After 27 years of working together, Russian tackle distributor Lotta-Olt and US-based eyewear manufacturer, Flying Fisherman, have signed an exclusive distribution agreement expanding Lotta-Olt’s territory to all of Russia.
The 19th Word Youth Championships will again be sponsored by the world-renowned fly line company Cortland Line.
The championships will be held in Trentino, Italy and will take place from July 18th to 24th.
One of the best-known sea fishing brands in the world, Penn, has become the latest major name to commit its support for the unique Sea Angling Classic, taking place next summer.
Evert Oostdam, the owner of Dutch wholesaler Pike Master lures and the founder of the PredatorTour competition, is joining fellow ex-marines to raised money for a charity close to his heart.
The purchase of marine-based ‘internet of things’ business Siren Marine by Yamaha would allow the industry giant to offer a fully connected experience with its watercraft.
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA’s marine subsidiary intended to purchase Siren Marine by the end of 2021, following a minority investment in it last March.
The European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition, EFTTEX, is returning in 2022 and will be staged at the HungExpo Congress & Exhibition Centre in Budapest, Hungary, from September 14th to 16th.
Danish company Fairpoint Outdoors has launched specialist apps for its Westin and Kinetic brands, designed to make it quick and easy for retailers to place orders.
Serbian manufacturer Ribche Lures is offering to help retailers with their supply issues thanks to its European-based production and an enhanced catalogue of products.
Pelican Products, the firm behind Peli protective cases, is be bought by Platinum Equity for an undisclosed fee, with the deal set to be concluded by the end of this year.
One of Europe’s largest retailers, Angling Direct, spent almost a week dealing with a serious computer hack which disrupted its servers, affected orders and brought down its website.
The death has been announced of probably the most famous editor in the history of UK trade magazine Tackle & Guns, Cyril Holbrook, writes John Mitchell.
He passed away on Thursday, November 11th, aged 86 years old. Cyril had survived three bouts of cancer but, as his son Paul, said: “You can’t be a winner all the time.”
One of Europe’s largest tackle retailers, Angling Direct, is still suffering the effects of a major cyber security attack, which downed its website on Friday.
