Zach Swanson has left Rapala VMC Corporation after more than 20 years to join Rather Outdoors, brand owner of Lew’s, Strike King, Zebco, Quantum and Fox, as Senior Vice President of Brand Management. Swanson, who ...
Shimano Europe is to set up its own fishing tackle distribution channels in 16 countries from February 7, it has announced today. The company’s previous exclusive distribution agreements with Rapala VMC Corporation in Europe will ...
Legendary lure angler and designer, Patrick Sébile, is offering a unique opportunity for investment in his company, A Band of Anglers (ABOA). The winner of 24 major industry awards has launched an investment campaign via ...
Two European fishing shows – due to take place next month and in March – have been postponed to later in the year as the region continues to struggle with the pandemic. Carp Italy, which was due ...
Hardy, along with sister brand, Greys, will be showing its latest products on an elaborate 40-foot booth alongside the casting pond in five states. Visitors to the Fly Fishing Show events can learn about the ...
Kevin VanDam, one of bass fishing’s most decorated anglers, will be wearing Costa Sunglasses during this year’s US Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour. “No eyewear brand is more committed to anglers than Costa,” said ...
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) has strengthened its communications team with the appointment of John Chambers as Public Affairs Manager. He will support the Association’s strategic priorities, including building the sportfishing community, reinforcing communication efforts ...
Retailer, Angling Direct, which already has a widespread network of stores across the UK, is to expand its reach still further by opening new premises in Washington, Tyne and Wear. The Norwich-based business has purchased ...
A Band of Anglers (ABOA), the Florida tackle company founded by legendary lure creator, Patrick Sébile, has promoted Barry Stockhaus to Executive Vice President of Sales. Stockhaus, formerly General Sales Manager for ABOA, first worked ...
Simms Fishing Products has doubled the size of its leadership team on the heels of its most successful year to date. And the six new executives have all been promoted from within the company. The ...
Acme Tackle Company has added crankbait maker Reef Runner Tackle to its group of brands. The move takes Acme into the crankbaits category for the first time. Reef Runner, based in Marblehead, Ohio, has been ...
Simms Fishing Products has acquired specialty retailer, The River’s Edge Fly Shop, which has two locations in its hometown of Bozeman, Montana. Established in 1983, The River’s Edge offers a range of services to complement ...
The industry is saddened to hear of the death of Frank Oelerich, the long-time owner of Mann’s Bait, who was 85. Born and educated in Chicago, he attended the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, where ...
YETI Coolers, a favourite brand among anglers, is planning to move into its first European office in Amsterdam, Netherlands, as part of its strategy to become more international. The cooler and drinkware company is already ...
Costa Sunglasses has appointed industry veteran John Acosta, formerly with Major League Fishing (MLF) and Bass Pro Shops, as Vice President of Marketing. Acosta, who has 20 years’ experience in the outdoor and fishing industries, ...
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