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Written By: Press Office On Date: 1/9/2018 Sporting goods industry representatives in the USA line up to oppose new tariffs on Chinese goods Representatives of the outdoor sports industry have been lining up this week to express their opposition to proposed tariffs on Chinese-made goods. In Washington DC on Monday the United States Trade Representative (USTR) kicked off a week of public hearings on the latest products from China that could face $200 billion in tariffs. The worry for the recreational fishing industry is that these include angling-related products, including kayaks, cast nets, apparel and accessories like plastic rain gear, fishing baskets and creels. The tariffs are expected to take effect in late September after the public comment period ends on September 5th. READ MORE FINANCIAL Angling Direct online sales outperform stores Latest figures released by the UK’s largest fishing tackle retailer, Angling Direct, show that e-commerce sales for the first half of 2018 outperformed those from its bricks and mortar stores. Although both segments enjoyed 60% increases in performance compared to the same period last year, digital sales came in at £11.69m (2017: £7.33m)... READ MORE ASA expands Government Affairs team with appointment of Policy Director The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is expanding its Government Affairs department to cope with its increasing workload. The representative body for the recreational fishing industry has appointed Clay Crabtree, a former Legislative Analyst with the US Department of Health and Human Services, as its Policy Director. “As the ASA's membership grows and diversifies, so do the issues and concerns regarding fisheries management and conservation, as well as trade and commerce,” said… READ MORE BUSINESS NEWS Zebco Europe confirms departure of Ricky Teale Ricky Teale has left Zebco Europe and Preston Innovations 18 months after being appointed Commercial Director over both businesses. A spokesman for Zebco confirmed Teale’s departure and Teale told Angling International that he is on ‘gardening leave’. The well-known UK and Europe industry figure was appointed by Jeff Pontius... READ MORE ALLIANCE Simms Fishing Products partners with Veil Camo Simms Fishing Products has partnered with Veil Camo to launch what it describes as “the most technologically advanced pattern we have ever released.” Veil Camo, established in Witchita, Kansas, in 2012, specialises in patterns for outdoor enthusiasts and works with brands to bring new products to markets. It has developed Simms’... READ MORE Expanding HPA to add to extensive range of gear with INFLADRY WAISTPACK The French-based fishing bag and accessories manufacturer, HPA, is adding a new product to its extensive portfolio later this year. The expanding company, which is targeting Eastern Europe and Russia as potential export markets, will be launching the INFLADRY 5 Litre WAISTPACK at the end of next month. It is made of 420D TPU fabric and fitted with a 100% airtight and waterproof patented zipper, it will retail at just €69 and be available in blue, orange, camo and black... READ MORE DISTRIBUTION Outdoor Elements takes on Nils Master sales in Australia Nils Master, the premier lure brand from Finnish manufacturer Finlandia Uistin Oy, is now being supplied by Outdoor Elements in Australia. “Our former distributor stopped taking our lures earlier this year because it wanted to focus on its core business of scuba diving,” explained Finlandia’s Marketing Manager, Martin Crewe... READ MORE RBFF adds two new members to its Board of Directors The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors. Dirk Hyde (right) and Libby Yranski (far right) will work closely with the RBFF leadership to meet its mission, including its goal to increase participation from the current level of 49 million anglers to 60 million in 60 months. Hyde comes to the RBFF Board after nearly 30 years within the Brunswick family of companies. He most recently added the role of President of Crestliner’s Aluminum Fishing… READ MORE APPOINTMENT Savage Gear Americas appoints National Sales Manager Svendsen Sport brand, Savage Gear Americas, has begun the task of building its sales team to spearhead the distribution of its products across North America. Following the company’s decision to terminate its US sales agreement with long-term partner Okuma and go it alone under the stewardship of Vice President... READ MORE APPOINTMENTS Predatortour Champions join the Wiley X Elite Fishing Team Leading protective eyewear manufacturer Wiley X has welcomed two more top anglers to its Elite Fishing Team. The Dutch anglers, Hendry Vis and Gerald Vierhout, have come on board following their success in the 2018 Predatortour competition which took place on the Haringvliet and Hollands Diep lakes earlier this year. During the event the... READ MORE Fox International adds to brands with acquisition of Spomb Fox International has added the Spomb Limited and Spomb Fishing carp brands to its portfolio. Spomb bait dispensers were the brainchild of carp angler Bryan Houghton and came onto the market eight years ago. Both Bryan and Judith Houghton will remain with the brand as consultants. In a statement announcing the agreement, Fox says that its sales team and infrastructure will significantly increase convenience for Spomb’s retail partners around Europe and across the rest of the world. READ MORE TRADE SHOWS 2018 T&G Show cancelled because of trade ‘apathy’ The Tackle & Guns Trade Show planned for this year has been cancelled. An email officially informing the trade was sent out today. Organiser Nick Marlow (left), owner of UK trade magazine Tackle & Guns, says that “it is with regret that I am putting the 2018 T&G Show on hold.” Marlow blames the decision on ‘apathy and lack of urgency’ that... 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