The body that represents the fishing tackle trade in France has produced the most comprehensive survey ever carried out on the industry in the region. Groupement de l’Industrie Française d’Articles de Pêche (GIFAP) says that ...

Mayfly Outdoors – the US owner of the Abel Reels, Ross Reels and Airflo brands – has been recognised for its ‘exceptional’ positive impact. The Colorado-based business has been named in the B Lab Global ...

Under Armour, the global supplier of outdoor apparel, has cut its profit forecast following a first quarter that saw its revenue come in just slightly above analysts’ expectations. The business, which showed off its collection ...

Floatzilla may sound like the next big monster movie, but it is in fact an intriguing bass fishing accessory introduced at ICAST in Orlando. This small, plastic, buoyant device is designed to bring a ‘floatational ...

ICAST, already the industry’s biggest trade show, is extending its reach to consumers by launching the Anglers’ Choice Award. The show currently runs the New Product Showcase Awards each year, voted for during the event ...

Omega Custom Tackle has new owners. The St Louis, Missouri company, founded by Brad and Michele Fuller, has been acquired by pro angler Taylor Watkins and his wife, Noel (pictured). The Fullers have owned the ...

Daiwa Australia won four awards at the country’s fishing trade association show last week. It scooped the awards for Best Reel, Combo, Game fishing accessory and Game fishing rod at the Australian Fishing Trade Association ...

Ongoing supply disruptions resulted in a 12% decline in fishing product sales for international supplier of outdoor leisure goods Johnson Outdoors in the third quarter of its financial year. The Wisconsin-based business, owner of fishing ...

Greek manufacturer Global Fishing Solutions (GFS) arrived at its first ICAST last month with the only product of its kind in the world, STARDUST powder paints. Just a year after entering the US market, the ...

The 7ft3ins Booty Rod from Stealth Stixx was voted the Best New Microwave Rod on show at last month’s ICAST trade show. Stealth Stixx is a proud member of the American Tackle Wave Army Brands ...

JD Sports Fashion – the owner of fishing tackle retailers GO Outdoors and Fishing Republic – has appointed Régis Schultz as its new Chief Executive Officer to replace Chairman and founder Peter Cowgill, who resigned ...

Daiwa Australia will be screening its new Product Release Show live from next week’s Australian Fishing Tackle Association Show (AFTA) from the Gold Coast. The livestreaming takes place at 12pm on Thursday (August 4) on ...

International brands, Humminbird and Minn Kota, have announced major expansions at their respective facilities and recruited hundreds of new staff members to meet unprecedented demand for their products. Humminbird – maker of marine electronics – ...