The tackle industry has paid tribute to one of the trade’s true stalwarts and Rapala and Normark legend John Mitchell, who has passed away at the age of 78.
With nearly 10 years at America’s DAIWA Corporation in senior management roles, including company president for the past four years, Carey Graves has accepted a role as an executive officer and representative director at parent company Globeride, Inc.
A new brand promising the first real innovation in lures for decades has been launched across the world. Pulzbait has unveiled a series of unique motorised, rechargeable lures with interchangeable bodies or skins, which look set to take the tackle market by storm.
The team at Fishbites – the innovative US-based bait company – has a lot up its sleeves for this year’s ICAST show. Look out for everything from huge discounts and giveaways to fun games and live demos at Booth 1223.
The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) has welcomed Decathlon – the global multi-specialist sports brand, manufacturer, and retailer – as its newest member.
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.
