One of the most iconic sea fishing rods brands in the UK – Zziplex – which closed its doors last year is now back in business thanks a deal with fellow rod manufacturer Century.
The American fly tackle trade showed a five per cent rise in product sales for the 12 months to August 2023, although key areas like soft goods and waders were the main drivers.
Foundation Outdoor Group, arguably the world’s leading supplier of rod-building components, equipment and instruction, is taking a significant stride in its global expansion, opening a European headquarters in Sweden.
The return of the Australian Fishing Trade Association’s trade show in August brought smiles to the industry as buyers and sellers gathered on the Gold Coast to do business.
St Croix, the parent company to St Croix Rod, SEVIIN reels, Rod Geeks and more, has announced a three-year partnership with the US Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship School of the Year.
The World Carp Classic celebrated its 25th anniversary with spectacular success at Lac de Madine, France, bringing together hundreds of
competing anglers from 27 countries, including the USA, South Africa, New Zealand and representatives from across Europe.
Three of the EFTTA board have resigned their positions following the European trade association’s decision not to accept their bid to run the EFTTEX 2024 trade show.
The UK’s fishing industry body, the Angling Trades Association, has seen its workload increase significantly as the organisation develops and it is now seeking a full-time sales and marketing manager.
Since the beginning of 2023, when the Chinese Government cancelled its Zero Covid Policy, industries are returning to normal, including the tackle trade, as evidenced by the CGC SHOW held by China Fish in May in Weihai. China Fish 2024 will build on that.
