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ANGLING BENEFITS PROMOTED 

BY EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 

Recreational fishing can 

contribute much to the 

sustainability of Europe’s 

habitats, fish stocks, coastal 

economy and individual health 

and wellbeing. 

That’s the view of the 

European Parliament, which 

has promoted the sport in a 

landmark report looking on 

the ‘Blue Economy’, which 

supports economic growth, social 

inclusion and the preservation 

or improvement of livelihoods 

while at the same time ensuring 

environmental sustainability of 

the oceans and coastal areas. 

It is seen as a crucial move 

after years of lobbying by angling 

groups throughout the continent 

to ensure those at the highest 

level not only understood the 

benefits the sport brings in many 

areas but also actively promoted 

it. 

The European Parliament 

Resolution toward a sustainable 

‘Blue Economy’ in the EU 

recognised its importance from 

economic, tourist, habitat and 

wellbeing perspectives, among 

others. 

A spokesman for the European 

Fishing Tackle Trade Association 

(EFTTA), which did much 

lobbying on behalf of the sport, 

said: “EFTTA engaged much 

in the preparation of the text 

to secure that recreational 

angling was not overlooked but 

mentioned and praised for all the 

positive benefits it has on offer. 

We are happy to see our efforts 

have paid off ! 

“The resolution makes it very 

clear that recreational angling 

is a big asset to the coastal 

communities. It is stressed that 

angling can, and does, help 

coastal communities to generate 

income and jobs as a high-value 

and sustainable tourism activity. 

“We can add to that, that 

angling tourism also can extend 

the tourism season beyond the 

traditional summer beach season.” 

Among the key paragraphs 

of the resolution were an 

acknowledgement that 

the recreational fisheries 

sector can contribute to the 

diversification of coastal 

communities’ income as a highvalue 

and sustainable tourism 

activity. 

It also recognised angling 

tourism could be a new source of 

income for coastal communities 

while ensuring the sustainability 

and good status of fish stocks 

and providing social and health 

benefits and noted how it looked 

set to continue growing following 

increased interest during the 

Covid-19 pandemic. 

The socio-economic value of 

fishing and its contribution to a 

sustainable blue economy in the 

EU was also highlighted and it 

called for more and better data 

about recreational fisheries and 

all of its benefits from the EU 

commission and member states 

alike. 

It also encouraged member 

states to build on best practices 

as outlined by the European 

Maritime, Fisheries and 

Aquaculture Fund to develop and 

fund fisheries tourism projects, 

include sustainable maritime, 

island and coastal tourism in 

related actions and programmes, 

support initiatives that encourage 

the diversification tourism and 

to make tourist activities and 

employment less seasonal. 

The report also urged members 

to recognise the contribution 

made by sea fishing and to tackle 

the impact that bottom-contact 

commercial fishing gear, drift nets 

and fish aggregating devices have 

on fish populations. 

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EDITORIAL 

Editor: 

John Hunter 

+44 7990 542958 

john.hunter@dhpub.co.uk 

A journalist all his life and with 20-plus years 

of international business magazine experience, 

John was the founding editor of TTW and has 

now returned to the helm. He has helped 

many brands launch and grow over the years 

through B2B publications and via his own 

consultancy business. 

Co-Editor: 

David Haynes 

+44 7766 263908 

david.haynes@dhpub.co.uk 

A lifelong angler, David has tried his hand 

at most types of fishing and is a great 

accumulator of tackle and now focuses on 

competition fishing. Having worked at DHP for 

the last 16 years on every title in the company’s 

portfolio, he brings a wealth of knowledge and 

experience to the editorial team. 

ADVERTISING 

North America: 

Bart Manganiello 

+1 914 722 7601 

bartalm@optonline.net 

For over 35 years, Bart has been working with 

trade magazines, 31 in the tackle industry. 

Since 2001, he has been TTW’s North 

American Director, providing provide the 

best communication programs to companies, 

helping them connect with current and 

prospective trade partners around the world. 

Rest Of The World: 

Guido Knegt 

+39 3475036436 

guido.knegt@dhpub.co.uk 

A born and bred Dutchman, he spent five 

years travelling the world as a scuba-diving 

instructor and English teacher before settling 

down in Sardinia. Guido previously worked for 

TTW between 2014 and 2017. 

China: Robert Li 

Li Ziwei 

+86 13451914155 

robert.li365@gmail.com 

Li Ziwei (Robert) has been working as news 

editor for over 20 years. He founded the most 

influential Chinese fishing forum in the Straits 

and successfully organised many industry 

events. His love for culture and tourism has led 

him to devote his entire life to the exchanges 

between China and southeast Asia. 

Magazine Manager 

Justin Fox 

+44 7813 327966 

justin.fox@dhpub.co.uk 

A hugely experienced communicator with 

more than 20 years at parent company DHP, 

Justin knows what it takes to grow brands 

and businesses across the tackle sector. 

Art Editor: Paul Evans 

Editorial Design: Brad Sharp 

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FLYING 

INTO 

BATTLE? 

The announcement by the American 

Sportfishing Association that 

ICAST 2023 will feature more fly 

fishing than ever before was perhaps not 

that much of a surprise. 

Until a few years back, the International 

Fly Tackle Dealer event had been all but 

rolled into ICAST anyway, although it 

did break away on its own once again just 

before Covid-19 hit. 

But IFTD’s return after the pandemic, 

in Salt Lake City back in March, was met 

with a mixed reaction and it seems the 

American Fly Fishing Trade Association, 

which ran it, is not keen to repeat the same 

experience. 

That said, there WILL be something 

independent for fly tackle brands and 

retailers to get their teeth into – it’s just 

not clear exactly what at present. 

So does the decision by the ASA put the 

two US-based tackle trade associations – 

sportfishing and fly – at loggerheads? 

It’s difficult to say, as neither party was 

keen to discuss the other one with TTW 

in recent conversations. 

However, in my humble opinion, there 

is room for both. A number of bigname 

brands like Simms and Costa have 

habitually done the two shows and the 

events, I feel, can complement each other. 

Whatever the ‘new’ AFFTA event looks 

like, it is unlikely to be a ‘trade show’ in the 

traditional sense that we all remember. 

But fly fishing is a unique sport – 

enjoyed on every continent and with a 

very specific clientele and truly specialist 

dealers. It deserves its own dedicated 

showcase, in some shape or form, that is 

3,511 

6,466 

for sure. 

At the same time, ICAST attracts a huge 

number of retailers, distributors, buyers 

and media to its July Orlando event and 

few would begrudge exhibitors the wealth 

of engagement opportunities it presents to 

the wider market. 

Tackle Trade World has been fortunate 

to have attended both events over the 

past two decades and supported both 

organisations and that will continue, 

whatever happens in the future. 

We are excited to see what AFFTA 

brings next year as an alternative to IFTD 

and you can be sure we will give it our 

backing and be happy to help promote the 

products and services of those attending 

any such event. 

At the same time, an even bigger and 

more expansive ICAST is also an enticing 

prospect – being able to do business with 

even more brands in one place makes 

perfect sense, especially for this UK-based 

editor. 

All of our trade associations – wherever 

you are in the world – do great work 

promoting and protecting our sport and 

the resulting events will always bring you 

new contacts and business if you put the 

time and effort in. 

I understand that some will wish to save 

their pennies and cents but I genuinely 

believe this to be false economy. 

Support your trade bodies and go to 

their shows – for everyone’s benefit! 

John Hunter 

Editor

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8 NEWS 

ICAST is expanding its fly fishing offering 

at next year’s Orlando show, US Fuji agency 

Anglers Resource has a new owner, the 

founder of Patagonia gives away his 

company to save the planet and Yamaha 

gets closer to the sea angling sector. 

16 PUTTING THE ‘WYND’ UP FLY BOX 

MAKERS 

It might be a new name to many but Wynd 

Tackle’s unique fly boxes have been taking 

the trade by storm. We find out how… 

18 KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY 

Keller is the latest of the Batson family 

to join the custom rod building and 

component business, founded by his 

grandfather. 

20 SPOTLIGHT ON… FLY TYING 

What could be more satisfying than 

catching a fish on a fly you have tied 

yourself, with its world of tools, accessories 

and materials. 

22 SHOP WINDOW 

What fly tying materials should you be 

stocking right now to make the most of the 

market? We give you some useful pointers. 

26 WHY YOU SHOULD GO TO EFTTEX 

2023 

István Pál explains why next year’s 

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European trade show in Budapest is a 

must-attend event. 

27 WATERCRAFT AND ACCESSORIES 

Check out the first of two special 

supplements on this lucrative and growing 

market sector. 

28 INTRODUCTION TO WATERCRAFT 

We take a look at all the various craft 

currently available. How do you fit them – 

and their associated gear – into your store? 

We have some ideas. 

30 WATERCRAFT TYPES 

We look at kayaks and paddleboards and 

discuss the pros and cons of each to help 

you make the right choice. 

32 “WHEN YOU CALL, YOU GET THE 

OWNER…” 

US kayak and boating firm NRS is 50 

years old. Not only that but it’s entirely 

employee-owned. What does that mean 

for you and the trade? 

34 PUMPED ABOUT INFLATABLES 

Inflatable kayaks are one of the fastest 

growing sectors in the sport. With the help 

of Aquaglide, we give you five reasons for 

their popularity. 

36 SEA EAGLE’S FISH SKIFF HAS LANDED 

When you need a boat that is roomy, easy 

to set up and at home on the water, the 

FishSkiff16 ticks the boxes. 

38 THE MAGIC OF WIZARD REELS 

Hungarian angler Peter Szebenyi tests 

and compares two of Energofish’s Wizard 

spinning reels – the MXT and the Edge. 

40 DOING BUSINESS WITH… INDONESIA 

With 17,500 islands, Indonesia offers a lot 

of coast, a lot of sea, a lot of fishing and 

plenty of trade opportunities. 

46 MAKING CONTACT 

More products from global suppliers 

that you could consider adding to your 

inventory for the coming months. 

48 SHOULD YOU DO BUSINESS WITH 

EUROPE? 

With more than 29 million anglers and a 

tackle trade worth more than €2 billion, 

Europe is a hugely lucrative market. How 

do you make it work? 

50 PENN INTRODUCES A HIGHER 

AUTHORITY 

The PENN Authority range has united 

the industry in praise for its durability, 

performance and reliability. Here’s how… 

68 LAST CAST 

Charles Jardine is turning his attention 

away from game fishing this month. 

Instead, he has his focus set on carp!

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ICAST 2023 will expand fly fishing 

offering 

Plans have been unveiled to significantly 

enhance the fly fishing sector at ICAST 

2023, the largest tackle trade show in the 

world. 

As the overall recreational fishing 

industry continues to evolve domestically 

and internationally, organising body the 

American Sportfishing Association sees this 

as the perfect opportunity for companies 

related to fly fishing to expand their reach in 

the general market. 

