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.
The European Boating Industry (EBI) – the trade’s own organisation – is celebrating after scooping the ‘Impact’ category at the European Association Awards 2025.
US industry body the American Sportfishing Association is seeking changes to the “de minimis” rules on low value imported goods to create a level playing field for tackle sellers.
Texas-based Railblaza, a global leader in versatile marine mounting solutions, has unveiled the HEXX Sonar 360 Mount, a robust, high-performance solution designed to streamline sonar transducer deployment for kayak anglers and small boat enthusiasts.
In a move designed to deepen retailer partnerships in the USA, Skwala Fishing has created an outside sales team with the addition of three territory representatives.
