1. The long-term development of the industry
Svensk Sportfiskehandel’s overarching goal is to develop our industry. As a member, you help shape what the future of our industry will look like.

2. Important environmental work
Through Svensk Sportfiskehandel, you have a voice in the environmental issues that affect our industry. Industrial overfishing, river expansion, and subsidies for small-scale hydropower are just a few of the environmental challenges impacting sport fishing.

3. The opportunity to influence regulations
As a member, you have the chance to help develop the standards set for the industry. You’ll also receive early information about upcoming requirements.

4. Industry information and statistics
Svensk Sportfiskehandel collects, processes, and shares information and statistics about the industry.

5. Industry dialogue
Even competitors can collaborate on certain issues. Many great ideas for how we can jointly develop our industry have come from the important informal conversations that the association naturally facilitates. Examples include Sportfiskemässan, Sportfiskeskolan, various lobbying efforts, and ideas for how to attract more people to try sport fishing.

6. Lobbying
Svensk Sportfiskehandel engages in lobbying toward authorities, organizations, and individual politicians. We work in every way possible to improve the conditions for rod-based fishing.

7. Collaboration with the Sportfiskegymnasiet
Sport fishing-focused education is vital for the recognition of sport fishing as an industry.Sportfiskegymnasiet in Forshaga is Sweden’s largest educational institution with this focus, making it a key part of our industry—and a natural partner for Spofa Spöfiske.

8. Media relations
Svensk Sportfiskehandel maintains regular contact with the media, working both to attract more participants to the sport and to highlight environmental issues affecting rod fishing.

9. Cooperation with other organizations
Svensk Sportfiskehandel works closely with other organizations, such as Sportfiskarna. In many areas, we share common goals and can benefit from each other’s strengths.

10. Sportfiskemässan
Svensk Sportfiskehandel owns the major Sportfiskemässan , which draws thousands of visitors annually. As a member, you help shape the event.