One of the world’s largest fishing tackle companies, Pure Fishing, has completed a deal to purchase Plano Synergy Holdings, the firm behind a string of fishing, hunting, archery and outdoor products.
However, Pure Fishing has immediately offloaded the hunting and archery accessories brands to GSM Outdoors, which already occupies a significant space in that market sector.
Carey Graves has been promoted to president of American Daiwa, the company’s United States operation. Graves replaces Trevor Teragaki, who has been elevated to board chairman and also represents Daiwa USA as a board member for Globeride, Inc., Daiwa’s Japan-based parent company. The moves are expected to strengthen Daiwa’s increasingly strong position in the North and South American recreational fishing markets.
While the Covid-19 pandemic has been responsible for surges in angling participation around the world, The Netherlands has been enjoying significant growth in the sport for the last four years. TTW investigates.
Flyfishing for pike, muskie, bass and perch is growing and so is the interest for creating catchy flies for those species. The hook or the platform ,as you may call it, is critical. There are many parameters to take into consideration – weight, size, design, and movement. Ahrex Hooks has put a lot of thought into creating its Predator series of hooks.
The past year has had its challenges and its opportunities. In what has been the most unique year in the company’s 92-year history, Australian tackle supplier JM Gillies is going all out for 2021.
Bass fishing in the USA is big business; in fact it’s a multi-billion dollar industry with top-level televised tournaments, pro anglers and sponsorship galore. It’s a far cry from its beginnings 100-plus years ago but bass are now the most sought-after fish in North America.
Although a relatively new brand on the market, Wolf International has already enjoyed huge success with some key products. As it unveils its breakthrough ICON alarm system, Steve Tasker tells TTW why it’s only just getting started!
There are many brands of fishing eyewear out there and making the right choice can be confusing. The sensible option is to trust in a brand that has stood the test of time over decades, with products designed by anglers themselves and tested in the most intense conditions by the top guides. For more than 35 years, Flying Fisherman has ticked all those boxes and more…
Premium protective eyewear brand Wiley X is to move its global headquarters, manufacturing and distribution site from California to Frisco in Texas to boost its shipping efficiency.
The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association and its exhibition arm, EFTTEX, are to shut down in the UK and relocate to Belgium as a not-for-profit organisation.
