The two largest events designed to get more people into angling in the UK will be launched at The Game Fair – the festival of the great British countryside – on July 29th.
Fairpoint Outdoors A/S, which owns the Westin and Kinetic fishing brands, has added no fewer than three key industry experts to its management team group.
Tackle giant Rapala VMC has made major changes and appointments to its global management team as it focuses on growing both existing business and new market opportunities.
The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA)’s drive to grow membership has been given a boost with the addition of well-known carp name, Korda Europe.
Vista Outdoor, the parent company of 41 renowned brands in the sporting and outdoor lifestyle sector – including recently acquired Simms Fishing Products – has unveiled a new name as it continues to separate its two key divisions.
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) has hired board member and fly-fishing outfitting business owner Lucas Bissett as the organisation’s executive director.
A unique international fishing competition will be launched this July on England’s south coast, tying together environmental clean-ups and research, education, business and conservation while encouraging the next generation of anglers.
Competitors are busy gearing up for next week’s European Championships Predator Fishing, called the Predator Tour, which takes place in The Netherlands from May 30th to June 1st.
The recreational watercraft and accessories market is a key one for the global tackle trade and there has never been a better time to take advantage of it.
Mayfly Outdoors – the owner of brands including Ross and Abel Reels and Airflo ¬– is buying Dyna-King, one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of fly-tying vises and tools.
Regarded as one of the world’s fastest-growing tying materials companies, Semperfli will be at IFTD 2022 in Salt Lake City at the end of March, demonstrating why its range of materials are in such demand globally!
And it is urging those interested to book now to secure an appointment with the team.
Component manufacturer American Tackle Company has appointed the vastly experienced Captain Ancelmo ‘Mo’ Fernandez as its pro staff director.
Mo is native to Florida and growing up in the southern part of the state, he is well experienced in all areas of fishing both freshwater and saltwater.
Two major US brands – R L Winston rods and Bauer reels – are looking for stronger growth in Europe by partnering with fast-growing Danish distributor The Fly Company.
In early 2021, Mud Hole Custom Tackle re-energised an already robust wholesale business with the launch of its Wholesale & B2B Program.
The introduction of tiered pricing serves businesses at all levels. From single-owner to OEM distributors, every Mud Hole B2B customer – regardless of tier – has access to the industry’s largest available inventory and best-in-class customer service.