The fly tackle world has a new brand – US-based Skwala – that says it is determined to push the limits of fly fishing apparel.
Skwala, based in the heart of fly fishing in southwest Montana, is being spearheaded by founder Kevin Sloan, who led the Sitka Gear business for nearly a decade.
The fly fishing industry gathered in Salt Lake City, USA this week for the return of the IFTD (International Fly Tackle Dealer) Show.
The event brought companies together to talk business, connect, network, showcase the latest products and honour those whose work has helped fly fishing.
Backed by some of the most experienced professionals in the business, Catch Fly Fishing Partners has been launched as a European fly-fishing distributor to challenge the status quo.
After 27 years of working together, Russian tackle distributor Lotta-Olt and US-based eyewear manufacturer, Flying Fisherman, have signed an exclusive distribution agreement expanding Lotta-Olt’s territory to all of Russia.
Pierre Bronsgeest, former editor-in-chief of Beet magazine in the Benelux, has passed away at the age of 69, writes Rudy van Duijnhoven, who said the shockwaves of his sudden death have been rolling across social media.
Shimano’s chairman emeritus, Mr Yoshizo Shimano – who led the company as president and then chairman from 1995 until 2012 – has passed away from chronic heart failure at the age of 85.
Foundation Outdoor Group, the world’s largest supplier of rod building components, supplies, equipment and instruction, has promoted Hunter McKamey to the role of vice president as it seeks further growth.
frogg toggs — an industry leader of lightweight, breathable, affordable rainwear — has acquired Alabama, US-based hunting and fishing gear company Insight Outdoors.
Ray Scott, the man who founded Fishing Tackle Retailer magazine and the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS) and blazed a trail for the US sportfishing industry, has died in Alabama, aged 88.
Rod maker G Loomis has enhanced its commitment to get its customers back on the water fast, with an improved warranty program and an easy-to-use Xpeditor Service for rods replacement.
Edwin “Bruce” Holt, 73, who enjoyed a stellar 34-year career with Woodland, Washington-based fishing rod manufacturer G. Loomis, passed away on October 6th, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.
The International Game Fish Association – the body behind conservation and ethical angling practices – has teamed up with storage expert TackleWebs to launch a special weigh bag.