TTW is aware of discussions around 

the future of the International Fly Tackle 

Dealers’ (IFTD) Show, which only returned 

earlier this year, in Salt Lake city, USA. 

The American Fly Fishing Trade 

Association, which runs the IFTD 

event, had no comment to make on the 

announcement. 

Meanwhile, Blake Swango, ASA’s vicepresident 

of trade show and membership, 

explained: “Our goal is to represent the 

entire recreational fishing community and fly 

fishing plays a key role in reaching a specific 

audience of anglers. Most issues related to 

access, clean water and abundant fisheries 

overlap both conventional and fly fishing 

with ASA providing a powerful voice that is 

heard and respected by the administration, 

on Capitol Hill and around the country. 

“Introducing fly fishing as a main 

St Croix showcases Rift in rods 

US rod maker St Croix has 

released a series of boat and 

jigging rods designed to make 

life more comfortable for those 

fishing big lures for large fish. 

There are 28 rods in all – 16 

boat models titled Rift Salt 

and 12 Rift Jig offerings – 

produced as a direct response 

to nearshore saltwater anglers 

demanding thinner and lighter 

tools which still retain strength 

and durability. 

The feeling is that, when 

using heavy hardware, angling 

stamina can wear down to 

the point where presentations 

become sloppy and less 

effective, or – even worse – 

lead to fishing days ending 

prematurely. 

The Rift Salt range 

consist of 16 thin and 

category at ICAST 2023, specifically in 

the New Product Showcase, is yet another 

benefit ASA is providing to support the 

enhancement and expansion of the sale of all 

types of recreational fishing products.” 

New Product Showcase categories will 

now include fly rods, reels, waders and 

boots, lines, leaders, tippets and accessories, 

packs and luggage and technical apparel and 

accessories, with the winners announced 

during the Chairman’s Industry Awards 

Reception. 

ICAST Fly Fishing will be located on 

prime exhibit space on the main 20ft aisle 

reserved for fly fishing specific exhibitors. 

In addition, the traditional ICASTing Pond 

will be side-by-side with the FLYCASTing 

Pond, next to the New Product Showcase. 

Also new for 2023 will be the addition of 

powerful conventional and 

spinning models that form 

a comprehensive, stand-up 

toolkit for nearshore anglers 

casting for strong-willed fish on 

15 to 120lb line. 

Ranging from 6ft 6in to 7ft 

10in long with medium-light 

through heavy power and fast 

or moderate-fast parabolic 

actions, the expansive line up 

covers the gamut from pitching 

swimming crabs to permit, 

cobia or tarpon to presenting 

large poppers and metal-lip 

swimmers to tuna, AJs or cow 

stripers. 

Specifically engineered to 

help mitigate the physical 

stresses associated with vertical 

techniques, the strong and slim 

Rift Jig rods are conceived as an 

extension of the angler’s body. 

Consisting of 12 

conventional and spinning 

models from 5ft 6in to 6ft 

6in with moderate, parabolic 

actions and medium through 

extra-extra heavy powers, these 

are tip-tuned and beefed-up 

in the butt, each optimised for 

battling fish in specific weight 

classes. 

both non-motorised and motorised boating 

accessories to the showcase category list 

and an expansion of the technical apparel 

categories to include women and men, 

providing more choices for these well 

populated fields. 

Blake added: “As a trade association, ASA 

offers a suite of benefits for its members 

that will help any fishing business be 

more successful and prepared to handle 

the turbulent years ahead. Our intelligent 

and connected Government Affairs team 

has a direct impact on fishing access and 

conservation issues. No other organisation 

has had as great an impact on recreational 

fishing than the American Sportfishing 

Association.” 

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Designed to bend where 

they should and never where 

they shouldn’t, the result is 

a jig rod that works harder 

than the angler, delivering fun 

fishability without compromise 

to maximum lifting power and 

durability. 

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Falconer lands at US Fuji rod components agency 

Anglers Resource, the Alabamabased 

distributor of Fuji rod 

components for over 28 years 

has a new owner – Bill Falconer. 

Bill brings 27 years of 

experience in improving 

workflows, processes, efficiencies 

and customer satisfaction in 

the health care industry and 

combines that success with a 

passion for custom rod building. 

He has honed his craft for over 

25 years and is a published 

author and teacher. 

Former owner, Carl 

Haber, explained: “It was an 

opportunity for me to spend 

more time with family and 

know that the company would 

move forward with a renewed 

sense of energy and enthusiasm. 

I couldn’t be more pleased with 

the way things have worked 

out.” 

He added: “Bill brings all 

the skills needed to maintain 

Anglers Resource as the number 

one domestic component 

distributor not only as an 

accomplished businessman but 

also an avid rod builder. 

“He is also a leadingedge 

enthusiast on bringing 

technique specific rod designs 

to the US from Japan such a 

ConSUMerS SeT To ChooSe 

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The research and development that goes 

into bringing new products to market will 

be honoured next year at the US Fly Fishing 

Show’s Consumer Choice Awards. 

Chosen by fly fishing consumers, the everyday 

users of these products, voting and hands-on 

participation will be at the six Fly Fishing 

Shows scheduled for 2023. 

Entry to the awards competition is free to all 

show exhibitors and four more categories have 

been added, meaning there will be 39 “Best-of ” 

categories, from rods and reels to waders and 

polarised eyewear. 

Entries will be showcased online and 

exhibitors will have the opportunity to connect 

directly with consumers at shows throughout 

the voting cycle. Likewise, consumers will have 

the opportunity to see, touch and test products 

prior to voting for their favourites. Online 

slow pitch jigging.” 

Bill, meanwhile, said his rodbuilding 

interest was “beyond 

passionate, maybe just short of 

fanatic.” 

Pledging to address supply 

chain issues, inventory and 

data/technological challenge, 

he continued: “I am extremely 

excited to be part of an industry 

I have loved most of my life and 

I look forward to meeting and 

talking with customers across 

the US. 

“We will strive to make 

the transition as seamless as 

possible. Anglers Resource 

will maintain its facility in 

Foley, Alabama and day-to-day 

business will continue as it has 

successfully for the past 28 

years.” 

The company has ranked 

as the number one agent 

representing Fuji rod 

components in North America 

for decades and Fuji Japan has 

agreed to honour all exclusivity 

agreements, going forward, 

with the new owner. 

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voting will be open to the public from January 

20th to March 10th. 

Winning products will be announced at 

the close of voting and winners will receive a 

“Consumer Choice Awards” icon to utilise in 

advertising, in-store displays, product packaging 

and other marketing efforts throughout 2023. 

Fly Fishing Show organiser Ben Furimsky 

said: “Our goal is to recognise the hard work 

of all manufacturers and service providers who 

continually seek innovative ways to improve the 

variety of products and services offered to fly 

fishing enthusiasts. 

“What makes the Consumer Choice Awards 

unique is the opportunity for consumers to see 

and test 2023 entries in person at our events 

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Patagonia founder gives the 

company away 

Almost 50 years since Patagonia founder 

Yvon Chouinard began his experiment in 

responsible business, he and his family have 

transferred ownership to two trusts working 

to enhance the planet. 

Patagonia Purpose Trust now owns all 

the voting stock and will work to help 

demonstrate, as a for-profit business, that 

capitalism can work for the Earth. 

Meanwhile, the Holdfast Collective owns 

all the non-voting stock and will use every 

dollar received from Patagonia to protect 

nature and biodiversity, support thriving 

communities and fight the environmental 

crisis. 

Each year, profits that are not reinvested 

back into the business will be distributed 

by Patagonia as a dividend to the Holdfast 

Collective to help fight the climate crisis. 

The company projects that it will pay out an 

annual dividend of roughly $100 million, 

depending on the health of the business. 

Yvon said: “It’s been a half-century since 

we began our experiment in responsible 

business. If we have any hope of a thriving 

planet 50 years from now, it demands all 

of us doing all we can with the resources 

we have. As the business leader I never 

wanted to be, I am doing my part. Instead 

of extracting value from nature and 

transforming it into wealth, we are using 

the wealth Patagonia creates to protect 

the source. We’re making Earth our only 

shareholder. I am dead serious about saving 

this planet.” 

Patagonia will continue to give one per 

cent of sales each year to grassroots activists 

and the business also confirmed that its 

leadership team will not change. 

Ryan Gellert will continue to serve 

as CEO and the Chouinard family will 

continue to sit on Patagonia’s board, along 

with Kris Tompkins, Dan Emmett, Dr Ayana 

Elizabeth Johnson and Charles Conn (chair). 

Ryan Gellert added: “Two years ago, 

the Chouinard family challenged a few 

of us to develop a new structure with two 

central goals to both protect the purpose 

of the business and immediately and 

perpetually release more funding to fight the 

environmental crisis. 

“We believe this new structure delivers on 

both and we hope it will inspire a new way 

of doing business that puts people and planet 

first.” 

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st croiX set for triumPh 

with charity rod scheme 

US rod maker St Croix is 

helping a key cancer recovery 

campaign by selling a limitededition 

range of rods, with 

proceeds going to the charity. 

Throughout October it 

offered 500 special, handcrafted 

rods, all finished 

in Survivor Pink, to raise 

money for Casting for 

Recovery, which enhances the 

lives of women in all phases 

of their battles with breast 

cancer. 

The 7ft, medium power, fast 

action Triumph spinning rods 

are said to deliver versatile St 

Croix performance in a wide 

variety of fishing applications. 

Jesse Simpkins, vicepresident 

of marketing at St 

Croix, said: “St Croix Rod is 

more than a company. We’re 

a big fishing family and, like 

most other families, we’ve all 

been touched by breast cancer 

in one way or another. So, 

when we had the opportunity 

to do something unique to 

support the exceptional work 

of Casting for Recovery, we 

didn’t think twice.” 

CfR not only connects 

Buyers get teeth into Chompers brand 

Table Rock Bait Co, which sells under 

the Chompers name, has transferred full 

ownership of the US-based business from 

Ed Larson to Aaron Click and Jarrod Neef. 

Aaron explained “Chompers is a brand 

I’ve been fishing for years. I want to thank 

the former owner of Chompers Ed Larson 

for this opportunity. Chompers is an 

exciting brand with a huge following. 

“In addition, we are extremely excited 

to announce that Ed Larson has agreed to 

remain with Chompers as a consultant. We 

felt it was very important to have Ed 

because his passion for the brand will help 

our team grow and develop in the fishing 

lure business and create extensions of the 

brand in other product segments.” 

Jarrod added: “We are excited to be a 

part of the future endeavours of this great 

women who have had cancer 

with one another, it does 

so amidst the beauty of 

nature through the therapeutic 

sport of fishing. Over the past 

26 years, Casting for Recovery 

has helped bring emotional 

and physical healing to nearly 

11,000 women via over 800 

outdoor retreats. 

Faye Nelson, Casting 

for Recovery CEO, added: 

“The people who buy and 

enjoy fishing with these 

St Croix Triumph rods 

will be supporting real 

women currently battling 

breast cancer, breast cancer 

survivors, their families, and 

their communities.” 

company. 

