PA – April 19, 2022: USA Bass is excited to announce that Gamma has become the official fishing line of USA Bass and the 2022 Bass Fishing World Championship. Gamma Fishing […]

Bob’s Machine becomes “The Official Jack Plate of USA Bass”

April 29, 2022

PDF Release Here For Immediate Release For more information contact: Tony Forte – President, USAngling 574-202-4877 tforte@usangling.org State College, PA – April 12, 2022: USA Bass is excited to announce that Bob’s Machine has become the official Jack Plate of USA Bass. Since 1978, Bob’s Machine has brought innovation to […]

USAngling announces new Conservation Committee

April 28, 2022

PDF Release Here For Immediate Release For more information contact: Tony Forte – President, USAngling 574-202-4877 tforte@usangling.org April 26, 2022: USAngling announced today that they have formally created a Conservation Committee, appointing Ben Leal as the committee’s chairman. Ben Leal is the Executive Director of a conservation organization called Recycled […]

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  • The 2023 World Champions! The @usyfft won the World Youth Fly Fishing Championship in Bosnia and Herzegovina. @drew_bone_ got 1st individually, and @ageofkage got 2nd overall. See press release at link in bio!
  • Congratulations to the 2023 World Kayak Fishing GOLD Medalists!  The Dream Team!!!
  • Here is a look at the BIG BASS of the 2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship!  Guillermo Gonzalez with a 24.5” Beast.  Pushing the 10# mark!
  • 2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship on Lake Cuchillo in Mexico!!!
  • 2022 Bass World Champions!
Team USA!
  • Record 25 Nations attended the Bass World Championship hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country RTB and USAngling!
  • USA Kayak Fishing Team going for Gold at Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship!
  • Big things underway at this years first Board Meeting! Lots of hard work from the board heading into 2022!
  • The @usyfft will be hosting a National Championship in Bakersville and Burnsville, NC November 19-21, 2021. More info at link in bio! Special thanks to @castingforhope and Mount Mitchell Golf Course
The 2023 World Champions! The @usyfft won the World Youth Fly Fishing Championship in Bosnia and Herzegovina. @drew_bone_ got 1st individually, and @ageofkage got 2nd overall. See press release at link in bio!
The 2023 World Champions! The @usyfft won the World Youth Fly Fishing Championship in Bosnia and Herzegovina. @drew_bone_ got 1st individually, and @ageofkage got 2nd overall. See press release at link in bio!
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Congratulations to the 2023 World Kayak Fishing GOLD Medalists!  The Dream Team!!!
Congratulations to the 2023 World Kayak Fishing GOLD Medalists! The Dream Team!!!
3 months ago
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Here is a look at the BIG BASS of the 2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship!  Guillermo Gonzalez with a 24.5” Beast.  Pushing the 10# mark!
Here is a look at the BIG BASS of the 2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship! Guillermo Gonzalez with a 24.5” Beast. Pushing the 10# mark!
10 months ago
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2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship on Lake Cuchillo in Mexico!!!
2022 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship on Lake Cuchillo in Mexico!!!
10 months ago
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2022 Bass World Champions!
Team USA!
2022 Bass World Champions! Team USA!
10 months ago
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Record 25 Nations attended the Bass World Championship hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country RTB and USAngling!
Record 25 Nations attended the Bass World Championship hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country RTB and USAngling!
10 months ago
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USA Kayak Fishing Team going for Gold at Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship!
USA Kayak Fishing Team going for Gold at Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship!
10 months ago
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Big things underway at this years first Board Meeting! Lots of hard work from the board heading into 2022!
Big things underway at this years first Board Meeting! Lots of hard work from the board heading into 2022!
2 years ago
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The @usyfft will be hosting a National Championship in Bakersville and Burnsville, NC November 19-21, 2021. More info at link in bio! Special thanks to @castingforhope and Mount Mitchell Golf Course
The @usyfft will be hosting a National Championship in Bakersville and Burnsville, NC November 19-21, 2021. More info at link in bio! Special thanks to @castingforhope and Mount Mitchell Golf Course
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Youth Initiative 

Learn More about the Youth endeavors of USAngling