Founded by a surgeon – who should know a thing or about precision instruments – for 35 years, Dr Slick has been making high quality tools for the fly fishing industry. Current owner Steve Fournier explains how it has kept pace with ever-changing demands.
Major tackle retailer Angling Direct has seen a 10 per cent rise in revenue – to £81.7 million – despite a challenging consumer landscape and disruption to fishing caused by named storm events in the final weeks of its fiscal year.
Foundation Outdoor Group, the world’s largest supplier of rod building components, supplies, equipment and instruction, has promoted Hunter McKamey to the role of vice president as it seeks further growth.
As the European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) reveals plans an Angling Summit for later this year, it has also been announced that the EFTTEX trade show looks set to return in 2025.
The latest carbon fibre material from Japanese manufacturing expert Toray – Torayca MX64 – is said to offer higher-strength, lower weight rods as well as being kinder to the environment.
Boat dealers and users look set to change tack from larger powered vessels to smaller personal watercraft as the industry sees a shift in buying patterns.
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.
The commercial manager of Daiwa Sports UK, Martin Greene, has been elected as the new vice chairman of the UK industry body, the Angling Trades Association.
