Australian National Sportfishing Association S.A.

3. Badges and Patches Masters patches and 5 to 1 club patches 250 point capture 500 point capture 750 point capture 1000 point capture boat stickers car stickers masters pins	4. Association with a world leader in the recreational fishing industry. ANSA is affiliated with IGFA. Members can claim world records.	5. National Record Charts Records recognised in 6 tackle divisions and 8 line classes, and a non line class category and now length only. Extensive eligible species list including all IGFA recognised gamefish.
6. Diversity in fishing experience Sportfishing Lurecasting Flyfishing Gamefishing Landbased Gamefishing Handlining Tag and Release Freshwater impoundment Landbased sportfishing	7. Fishing Ethic The underlying spirit of angling is that the skill of the angler is pitted against the instinct and strength of the fish and that the latter is entitled to an even chance for its life.	8. Conservation Ethic Tag and Release for scientific purposes. Revegetation of depleted areas. Input into freshwater stream flow research. National Carp Policy. National Aquaculture Policy.
9. Fellowship within a National organisation 200 clubs across Australia Conventions Conferences Visiting ANSA sportfishers warmly greeted by local contacts. Local knowledge freely passed between members.	10. Representation on peak bodies Founding member of RECFISH AUSTRALIA Affiliated with IGFA. State Branches members of independent peak bodies (where established).	11. Recognition of most meritorious capture - Australia wide. Winner presented with prize at Annual National Conference.
12. Internet Site Achievements and ethos available to the world. Record chart updated regularly.	13. Family A family oriented organisation. Women well represented at all levels. Children welcomed and encouraged.	14. Functions, conferences, conventions Open to all members. Conferences provide interaction between members, politicians and fishing industry. Conventions provide opportunity for members to fish together and exchange experiences.
15. Representation to/with parliamentarians. Parliamentarians at State and National level are ANSA members. Organisation is respected, providing access to high levels of government.	16. Active participation in scientific research. ANSA Research Foundation - providing research opportunities for recreational fishing priorities. AUSTAG - State tagging programmes established under a National banner. Catch Effort databases being established Size/weight frequency data collection. Preparing and publishing scientific papers from our own data.	17. Direct membership Available to individuals that are unable or choose not to participate in club activities