UK fly fishing firm Dragon Tackle agreed a UK and Ireland distribution deal for its Dragon tackle and Grando fly selections with Dennett Outdoor during the EFTTEX 2025 show in Brussels recently.
UK-based Strike Footwear marked its role as an official partner of the International Game Fish Association at the IGFA’s Jebel Sifah International Fishing Championship held in Oman at the start of October.
Fast-growing, Danish-based fly-fishing distributor Catch Partners has acquired line stripping basket manufacturer Linekurv.dk and says it will work hard to grow the brand.
Fisheries across Europe can be a major force in the continent’s economy by attracting anglers from around the world while promoting sustainable tourism at the same time.
For the third time, Targi Kielce will gather enthusiasts of fishing, the outdoors and open-air activities at The Fishing & Survival Festival, taking place on November 22nd and 23rd in Poland.
Karl Schmuecker has assumed ownership of Wapsi Fly, said to be the world’s largest fly tying materials manufacturer and wholesale distributor, following the passing of his parents, Tom and Ann Schmuecker.
Following overwhelming feedback at the recent EFTTEX show in Brussels, plus the proximity of the CGC Weihai Autumn 2026 show, the dates for EFTTEX 2026 have now changed to June 10th to 12th, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain.
Mepps, one of the world’s best-known lure companies, has appointed Dennett Outdoor as its exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland, enabling retailers in the UK to continue to purchase a wide variety of its most popular products.
Around 100 professional and amateur fly tyers – among the best the world has to offer at turning feathers, fur and foam into fish-catching lures – are scheduled for demonstrations, seminars and individual instruction at the 34th annual International Fly Tying Symposium in New Jersey in November.
Specialist UK-based tackle retail giant Angling Direct, which is also gathering pace across Europe, has revealed sustained growth and strong sales for the first half of 2025.
US fisheries look set for another boost next year as government plans have been revealed to reauthorise what is known as the Sportfish Restoration Act, which levies an excise tax on the sale of fishing tackle.
