PAC
American Sportfishing Association
American Sportfishing Association Political Action Committee
Trade association · FEC committee C00249532
American Sportfishing Association gave $120K directly to 36 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, American Sportfishing Association Political Action Committee, and 64% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 27 of the 31 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$120K
36 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
27
5 more still being counted
Hit rate
87%
$91K on winners, $16K on losers
Party split
64% / 36%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the American Sportfishing Association PAC
- Glenn HughesVice President · American Sportfishing Assn · MD$10K2 gifts
- Bill SheddCEO · Aftco · CA$10K2 gifts
- Eddie SmithFounder · Grady White Boats · NC$10K2 gifts
- D Mike LeonardVice President · American Sportfishing Assn · VA$6K31 gifts
- Marc GorelinkOwner · Law Offices of Marc Gorelnik · CA$5K
- Ryan McbrideOwner · Do-It Molds · IA$5K2 gifts
- Hughes AndryPresident · Sportco · TX$5K2 gifts
- Eric BachnikPresident · L & S Bait Company · FL$5K2 gifts
- Michael JacksonPresident & CEO · Wright & Mcgill · CO$5K2 gifts
- Joe CrumrinePresident · Bullet Weights · NE$3K
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- Chris MeganPublisher · On the Water · MA$3K
- Todd HammillCEO · Wired2fish Inc. · MN$3K
- Clark Lea Jr.President · Marine Metal Products · FL$3K
- Phil LilloOwner · Don Coffey · FL$3K
- Casey DamronOwner · Sodium Fishing Gear · FL$3K
- Dan BeaudoinOwner/CEO · Dmf Bait Co · MI$3K
- Larry PhillipsPacific Fisheries Policy Director · American Sportfishing Assn · WA$2K33 gifts
- Jesse SimpkinsVice President of Marketing · St. Croix Rods · WI$2K16 gifts
- Spencer MarchantSoutheast Regional Sales Manager · Don Coffey · FL$2K7 gifts
- Dan PastorePresident · Fishusa · PA$2K
- Gabe MillerDirector · Marine and Tackle Sales for Far West S · WA$2K2 gifts
- Eric NaigVice President Business Development · Tall Pines Tackle · NM$2K2 gifts
- Walt SissonVp of Finance · American Sportfishing Assn · VA$1K29 gifts
- Gary JenningsDirector, Keep Florida Fishing · American Sportfishing Assn · FL$1K27 gifts
- Mike PerusseNorthwest West Coast Regional Sales · Don Coffey · WA$1K
Names, employers and occupations are as the committee reported them to the FEC. People with the same name in the same state are counted as one person. Federal law bars using these names to ask for money or for any commercial purpose.
Biggest checks
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Moore | Utah 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| John Rutherford | Florida 5th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Rob Wittman | Virginia 1st District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Bruce Westerman | Arkansas 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jimmy Panetta | California 19th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Debbie Dingell | Michigan 6th District | $7K | ✓ Won |
| Gabe Vasquez | New Mexico 2nd District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Aaron Bean | Florida 4th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Pete Stauber | Minnesota 8th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Darren Soto | Florida 9th District | $4K | … Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Sportfishing Association give to candidates in 2026?
- American Sportfishing Association gave $120K directly to 36 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, American Sportfishing Association Political Action Committee, and 64% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 27 of the 31 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did American Sportfishing Association give the most to in 2026?
- Blake Moore (Republican, Utah 2nd District, $10K), John Rutherford (Republican, Florida 5th District, $10K), Rob Wittman (Republican, Virginia 1st District, $10K), Bruce Westerman (Republican, Arkansas 4th District, $10K), Jimmy Panetta (Democrat, California 19th District, $10K).