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.
The National Angling Strategy Report for the UK reveals the work that organisations including the Angling Trades Association have been doing to get people fishing at a difficult time. It also outlines a string of sponsorship opportunities.
Norwegian-based tackle brand O Mustad & Son has acquired LiveTarget, the Canadian lure company forged with a unique brand identity as a premium lure manufacturer, designing products with proven profiles and biomimetic colour patterns.
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.
Predator angler Ant Glascoe Jr has joined UK tackle dealer chain Fishing Republic following the acquisition of the firm by the JD Sports Group.
Fishing Republic became part of JD Outdoors in December 2019, and the UK’s biggest retail group for outdoors is expanding its team in Greater Manchester by hiring fishing specialists in a bid to become market leaders in the sector.
Scandinavian fly-fishing brand Guideline is growing fast and is now on the hunt for a truly dedicated “fly fishing nerd” with an excellent eye and touch for developing the tackle of tomorrow.
To beat Covid-19, the next China Fish 2021 show is being staged virtually, with overseas buyers being able to ‘meet’ with suppliers online from October 18th to 31st.
The International Fly tackle Dealer Show, which was postponed from October 2021 because of Covid-19 concerns, has been rescheduled for the end of March 2022.
It’s “business as usual” amid expansions plans at tackle brands Westin and Kinetic following news that parent company Fairpoint Outdoors has new investors.
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA)’s Board of Directors has announced that the 2021 International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show, scheduled for October 20th to 22nd in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been postponed until 2022.
Simms Fishing Products, the pre-eminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear and technical apparel in fishing, has hired Jordan Wand as its chief product officer.
The complete line of Renzetti rotary vises, fly tying tools and materials is now available to European retailers thanks to a distribution deal with Danish firm The Fly Company.
Leading European fishing tackle company Svendsen Sport, which owns some of the strongest brands in the market, is on the hunt for an export manager as it looks to strengthen its team and continue its growth.