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A museum is to be set up at Rapala VMC’s French base honouring Hubert Guillois, who played a key role in the French fishing tackle market in the 1970s and 1980s and the Ragot family.

Troubled European tackle retailer Raven Hengelsport has been saved from bankruptcy thanks to two of the Raven brothers and an online shopping firm.

A major economic report has revealed how outdoor recreation helped the US economy during a difficult 2020 – with fishing and boating leading the line. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) report showed outdoor recreation had a powerful and positive economic impact on the US economy, generating $688 billion in economic output, comprises 3three per cent of US employees and creating 4.3 million jobs.

Far Bank Enterprises, Inc, the parent company of brands including Sage, RIO Products, Redington and Fly Water Travel, has added Red Kulper as its brand portfolio marketing director.

Retailers can now register to attend this year’s Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) Show, set to take place at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre in July.

High-end Australian-based Reidy’s Lures has finally become the owner of iconic fishing line name Schneider Fishing Lines.

The complete line of Renzetti rotary vises, fly tying tools and materials is now available to European retailers thanks to a distribution deal with Danish firm The Fly Company.