One of the best-known sea fishing brands in the world, Penn, has become the latest major name to commit its support to the unique UK-based Sea Angling Classic, taking place this summer.
The Angling Trades Association (ATA), the official voice of the UK tackle trade, is set to launch a major initiative at The Game Fairs in England, Scotland and Wales to get more people fishing.
Anglers are less likely to self-harm, report anxiety or attempt suicide according to a landmark study, while fishing has actually been prescribed by health services as antidote to mental health problems.
The UK’s newest and biggest saltwater boat competitions – the Sea Angling Classic – will be launched for 2023 at the SBS Boat Life Show in Birmingham, England, next month.
Scandinavian tackle company Fairpoint Outdoors A/S, home of the Westin and Kinetic brands, has strengthened its UK presence with the appointment of well-known industry figure Richard Taylor.
With a longstanding history and reputation for delivering the most performance-driven, reliable, fishing-focused gear on the planet – each year, Bozeman-based Simms Fishing Products faces a recurring self-imposed challenge – raising the industry bar they continually set season after season, year after year.
Bajío, the maker of blue-light filtering, sustainable performance sunglasses has shown its support for the anglers of tomorrow by partnering with the US-based Association of Collegiate Anglers.
Global tackle giant Shimano has seen sales grow for the first nine months of 2022 by more than 18 per cent – with fishing equipment sales up nine per cent on the previous year.