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3/25/2024

Seeking Wolf Photos OWO’s informal census continues

DICK ELLIS Click here for full PDF Version from the March/April Issue. Seeking Wolf PhotosOWO’s informal census continuesOn Wisconsin Outdoors’ informal wolf census continues. Please send your trail cam photos of wolves in Wisconsin to: wolves@onwisconsinoutdoors.com. List the county where the photos were taken, the date, and verify the number of wolves visible in each photo. Your name will not be published. OWO publishers do not b...

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Important news from Rapala, Shimano and Maurice

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Boost for EFTTEX as Rapala confirms attendance in Amsterdam

Rapala has confirmed that it will be exhibiting at this year’s EFTTEX, but Westin, the Danish tackle company, has announced that it will not be at the European trade’s showcase event in Amsterdam. Rapala’s decision to attend is good news for the event following the decisions of Shimano, Zebco Europe and Leeda not to rebook. With Pure Fishing and Daiwa also attending, it means that three of the world’s ‘big four’ will be at the show. The giant lure manufacturer had deferred its decision to be in Amsterdam, but told Angling International this week, ‘we will be there’.

CORPORATE NEWS

Shimano restructures European business operation

Shimano has announced a major restructure of its business in Europe aimed at consolidating and simplifying its operations. The three companies – Shimano Europe B.V., Shimano Europe Fishing Holding B.V. and bikefitting.com B.V. – have been merged into Shimano Europe Holding B.V., which has been renamed Shimano Europe B.V.

$10m earmarked for Cabela’s redundancies by Bass Pro

Cabela’s employees have been given a clearer indication of their future and that of the company’s Sidney, Nebraska headquarters by its new owner, Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops’ Chief Executive (pictured). In a letter to all employees, Morris reveals that $10 million has been earmarked for severance payments to staff who will lose their jobs. While not saying how many positions will be cut in the city, where Cabela’s employs 2,000 of its 6,800 population, Morris has detailed some of the operations that will stay following Bass Pro’s $5 billion acquisition earlier this year.

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Top Italian film maker and angler joins Daiwa in Europe

Daiwa has appointed Italian angler and film maker Salvatore Perrone as its consultant in Europe.The founder of Nomad by Fate Entertainment, which embraces the lifestyle of angling through its photography and videos, has joined the Japanese fishing tackle giant to promote its inspirational 'Feel Alive' motto. “Salvatore has a very interesting past...

ACQUISITION

New owner of Maurice Sporting Goods confirmed

Maurice Sporting Goods (MSG) has confirmed that Middleton Partners is the successful bidder for the company as part of its bankruptcy process. Before filing for bankruptcy in Delaware in November, MSG reached an agreement to sell itself to Middleton Partners, a private investment firm based in Northbrook, IL.…

APPOINTMENT

Bonime leaves Patagonia to take new role at Simms

Former Patagonia Fishing Director, Bart Bonime, has joined rivals Simms Fishing Products as Vice President of Product Design and Marketing. “I cannot be more excited to be working at Simms and helping to drive technically-focused product innovation to the next level,” said Bonime. “The team is solid and I’m looking forward to working…

PRODUCT NEWS

Wiley X launches 52-page fishing catalogue for 2018

Wiley X, a global force in protective eyewear, has released its 2018 fishing catalogue. Containing a comprehensive list of all its polarised products for anglers, it comprises 52 pages and details 21 different models. It will be available in both digital and print versions. Highlights of the 2018 Wiley X Fishing Catalogue include…

APPOINTMENT

Fly fishing guide Lucas Bissett joins AFFTA Board

Louisiana fly fishing guide Lucas Bissett has been appointed to the Board of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) to fill the seat vacated by Shawn Combs. Bissett owns and operates Lowtide Charters and was named Orvis Endorsed Saltwater Fly Guide of the Year in 2017. Along with his guiding knowledge, he…

Iconic Pure Fishing brand Hardy has helped raise more than £70,000 for the conservation of Atlantic salmon. The English-based company produced a limited edition series of 148 Hotspur Cascapedia reels to support the efforts of two charities, the Atlantic Salmon Trust (AST) and Salmon & Trout Conservation UK (STC UK), raising £45,000. The original 001 model, which was presented to AST patron, the Prince of Wales, was auctioned in May last year, for a record £55,000.

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Important news from Rapala, Shimano and Maurice

Boost for EFTTEX as Rapala confirms attendance in Amsterdam

Shimano restructures European business operation

$10m earmarked for Cabela’s redundancies by Bass Pro

Top Italian film maker and angler joins Daiwa in Europe

New owner of Maurice Sporting Goods confirmed

Bonime leaves Patagonia to take new role at Simms

Wiley X launches 52-page fishing catalogue for 2018

Fly fishing guide Lucas Bissett joins AFFTA Board

Hardy helps raise over £70,000 for Atlantic salmon conservation