The US outdoor recreation industry, which includes both fishing and boating, generated $1.2 trillion to the economy, supporting five million jobs as it grew by more than a third over the past decade.
In a year marked by instability, families across the USA increasingly found time to connect by picking up a rod and reel, resulting in 54.5 million Americans going fishing in 2022.
The American Sportfishing Association, the trade organisation for the recreational fishing industry, is keen to work with Donald Trump’s administration when he takes presidential office in January, to boost the sport.
US industry body the American Sportfishing Association is seeking changes to the “de minimis” rules on low value imported goods to create a level playing field for tackle sellers.
Budget cuts are behind a decision by the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) in Australia to axe up to 37 jobs, including science, management and fisheries officer positions.
Vista Outdoor Inc, the parent company of 39 renowned sporting and outdoor brands is buying premium tackle brand Simms Fishing Products for a purchase price of $192.5 million.
Hook and terminal tackle brand VMC has announced the promotion of Cyrille Mathieu to general manager at its Morvillars headquarters and factory in France, with effect from September 1st.
Mayfly Outdoors, the award-winning manufacturer of high-performance fly-fishing products and parent company of Abel Reels, Ross Reels and Airflo, has unveiled industry leader Jeff Wagner as its president and CEO.
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.
Fishing sinker business Water Gremlin is winding down after 75 years and selling its assets, including all intellectual property, inventory and related manufacturing equipment.
Orders are so strong for the remainder of 2021 that established OEM rod and pole builder Weihai Julia has announced it will not accept any new orders for delivery this year.
Alberto Solza, the firm’s executive vice-president of sales, said production at the Weihai facility was now at maximum capacity and would remain that way for some time.
