There will be celebrations at the headquarters of the world’s largest fishing tackle supplier today following its success at the Bassmaster Classic. Berkley Pro Dylan Nutt – winner of the more than $300,000 top prize ...

Despite a continuing trade war and high intensity conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, the Rapala VMC Corporation believes it is operationally and strategically aligned to build a stronger business in 2026. Announcing a ...

Livingston Lures has announced the launch of the Rick Clunn Collection, featuring 11 high-performance lures rigorously tested, refined and personally endorsed by bass fishing legend Rick Clunn. A four-time Bassmaster Classic champion with a career ...

Despite what exhibitors described as noticeably fewer visitors to China Fish this year, the event is still one of the world’s premier fishing tackle trade shows. That is the view of the owner of one ...

In an industry dominated by boardroom trends and marketing cycles, Livingston Lures begins somewhere far more authentic – on the water. “Every Livingston lure starts with a spark. Not a spreadsheet or focus group,” says ...

KastKing, the leader in smart technology reels, has delivered another technological advancement and a world’s first. It has introduced the Al-Ti Elite – the world’s first bait casting reel with an aluminum frame and a ...

A store manager at the UK’s leading fishing tackle retailer shared centre-stage with the Prince of Wales in a national radio debate to discuss a growing men’s mental health issue. Nathan Riddell (above, second from ...

Digital selling giant TEMU has responded to concerns from the fishing tackle industry regarding rogue dealers infringing Intellectual Property (IP) rights. Following reports in the last two issues of Angling International regarding these concerns, TEMU ...

The founder of Ridgerunner, Adam Gifford, says tackle manufacturers and distributors must go digital-first. “The outdoor industry is at an inflection point,” he writes for Angling International. “Manufacturers feel margin compression. Distributors feel disintermediation. Retailers ...

The Salmo Group is expanding its presence in Europe through a strategic partnership with the German based company Saenger Top Tackle GmbH and its subsidiary, WESTLINE ANGELGERAETE GmbH. This partnership represents an important step in ...

The UK’s leading fishing tackle retailer has reported the best year in its history with record revenues and profits despite a ‘persistently challenging’ consumer backdrop in the region. During the year ended 2026, Angling Direct ...

Next year’s ‘Super Bowl’ of fishing will be returning to a favourite haunt for a record fifth time. The 2027 Bassmaster Classic – alongside the Bassmaster Classic Expo – will take place from March 19 ...

A Scandinavian brand that has been making waves with its backlash-free reels has partnered with one of the world’s leading suppliers of fishing rod components. Svivlo of Sweden has entered into a strategic collaboration with ...

The cancellation of the two major consumer fishing shows in France this year cast a shadow over similar events throughout the region. The European show scene was rocked by the demise of the Carrefour National ...

The French tackle industry has issued an urgent call to the country’s Minister of the Sea, demanding the immediate suspension of a newly announced mackerel quota for 2026, claiming the move will push ‘beleagured’ businesses ...