Rapala VMC Corporation’s head of US distribution, Tom Mackin, is to leave his post and the executive committee at the end of 2021, after more than 30 years with the company.
Orders are so strong for the remainder of 2021 that established OEM rod and pole builder Weihai Julia has announced it will not accept any new orders for delivery this year.
Alberto Solza, the firm’s executive vice-president of sales, said production at the Weihai facility was now at maximum capacity and would remain that way for some time.
One of the world’s largest fishing tackle companies, Pure Fishing, has completed a deal to purchase Plano Synergy Holdings, the firm behind a string of fishing, hunting, archery and outdoor products.
However, Pure Fishing has immediately offloaded the hunting and archery accessories brands to GSM Outdoors, which already occupies a significant space in that market sector.
Carey Graves has been promoted to president of American Daiwa, the company’s United States operation. Graves replaces Trevor Teragaki, who has been elevated to board chairman and also represents Daiwa USA as a board member for Globeride, Inc., Daiwa’s Japan-based parent company. The moves are expected to strengthen Daiwa’s increasingly strong position in the North and South American recreational fishing markets.
While the Covid-19 pandemic has been responsible for surges in angling participation around the world, The Netherlands has been enjoying significant growth in the sport for the last four years. TTW investigates.
Flyfishing for pike, muskie, bass and perch is growing and so is the interest for creating catchy flies for those species. The hook or the platform ,as you may call it, is critical. There are many parameters to take into consideration – weight, size, design, and movement. Ahrex Hooks has put a lot of thought into creating its Predator series of hooks.
The past year has had its challenges and its opportunities. In what has been the most unique year in the company’s 92-year history, Australian tackle supplier JM Gillies is going all out for 2021.
Bass fishing in the USA is big business; in fact it’s a multi-billion dollar industry with top-level televised tournaments, pro anglers and sponsorship galore. It’s a far cry from its beginnings 100-plus years ago but bass are now the most sought-after fish in North America.
Although a relatively new brand on the market, Wolf International has already enjoyed huge success with some key products. As it unveils its breakthrough ICON alarm system, Steve Tasker tells TTW why it’s only just getting started!
