| A Growing Coastal Population is Driving Saltwater Fishing Growth |
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- 9 million saltwater anglers
- 71.5 million saltwater fishing trips a year
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The Ever Growing Striped Bass Market Makes a Splash
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- Over 3 million saltwater striped bass anglers from Maine to North Carolina
- 11 million striped bass fishing trips a year from Maine to North Carolina
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Striped Bass Annual Expenditures per angler
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- Private Boat Owner: $2,500+
- Non-boating anglers: $1,200+
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| A Growing Population and More Purchasing Power is Found on the Coast |
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- 53% of the total population live in coastal counties*
- Coastal Population Increased 33% from 1980-2003
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• Coastal counties have a 17% higher median household income than non coastal counties
*Coastal counties defined as counties on the Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, or Great Lakes Coast |
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