American bait brand Fishbites, otherwise known as Carr Specialty Baits, has formed a partnership with Proline Products’ Bite Fishing to serve retailers throughout New Zealand.
US-based bait manufacturer Fishbites marked its 25th birthday in style, with anglers, families and fishing enthusiasts gathered at a special tournament event recently.
Just in time for the autumn, Fishbites Manufacturing Campus in Florida is unveiling a new formula – Ghost Shrimp – which is part of its Longer Lasting collection, which gradually releases scent into the water.
Angling – which is worth €2 billion to the European economy each year – could play a major part in helping the continent’s tourism sector get back on its feet after the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
US-based PRADCO Fishing has reached an agreement with British brand owner and wholesaler Fishing Matters to be its official distributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Last year, 55 million Americans went fishing – that’s five million new and returning anglers, who are young, more diverse and live in urban areas.
The 10 per cent growth in 2020’s numbers compared to 2019 has been revealed in preliminary data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2021 Special Report on Fishing.
Experienced angling journalist and former TTW editor David Guest has launched a newsletter designed to build a community of people who love sharing and reading great fishing stories.
Under Armour, the global apparel brand which has been pushing into the fishing market in recent years, has joined forces with leading fishing show BlacktipH.
The government of Canada has imposed 25 per cent tariffs on $29.8 billion worth of products imported from the USA, including fishing rods, hooks, nets, lines and other tackle.
Anglers using the UK-based FishPal service to book their fly fishing permits and accommodation have donated more than £27,000 to leading conservation and angling charities
Fitzgerald Fishing, a US-based provider of high-quality fishing products has named Alex Funke as sales manager, responsible for managing all dealer sales, driving revenue growth and expanding market share.
The tackle trade and anglers are cheering a decision to open up the red snapper fishery in Florida after several years of conservation efforts left them frustrated at previous access.
