An ‘exhaustive’ nationwide talent search has resulted in the appointment of Robert Nixon as the new Executive Director of the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA). Nixon, who was chosen from more than 60 qualified candidates, is ...

The US fly fishing industry will soon have access to accurate economic data and trend reports – thanks to a new collaboration. The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) has partnered with TrackFly, a specialist ...

North Point Brands (NPB), the parent company of Cheeky Fishing and Wingo Outdoors, has made three additions to its marketing team. James Daley, previously with Orvis, becomes Creative Director for both brands and will split ...

Two of the biggest retailers in the US – both of which sell fishing tackle – have announced expansion plans. Big box chain Academy Sports + Outdoors will launch its first locations in Tampa Bay ...

Rod maker St. Croix has promoted Alex Smay from North East Regional Account Manager to Regional Sales Manager. Smay joined the Wisconsin company in 2017 after nine years with a large sporting goods retailer, where ...

White River Marine Group, the world’s largest builder of fishing and recreational boats by volume, has received more than $1m in state and county funds to expand its New Bern facility (pictured) and create jobs. ...

Long-serving Berkley fish scientist John Prochnow has been inducted into the 2022 class of the US Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Prochnow has had an impact on fishing worldwide during 36 years spent designing lures ...

As it looks at expanding and acquiring new businesses, Mayfly Outdoors – owner of the Abel Reels, Ross Reels and Airflo brands – has appointed a new President and CEO. Jeff Wagner, formerly General Manager ...

One of North America’s largest distributors of fishing tackle has appointed industry veteran, Ron Manrose, as its Director of Assortments. Mangrove, who has joined Pitman Creek after 25 years in the lure segment at Bass ...

PRADCO Outdoor Brands has indicated its growth intentions with the appointment of a Director of Mergers and Acquisitions. Brett Basik, whose background is in accounting, investment banking and entrepreneurship, will lead the US company’s efforts ...

Vermont bag and accessories supplier, Finn Utility, will be closing its doors unless a rescue package can be agreed in the near future. “The last seven years has been a great trip,” said Ryan McDonald ...

Costa’s booth at ICAST is always an eye-catcher, but this year the premium sunglass brand added something special in the shape of a leaping tarpon, sculptured from waste materials removed from the ocean. Known for ...

A 37-year old manufacturer of plastic fishing lures with sales across north, central and south America was sold just days before it set off for ICAST. Florida-based D.O.A. Lures, a regular visitor to ICAST, has ...

Italian tournament pro Jacopo Gallelli is the man behind the hooks that BKK hopes will take the US bass market by storm. And on the opening day of ICAST, he gave Angling International Editor Anthony ...

Patrick Sébile, founder of A Band of Anglers (ABOA), is a serial award winner and still the only man ever to have won awards at ICAST, EFTTEX and AFTA in the same year. The irrepressible ...