Gansel Australia, an established fishing tackle supplier, has merged with leading distributor of world-famous fishing brands Viva Australia in a move designed to create a ‘stronger and more competitive’ company. With over two decades of ...
Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) can lay claim to having a higher proportion of anglers than any other state or territory in the country, according to new research. Around one in three people aged over 18 ...
A new survey on recreational fishing in Australia has been welcomed as ‘critically important to the industry’ by the organisation representing the country’s tackle trade. The National Social and Economic Survey of Recreational Fishers is ...
A new survey containing valuable information for the Australian fishing tackle industry has just been released. The National Social and Economic Survey of Recreational Fishers is the first of its type in more than 20 ...
Continued strength in its fishing category helped Australia’s leading supplier of outdoor sports equipment deliver a record-breaking first half of the year performance. The Super Retail Group’s BCF reported a sales increase of 7% to ...
The controversial new restrictions for recreational fishing have come into effect in Western Australia (WA), banning the catching of demersal scalefish along 900 kilometres of coastline. Under a new sustainability plan, the ruling means that ...
With the launch of its new Fishing Line Recycle Bin Project, Daiwa Australia is continuing to strengthen its commitment to five key corporate promises – in particular, its focus to ‘Be Innovative’ and ‘Be Earth ...
Australian lure brand Halco has taken its first step into the apparel market with the introduction of a range of products in time for Christmas. The selection includes tournament fishing shirts, polo shirts, fish jerseys, ...
The fishing tackle industry is anxiously awaiting the outcome of a proposal that would seriously threaten manufacturers, retailers and charter boat operators in West Australia. The proposal, scheduled to be in place for summer 2023, ...
Efforts to prevent a fishing ban being approved in Western Australia have gained further momentum as a petition calling for a review of the proposal passed 17,000 names and a senior politician joined the plan’s ...
A proposed fishing ban in Western Australia will send tackle and charter businesses ‘to the wall’ says a leading industry figure. As a petition opposing the move surged past 15,000, Tim Carter (pictured), Sales and ...
Pure Fishing Australia conservation stalwart Phillip Coles has been inducted into the country’s angling Hall of Fame. Coles (pictured) was given the honour at the Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) show which took place last ...
One of Australia’s leading suppliers of lures is visiting ICAST in Orlando this week before returning home to prepare its biggest ever booth for the return of its domestic industry event. Gillies – the owner ...
As women become a growing focus for the global fishing industry, the State Government of Queensland, Australia, has launched a new social media network to encourage more women to take up fishing. The Women in ...
Australia’s leading aluminium boat brand, Quintrex, has changed its visual branding to streamline its identity across all product platforms. The 75-year-old company says the new branding reflects its focus on ‘a bold future of innovation ...