It’s “business as usual” amid expansions plans at tackle brands Westin and Kinetic following news that parent company Fairpoint Outdoors has new investors.
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA)’s Board of Directors has announced that the 2021 International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show, scheduled for October 20th to 22nd in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been postponed until 2022.
Simms Fishing Products, the pre-eminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear and technical apparel in fishing, has hired Jordan Wand as its chief product officer.
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.
Leading European fishing tackle company Svendsen Sport, which owns some of the strongest brands in the market, is on the hunt for an export manager as it looks to strengthen its team and continue its growth.
frogg toggs — an industry leader of lightweight, breathable, affordable rainwear — has acquired Alabama, US-based hunting and fishing gear company Insight Outdoors.
Fishing retailer and destination expert Farlows, which has flagship stores in London and Russia, has made a major commitment to environmental best practice by signing up to a key campaign.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation and the Level 3 epidemic alert in Taiwan, along with considerations for the health and safety of visitors and exhibitors, the Taiwan International Fisheries and Seafood Show 2021 (TIFSS 2021) has been postponed.
One of Europe’s fastest-growing fishing tackle retailers, Visdeal, is celebrating 10 years in business in 2021 with an expected record turnover and planned expansion into several more territories.
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) has hired board member and fly-fishing outfitting business owner Lucas Bissett as the organisation’s executive director.
Anything Possible Brands, which has a string of tackle names under its belt, has appointed outdoor business expert John Weiss as its Chief Executive Officer.
He will begin work on expanding the group, which includes Perfection Lures, youth fishing brand Kids Caster and spinning rod and reel name ProFISHiency.
Line expert Sufix has launched Recycline monofilament, what it says is the world’s first 100 per cent recycled fishing line.
The product has been two years in development and company has described this ground-breaking mono is “a remarkable step towards a more sustainable tomorrow for fishing.”
