

I think that we’ve lost a little bit of that, but I think that it’s holding on (to pandemic gains).” While the crowds were emptying quickly by Friday afternoon, this year’s gathering of the the 66th annual International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades show was much bigger, very energetic and drew more than 13,300 attendees from all 50 U.S.

COVID was exaggerated in that everybody on the planet was going to go fishing.

"I think it’s good," Hackney said as he prepared to jet back to the Louisiana Delta and get ready for the 2023 season’s stretch run with stops on Lake St. The fishing business has been pretty good, too, the longtime pro says. Life is good for the Hack Attack family this year, with top performances and a likely 18th appearance in the Bassmaster Classic next spring.
