Bass Pro Shops sued by former supplier in lure dispute

Apr 26 17:33, 2018

Bass Pro Shops is being sued by one of its former suppliers for allegedly copying patented lure designs. Huddleston Deluxe, of Las Vegas, has filed a patent infringement, copyright infringement and unlawful competition lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California agains...

Shimano starts year with 13% hike in fishing tackle sales

Apr 25 13:26, 2018

Fishing sales at Shimano for the first quarter of the year rose by 13.2% compared to the same period in 2017, thanks to ‘robust’ sales in Japan and improved performances in Europe, North America and Asia. Overall, the Japanese bicycle components and fishing tackle manufacturer saw its net sales rise...

Australian icon Alvey Reels is saved from closure

Apr 23 17:42, 2018

Australia’s iconic reel manufacturer, Alvey Reels, has been saved from closure. The company, which announced in July last year that it was closing its doors for the last time because of poor sales and rising costs, has been saved following a surge in orders and the reorganisation of the business whi...

Crony signs up new distribution partners

Apr 19 01:51, 2018

Emerging Chinese brand, Weihai Crony Fishing Tackle, has added new sales partners to its network following successful trade show appearances. The award-winning rod manufacturer has signed agreements with Kenny’s Tackle Shop, of the Philippines, Qatar-based Blue Whale Marine, and Al-Fuqaei Trading &a...

GIFAP ‘encouraged’ after meeting on bass with French government officials

Apr 18 15:20, 2018

GIFAP, the tackle industry’s governing body in France, has been encouraged by a recent meeting with representatives of the French government over the future of bass fishing. President Hugues Nello and Director Stephane Sence met with the agricultural, forestry and fisheries adviser to the President ...