In one of the biggest acquisitions in the tackle trade’s history, Pure Fishing Inc., the world’s largest fishing tackle company, today announced the purchase of Svendsen Sport, a leading supplier of tackle in Europe and owner of leading brands including Savage Gear, Prologic, MadCat, WaterWolf, and DAM.
Companies involved in sportfishing in Denmark have come together to found a national trade association to boost the industry.
The Danish Angling Association includes founding members representing tackle manufacturers, wholesalers, tackle shops, fishing guides, tourism, NGOs and boat and put and take operators.
Tackle and clothing giant Orvis has made a strategic decision to refocus its UK business on fly fishing and is closing all but one of its outlets there and its main office.
Only the store near its famous southern England chalkstream beats in Stockbridge will remain; the rest including its flagship London premises are shutting.
Shimano Europe and various Rapala VMC Group companies are terminating their exclusive distribution agreements in some European countries from February 7th.
US-based wader and apparel manufacturer Simms Fishing Products looks set to follow its record-setting 2021 with major growth for the coming year.
Alongside a solidified strategic plan designed for exponential growth in 2022 and beyond, it will also be unveiling its spring 2022 product collection.
Industry veteran John Acosta is bringing his 20-plus years of experience outdoors and fishing trades to US-based sunglasses manufacturer Costa.
John will oversee Costa’s global marketing efforts creating a consistent brand experience in every channel of its business.
Award-winning Scandinavian tackle company Westin has appointed Thom Hunt as its agent for England and Wales.
Thom is a well-known face within the UK fishing scene and has been a long-time user of Westin gear, catching, many big fish using the Danish brand’s lures and wining countless competitions.
A major economic report has revealed how outdoor recreation helped the US economy during a difficult 2020 – with fishing and boating leading the line.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) report showed outdoor recreation had a powerful and positive economic impact on the US economy, generating $688 billion in economic output, comprises 3three per cent of US employees and creating 4.3 million jobs.
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.
The 19th Word Youth Championships will again be sponsored by the world-renowned fly line company Cortland Line.
The championships will be held in Trentino, Italy and will take place from July 18th to 24th.
One of the best-known sea fishing brands in the world, Penn, has become the latest major name to commit its support for the unique Sea Angling Classic, taking place next summer.
Evert Oostdam, the owner of Dutch wholesaler Pike Master lures and the founder of the PredatorTour competition, is joining fellow ex-marines to raised money for a charity close to his heart.
The purchase of marine-based ‘internet of things’ business Siren Marine by Yamaha would allow the industry giant to offer a fully connected experience with its watercraft.
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA’s marine subsidiary intended to purchase Siren Marine by the end of 2021, following a minority investment in it last March.
The European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition, EFTTEX, is returning in 2022 and will be staged at the HungExpo Congress & Exhibition Centre in Budapest, Hungary, from September 14th to 16th.
