Since the beginning of 2023, when the Chinese Government cancelled its Zero Covid Policy, industries are returning to normal, including the tackle trade, as evidenced by the CGC SHOW held by China Fish in May in Weihai. China Fish 2024 will build on that.
Vista Outdoor, the parent company of 41 renowned brands in the sporting and outdoor lifestyle sector – including recently acquired Simms Fishing Products – has unveiled a new name as it continues to separate its two key divisions.
In a year marked by instability, families across the USA increasingly found time to connect by picking up a rod and reel, resulting in 54.5 million Americans going fishing in 2022.
Big names likes Patagonia, RIO, Scientific Anglers, Simms Fishing Products, Sage Fly Fishing Scott Fly Rod Company Orvis Fly Fishing and Ranger Outdoors rubbed shoulders with others such as Semperfli and Rep Your Water at the American Fly Fishing Trade Association Confluence Best New Product Awards.
Having already won an award at ICAST 2023 for its Move ZR trolling motor, Power-Pole has now gone one better by scooping the event’s Anglers’ Choice Award, voted for by anglers themselves.
Italian line manufacturer Plastools and its latest biodegradable packaging swept away the opposition at EFTTEX 2023, walking away with four awards – three for best new products and one for its trade stand.
In acquiring Mud Hole Custom Tackle and American Tackle Company, Foundation Outdoor Group has become as the industry’s largest supplier of fishing rod components, supplies, equipment and rod building instruction.
