iFishiBelong ENVISIONS a future where every fish species, fishing technique, and individual UNITE through angling. This vision aims to promote inclusivity, celebrate diversity, and establish initiatives that empower LEADERS within the angling community.
Inclusivity
We welcome all individuals, regardless of background, experience, or skill level, creating a community where everyone feels they genuinely belong in the sport of fishing.
Diversity
We celebrate various fishing techniques, fish species, and personal experiences to enrich and strengthen the community.
Empowerment
We nurture future fishing leaders and experts by offering innovative and accessible initiatives that develop their skills, confidence, and ability to make a positive impact.
Equity
We are committed to ensuring equitable representation across all platforms and enhancing the visibility of marginalized individuals while collaborating with industry partners to address disparities and ensure every voice is heard and valued.
Accessibility
We strive to make fishing accessible to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities by providing access, accommodations, affordable, free, or discounted fishing education, events, and trips.
iFishiBelong is dedicated to providing leadership opportunities for the development of leaders, educators, and experts across various programs, including guides, conservation, educators, speakers, photographers, content creators, authors, fishing group initiation, mentorship, and more.
iFishiBelong is committed to ensuring equitable visibility throughout our website, social media platforms, email communications, visual promotional materials, brochures, and all avenues where photos and narratives are featured. Our commitment extends to collaborating with manufacturers, business owners, media outlets, content creators, filmmakers, fishing trade associations, and industry events to actively promote equal representation in the fishing sector.
iFishiBelong will offer financial assistance for educational pursuits, events, and outings, encompassing a broad range of options such as Fish and Hang Events, Hosted Trips, Summits, Leadership Workshops, Online Classes, and In-Person Workshops.
iFishiBelong supports various programs and community groups committed to creating a space for inclusion.
iFishiBelong is committed to providing accessible opportunities for individuals of varying financial means by organizing a variety of cost-effective events and trips, including Fish and Hang Events, Hosted Trips, Partnership Events, and other community fishing gatherings.
Offer accessible and affordable learning via virtual presentations, online classes, in-person workshops, fish and social events, informative presentations, blogs, and social media platforms.
iFishiBelong will curate and promote a comprehensive platform that showcases fishing resources, connecting underrepresented individuals, organizations, business owners, industry professionals, and groups, fostering a more inclusive and diverse fishing community.