“Chompers 

began in 

the early 

1990s as a 

quest for the 

best quality 

fishing lures for 

tournament and 

leisure fishermen. Since then, it has grown 

to include multiple soft plastic and a variety 

of jig heads for any fishing endeavour.” 

“Quality has always been in the forefront 

and the new ownership is dedicated to 

keeping this number one on their priority 

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NEWS IN BRIEF 

Jim serves marine 

sales 

Marine manufacturing rep firm 

ComMar has added former KVH 

vice-president of global sales, Jim 

George, to its sales team serving 

customers in New England, Long 

Island and other targeted US 

markets. 

“Jim’s professionalism, 

experience and industry 

knowledge make him a key 

to ComMar’s success for years 

to come,” said Norm Macleod, 

vice-president of ComMar, which 

represents leading equipment and 

accessories manufacturers in the 

US northeast, mid-Atlantic and 

southeast states. 

Outdoors brought 

together 

Together Outdoors (TO) has 

enjoyed a successful year, bringing 

together the outdoor recreation 

community to advance diversity, 

equity and inclusion. 

Mike Leonard, vice-president 

of government affairs at the 

American Sportfishing Association, 

said: “The TO coalition has helped 

inform our work engaging new 

and potential anglers. ASA is 

committed to making recreational 

fishing welcoming for all and will 

continue to advance this work as 

a member of TO.” 

BASS partnership 

AFTCO, the North Carolina Wildlife 

Resources Commission (NCWRC) 

and the North Carolina B.A.S.S. 

Nation (NC B.A.S.S.) are partnering 

to improve bass habitat. 

AFTCO recently sent its first of 

four annual $25,000 cheques to 

the NCWRC, which will be used 

toward developing an aquatic 

plant propagation greenhouse 

to help produce the specific 

types of vegetation needed to 

improve bass habitat in North 

Carolina waters and will increase 

vegetation production by up to 

500 per cent. 

One of the agency’s goals will 

be an “Adopt a Reservoir” program 

to help improve bass habitat in 

state waters. 

TronixFishing bolsters 

northern sales force in UK 

Bajío’s Temples of Change 

Bajío, maker of blue-light 

filtering, sustainably-made, 

performance sunglasses 

built to save the world’s 

saltwater flats and estuaries, 

is proud to announce a 

new partnership in their 

sustainability journey. 

It has teamed up with 

Oceanus, AC, a non-profit 

organisation based in 

Quintana Roo, Mexico that 

develops projects for the 

conservation of coral reefs, 

and artist Piper Nunn, to 

help save the coral reefs of 

Xcalak, Mexico, one coral at 

a time. 

With every purchase of 

the Nato Permit Tail or 

Balam Coral Reef frames 

from Bajío’s newly launched 

Temples of Change 

collection, a $20 donation is 

made to Oceanus and one 

coral colony is planted and 

maintained. 

This coral restoration 

program was developed 

UK sea and lure tackle manufacturer and 

distributor TronixFishing has appointed 

well-known industry face Karl Murphy as 

area sales representative for north England. 

Karl brings with him an enormous wealth 

of experience and knowledge, having worked 

in the trade and the area for over 20 years. 

George Cunningham, managing director 

of TronixFishing, said: “[This] is an area 

where we have always lacked a sales presence. 

From our early days working with agents, 

we never really felt that we were properly 

represented in the north of the country. 

“I am very happy that we are now able to 

add an experienced, keen, personable rep in 

Karl to our growing sales force. Having the 

stability of regular visits and a local point 

of contact will hopefully give our accounts 

the confidence to develop the range of our 

products they stock. 

“I am personally relishing the opportunity 

of working alongside somebody with Karl’s 

pedigree and helping to facilitate the next 

stage of our growth as a company.” 

Karl added: “I’m excited to join a fastgrowing, 

agile company. 

The depth of product 

available is a real credit 

to the way George has 

built his business. I’m 

looking forward to 

working with the team 

and to visit the many 

shops to show them 

some of the fantastic 

products across all of the brands available.” 

The territory covers Herefordshire, 

Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire 

and Lincolnshire plus the whole of England 

above this to the Scottish border. 

Meanwhile TronixFishing’s marketing 

manager, Mike Thrussell Jnr, noted: “It is 

a hugely significant area within sea and 

lure fishing with tremendous potential for 

growth. We feel our product range is an ideal 

match for the coastal and inland shops in 

this key area and we’re looking forward to 

showcasing our products to them.” 

karl@tronixpro.com 

by Oceanus and 

includes the 

construction of 

coral nurseries and 

the transplantation 

of thousands of 

colonies a year. 

“In Xcalak, 

The Great Mayan 

Reef is only a few 

hundred yards 

from the beach 

and is a critical 

part of the habitat we fish. 

“A healthy reef means a 

healthy fish population, so 

we want to do our part to 

protect and renew it,” said 

Al Perkinson, founder of 

Bajío Sunglasses. 

“Without healthy coral 

reefs, fish lose their habitat,” 

explained Piper Nunn, who 

is an artist and fisheries 

biologist. 

“These coral designs help 

keep ocean conservation 

top of mind while taking 

tangible action to restore our 

coral reefs.” 

Nunn has painted two 

ocean-inspired designs for 

Bajío’s Temples of Change 

campaign. One is a fishfocused 

design featuring 

repeating permit tails on 

the inside arms of the 

Nato frame and the other 

a habitat-focused design 

featuring beautiful sea fan 

coral for the women’s Balam 

frame. 

Nunn hopes to continue 

to create more art with a 

purpose for Bajío in the 

future. 


Yamaha empowers the Sea Angling Classic 

Following the huge success of the inaugural 

Sea Angling Classic in the UK this summer, 

it looks set for expansion for 2023, starting 

with a major partnership with engine 

manufacturer Yamaha Marine UK. 

The top prize in the recreational boat 

angling category next June will be a fully 

equipped Extreme 745 Game King boat, 

(and trailer), powered by a 300hp V6 

Yamaha outboard engine, complete with 

Yamaha Joystick Helm Master EX control. 

Not only will this get anglers to the 

fishing areas very quickly, it means that 

when they arrive they can use the GPS 

anchor locking system through the Helm 

Master EX, enabling them to fish in snaggy 

areas where the fish are with no fear of 

getting an anchor stuck. 

Matt Taylerson, Yamaha’s divisional 

manager, marketing, said: “We are delighted 

to partner with the Sea Angling Classic in 

2023. Along with our boat partner, Extreme 

Boats, we look forward to demonstrating 

how our outboard engines lead the market 

for performance and reliability, whilst our 

innovative and integrated boat control 

system, the Helm Master EX, provides 

anglers with a whole new level of boat 

control with its Autopilot functions. 

“The way the Sea Angling Classic 

continues to promote UK angling in a 

responsible manner is something we are 

particularly impressed with. The shore 

clean-up programme, a prerequisite for 

entry to the competition for participants, 

complements our European wide Yamaha 

initiative, Clean The Sea. 

“The initiative demonstrates Yamaha’s 

commitment towards preventing the danger 

to our planet and motivates communities 

and users to do the same. This is a natural 

tie for both of us, and we are excited to work 

together in the future.” 

Ross Honey, managing director of 

Angling Spirit and event founder, added: 

“Extreme Boats EU, who are providing 

the prize boat for the Sea Angling Classic 

2023, has signed an exclusive agreement 

with Yamaha and will be rigging all boats 

sold in Europe during 2023 with Yamaha 

Ma Taylerson from Yamaha and Sea 

Angling Classic founder Ross Honey at 

the 2023 event launch. 

engines. So, there was a natural, logical link 

for Yamaha to be the official engine partner 

of our event. 

“It’s really great that so many of the 

activities and initiatives linked to the Sea 

Angling Classic’s best practice catch photo 

release angling event, such as respect for 

the environment and children’s education, 

directly mirror those of Yamaha. 

“So, let’s raise a glass to passion and 

performance and welcome Yamaha on 

board.” 

www.seaanglingclassic.com

BIG ROCK SPORTS NAMES DAVID 

MCCARTNEY AS PRESIDENT 

David McCartney has been 

named president of Big Rock 

Sports, the US distributor 

of sporting goods brands 

including some of the key 

names in fishing and shooting 

to 15,000 retailers. 

He will assume 

responsibility for the dayto-day 

management of the 

company, joining the executive 

team at Big Rock’s home 

office in North Carolina, 

where he will report to CEO 

Ed Small. 

With three decades of 

distribution experience, 

David brings a comprehensive 

knowledge of warehouse 

operations, pricing, supply 

chain and inventory 

management to the firm. His 

background spans both retail 

operations and wholesale 

distribution with a focus on 

serving thousands of small, 

independent retailers across 

the US and Canada. 

He spent nearly 30 years 

with General Parts, Inc, where 

he served as president of its 

Carquest division, managing 

the whole supply chain 

including 32 distribution 

centres in the US, three in 

Canada, and two in China. 

“We are thrilled to have 

David join the Big Rock 

Sports team,” CEO of Big 

Rock Sports and parent 

company Peak Global 

Holdings, Ed Small said. 

“His extensive knowledge 

of distribution and his 

experience serving small, 

family-owned businesses 

will be a tremendous asset 

that will help us continue 

providing best-in-class 

product assortments and 

service to our family of 

retailers.” 

David McCartney 

An avid outdoorsman, 

David grew up hunting and 

fishing in West Virginia and 

holds a Bachelor of Arts in 

Management from North 

Carolina State University. 

Skeeter setting the 

standards 

Performance fishing 

boat supplier Skeeter 

Products has earned 

International 

Organisation for 

Standardisation (ISO) 

9001 certification 

for the design and 

manufacturing of its outboard motor fibreglass fishing boats. 

The internationally recognised award ensures Skeeter 

Products meets the needs of customers through an effective 

quality management system. 

Senior vice-president Jeff Stone said: “Quality is at the heart 

of everything we do at Skeeter, and we must continuously 

challenge ourselves to improve our product and services to 

exceed the expectations of our customers. ISO 9001 certification 

provides a solid foundation for the future of our company.” 

The certification consists of several quality management 

principles including a strong customer focus, motivation and 

implication of top management, the process approach and 

continual improvement. Using ISO 9001 ensures customers 

receive consistent, good-quality products and services. 

www.skeeterboats.com 

FLY TYING GATHERING 

SCHEDULED 

The International Fly Tying 

Symposium – a mix of celebrities, 

seminars, hands-on instruction 

and more – is taking place in New 

Jersey, USA, on November 12th 

and 13th. 

The 31st event will be staged 

at the DoubleTree by Hilton 

Somerset Hotel and Conference 

Center, in Somerset, New Jersey, 

with more than 100 celebrity 

fly tyers demonstrating what it 

takes to turn fur and feathers into 

artificial fishing flies, according to 

event director Chuck Furimsky. 

