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7/15/2024

Black, minority Trump supporters censored by Gannett, other media at 2020 RNC Convention. Expect the same as Milwaukee hosts 2024 RNC Convention. Look back four years Wisconsin, to compare and contrast Gannett’s corrupt coverage of the 2020 Republican and Democratic National Conventions to know what to expect July 15-18 when the nation’s eyes rest on Milwaukee, home of the 2024 RNC convention. The DNC will showcase its conventi...

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Pure Fishing to be sold this month

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Pure Fishing sale to be completed within the month

A deal to buy Pure Fishing is set to be agreed by the end of the month. Angling International understands that owner Newell Brands has been in conversations with several interested parties. It is now entering final negotiations and will be wrapping up a deal within weeks. Pure Fishing, which boasts some of the most iconic brands in...

One of Europe’s leading tackle companies has announced plans to appoint a commercial manager to help drive growth in the match, coarse, carp and bait sectors of the market. UK-based Preston Innovations, which owns the Preston, Korum, Avid Carp and Sonubaits brands, is looking for a candidate whose responsibilities will include input into the company’s long-term strategic direction. The successful applicant, who will handle day-to-day management of commercial issues across all four brands, will be based in Telford, Shropshire, in the UK and will report to the company’s directors.

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New Shimano Europe MD to ‘regain’ trust of retailers

Erik Naberman’s role in the implementation of Shimano’s Value Based Pricing principle within the company’s bike division was a key factor in his recent appointment as Managing Director of its European fishing tackle business. Naberman took up his role earlier this month, replacing former Managing Director Cor Ax who…

Nautilus Reels produces limited edition reel to aid Bristol Bay fight

Nautilus Reels, in collaboration with the S. Kent Rockwell Foundation, has created a limited edition ‘No Pebble Mine’ XM reel. Sales are set to benefit the Sportsman's Alliance of Alaska (SAA) and its efforts to protect Bristol Bay and the world class salmon fishery from a potentially devastating mining project. Only 25 individually numbered reels are available and, thanks to a donation from S. Kent Rockwell Foundation, for every $375 reel sold, $500 will be donated to the SAA to continue its fight to protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine. In all, it is hoped to raise $12,500.

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New CEO appointed to turn around Fishing Republic fortunes

UK retailer Fishing Republic, which announced a £1.4m loss in the first half of the year, has recruited Daniel Quinn from GO Outdoors to help turn the company around. Quinn has been appointed CEO and will take up his duties on October 17th. For the last six years he has been Commercial Director of GO Outdoors, one of the UK’s largest…

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Industry welcomes fish attracting devices off Australian coast

The deployment of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) off the coast of Australia’s Northern Territory has been welcomed by the country’s tackle industry, led by Colin Tannahill, the President of AFTA (left). The initiative is part of a $50 million investment in recreational fishing by the Territory’s Labor Government and is intended to create jobs in the sector...

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Marukyu Europe withdraws from UK bait market

Japanese bait manufacturer Marukyu has withdrawn its operations in the UK, blaming poor trading conditions, uncertainty caused by Brexit and turmoil within the angling trade in the region. Widely regarded as the world's biggest supplier of bait, Marukyu, under then Chairman John Loftus, entered the UK in 2010 and in 2015 bought Chapel Baits to...

The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) has promoted three members of staff to senior leadership positions within the organisation. Mike Leonard, formerly Conservation Director, has been elevated to Vice President for Government Affairs; Liz Ogilvie, has stepped up from Chief Marketing Officer to become Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer; and Show Director Blake Swango has been appointed Vice President for Trade Show and Membership. ASA President Glenn Hughes, said: “These three individuals are committed to our industry and have the experience and education that fits perfectly with the goals and objectives that will take our association into the future...