UK and European retail giant Angling Direct has revealed that co-founder Martyn Page will step down as non-executive director on January 31st 2026 to become founder president.
Leeda, one of the UK’s leading and longest established tackle companies, is to stop working as a wholesaler for third-party brands to concentrate on its own.
The European Boating Industry (EBI) and the European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation between Europe’s recreational boating and fishing sectors.
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.