Tyers scheduled for 

demonstrations, seminars or 

hands-on instructions include 

Orvis executive and author Tom 

Rosenbauer; creator of the Clouser 

Minnow, Bob Clouser; and fly 

tying blog host Tim Cammisa. 

International tyers scheduled 

include Theo Bakelaar from 

the Netherlands; Harry Schoel, 

Belgium; Chris Reeves, England; 

Morten Valeur, Denmark; Marc 

Petitjean, Switzerland; and Piero 

Sistino and Eros Tommasi, from 

Italy joining Americans Tim 

Flagler, Tom Baltz, Son Tao, Allen 

Rupp and Steve Culton during the 

two-day event. 

Displays and items for sale 

include hundreds of fly tying 

books, thousands of necks and 

stacks of feathers, and a selection 

of hooks from Ahrex from 

Denmark along with special 

sample packs. 

www.internationalflytyingsymposium.com 


FEATURE 

Wynd 

PUTTING THE ‘WYND’ 

UP FLY BOX MAKERS 

Wynd Tackle might be a relatively new name on the fly scene but its Bynder boxes have 

been taking the industry by storm, so TTW caught up with the brand’s Josh Kelly to find 

out more… 

TTW: WHY AND WHEN DID THE BRAND 

START? 

JOSH KELLY: Wynd actually started back 

in 2015. We used to spend a lot of time 

trolling for salmon in Lake Michigan, 

where saw the need for a better way to 

store salmon flies trolled behind flashers. 

So we designed and patented a modular 

storage system that works great for 

offshore trolling lures and flies rigged with 

leader. That’s really how it all started but, 

shortly after, we started fly fishing… and 

completely changed direction! 

Well, maybe not completely but we 

made a hard turn. We again saw the need 

for a better way to store rigged flies. So we 

designed our Bynder dropper rig fly box. 

We wanted a box that not only stores your 

flies but also utilises a removable “rig card” 

for storage and securing of dropper rigs. 

WHAT MAKES YOUR BYNDER 

BOXES UNIQUE? 

It’s very lightweight and simple. The 

removable rig card allows for easy 

customisation and gives a fly angler a spot 

to secure flies rigged with tippet. Pre-rig 

them before you go out to be ready, to save 

time and to tie less knots. Or have a spot 

to put a rig when you are in the heat of 

the moment and want to change it all up. 

Keep that rig tangle-free and organised on 

the Bynder’s rig card and fish on without 

wasting time. 

YOU’VE NOT BEEN GOING THAT 

LONG. HOW HAS THE JOURNEY 

BEEN SO FAR? 

Starting a fishing product company is hard. 

If it were easy, everyone would do it, right? 

There have been many times where we have 

had no idea what we are doing or what way 

we should go. 

It’s those times where we have learnt 

the most and can look back and say “we 

are glad we did that” or “let’s never do that 

again.” 

One thing that was certainly a good 

move was going out to IFTD in Salt Lake 

City. We won “Best of Show” in the tackle 

box/storage system category. That was an 

extremely proud moment for us and could 

not have happened at a better time. 

We were a little uncertain about moving 

forward and it proved that we need to hold 

our course and that we have good products 

that can help anglers be more productive 

on the water. 

WHAT HAS BEEN THE REACTION 

FROM RETAILERS AND ANGLERS 

TO YOUR PRODUCTS? 

It’s been good! Especially after IFTD 

and having the opportunity to showcase 

our current product and products we plan 

to launch in the future. We met a lot of 

different people in the industry and the 

feedback has been great! 

ANYTHING ELSE IN 

DEVELOPMENT? 

Yes, we are going to continue to improve 

our Bynder fly box and plan to release a 

Gen 2 model. We also plan on being able 

to provide many different options of our 

removable rig/fly cards with different hook 

insertion patterns to accommodate other 

patterns of flies, even streamers. With 

those being removable we are working on 

designs of different products to swap them 

in and out of. 

One is a simple lanyard type product 

that an angler can hang from their vest 

or pack. The other is more of a “filing” 

type box that can store many rig/fly cards, 

with one on the lid so that you have an 

accessible spot to secure flies when fishing 

from a drift boat. 

That’s just a few of the many things we 

are working on. It’s all exciting and very 

different stuff that we cannot wait to be 

able to provide to all of our fellow anglers 

out there! 

WYND 

www.wyndtackle.com 


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SPOTLIGHT ON... 

FLY TYING 

SPOTLIGHT ON 

FLY TYING 

What could be more 

satisfying than catching 

a fish on a fly you have 

tied yourself, and what 

a box of delights is 

the world of fly tying 

materials. 

Soft fur and bright feathers, shiny tinsel, 

wires, hooks, chenilles, threads of all 

colours of the rainbow and more… 

for many fly fishermen almost the greatest 

pleasure comes when sitting at a vice with their 

fly tying tools, armed with a huge range of fly 

tying materials and their imagination, because 

fly tying offers benefits that cannot be achieved 

through purchasing ready tied flies. 

It’s one thing to tie an established pattern 

of fly because you know it works, but when an 

angler ties their own fly they create the pattern, 

size, colour and style. Catching a fish on a fly 

tied by a professional, anyone can do that, but 

when it’s your own product in the mouth of 

that trout, the satisfaction is immense. 

There are thousands of fly patterns in the 

world but by tying the fly themselves tyers 

can create something that can’t be found in a 

local fly shop – they can let their imagination 

run wild, often learning more about the 

entomology of their local waters in the process. 

Although without doubt it is easier and 

more time efficient for anglers to go into the 

local fly shop and ask which patterns work 

best, then purchase a few perfectly tied flies 

that will catch fish, most fly anglers reach a 

point in their fishing when they think about 

tying their own flies. 

Tying flies enables an angler to not only 

replicate the exact insects found in the streams 

or lakes they fish that the trout just love to 

eat, but also create their own custom patterns 

no one else has. Looking at some flies tied 

by expert tyers makes you wonder if you’re 

looking at the real thing. 

Fly tying also caters for those on the artistic 

side of fly fishing. Fully dressed Atlantic 

salmon flies, for instance, can be classed as art 

just as much as painting. 

Getting into fly tying can seem daunting as 

there are plenty of different tools and untold 

numbers of materials out there. Fortunately, 

there are starter kits available with the basic 

tools anglers need to tie most flies. After 

the initial purchase of basic tools and starter 

materials however, Pandora’s box has been 

opened and tyers will want ever more different 

materials, advanced tools and more. 

Some of the essential items that new 

tyers will want to buy, and you need to stock, 

include: 

VICE 

The vice is the most essential tool on a 

tying desk. It firmly holds the hook while 

you wind thread and other materials 

around it. 

SCISSORS 

Sharp scissors are the most utilised hand 

tool on a fly tyer’s bench, used to cut 

threads, hairs and many other materials 

used in the process of tying a fly. 

WHIP FINISHER 

Every fly must be finished by tying off 

the thread. The whip finisher provides an 

easy, durable method to tie the knot that 

finishes the fly. 

BOBBIN 

Flies are tied with a thread that winds 

and locks materials around the hook. The 

bobbin is the tool that holds thread and 

is used to wind thread around the hook 

shank. 

HACKLE PLIERS 

Many flies commonly use hackles or 

feathers in fly tying, which can prove 

difficult to manage. Hackle pliers are a 

great solution, providing a tight grip on 

the feather’s stem, a difficult feat for fingers 

alone. 

BODKIN NEEDLE 

The bodkin needle is the Swiss army knife 

of tying tools. From picking out dubbing 

to applying types of cement and glues, it’s 

useful anywhere you need a fine point. 

MATERIALS 

These include various materials such 

as chenille, hooks specific to the style 

of fishing and pattern of fly, plus furs, 

feathers, beads, eyes, cones and heads, 

capes, flat braids, fly tying wires, shellbacks 

and wools, flashabou type materials and 

tinsels – it’s a long list that just keeps 

on getting longer… take a look at our 

selection over the next couple of pages. 



FLY TYING 

HARELINE DUBBIN 

UV FLEXI SQUISHENILLE & UV BADGER FLEXI 

SQUISHENILLE 

Fish not only hit flies tied with Squishenille 

but they hold on and chew them! 

Squishenille can be wound as a chenille 

body, used as a tail or incorporated 

into dubbing brushes. The UV Ice dub 

interlaced in the fibres gives it a subtle flash 

component. The UV Flexi Squishenille has 20 

different colour selections and is available in 

four sizes – Micro, Small, Medium and Large. 

The Black Badger Core version in this 

chenille gives it a look like no other chenille 

available on the market. It can be wound as 

a chenille body, used as a tail or incorporated 

into dubbing brushes. The UV Badger 

Flexi Squishenille has 16 different colour 

selections and is available in three sizes – 

Small, Medium and Large. 

www.hareline.com 

HAGENS 

LARVA LACE FIRE STAR DUBBING 

Other brands have attempted to duplicate 

the one and only Fire Star dubbing, but 

none have matched the original superfine 

pearlescent material used to create flies 

that catch fish. Whether dubbed on to 

thread, spun in a dubbing loop, or captured 

with a pinch wrap, Fire Star adds a sparkle 

and iridescence to flies that makes them 

irresistible to saltwater and freshwater 

finned quarry. This durable synthetic 

dubbing can be used all on its own or 

mixed with other materials offering endless 

bounds to the fly tyer’s imagination and 

with 44 colours to choose from it can fill 

nearly any fly tying need – dry flies, nymphs, 

streamers, and salmon flies, for cold-water 

and warm-water species alike. 

www.hagensfish.com 

GAMAKATSU 

TROUT STINGER 

Gamakatsu’s S25S Trout Stinger Hook is 

an incredible offering for anglers tying 

and presenting flies with a straight eye. 

Built with durability, sharpness, and 

presentation in mind, the S25S is ideal for 

various patterns, including streamers, large 

nymphs and bead heads, to name a few. 

The no-shine black finish blends into most 

designs, drawing attention to the fly and 

not the hook. 

www.gamakatsu.com 

STONFO 

THREAD CUTTER 

This tool is equipped with a special V-blade 

that allows tyers to cut thread quickly and 

accurately. At the other end the tool is 

equipped with a short and sharp needle in 

stainless steel, useful when tying. 

MUSTAD 

HERITAGE FLY HOOK RANGE 

As the foundation of a fly, it’s crucial that 

Heritage Fly Hooks offer the latest hook 

technologies. That’s why they have been 

perfected with Mustad’s sharpest, slimmest 

point yet, ALPHAPOINT, using the same 

Opti-Angle sharping as ULTRAPOINT but 

with improved penetration and sharpness. 

The new TitanX and Titan Steel finishes 

have a sleek, gun-metal look, and both 

coatings are over 50 per cent more rustresistant 

than previous coatings used on 

Mustad fly hooks. The differences between 

the finishes lie in the extra matte look of 

TitanX and slight lustre found on Titan Steel 

finished hooks. 

