Orvis UK joins fishing line recycling initiative

Mar 21 19:15, 2019

The UK arm of fly fishing clothing and tackle manufacturer and retail giant, Orvis, has joined the fight to safely recycle fishing line. The global brand has partnered with the Anglers National Line Recycling Scheme (ANLRS) in the UK. Founded by the Local Independent Sea Anglers (LISA) in conjunctio...

Tributes paid to Lowrance founder Darrell J. Lowrance

Mar 20 21:23, 2019

Tributes have been paid to Darrell J. Lowrance, founder of Lowrance Electronics, who died at the weekend at the age of 80. Responsible for many breakthroughs in marine electronics, including the first ever portable sonar fishfinder for the average angler – the Fish-Lo-K-Tor – he was President and CE...

Tackle Tactics pledges to keep Platypus in Australia

Mar 20 21:19, 2019

New Zealand-based Tackle Tactics has announced the acquisition of Platypus Fishing Lines and pledged to continue production of its products in Australia. Platypus was started in Australia by George Ross, a Scottish rope maker, in 1898 and has thrived as it has been passed down the generations, with ...

ICAST is ‘single most important’ event to grow business

Mar 20 21:17, 2019

ICAST is the ‘single most important’ event to grow your business, says a man who has been on both sides of the industry fence. David Workman Jr., founder of Jacksonville, Florida-based Strike-Zone Fishing, has been attending the world’s largest fishing tackle trade show for as long as he can remembe...

Shimano continues support of student bass fishing

Mar 20 21:12, 2019

One of the world’s leading fishing tackle manufacturers has pledged further support to student tournament bass fishing in the US. Shimano North America is providing the Bethel University bass fishing team with its SLX baitcasting reels and rods as it competes in the ACA Collegiate Bass Fishing circu...