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Angling International

Written By: Press Office
On Date: 3/12/2018

Skipper praises AFW following capture of $324,800 yellowfin tuna
The skipper of the boat which bagged a mouthwatering cheque for $324,800 following the capture of the biggest fish on Day Two of the famed Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot Tournament, has praised the performance of products supplied by its sponsor, American Fishing Wire (AFW). The 241lb yellowfin tuna was caught by Team Hooray using HI-SEAS Grand Slam Bluewater Monofilament Line, HI-SEAS 100% Fluorocarbon Leader and AFW Ball Bearing Swivels...
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EFTTEX ever-present still going strong after 37 show appearances
Finnish lure maker Kuusamon Uistin Oy is in an exclusive club when it comes to attending Europe's premier fishing tackle trade show. It is one of the few companies that have exhibited at every one of the 37 EFTTEX events, making its bow in 1982 when it was first staged. Times and faces may have changed, but the event remains an important date in the company’s diary to this day. Its owner and Managing Director, Kimmo Korpua (right), said: “EFTTEX has always been a good show for us because it takes us to different…
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AWARD

Costa Sunglasses picks up yet another industry award
Costa Sunglasses, an award-winning brand at fishing tackle trade shows across the world, has picked up another accolade. The Florida-based manufacturer returned home from this month's Outdoor Retailer Winter Show in Denver, Colorado with the first-ever Innovation Award for its new Baffin frame from its The Untangled Collection.
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ICAST

Business trumps glitz and glamour at ICAST for show regular
ICAST is proud of its reputation as the world’s largest fishing tackle trade show where major manufacturers from across the globe proudly launch their new offerings for the forthcoming season amid a glare of publicity. The unveiling of the very latest rods, reels, lures, electronics and a myriad of other tackle and angling-related items, are eagerly awaited by manufacturers and visitors to the Orange County Convention Center, Florida every year. But the show offers much more than just a chance for product-hungry dealers to salivate over the latest introductions and discover which ones walk away with an award in the coveted New Product Showcase. Strip away the film crews…
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SHOW NEWS

Owner of Fly Fishing Shows launches new upgraded website
Ahead of the start of next year's series of Fly Fishing Shows across the US, the organiser has launched a new upgraded website. According to Fly Fishing Show President Ben Furimsky, the new platform – www.flyfishingshow.com – is much more mobile- friendly, easier to navigate and significantly faster than the previous site...
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Abramis celebrates 30th anniversary with limited edition rod range

Abramis, owner of the Mikado brand, is celebrating its 30th anniversary next year with the production of a limited edition rod range to mark the occasion. The creators and founders of the Polish fishing tackle manufacturer have developed the Katsudo LX Sapphire range. The titanium Torzite guides have been combined with a TVS Fuji reel seat and high quality Portuguese AAA cork guides to deliver a product of what the company describes as ‘exceptional character’. “Every component, down to the split, ergonomic handle, is designed to reduce weight in each section of the rod to make it even more responsive and quicker,” says the company.
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Industry urged to back project to encourage ‘next generation’

An ambitious project to encourage the next generation of anglers is gaining ground across Spain and the rest of Europe. Launched by Barcelona-based AZ Trading, a leading distributor of fishing tackle for major companies across the globe, including Relix, Pelagic, Halco Fishing, Black Magic, Sampo, AFTCO, Frichy and Centaur, the Kids School has already undertaken courses for 1,000 children aged up to 12 so far in its inaugural year. Over the next four years, it is hoped that the number of youngsters attending will exceed 30,000...
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Danish tackle inventor links up with Westin to develop unique rig
A Danish fishing journalist and tackle inventor has linked up with one of the region’s top rod and lure brands to develop his unique invention for the predator market. Jens Bursell, editor of the country's top angling magazine, Fiske & Fri, has been working with Westin to develop his Release Rig which can be used to improve landing rates when used in conjunction with hard and soft baits for pike and other predators. The Release Rig is a hook-mounting system that allows anglers to scale down four to...
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BUSINESS NEWS

Industry legend returns to bass boat making business
The man behind two of America's top bass boat brands is returning to the sector with a new company backed by $30m of investment. Earl Bentz, founder of Stratos and Triton fishing boats, has launched Caymas Boats. Based in Ashland City, Tennessee, the new company is expected to start production of freshwater and sal****er fishing craft...
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MARKETING

Five RBFF marketing tips to increase your customer base
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) recently celebrated its 20th year of recruiting, retaining and reactivating anglers and boaters. It has revealed what has contributed to its success over the last 20 years – adjusting to the changing demographics and marketing the right messages. “Hooking a more diverse...
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CONSERVATION

EFTTA and EAA call on three-fish bass limit in North
Europe’s top representative bodies for recreational fishing have published a position paper on sea bass for 2019, which includes a three-fish bag limit in northern waters. EFTTA and the European Anglers Alliance (EAA) are also calling on the European Council of Ministers and the European Commission for a...
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