Last year’s UK Sea Angling Classic champions returned in style to retain their title in impressive fashion. The trio of Stuart Cresswell, Steven Toner and William Kennedy aboard Bluefin outclassed the opposition by boating a two-day total of 1,956cm of the target species.
Some 100 professional and amateur fly tyers – among the best the world has to offer – are scheduled for demonstrations, seminars and individual instruction at the International Fly Tying Symposium in November.
The Sustainable Angler podcast, hosted by sustainability consultant and fly-fishing enthusiast Rick Crawford, has launched a four-part series – The Rise of Sustainability Regulations – featuring environmental law expert James Pollack.
Peli Products, a global designer and manufacturer of high-performance protective cases and advanced lighting systems, has appointed Marc Prenafeta as sales director for the Western European region.
After many years dedicated to the manufacture and supply of artificial baits including spinners and spoons, Spanish company Lukris SL is set to close due to retirement but it is on the lookout for a buyer.
The tackle trade has been saddened by news of the passing of Tom Mackin, a former president of Rapala VMC USA and longtime member of the Rapala VMC group executive committee.
More than a century ago, Andrew D McGill set out to create a better fly. The result heralded the development of the first Eagle Claw fish hook. Now, a century later, the American-made brand is a byword for quality and trusted hooks.
