Remote, harsh and full of mystery…this is the image that appears in people‘s minds when they hear about the legendary Kamchatka, located in the far eastern corner of Russia. However, it is not unusual for professional and amateur fisherman alike, to take on the challenges of exploring this land, mainly due to the famous King Salmon, native to Kamchatka‘s waters. Continue Reading
Costa Sunglasses Untangled Collection Wins Innovation Award
Costa Sunglasses earned top honors for innovation at last week’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show in Denver. The new Baffin sunglass frame fromThe Untangled Collection, released in 2018, was awarded with the show’s inaugural Innovation Award presented by Capitol One Spark Business and A+E Networks® as the show kicked-off on Wednesday, Nov. 7. The awards recognized new products in the areas Continue Reading
NEW: LIVETARGET ICT Injected Core Soft Plastics
LIVETARGET is changing the way soft plastics appear with their new ICT (Injected Core Technology) process. Let there be no doubt, soft plastic lures are effective fish tempters. Available in profiles ranging from simple to gaudy and colors that vary from muted to other-worldly, soft plastics are well-established staples in the arsenals of bass, walleye, and panfish anglers in fresh Continue Reading
Pure Fishing Sold to Clothing Retailers for $1.3 Billion
Newell Brands (NYSE:NWL) made substantial progress on its Accelerated Transformation Plan, designed to create a simpler, faster, stronger consumer-focused portfolio of leading brands and today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to sell two businesses, Pure Fishing and Jostens. Combined, these transactions are expected to contribute approximately $2.5 billion of after-tax proceeds, subject to customary working capital and other transaction Continue Reading
How to Find and Catch Crappie in Fall
Fall is feeding time for predators of every flavor, and crappie are in full-on gorging mode; keenly aware of winter’s lurking. Knowing this, Seaguar and Raymarine pro Troy Peterson knows that finding the food means finding crappie. The fish are mostly suspended this time of year, but dialing in the likely bait-holding areas helps him narrow the search. “We have Continue Reading
Plano Launches New KVD Signature Series Tackle Bags and Speedbags
Like millions of other anglers, KVD relies on Plano to keep his fishing gear protected and well organized – at home, in the truck and on the water. And for 2018, Plano’s new KVD Signature Series Tackle Bags and Wormfile Speedbags pack all-new levels of KVD-grade performance and efficiency. Kevin VanDam’s all-time record for national tournament wins is proof positive of an ability Continue Reading
Polaris Acquires Minority Interest in FLW
Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, and Polaris Industries Inc., the leading global powersports manufacturer, announced today a strategic partnership that will extend and expand the outdoor brands’ complementary relationship. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The partnership leverages both companies’ consumer base, market presence, and industry expertise, and will include collaboration across the organizations Continue Reading
Alternative Ned Rigs Elevate Your Finesse Game
The legendary Ned Kehde isn’t likely to utter the phrase that’s made him famous; the term for the rig that’s forever transformed the bass fishing landscape. Actually, the chances of Kehde going third-person like some Prima donna wide receiver are roughly the same as his odds of playing in the NFL. That’s just Ned being Ned: the fact the humble Continue Reading
Shimano GLF Casting and Spinning Rods Now Available
For easy access to truly great fishing, many say there’s nothing better than the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Anglers from the Florida Keys west to the Texas coast can now experience the Gulf waters with Shimano’s GLF inshore rods, a series of four casting and four spinning rods in the right actions and power to target speckled trout, Continue Reading
Z-Man Earns Esteemed President’s Award
Ladson, SC (October 30, 2018) – Pitman Creek Wholesale, LLC recently presented Z-Man Fishing Products, Inc. with its prestigious 2018 President’s Award. Announced during Pitman Creek’s annual fall dealer show, the President’s Award is bestowed to the fishing tackle manufacturer who achieves the highest levels of excellence in operations and customer experience. Each year, more than 300 fishing tackle manufacturers are Continue Reading