These new hooks come in bio-based 

plastic packaging, a durable, reusable 

box made of Polylactic acid (PLA) plastic, 

which is 100 per cent biodegradable and 

compostable under certain conditions. 

www.mustad-fishing.com 


UNI-PRODUCTS 

UNI-MYLAR 

Two fresh colours in the very popular UNI- 

Mylar line – plain Black and plain White. 

Available in three widths: #10 (1/16in), #12 

(3/64in), and #14 (1/32in). Tyers now have 20 

colours at their disposal for creating attractive 

bodies and ribs, adding flash to wings, throats 

and tails, producing tough and attractive 

wingcases, or serving as a base for spun 

bodies, to name just a few uses. 

www.uniproducts.com 

SEMPERFLI 

WIRES 

Semperfli offers 

a great range of 

specialist fly tying 

wires in a massive 

range of colours. 

Non tarnishing, 0.1mm, 0.2mm, 

0.3mm and 0.5mm available – from the 

ultra-fine through to brassie wires. 

Also available, lead free and stainless 

steel wires. 

www.semperfli.net 

STONFO 

CDC WINDING TOOL 

A tool that allows tyers to wind the feather 

on itself forming a small roll that can be easily 

tied on the hook. Ideal for tying CDC wings 

and legs. Manufactured in stainless steel. 

www.stonfo.com 

SEMPERFLI 

MICRO GEL FRITZ 

The new Gel Core Micro Fritz 

comes spooled with six metres per spool 

and is designed to give more body and profile 

to your flies. The combination of translucent 

square cut and fibrous fibres bonded in deep 

dyed Gel Core produces a material that holds 

tight, does not break apart and creates real 

depth to your flies whether on a thorax or 

body. However, with its thin profile this is 

perfect for size 14 to 20 flies. 

www.semperfli.net

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FLY TYING 

AHREX 

BOB CLOUSER SIGNATURE S/E 

A straight eye streamer hook developed in 

collaboration with saltwater legend Bob 

Clouser, to his specifications and proportions 

with the correct shank length – just as he 

wants a Clouser hook to be. To see a legend 

like Bob getting really excited about a hook 

makes this project special. A great all-round 

saltwater streamer hook. 

• A-Steel Finish 

• Available in size 5/0 – 4 

• Chemically sharpened with small barb 

www.ahrexhooks.com 


HARELINE CERAMIC ZIRCONIA DUBBING 

RAKE 

If you own a hare’s mask or fur of any 

kind this rake is a must-have tool to own 

and belongs on every tyer’s tying bench. 

Designed for the specific purpose of 

removing fur from hare’s masks, fur strips, 

pelts, and synthetic fur pieces for immediate 

dubbable fur. The Rake will remove under 

fur and guard hairs at the same time, 

increase or decrease the amount of under 

fur accumulated simply by changing the 

angle of the tool when raking. The Hareline 

Ceramic Zirconia Dubbing Rake will not need 

to be resharpened if properly cared for. 


HAGENS 

Angel Hair 

One of the most versatile products on 

the Larva Lace shelves is Angel Hair. It 

comes packaged in 6 to 8in hanks (like 

certain flash materials) and is easily stored 

inside a plastic tube or hanging from your 

favourite hank storage device. It can be 

used exclusively to compose an entire 

baitfish pattern, added in sparse amounts 

to bring life to specific fly sections, or to 

brighten up smaller nymph rigs. Whether 

you go with the regular Angel Hair, its 

flashier sister material in Saltwater Angel 

Hair, the UV varieties, or the shimmering 

and shiny Angel Flash, you’ll be adding an 

irresistible element to any fly pattern. With 

so much variety and flexibility, it makes 

tying flies (and fishing them) so much fun! 

www.hagensfish.com 

WAPSI FLY 

AWESOME POSSUM ZONKERS 

Wapsi introduced the first stripped rabbit 

zonkers many years ago. Dan Byford was 

one of the first fly tyers to embrace the 

material and his creation, the Zonker, 

became an instant classic. 

While rabbit zonkers make fantastic 

streamers there are times when a longer, 

stiffer zonker strip is an advantage; saltwater 

and bass flies come to mind. Enter the 

Awesome Possum Zonkers – zonker strips 

made of soft tanned, stripped possum hides. 

These zonkers are outstanding for large 

flies because the hair averages over one 

inch in length with a density similar to 

rabbit strips. The stiffer hair makes the strip 

less likely to wrap around the bend of the 

hook during the cast. The subtle black tips 

also give a two-toned look adding visual 

appeal to the fly. 

Available in 13 colours. 

www.wapsifly.net 



EXTRA SELECT CRAFT BUNNY STRIPS 

This is the closest synthetic rabbit strip 

product on the market that maintains a 

realistic feel and action of a natural rabbit 

strip. The Extra Select Craft Bunny Strips 

are available in ¼in wide strips that are 

lock stitched together but can be split to 

convert to a crosscut collar type strip without 

unravelling. The entire strip is 24 inches in 

length. Casts like a feather, sinks and moves 

like rabbit. All water is released with one back 

cast with its hydrophobic nature. Available in 

13 colours. 


STONFO 

CDC FEATHERS BLOCK 

A block with grooves of different length to 

easily fold the feathers. Simply insert the quill 

of the feather inside the groove of the right 

length. Equipped with three antiskid rubber 

feet. 

www.stonfo.com 

UNI PRODUCTS 

AXXEL-MINI FLASH TINSEL 

A new addition to the very popular Axxel 

flash line, Axxel-Mini is a narrow strand of 

sparkling material available on 17-yard spools. 

Available in 16 colours – Aqua, Black, Bronze, 

Claret, Copper, Gold, Multicolor, Mystic Gold, 

Mystic Red, Olive, Orange, Peacock, Pearl, 

Rainbow Black, Rainbow Purple and Silver – 

Axxel-Mini adds versatility to create attractive 

fly bodies, wings and tails. Tyers can also take 

advantage of the popular 20-spool Axxel-Mini 

combo pack. 

www.uniproducts.com 

STONFO 

TRIMMER 

A precision cutter indispensable for the 

finishing of flies. At the other end the tool 

is equipped with a short and sharp needle 

in stainless steel. Supplied with three spare 

blades. 

www.stonfo.com

WORLD 

DESIGN - INNOVATION - EXCELLENCE 

CLASS 

Atomic tackle is a 100% Australian owned 

tackle company making rods, lures and line for 

a wide variety of fish species all over the world. 

With a guaranteed swimming action, and a 

huge choice, you can rely on Atomic when you 

absolutely have to catch fish. 

FISHING 

TACKLE 

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FEATURE 

EFTTEX 

WHY YOU SHOULD 

BE AT EFTTEX 2023 

After several years of cancellations forced by Covid-19, the European Fishing Tackle Trade 

Exhibition (EFTTEX) is set to take place in Budapest from June 17th to 19th, 2023. One of the 

organisers, István Pál, explain why it’s important and how to get involved. 

TTW: FIRSTLY, ISTVAN, IT WAS SAD TO 

LEARN THAT EFTTEX 2022 HAD TO BE 

CANCELLED BUT SOME OF THE BOARD 

MEMBERS HAD A GREAT REPLACEMENT 

IDEA, THE EFTTEX DIGITAL NEW PRODUCT 

SHOWCASE. 

ISTVÁN PÁL: That’s right! There were 

actually three board members who worked 

on the project together. Entries have 

just closed but it is the only European 

showcase of new products which has a 

truly worldwide reach. 

Entering the competition brings brand 


awareness and shows that a company is 

innovative and has something new to offer 

the market. 

WHY IS ALL THIS SO VITAL TO 

COMPANIES, ESPECIALLY SMALLER ONES? 

Taking a look around the world we see 

larger companies taking a bigger slice of 

the market year by year. That happens 

with globalisation, we can’t stop it. 

Family businesses, small and medium size 

companies are represented in big numbers 

in our trade and EFTTEX and the Best 

New Product Showcase are a great chance 

to make a small company visible and 

connect to a global trade audience. 

ENTRY INTO THE SHOWCASE IS A GREAT 

WAY INTO EFTTEX 2023. WHY SHOULD 

COMPANIES BE THERE? 

EFTTEX attracts companies, visitors 

and press members from the trade from 

around the world. Every year, since 1982, 

a large number of industry guests have 

met in just three days. 

EFTTEX is the first choice for 

brands to launch their new products in 

Europe and is the best option for any 

size company with serious international 

ambitions. 

However, I accept that the event has 

lost some of its sparkle, Covid-19 and 

the resulting long break made the project 

more and more difficult. 

EFTTEX 2023 – in Budapest from 

June 17th to 19th – has a great chance of 

attracting more people than we have had 

in the past. 

The Best New Product Showcase 

Digital Edition adds additional value 

to the show. We wanted to encourage 

exhibitors to return and new exhibitors 

to come. 

The market had changed a lot, so our 

intention is for retailers to come here, see 

the beautiful city of Budapest and also 

enjoy the show. 

I understand people will be concerned 

about the war in Ukraine but Hungary is 

a safe country and a long way from the 

eastern part of Ukraine, where most of 

the fighting is taking place. The show 

is still over eight months away and, 

hopefully, the situation will have changed 

by then and the conflict will be over. 

THE ‘GREEN’ MESSAGE IS BECOMING 

MORE AND MORE IMPORTANT. HOW WILL 

YOU ENCOURAGE THIS? 

Participants in the showcase could describe 

the eco-friendly elements of the product 

they submit. A “green booster” will be 

added to the points obtained from the jury, 

depending on how essential components 

and packaging materials are used. 

We want companies to prove they care 

about environment. I believe the trade 

understands the message as more and more 

products are flagged as ‘green’. 

EFTTEX 

www.efttex.com

The recreational 

watercraft market is a key 

one for the global tackle 

trade. 

With Q4/Q1 boat shows 

and the 2022/2023 boat 

selling season approaching, 

this special Watercraft and 

Accessory supplement 

provides an efficient and 

effective platform to 

showcase your products 

to the global distribution 

system. 


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GETTING OUT ON 

THE WATER 

Anglers looking to cover more water are turning increasingly to boats and 

other watercraft to keep catching, while businesses looking to cover more 

markets should be doing the same… 

More and more anglers are 

leaving the banks behind 

and heading out on to 

the water to chase their 

quarry, using a variety of watercraft and 

accessories to do so. 

Whether it’s a small motor boat, kayak, 

SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboard), float tube 

or drift boat, this move afloat has opened 

up a new – and potentially lucrative – 

market for brands and retailers alike. 

Not only does the shift to ‘on the 

water’ give anglers a different perspective 

on their favourite locations, it can also 

open up new options, allowing access to 

previously hard-to-reach places. 

Placing a lure or bait in what was once 

an inaccessible spot gives the angler 

a greater chance at catching more or 

possibly bigger fish. 

Combining fishing IN the water with 

being ON the water is also double the fun 

for many, as it hits all those outdoor and 

nature touchpoints that people have been 

clamouring for since Covid-19 lockdowns 

were first instituted. 

