The tackle industry has been left stunned following the sudden passing of Marcel Ulje, owner of wholesale company Dutch Tackle Company, writes Rudy van Duijnhoven.
Fishbites, the tackle brand from Carr Speciality Baits, is pushing ahead with more growth and expansion into new international markets with the appointment of Courtney Woznek as vice-president of marketing and advertising.
Shimano Europe has released details of a joint venture company with Nikos Maniatopoulos S.A. (NMSA) to handle cycling and fishing tackle sales and service throughout most of the southeast of the continent.
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.
Three all-new swimbait rods with an ergonomic angler interface to provide a better bass-fishing experience have grown St Croix Rods’ top-performing technique-specific series to 27 models.
The team behind the popular Predatortour fishing event has revealed details of its plans for 2023 with a series of rules designed to keep the welfare of the fish at the top of the agenda.
The world is getting smaller and competitive tournament bass fishing is playing its part. Along with growing the sport – and the sale of rods, reels, lures, line and more designed for it – it continues to attract anglers from way beyond the traditional US ‘Bible belt’. It truly has gone global.
While the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trade Show (ICAST) held each July is the highlight event for the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the recreational fishing industry’s body continues to dedicate substantial efforts to its annual Sportfishing Summit.
By John Mazurkiewicz
