US fisheries look set for another boost next year as government plans have been revealed to reauthorise what is known as the Sportfish Restoration Act, which levies an excise tax on the sale of fishing tackle.
Pitman Creek Wholesale LLC, a US-based leading independently owned fishing tackle distributor, has announced a major expansion of its sales force to better serve the southern coastal regions of the United States plus two new key accounts team members.
In its fourth consecutive year fostering environmental leadership through Florida high school students, the CCA Florida Fred Crabill Youth Scholarship Program presented by the Mud Hole Custom Tackle Education Program announced the 2025 scholarship winners.
Wader and apparel expert Simms Fishing Products has launched its limited-edition Dead on The Water collection in collaboration with the famous Grateful Dead band.
Indonesian tackle expert Relix Nusantara has agreed a closer working relationship with Chinese manufacturer Sea Guide as it looks to develop more fishing rods.
UK-based fly fishing tackle and apparel manufacturer Snowbee will be returning to EFTTEX for the first time since Covid-19 and offering visiting customers a £150 credit towards their next order.
Renowned fly brands Hardy and Greys have added Jacob DePriest and Ross Kingsley as independent sales representatives as they seek to expand across the US.
The tackle industry has paid tribute to one of the trade’s true stalwarts and Rapala and Normark legend John Mitchell, who has passed away at the age of 78.
With nearly 10 years at America’s DAIWA Corporation in senior management roles, including company president for the past four years, Carey Graves has accepted a role as an executive officer and representative director at parent company Globeride, Inc.
A new brand promising the first real innovation in lures for decades has been launched across the world. Pulzbait has unveiled a series of unique motorised, rechargeable lures with interchangeable bodies or skins, which look set to take the tackle market by storm.
The team at Fishbites – the innovative US-based bait company – has a lot up its sleeves for this year’s ICAST show. Look out for everything from huge discounts and giveaways to fun games and live demos at Booth 1223.
The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) has welcomed Decathlon – the global multi-specialist sports brand, manufacturer, and retailer – as its newest member.
UK and European retail giant Angling Direct has revealed that co-founder Martyn Page will step down as non-executive director on January 31st 2026 to become founder president.