Many countries have reported increased 

numbers of anglers AND boaters in 

the last couple of years, certainly since 

pre-pandemic times, and now is the time 


to make the most of these once-in-alifetime 

opportunities. 

But with these new markets unlocking, 

inevitably there will be questions around 

what to stock – after all, there are some 

major brands in this sector, some bigticket 

items and, crucially, watercraft 

and some of their accessories demand 

both significant space and additional 

knowledge, in order to look after 

prospective customers and close a sale. 

But don’t let that put you off. A kayak 

or small boat, displayed well and kitted 

out with a wide range of accessories, will 

be an enticing draw for customers and 

will doubtless provide some notable addon 

sales. 

So what is out there and how do you 

ensure your fair share of sales and profits? 

From motorboats…

Getting out on the water 

WATERCRAFT CATEGORIES 

MOTOR BOATS 

A whole industry in themselves, motor 

boats encompass everything from small 

river craft with a simple outboard to bass 

boats that can be found on tournament 

circuits across the US or the predator 

fishing tours in Europe, for example. 

Usually offering high speed (and 

commanding high prices), these may not 

be the first choice for many other than 

tournament anglers but anyone buying 

one of these will inevitably be forking 

out for the latest in electronic navigation 

and fishfinders, trolling motors, storage, 

buoyancy aids and even clothing. 

… to pedal powered kayaks… 

… to kayaks and SUPs… 

KAYAKS 

A rapidly growing sector, kayaks offer 

freedom and versatility, able to handle 

light inshore days, rivers and lakes with 

equal aplomb. 

Their manoeuvrability and stability 

“You’ll often get so 

close to your fish that 

they will literally 

swim right beside 

or even underneath 

you…” 

… to large inflatables. 

mean they can also be easily customised 

and kitted out with plenty of fish-finding 

and fish-catching gear while also offering 

single and two-person options. 

SUPS 

Single person – more often than not 

– SUPs (Stand-Up Paddleboards) are 

manoeuvrable, stable and, crucially, 

extremely quiet, meaning anglers can get 

up close to their chosen species with very 

little disturbance, making ambush fishing 

especially easy. Many also offer custom 

options and accessory points – vital when 

taking rods, nets and baits with you. 

DRIFT BOATS 

Essentially these are wide, flat-bottomed 

craft with flared sides and a narrow, flat 

bow and pointed stern. 

Typically, they boast a rocker along an 

arc from bow to stern along the bottom 

of the boat to make it easy to manoeuvre, 

especially if you are tackling rapids 

or rougher water on your way to your 

chosen, out-of-reach spot. 

FLOAT TUBES / BELLY BOATS 

Once almost exclusively the preserve of 

fly anglers, other disciplines have also 

discovered the stealthy attributes of the 

float tube or belly boat – essentially an 

inflatable ring which surrounds you, 

enabling you to control your movement 

with your legs. 

Usually equipped with somewhere to 

store your rod and net as well as a space 

to tie your rigs or sort out leaders and 

flies, they are a relatively inexpensive way 

to explore wide expanses of water that 

would have been unreachable from the 

shore. 

Thanks to the quiet and covert nature 

of these craft, you’ll often get so close 

to your fish that they will literally swim 

right beside or even underneath you – a 

very surreal experience. 

ACCESSORIES 

Where do we start? From outboards to 

trolling motors, shallow water anchors to 

mooring spikes, rod and net mounts to 

fishfinders, navigation and location units, 

aerators and live wells, specialist luggage 

and so much more, there is a seemingly 

endless list of potential add-ons you can 

offer watercraft-buying customers, all 

boosting your bottom-line profit. 

Over the next few pages in this 

special Watercraft and Accessories 

supplement we’ll introduce you to 

some of the brands and products 

worth finding space for in your 

outlet or adding to your online 

inventory. 


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CHOOSING THE RIGHT 

CRAFT 

Helping your customers decide which craft is right for them is vital if you are to get them to 

treat you as a trusted supplier. In this mini feature we look at kayaks and SUPs 

To stand up or to sit down? 

Sit on or sit in? Along with 

budget, these are key questions 

to ask your prospective 

customers who are keen to explore this 

new and exciting world of fishing on the 

water. 

Both kayaks and SUPs let you get right 

into those nooks and crannies where 

fish are most likely to feed but it’s also 

challenging and fun – you’re just inches 

from the water if you are sitting down, 

while standing up on an SUP gives you 

increased observation of the waterscape. 

WHAT’S IN A KAYAK? 

A kayak’s hull is the base layer but they 

can vary from craft to craft, offering 

a range of stability options, water 

displacement and so on. 

While you may think that kayaks 

need paddles, this is not necessarily the 

case. There are models on the market 

nowadays that rely on pedal power 

instead. 

In fact, these are becoming more 

popular as some users find them less 

tiring, especially over long distances. 

Of course, you’ll want to sell buyers 

a spare paddle in case something goes 

wrong with the pedal system but then it’s 

always wise to carry a spare one anyway. 

That all adds up as pedal-powered 

kayaks can be considerably more 

expensive than their paddle-powered 

cousins. 

Most kayak anglers prefer to sit on 

top of their kayaks, as this allows for 

unrestricted access to gear and also make 

it easier to get out and wade if desired. 

However, they can make for a wet ride, 

which can be uncomfortable at best and 


The Stand Up Paddleboard 

downright risky if the water is very cold. 

Sit-in kayaks are generally a better bet 

for fishing since they boast large cockpits 

for gear storage and access as well as 

manoeuvrability while on the water. 

WHAT SUP? 

Arguably the most important part of 

choosing a Stand Up Paddleboard is that 

it must be extremely stable, especially if 

being used to cast and fish from. 

For this reason, bigger is generally 

better. Wider boards are more stable but 

you will trade off some manoeuvrability 

in return. 

The right fin setup also plays a part – a 

2+1 configuration is recommended while 

a rigid board will also ensure you focus on 

fishing rather than balancing. 

Many SUPs will have anchor points 

for your gear so how many is a personal 

choice – just remember that most SUPs 

have a weight limit, which you would be 

silly to ignore! 

In terms of deckpads, a deeply stamped 

deck will help traction but the smoother 

one will feel more comfortable under foot 

– it’s a personal choice once again. 

While most SUPs come with a 

paddle, these can be a bit hit or miss. 

The more budget models often have 

cheaper paddles so an upgrade for easier 

movement and control could be the order 

of the day – carbon fibre paddles offer 

light weight and better pull through the 

water, as a rule. 

Next month we’ll look at more watercraft 

options for your store.

For some of us, fishing isn’t just about how many or how 

big—and it’s not about nailing the photo. It’s about the 

landscape, the friendships, and those hard and hilarious 

moments that fuel a lifetime of tailgate tales. It’s about the 

adventure. NRS Fishing helps you catch it with rugged, 

functional equipment and apparel built for fishing the 

waters less traveled. 

nrs.com/fishing 

#nrsfishing

Chief marketing officer at 

water-based equipment and 

apparel provider NRS, Mark 

Deming, was among those 

celebrating a major milestone in the 

company’s history as it marked 50 years 

in business with a party that invited 

staff, customers and the local community. 

Alongside a free barbecue, live music, 

building tours, film screenings and 

special discounts for shoppers, the event 

was an opportunity to assess the legacy 

of founder Bill Parks and marvel at his 

vision. 

WHEN YOU CALL 

NRS, YOU ALWAYS 

GET THE OWNER! 

As US kayak and boating firm NRS celebrates 50 years, Tackle Trade World finds out 

how the employee-owned business went from garage start-up to a leading supplier 

and why its customers and the local community are so important. 

THE BIG INTERVIEW – 

MARK DEMING 


Mark Deming 

TTW: HOW AND WHY WAS THE 

COMPANY FOUNDED? 

MARK DEMING: NRS was founded in 

1972 by Bill Parks, an idealistic business 

professor who wanted to show that his 

ideas could work in the real world. 

A passionate river runner, Bill knew 

first-hand how difficult it was to source 

equipment for rafting and kayaking. So, 

using $2,000 of his personal savings, he 

filled his garage with gear and typed up 

the first NRS catalogue. Bill had a dream 

of creating a different kind of company, 

one that put people before profits, and that 

value is still what drives us 50 years later. 

HOW HAS IT GROWN AND DEVELOPED 

OVER THE LAST FIVE DECADES? 

From its early days as a garage start up 

and mail order retailer, NRS has grown 

to become the world’s leading provider of 

equipment and apparel for human-powered 

adventures on the water. 

As the foremost provider of professionalgrade 

inflatable watercraft for commercial 

outfitters and guides, anglers have long 

used NRS gear to access hard-to-reach 

White-water rafting with NRS gear. 

A raft of NRS staffers. 

waters where conventional boats can’t go. 

NRS has responded by developing 

watercraft, life jackets, apparel and 

accessories designed for the adventure 

anglers pursuing fish off the beaten path. 

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST CHANGE IN THE 

INDUSTRY OVER THAT TIME, DO YOU 

THINK? 

Human-powered backcountry adventures 

on the water were once a niche activity, 

enjoyed by a few hearty and dedicated 

souls. As easy-to-reach waters have become 

increasingly crowded, more and more 

people are venturing away from the roads, 

and the crowds, seeking adventure, solitude, 

nature – and great fishing! 

The rugged, purpose-built gear for which 

NRS has always been known is being 

discovered by new generations of outdoor 

enthusiasts who are going farther, working 

harder, and expanding the boundaries of 

the sport. 

FIFTY YEARS IS A LONG TIME IN ANY 

BUSINESS. WHAT DO YOU ATTRIBUTE 

NRS’ LONGEVITY TO? 

Bill founded NRS with a vision of treating 

his customers the way he would like 

to be treated and focused on providing 

outstanding service. 

As the company grew, he quickly learnt 

that if he wanted NRS to be the kind of 

company he would want to do business 

with, it also needed to be the kind of 

company he would want to work for. He 

began to focus not only on caring for 

NRS customers, but on caring for NRS 

employees. 

Valuing employees, not just as human 

resources but as human beings, turned out 

to be the “secret sauce” of NRS. In 2014, 

Bill sold NRS to his employees, making 

it one of the only 100 per cent employeeowned 

businesses in the outdoor industry. 

ARE THERE ANY STANDOUT PRODUCTS 

OR BESTSELLERS THAT HAVE REALLY 

HELPED NRS MAKE ITS MARK? 

In the mid-1970s, Bill began 

manufacturing products that he couldn’t 

source from other providers. His initial 

development effort, the NRS Bill’s Bag, 

was the first purpose-built dry bag for 

watersports and remains a bestseller nearly 

50 years later. 

His second product effort, the NRS 

Strap, also became an iconic item that 

is considered the industry standard and 

remains extremely popular. 

Later, NRS became known for its 

expedition-quality inflatable boats, modular 

rowing frames, technical apparel and life 

jackets. 

