Angler Recognition

Since our founding in 1939, the »»ÆÞÔ¼ÅÚ has been dedicated to the recognition of angling achievement as a way to promote the sport of fishing and the practice of ethical angling. Although maintaining world records served as the primary form of angler recognition in the early days of the organization, the »»ÆÞÔ¼ÅÚ has since expanded its programs to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the field of angling through the programs described below.