The owner of Pure Fishing has reduced its stake in rival tackle giant Rapala VMC Corporation, signalling what analysts believe could be a potential strategic shift in its priorities. Private equity group, Sycamore Partners, which ...
Rod and reel brand Okuma capped a successful ICAST by recognising its 2025 Group Rep of the Year and its outstanding sales person – and winning an award at the show’s New Preoduct Showcase. And ...
Rapala VMC has announced a new share-based incentive plan for key employees. The Board of Directors has established a multi-year initiative designed to reward performance, deepen employee commitment and align the interests of key employees ...
Rapala VMC Corporation has reported robust sales and profit growth in the first half of its financial year despite operating in a volatile international trade environment. The Finnish-based tackle giant reported net sales of €125.5m ...
Nash Tackle – one of the largest carp fishing brands in Europe – is to close down its bait supply business. The UK-based company announced today that its Nashbait arm will cease production at the ...
Latest figures, which show serious pollution incidents in England have risen by 60% year-on-year, have been described as ‘woeful and disgraceful’. The UK’s Environment Agency, the government body that regulates and protects the environment in ...
Costa Sunglasses – one of North America’s most high profile advocates of caring for the sea environment -recognised its Captain For Clean Water Steward of the Year at ICAST. The progressive eyewear brand presented the ...
Foundation Outdoor Group picked up its 18th industry product award across its brands at the world’s largest fishing tackle trade show this week. The company’s Mud Hole followed in the illustrious footsteps of previous ICAST ...
The world’s first electric jet fishing kayak has been nominated as the Best of Show at ICAST 2025. The Fluxjet Electric Jet Fishing Kayak was launched this week. The company’s CEO Jason Woods, said: “We ...
Johnson Outdoors brand Humminbird believes that its ICAST New Product Showcase victory further solidifies its position at the forefront of innovation in fishing marine technology. The company’s XPLORE series of fish finders rose to the ...
Fitzgerald Fishing says being recognised as a winner at ICAST is more than just a prestigious trophy. The company’s Flats Class Series Inshore Rods were named Best Saltwater Rod at the world’s largest sportfishing trade ...
Rapala VMC was the stand-out winner in the New Product Showcase Awards at ICAST this week, scooping five prizes. The Finnish-based tackle giant triumphed in the Ice Fishing, Terminal Tackle, Freshwater Hard Lure, Saltwater Hard ...
Shimano line brand PowerPro introduced the Max-8 at ICAST and won plaudits and an award in the New Product Showcase for a braid that it claims is 25% thinner than comparable lines. It is described ...
The national body in the US charged with promoting recreational fishing and boating is facing a cash crisis after having its Government funding terminated. The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has already had to ...
The world’s most iconic hook maker will be showing off no less than 21 new models when the doors open at ICAST – the world’s largest tackle trade show – in two days time. Leading ...