In the early 2000s, NRS introduced 

the first fishing-specific life jacket, the 

Chinook Fishing PFD, which has become 

the world’s top-selling life jacket for 

anglers. 

WHAT IS NRS DOING TO SECURE ITS 

FUTURE FOR THE NEXT 50 YEARS? 

As NRS enters its next chapter, we are 

doubling down on the values that have 

brought us to where we are today. 

Business has a way of humbling 

everyone – and NRS is no exception – but 

in challenging times we always succeed 

by returning to our core values, focusing 

on customers and community, people and 

the planet – and building the best possible 

product. 

Being 100 per cent employee-owned 

is a huge strength for our company, as 

our employees are literally invested in 

the business and share responsibility for 

delighting our customers with excellent 

products and service. When you call NRS, 

you always get the owner! 

MARK DEMING 

www.nrs.com 


33

Aquaglide 

WHY ANGLERS ARE 

GETTING “PUMPED” 

FOR INFLATABLES 

Inflatable kayaks are one of the fastest growing sectors in the sport. Their quality and 

performance has improved dramatically in recent years. Here are five reasons why they 

are so popular. 

PACKABILITY 

For a start, inflatable kayaks are easier to 

store as they, literally, fold up or squash 

down, so you don’t need specialty roof racks 

or a large garage space to transport and store 

them. 

For example, all Aquaglide kayaks come 

with a backpack or duffel to easily carry 

them from the boot or back seat of your car 

to the water. You can even take them with 

you as check-in luggage on flights, avoiding 

overweight baggage fees. 

Speaking of which, they’re lightweight 

too – a plastic tandem could weigh between 

70 and 100lb while Aquaglide’s Blackfoot 

Angler 130 weighs in at just 41lb and the 

Backwoods Angler 75 is only 9.6lb! 

SAFETY 

A major issue for all users is safety. It’s 

tempting to think inflatables are less sturdy 

than their plastic cousins but many feature 

wide, flat bottoms while the side tubes act 

as sponsons, making them incredibly stable 

and difficult to flip over. 

The open cockpit design makes for easier 

re-entry from the water and into the boat 

and, even if they are filled with water, they 


are nearly unsinkable because they are 

filled with air, meaning they are extremely 

buoyant. Some models, like Aquaglide’s 

Blackfoot 130 and 160, even boast dropstitch 

floors with the added bonus of a 

self-bailing option. 

COMFORT 

All anglers know they fish better when 

they are comfortable but that’s easier said 

and done in a kayak, where you are often 

trying to do more than one thing at a 

time. 

Aquaglide knows this and paid special 

attention to creating comfortable seating, 

offering support with adjustable backrests 

and breathable mesh to keep you on the 

water for longer. 

Its kayaks are built to be very stiff, 

giving paddling performance similar to a 

plastic model, while the shape and rocker 

profile creates lift over chop, swells and 

waves, ensuring a dryer ride and more 

control in rough conditions. 

Combining a great paddling experience 

in a rigid kayak that is also soft and 

forgiving makes it great for newcomers, 

youngsters and even your dog! 

DURABILITY 

The latest high-tech materials and 

construction like Aquaglide’s Duratex 

reinforced PVC mean these kayaks are 

extremely durable. Just like white-water 

rafts, they will bounce off rocks and other 

obstacles and, crucially, won’t dent, scratch 

or crack like a plastic kayak might. 

VERSATILITY 

Since they can be stored almost anywhere 

and are easy to transport, they are ideal, 

whether you are a seasoned paddler or 

just climbing into your first fishing kayak. 

They can handle a variety of 

conditions, with many offering a range 

of seating positions to cater for different 

users and loads; meaning you can take 

different kit with you depending on your 

quarry or plans. The various bungee 

straps and accessory points augment that 

further. 

All Aquaglide tandem kayaks can also 

be set up for paddling solo – now that is 

true versatility. 

AQUAGLIDE 

www.aquaglide.com

Sea Eagle 

SEA EAGLE’S 

FISHSKIFF HAS 

LANDED! 

When you need a boat that is roomy, easy to set up and at home on the water no matter 

what the season, then Sea Eagle Boats’ inflatable FishSkiff16 ticks all these boxes and 

many more. 

Sea Eagle Boats’ revolutionary, 

patent pending, inflatable 

FishSkiff16 is your year-round 

fishing boat. This lightweight 

fishing skiff has plenty of room for three 

anglers and all their gear and is ready in 

minutes for fishing lakes, bays, marshes, 

anywhere there’s water. 

Recently updated to be made 

completely of double-layer, high-pressure, 

all-drop-stitch, fusion technology, the 

FishSkiff is lighter by 20lb and stronger 

than the previous version. The fusion 

welding process also makes it easier to 

fold and pack up. 

LIGHT BUT STABLE 

At 16ft long and 54in wide, this boat has 

maximum stability, plus it weighs in at only 

92lb with the removable transom – that’s 

much lighter than most fishing boats. 

Because the three separate air chambers 

of the FishSkiff are made completely of 

drop-stitch material, the gunwales are low, 

providing unprecedented access to the 

water, which in turn makes it easier to land 

fish, catch and release, not to mention the 

ease with which you can re-enter the boat 


from the water. 

The patent pending drop-stitch 

design also creates the long, elegant, 

hydrodynamic shape that allows the 

FishSkiff to reach speeds up to 18 mph 

with two to three people and a whopping 

21.5mph with one person, with just a 10hp 

motor. 

MADE FOR FISHING 

Two built-in 40in fish rulers are 

conveniently located on each tube so 

you can make sure your catch is trophy 

worthy... and legal, of course. 

There are also Scotty mounting pads 

on the bow and stern that accept rod 

holders, anchor mounts and a multitude 

of other Scotty accessories. 

Add your own bow-mounted trolling 

motor with the optional Sea Eagle bow 

motor mount and easy to use mounting 

system for even more fishing options. 

The removable transom makes it 

easy to fold the FishSkiff neatly and 

compactly, so it can be stored in small 

places. 

The fuel efficient, lightweight, roll-out 

and go FishSkiff holds up to three people 

or 1,765lb. Yet, it folds down to just 60in 

x 24in x 12in for easy transport in any 

SUV, truck, camper or small plane. 

Adding to its versatility further, the Sea 

Eagle FishSkiff16 is available in no less 

than 10 different packages. 

SEA EAGLE 

www.seaeagle.com

Go Far, Go Fast, Go Anywhere 

Inflatable Sea Eagle FishSkiff 16 

The super sleek, super stable inflatable FishSkiff 16 is now 20 pounds lighter! 

Still as tough, still as stable, but easier to fold and lighter to carry due to new fusion 

technology that bonds the two layers of reinforced PVC together. 

Plenty of room for up to 3 anglers and all their gear. Traverse 30 miles on a 3 

gallon tank of gas and hit over 21 mph with just a 10hp motor! You’ll catch fish all 

day with just 1 tank of gas. Add a bow mounted trolling motor for even more range 

and maneuverability. 

* 16’ long x 54” wide 

* Weighs just 82 lbs. (hull only) 

* Weighs just 92 lbs. with transom 

* Holds up to 3 people or 

1765 lbs of people & gear 

* Inflates & sets up in 17 minutes 

* 10 hp Capacity 

* Motors up to 21.5 mph 

* Packs to just 60” x 24” x 12” 

* Patent Pending 

Four Season 

Fishing Boat! 

Now 20 lbs. 

LIGHTER! 

*Honda motor & bow motor mount sold separately. 

Bow motor not sold by Sea Eagle. 

Wholesale@SeaEagle.com 

for Dealer Info 

Rolls up and 

fits in a bag! 

Dept TT112B 

19 N. Columbia St., Ste 1 

Port Jefferson, NY 11777

FEATURE 

Energofish 

THE MAGIC OF THE 

WIZARD REELS 

Hungarian angler Peter Szebenyi has had the pleasure of testing and comparing two of 

Energofish’s Wizard spinning reels – the MXT and the Edge. Did they work their magic 

on him? 

After studying the specifications 

for each of the Wizard reels, 

I started fishing with the size 

4000, because this is the most 

useful to me and the methods I use. 

I started fishing with the MXT reel, 

mainly because I was able to get my 

hands on this type for the first time. 

The appearance of the reel also 

suggests that we have a reliable, longlasting 

accessory in our hands, which 

promises to be an excellent choice for 

the complementary Wizard and other 

spinning rods. 

I had the opportunity to try it out for 

several days, during which I used both 

fast-moving surface lures and slowermoving 

plastics. 

Over the next few days, the Wizard 

Edge reel came into my hands. As a result 

of the Japanese design, these have proved 

to be extremely precise, reliable and 

durable reels, which stand their ground in 

all conditions! 

All sizes of the reels have an extremely 

light, extra-solid graphite body, and they 

are equipped with an extra lightweight 

aluminium spool. 

In addition to the turned aluminium 

drum, the crank is also, naturally, metal 

and the knob on0 the handle provides 

an extremely comfortable grip, even 

after hundreds of casts, which is a very 

important factor for a spinning reel. 

The 2000 size, by the way, is also a 

perfect choice for fishing with extremely 

thin braided lines and, even in the larger 

sizes, it provides an alternative for thicker 

braided lines if bigger predators are the 

target. 

I would say the design is recommended 

for both beginners and experienced 

spinning anglers alike, if the longevity 

and durability, not to mention the amount 

of features and level of sophistication of 

the reels, is important. 

ENERGOFISH 

www.energofish.com 


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D O I N G B U S I N E S S W I T H . . . 

INDONESIA 

With 17,500 islands, Indonesia offers a lot of coast, a lot of 

sea, a lot of fishing and plenty of tackle trade opportunities. 

T 

he country of Indonesia is an 

archipelago located off the 

coast of mainland southeast 

Asia in the Indian and Pacific 

oceans that lies across the 

Equator and spans a distance 

equivalent to one-eighth of 

Earth’s circumference. Its 

islands include Sumatra, Java, 

the southern extent of Borneo, 

Bali, Timor, the Moluccas and 

Papua New Guinea. Indonesia 

borders Timor-Leste, Malaysia, 

and Papua New Guinea by 

land and Australia, India, Palau, 

Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, 

Vietnam and Christmas Island 

by sea. The capital, Jakarta, is 

located near the north-western 

coast of Java. 

The nation is comprised 

of around 17,500 islands and 

islets, and while famous for the 

romantic holiday destination of 

Bali, Indonesia is also known 

for its 147 volcanos, with 76 of 

them active and erupting all the 

time. Only the USA and Russia 

have more. 

Indonesia has the largest 

Muslim population in the 

world – with 87 per cent of the 

population being Muslim it’s 

home to roughly 12 per cent of 

all Muslims on the planet. It 

also has the biggest Buddhist 

temple in the world, Borobudur. 

The country is very diverse, 

as though it’s made up of 

several different countries, with 

different looks and different 

languages. 

