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Former Shimano exec takes major Canadian industry role
Canada’s sport fishing industry association has appointed a celebrated former Shimano advocate as its Director of Government Affairs. Phil Morl... ...h America, has been appointed Director of Government Affairs for the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association (CSIA) and […]The post Former Shimano exec takes major Canadian industry role appeared first on Angling International.
Industry Names Best Electronics and Top Manufacturer for 2020
The National Marine Electronics Association has announced its annual awards of excellence for the best electronics for 2020 as well as the manufacturer of the year.
US fishing boat sales rocket to 13-year high
Retail sales of freshwater fishing boats in the US have recovered from early pandemic-related losses to reach their highest monthly sales total since 2007. The encouraging figures come from National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) data just released that also shows wholesale shipments of personal watercraft were up an unprecedented 271% in July compared to June, […]The post US fishing boat sales rocket to 13-year high appeared first on Angling International.
UK tackle trade urged to get behind participation drive
The UK tackle industry is being urged to get behind Take a Friend Fishing (TAFF), the participation campaign being led by the Angling Trust and the Angling Trades Association (ATA). More than 3,000 people signed up to the campaign, which began in July. And after the period was extended to October 4, 2020, more than […]The post UK tackle trade urged to get behind participation drive appeared first on Angling International.
Industry chief ‘shocked’ at lack of trade response on lead restrictions
The Chairman of the Angling Trades Association (ATA) in the UK has expressed his disappointment at the industry’s response to the potential banning of lead weights. The Association placed a questionnaire on its website more than a month ago seeking information from members and no... ...ef ‘shocked’ at lack of trade response on lead restrictions appeared first on Angling International.
American Sportfishing Association Summit to go virtual
The American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) Summit, one of the most important events on the industry calendar, is to go virtual this ye... ... address key issues and policy. However, just as it did with the […]The post American Sportfishing Association Summit to go virtual appeared first on Angling International.
IGFA postpones 2020 Hall of Fame Induction due to Coronavirus
The world’s most widely recognised authority on game fish and angling-related matters has postponed one of the most important events on its calendar due to the COVID-19 crisis. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) has postponed its Fishing Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, which was due to take place at the Wonders of Wildlife National […]The post IGFA postpones 2020 Hall of Fame Induction due to Coronavirus appeared first on Angling International.
World’s 2019 record-breaking brands revealed by IGFA
Brands from a household name in the industry took the top honours in the list of world record-breaking tackle. Japanese giant Shimano, owner of the G.Loomis and PowerPro brands, topped the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) list of rods, reels and line that set more than 400 world records last year. In the freshwater category, […]The post World’s 2019 record-breaking brands revealed by IGFA appeared first on Angling International.
ASA welcomes signing of Great American Outdoors Act into law
The historic Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) was signed into law yesterday (Monday) by President Donald Trump Glenn Hughes, President of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) attended a ceremony at the US Department of Interior (DOI) headquarters, hosted by Secretary of the Interior, David Bernhardt, to celebrate the bill’s enactment. The event also included the signing […]The post ASA welcomes signing of Great American Outdoors Act into law appeared first on Angling International.
UK trade body welcomes Take a Friend Fishing extension
Take a Friend Fishing (TAFF) is back. The UK campaign to capitalise on the enthusiasm to try fishing during COVID-19 has been extended to run from August 14 to October 4. The Angling Trades Association (ATA), the Environment Agency and the Angling Trust have combined to create the opportunity for rod licence holders to register […]The post UK trade body welcomes Take a Friend Fishing extension appeared first on Angling International.