US fisheries look set for another boost next year as government plans have been revealed to reauthorise what is known as the Sportfish Restoration Act, which levies an excise tax on the sale of fishing tackle.
The European Boating Industry (EBI) is hoping for further stability and predictability ahead of the important boating season following the latest assurances from EU Commission President von der Leyen and US President Trump.
Pitman Creek Wholesale LLC, a US-based leading independently owned fishing tackle distributor, has announced a major expansion of its sales force to better serve the southern coastal regions of the United States plus two new key accounts team members.
Wader and apparel expert Simms Fishing Products has launched its limited-edition Dead on The Water collection in collaboration with the famous Grateful Dead band.
UK-based fly fishing tackle and apparel manufacturer Snowbee will be returning to EFTTEX for the first time since Covid-19 and offering visiting customers a £150 credit towards their next order.
The tackle industry has paid tribute to one of the trade’s true stalwarts and Rapala and Normark legend John Mitchell, who has passed away at the age of 78.
With nearly 10 years at America’s DAIWA Corporation in senior management roles, including company president for the past four years, Carey Graves has accepted a role as an executive officer and representative director at parent company Globeride, Inc.
A new brand promising the first real innovation in lures for decades has been launched across the world. Pulzbait has unveiled a series of unique motorised, rechargeable lures with interchangeable bodies or skins, which look set to take the tackle market by storm.