US-based industry magazine Fishing Tackle Retailer has a new owner, with Brian Thurston and Carlton Veirs selling up to business leader and outdoor enthusiast Angie Thompson, after 15 years.
Three years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, China has finally lifted all restrictions, meaning preparations can continue for China Fish 2024!
To beat Covid-19, the next China Fish 2021 show is being staged virtually, with overseas buyers being able to ‘meet’ with suppliers online from October 18th to 31st.
A project to create the world’s largest gold and copper mine in Alaska but which would have destroyed important salmon breeding grounds looks set to fail.
The Pebble Mine plan, in Alaska’s famed Bristol Bay, has been denied a permit from the US’ Army Corps of Engineers after a decade of wrangling, with officials saying it would be “contrary to the public interest.”
The 19th Word Youth Championships will again be sponsored by the world-renowned fly line company Cortland Line.
The championships will be held in Trentino, Italy and will take place from July 18th to 24th.
Industry veteran John Acosta is bringing his 20-plus years of experience outdoors and fishing trades to US-based sunglasses manufacturer Costa.
John will oversee Costa’s global marketing efforts creating a consistent brand experience in every channel of its business.
Top-quality, on-water eyewear brand Costa Sunglasses has unveiled a special line of frames – the Freedom Series – designed to highlight its partnership with US veteran outdoor experience initiative, Freedom Fighter Outdoors.
Focused on conservation and driven by its community-based ethos, Costa Sunglasses has announced the Marlin Fly Project, the first recorded billfish research mission solely using fly tackle.
Crewsaver, Survitec’s leading lifejacket brand, has announced a partnership with the UK’s biggest sea fishing catch and release competition, the Sea Angling Classic, for the upcoming 2024 season.
The recent Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony included some additional hardware for this year’s inductees, thanks to the custom rod building brands making up Foundation Outdoor Group.
Alongside talking through products and programs for the coming year with almost 100 sales reps and staff, Daiwa USA honoured key reps with its Summit and Key Objectives awards.
The world’s largest tackle company, Pure Fishing, has unveiled Dave Allen as its Chief Executive Officer, replacing Harlan Kent who is stepping back from day-to-day operations.
