Fishing is Big Bucks for Florida Tourism
March 11th, 2015 by Mike Vasilinda
Today was tourism day at the state Capitol and the Coastal Conservation Association used the day to promote a 108 day fishing tournament that will give away three boats to lucky anglers. State Agriculture Commission Adam Putnam says sport fishing is a four billion dollar plus shot for the state economy.
“There’s no better way for people to connect with their children, to get them unplugged, so we avoid that last child in the woods, last child on the water type syndrome. Its a family friendly activity with strong economic development impact . It reconnects you people and old people to this wonderful creation we call Florida” says Putnam.
The Tournament starts in May and continues through Labor day in September. Fish caught from the Alabama border to the Everglades are fair game. The tournament mirrors a similar event in Texas that drew 40,000 anglers.
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