The number of people going fishing in Tasmania has bucked a declining trend, with participation approaching a 20-year high, with youngsters playing a key role in rise.
UK-basedGuide Flyfishing is embarking on an exciting expansion into Scandinavia, creating two fantastic career opportunities for experienced professionals passionate about the fly fishing industry.
There were celebrations at Finnish lure giant Rapala VMC as the company’s CEO, Lars Ollberg, was given a prestigious national honour in recognition of the company’s success.
Fishbites hit the market almost 25 years ago and have been used to catch more than 120 species of fish worldwide. Some of those first Fishbites users are now grown up and using the baits with their own children.
Far Bank Enterprises, the parent company of fishing brands Sage, Redington, RIO Products and Fly Water Travel, has appointed UK-based Guide Flyfishing to further expand its established distribution reach across Europe.
The US outdoor recreation industry, which includes both fishing and boating, generated $1.2 trillion to the economy, supporting five million jobs as it grew by more than a third over the past decade.
US-based manufacturer St Croix Rod has promoted two of its team to key roles within the organisation, which also encompasses the SEVIIN reels, St Croix Fly and Rod Geeks brands.
Two of Europe’s leading providers of online fishing bookings and data, FishPal and Elveguiden have joined forces, creating the European market leader in this segment as a result.
Pete Przepiora has joined Rapala VMC as its regional sales manager focusing on the Eastern United States as well as Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
