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.
Fishbites, the tackle brand from Carr Speciality Baits, is pushing ahead with more growth and expansion into new international markets with the appointment of Courtney Woznek as vice-president of marketing and advertising.
American bait brand Fishbites, otherwise known as Carr Specialty Baits, has formed a partnership with Proline Products’ Bite Fishing to serve retailers throughout New Zealand.
Angling – which is worth €2 billion to the European economy each year – could play a major part in helping the continent’s tourism sector get back on its feet after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Anglers are less likely to self-harm, report anxiety or attempt suicide according to a landmark study, while fishing has actually been prescribed by health services as antidote to mental health problems.
US-based PRADCO Fishing has reached an agreement with British brand owner and wholesaler Fishing Matters to be its official distributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Last year, 55 million Americans went fishing – that’s five million new and returning anglers, who are young, more diverse and live in urban areas.
The 10 per cent growth in 2020’s numbers compared to 2019 has been revealed in preliminary data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2021 Special Report on Fishing.
The fly tackle world has a new brand – US-based Skwala – that says it is determined to push the limits of fly fishing apparel.
Skwala, based in the heart of fly fishing in southwest Montana, is being spearheaded by founder Kevin Sloan, who led the Sitka Gear business for nearly a decade.
The fly fishing industry gathered in Salt Lake City, USA this week for the return of the IFTD (International Fly Tackle Dealer) Show.
The event brought companies together to talk business, connect, network, showcase the latest products and honour those whose work has helped fly fishing.
