Pierre Bronsgeest, former editor-in-chief of Beet magazine in the Benelux, has passed away at the age of 69, writes Rudy van Duijnhoven, who said the shockwaves of his sudden death have been rolling across social media.
Leading OEM watersport product manufacturer Italian-owned, Chinese-based Weihai Julia has just released a completely new website, logo and corporate video to celebrate its success in growing its capacity.
The website is also showcasing to the public the new expat team members tasked with strengthening Weihai’s operations.
Edwin “Bruce” Holt, 73, who enjoyed a stellar 34-year career with Woodland, Washington-based fishing rod manufacturer G. Loomis, passed away on October 6th, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.
The complete line of Renzetti rotary vises, fly tying tools and materials is now available to European retailers thanks to a distribution deal with Danish firm The Fly Company.
Leading European fishing tackle company Svendsen Sport, which owns some of the strongest brands in the market, is on the hunt for an export manager as it looks to strengthen its team and continue its growth.
frogg toggs — an industry leader of lightweight, breathable, affordable rainwear — has acquired Alabama, US-based hunting and fishing gear company Insight Outdoors.
Fitzgerald Fishing’s Bryan Thrift Signature Series Drop-Shot/ Ned Rig rod was voted on by the 2021 ICAST attendees as the “Best New MicroWave Rod” debuted at the show.
The contest consisted of entries from all the Wave Army brands that attended the show and debuted a rod or rod series featuring the award-winning MicroWave Guides.
Fishing retailer and destination expert Farlows, which has flagship stores in London and Russia, has made a major commitment to environmental best practice by signing up to a key campaign.
Anything Possible Brands, which has a string of tackle names under its belt, has appointed outdoor business expert John Weiss as its Chief Executive Officer.
He will begin work on expanding the group, which includes Perfection Lures, youth fishing brand Kids Caster and spinning rod and reel name ProFISHiency.
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.
