The cancellations of the GIFAP and Clermont-Ferrand shows has left a large gap in the French fishing exhibition scene. The organiser of SIPAC (the International Show of Coarse Fishing) – France’s national freshwater fishing show ...

The Foundation Outdoor Group reinforced its strategic partnership with Shimano North America Fishing by hosting an exclusive, invitation-only launch event at the Mud Hole Custom Tackle headquarters ahead of the ICAST industry showcase. The event, ...

Pure Fishing has overhauled its global supply chain planning by replacing legacy systems and spreadsheet-based processes with a unified AI-driven platform, aiming to improve forecast accuracy and product availability across its portfolio of leading fishing ...

Rather Outdoors – owner of some of the world’s top fishing brands – capped a successful ICAST by providing the winner of the Best in Show. The Rhino Spinning Combo took the prestigious prize at ...

Rapala’s best-selling CrushCity enjoyed a winning start to ICAST this week with two prizes in the New Product Showcase. The Finnish brand’s hugely successful bait took awards in the fresh and saltwater soft lure categories ...

One of the newest Board members at EFTTA – the body that represents the trade in Europe – has called for protection for trailblazing brands that are investing in innovation. Moira Dal Pozzo, Product Manager ...

One of Canada’s largest distributors of fishing tackle has announced new partnerships with six world class brands on the opening of a new warehouse to serve its east region dealer network. The Korth Group has ...

The opportunity for anglers to fish for bluefish tuna in English waters has increased significantly this year following successful negotiations to boosts the region’s quota for the species. The start of the season today (Monday, ...

Backlash isn’t the problem, backlash management is – that’s the view of Svivlo founder and CEO Patrik Zander, the man who has turned line management technology upside down and is now seeking global distributors for ...

Across the world of sportfishing, July means one thing – ICAST. For nearly seven decades, the annual sportfishing trade show presented by the American Sportfishing Association has marked a pivotal moment in the year. Approximately ...

Italian tackle brand Scorziello SASA left EFTTEX with two major awards and renewed confidence in its product development strategy, after winning recognition in both the saltwater reel and line categories. Speaking after the show in ...

PRADCO will head to ICAST this month with confidence after a strong first half of the year that has seen continued consumer support for its brands despite ongoing economic challenges. One of the world’s largest ...

As global economic uncertainty continues to challenge the fishing tackle industry, OEM manufacturer FirstDart will use ICAST 2026 to showcase how strategic investment in automation, supply-chain security and flexible manufacturing is helping its partners navigate ...

After 68 years in the business, Panther Martin knows a thing or two about fishing lures. That’s why at ICAST this year, visitors to its booth will see a plethora of new sparklers that are ...