The Angling Trades Association (ATA), the official voice of the UK tackle trade, is set to launch a major initiative at The Game Fairs in England, Scotland and Wales to get more people fishing.
Anglers are less likely to self-harm, report anxiety or attempt suicide according to a landmark study, while fishing has actually been prescribed by health services as antidote to mental health problems.
The UK’s newest and biggest saltwater boat competitions – the Sea Angling Classic – will be launched for 2023 at the SBS Boat Life Show in Birmingham, England, next month.
Scandinavian tackle company Fairpoint Outdoors A/S, home of the Westin and Kinetic brands, has strengthened its UK presence with the appointment of well-known industry figure Richard Taylor.
Bajío, the maker of blue-light filtering, sustainable performance sunglasses has shown its support for the anglers of tomorrow by partnering with the US-based Association of Collegiate Anglers.
Global tackle giant Shimano has seen sales grow for the first nine months of 2022 by more than 18 per cent – with fishing equipment sales up nine per cent on the previous year.
The first-ever Taiwan Tackle Show at the start of October has been described as a resounding success by organisers, after attracting more than 10,000 visitors.
The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) is focused on its lobbying role as it works to safeguard sportfishing and has moved to clarify its position over the EFTTEX trade show.
Simms Fishing Products is working alongside a local fishing organisation to launch a new wader which will provide financial help to the Yellowstone ecosystem, which was devastated by floods last summer.
The hunt is on for a replacement CEO and president at Rapala VMC Corporation after news that Nicolas Warchalowski is to leave his role by mutual agreement.
