VISITOR numbers at EFTTEX 2009 fared better than expected as the tackle trade battled to beat the economic slowdown. EFTTEX, which this year took place at Hungexpo in Budapest, Hungary, June 12 to 14th, is organised by the European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA).
Record sales for UltimaULTIMA International, arguably Europe’s leading fishing line supplier, has reported record sales in both the UK and on the export front for 2008. It’s also continuing to beat targets set... Read More
FFR show organiser optimisticTHE organisers of Denver’s Fly Fishing Retailer (FFR) Expo remain positive about the show’s future – despite suffering a setback after Orvis pulled out of the show. Read More
US licence sales up 11 per centUS LICENCE sales remain strong despite a sluggish US economy. In fact sales have seen a decent increase in recent months to the delight of the American trade. Read More
Zpey signs Donegal dealInnovative Scandinavian fly brand Zpey will be winging its way to dealers thanks to a distribution deal with The Donegal Fly Company. Read More
British Show Opens Doors to EuropeARGUABLY the finest national fishing-tackle trade show in the world, the Tackle & Guns (T&G) show is opening its doors to visitors from Europe. Read More
US Carp Fishing - What is it worth?OUR guide to just how much money American retailers can make out of the carp sector - a breakdown of the vast products available. Read More
US Carp Fishing 101THE definitive guide to carp fishing in the USA. Everything from bait to tackle is covered in this guide to help you get started in this potentially huge market. Read More
US Carp Fishing - Is It The Future?“Carp fishin’ – it’ll never happen!” is what the Americans have been saying for years. But British firm Dynamite Baits has other ideas… Read More
Portugese to cull fish?CHAOS reigns supreme in Portugal again after government agencies voiced plans to kill all ‘exotic species’ in the nation’s waterways. Read More