The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is developing a timetable to phase out lead in fishing weights as part of wider restrictions designed to reduce the risks of the material to people, wildlife and the environment.
The UK trade’s Take a Friend Fishing scheme returns later this month (December), offering 12 days of fishing of opportunities get out on the bank with a pal.
The National Angling Strategy Report for the UK reveals the work that organisations including the Angling Trades Association have been doing to get people fishing at a difficult time. It also outlines a string of sponsorship opportunities.
Take a Friend Fishing is back for spring and summer 2022 in the UK, giving even more people the chance to get out fishing with a friend or relative.
Building on the continued success of the 2020 and 2021 campaigns, Take a Friend Fishing will cover both The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday and the summer holidays.
The US boat market is still in good shape, despite rising fuel and product prices, according to a key survey.
Boat Trader, the US’ largest online boating marketplace, says that 39 per cent of respondents said the reason for selling their boat was to upgrade, with just three per cent saying they could no longer afford to keep theirs.
Recreational fishing’s future continues to look bright, as the industry’s largest trade show, ICAST, returned to form last week.
In total, more than 12,000 exhibitors, buyers and media converged on the Orange County Convention Center to showcase the widest array of fishing gear, tackle, accessories and apparel available in one location.
The American fly tackle trade showed a five per cent rise in product sales for the 12 months to August 2023, although key areas like soft goods and waders were the main drivers.
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.
Vista Outdoor Inc, the parent company of 39 renowned sporting and outdoor brands is buying premium tackle brand Simms Fishing Products for a purchase price of $192.5 million.
Hook and terminal tackle brand VMC has announced the promotion of Cyrille Mathieu to general manager at its Morvillars headquarters and factory in France, with effect from September 1st.