For tourists there are beaches 

upon beaches, food, surfing 

and diving, plus a huge and 

varied amount of wildlife, 

including Komodo dragons and 

orangutans, Sumatran tigers, 

elephants and rhinos, giant 

squirrels, sun bears, and slow 

loris. 


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INDONESIA 

economy focus 

$1186.09 billion GDP (USD) 

$3855.80 GDP per capita (USD) 

5% GDP growth rate (average) 

5.83% Unemployment rate 

Top export partners: 

– China 

– USA 

– Japan 

– India 

– Malaysia 

Top import partners: 

– China 

– Singapore 

– Japan 

– Thailand 

– USA 

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Capital: Jakarta 

Population: 273.5 million 

President: Joko Widodo 

Official language: Indonesian 

Time zones: Eastern Indonesia Time (GMT+9), Central Indonesia Time (GMT+8) 

Currency: Indonesian rupiah 

Internet domain: .id 

In 2020 Indonesia was the 

number 16 economy in the 

world in terms of GDP. The 

top exports are palm oil, coal 

briquettes, gold, petroleum gas 

and ferroalloys, exporting mostly 

to China, USA, Japan, Singapore 

and India. In the same year it 

was the world’s biggest exporter 

of palm oil and coconut oil. 

The top imports of Indonesia 

are refined petroleum, crude 

petroleum, telephones, planes, 

helicopters and petroleum gas, 

importing mostly from China, 

Singapore, Japan, Thailand and 

the USA. In 2020, Indonesia 

was the world’s biggest importer 

of steam turbines, military 

weapons and human hair. 

Indonesia is one of the world’s 

main suppliers of rubber, coffee, 

cocoa, and palm oil; it also 

produces a wide range of other 

commodities, such as sugar, tea, 

tobacco, copra and spices. 

Although Indonesia has 

remained a major importer 

of manufactured goods, high 

technology and technical 

skills since the early 1970s, 

the country’s economic 

base has shifted from the 

primary sector to secondary 

and tertiary industries – 

manufacturing, trade, and 

services. Manufacturing 

surpassed agriculture in terms 

of contribution to GDP in the 

early 1990s and has continued to 

be the largest single component 

of the country’s economy. 

Indonesia has some of 

the world’s largest tracts of 

exploitable tropical forest. Since 

the 1960s the timber industry 

has grown rapidly, but it has 

caused considerable damage 

through deforestation. Also 

a threat to the environment 

are frequent large-scale forest 

fires, most of which stem from 

“slash-and-burn” subsistence 

agriculture or government 

clearing for plantations; these 

fires not only destroy vast areas 

of vegetation but also generate 

haze that frequently reaches as 

far as Singapore and peninsular 

Malaysia. Deforestation and 


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air quality issues prompted 

environmentalists to urge the 

Indonesian government to 

curtail clear-cutting of trees, 

control burning and implement 

reforestation programs. 

The manufacturing sector 

has become the single largest 

contributor to the economy, 

constituting well over a quarter 

of GDP and employing just 

over one-tenth of the labour 

force. A significant proportion 

of production is handled by 

medium- and small-scale 

privately owned enterprises 

and workshops, which supply 

consumer goods and general 

products as furniture, household 

equipment, textiles, and 

printed matter. The centre of 

private industry is in western 

Java, although considerable 

development has taken place in 

Jakarta. 

Indonesia has become an 

established international supplier 

of petroleum and petroleum 

products, rubber products, 

garments, shoes, textiles, wood 

and wood products (including 

paper), machinery of various 

sorts (including cars) and other 

commodities, such as electronic 

products. Primary imports 

include petroleum and natural 

gas, machinery, chemicals, 

metals, and transport equipment. 

Indonesia’s most important 

trading partners include Japan, 

the United States, Singapore, 

China, South Korea, Thailand, 

Malaysia, and Australia. 

Strong economic growth is 

helping the country achieve 

dramatic reductions in poverty 

and increasing investment 

in basic services, particularly 

education. 

Indonesia is the largest 

archipelagic country in the 

world and the world’s secondlargest 

producer of seafood. 

Its fisheries are of global 

importance. The country’s waters 

support over 3,000 species of 

bony fishes and more than 850 

sharks, rays, and chimaeras. The 

fisheries industry employs about 

12 million Indonesians. 

Indonesia harvests more 

deep water snapper and grouper 

than any other nation. These 

fisheries are vital for national 

food security, but unsustainable 

fishing practices are driving 

large-scale decline in the 

snapper-grouper population. 


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H O W D O T H E Y F I S H ? 

Shows are back in business! 

The country is home to many fishing 

tackle manufacturers such as PT.Central 

Saranapancing, with brands such as Relix, 

and Indoackle who supply to many big 

brands and outlets. In October of this year 

the Indonesia Fishing Tackle Exhibition 

returns after not being held since 2019 

due to Covid. The biggest fishing tackle 

exhibition in Indonesia, it is a great place 

for anglers to gather again and exhibitors 

can introduce the latest products from the 

industry to anglers in the archipelago. 

There’s plenty of offshore 

sport for big-game fish in 

Indonesia. 

Saltwater fishing is more popular in 

Indonesia than freshwater fishing, as 

Indonesian rivers are very muddy. Fishing 

is possible on artificial reservoirs, where 

you can catch large carp and catfish. 

Indonesia offers anglers a variety of sea 

fishing opportunities out amongst the 

numerous islands, on various types and 

sizes of boats, with experienced skippers. 

While most trips focus on trolling and 

bottom fishing, jigging is also popular. 

There is some serious offshore fishing 

to target blue and black marlin, sailfish, 

yellowfin tuna, sailfish, giant trevally, mahi 

mahi, plus barracuda and amberjack. With 

over three million square metres of sea 

territory between the Indian Ocean and 

Pacific Ocean, Andaman Sea, Banda Sea, 

Flores Sea, Savu Sea, Arafura Sea, Java 

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Sea the waters of Indonesia are home 

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species. 

There are also four types of mahseer 

found in the fast flowing rivers of 

Indonesia. This is one of the most powerful 

freshwater fish to catch and can be caught 

on minnow lures, spoons and crankbaits. 

One of the most explored and accessible 

islands, both for recreation and for fishing 

is Java. Fishing is especially interesting on 

the Ujung Kulon Peninsula, located in the 

western part of Java, where you can fish on 

beautiful unique reefs. Near the coast, you 

can fish for blue, black and striped marlin, 

as well as yellowfin tuna, which are caught 

by trolling, using surface lures. Mackerel 

live bait is also used. An octopus or a large 

wobbler acts as a bait for marlin. 

Another popular island for fishing is 

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With more than 29 million anglers and a tackle market worth more than €2 billion, Europe 

is a hugely lucrative marketplace. István Pál, Energofish CEO and EFTTA board member, 

reveals why and how you can make it work. 

Envious eyes from around the 

world often cast a glance towards 

Europe and its fishing tackle 

scene – and with good reason. 

With millions of anglers, a wide variety of 

fishing styles and the birthplace of growth 

areas like carp fishing, Europe is a place to 

make money. 

But the industry also faces many threats, 

which is why the European Fishing 

Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) and 

its associated trade event, EFTTEX (the 

European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition), 

are crucial to its future. 

Since 1981 EFTTA has been 

representing manufacturers, wholesalers, 

retailers, importers and exporters of tackle 

across the continent, promoting and 

protecting their interests. 

It has a strong voice lobbying the 

European parliament on fishing industry 

issues, while also proving valuable 

information to members and explaining to 

others the value of our trade. 

With a population of roughly 575 million, 

promoting fishing is vital to increasing 

participation numbers while gaining 


support within the European parliament to 

safeguard the stocks, habitats and the sport 

in general, for future generations. 

Key areas for tackle firms are carp and 

feeder fishing, saltwater, spinning and 

baitcasting, general and coarse and, of 

course, fly fishing – in short, every major 

sector is represented in one country or 

another in Europe. 

This is all down to an abundance of small 

streams, vast rivers, huge lakes and countless 

miles of coastline subject to wide extremes 

of temperature, from the warm, sunny 

shores of the Mediterranean to the freezing 

waters of the Baltic and North Seas. 

Europe also supports an estimated 14,000 

tackle shops – all prospective buyers for 

global tackle brands, with 6,000 in central 

Europe alone, including some key retail 

chains. 

It is where some of the first automated 

storage systems and robot-run warehouses 

were set up to service this vast market and it 

is still seen as a leader in this field. 

There are also thought to be upwards 

of 2,000 tackle manufacturers across the 

continent. 

For these reasons, supporting the 

association by becoming a member and 

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perfect sense. 

EFTTEX will return in 2023 from June 

15th to 17th in the beautiful setting of 

Budapest, Hungary, helping buyers find new 

products and new suppliers while allowing 

brands to launch their latest gear and giving 

everyone a strong platform to meet together 

for the first time in four years. 

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FEATURE 

PENN INTRODUCES A 

HIGHER AUTHORITY 

When one of saltwater fishing’s most trusted names set out to create its most refined 

spinning reels ever, it took on a challenge like never before. The PENN Authority range has 

united the fishing tackle industry in praise for its durability, performance and reliability. 

Here’s how they did it… 

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smooth retrieves years into owning an 

Authority. 

Even the Slammer Drag System and 

Dura Drag combination go above and 

beyond what the average angler would 

ever need but these are the steps PENN 

deemed necessary to make a reel it was 

happy to call one of its greatest ever – and 

this reel isn’t just for average anglers. 

Hardly anything on the Authority is 

industry standard. Expensive, bespoke 

engineering helps set it apart from not 

just other brands but also other PENN 

reels. 

It’s easy for the words “ultimate 

premium reel” to get lost in the buzz 

of marketing noise surrounding new 

fishing tackle products. But when 

those words come from the senior brand 

manager for one of saltwater fishing’s 

best-known and most dependable brands, 

PENN, they carry a little extra weight. 

Ben Joyce, the aforementioned brand 

manager, said those words about the allnew 

PENN Authority range of saltwater 

spinning reels – reels that the Pure 

Fishing brand set out to make their most 

refined, smoothest, most powerful and 

most durable ever. 

Still sound like marketing buzz? Well, 

the details tell a different story. 

for 30 minutes and not suffer any water 

ingress but the PENN Authority can do 

that, thanks to its IPX-8-rated sealed 

body. 

Do you really need a reel with a 

stainless steel gear train and pinion 

gear that’s CNC-cut? Maybe not, but 

the Authority brings that so that it can 

withstand the most severe punishment 

“The Authority can withstand the most severe 

punishment and pressure, trip after trip.” 

and pressure, fishing trip after fishing trip 

after fishing trip. 

Those 13 stainless steel ball bearings 

might seem like overkill but anglers 

who push their gear to the limit will be 

thankful when it means they get silky 

Winning anglers over 

And it seems the industry agrees: rave 

early reviews from the fishing tackle 

media culminated in a Best Saltwater 

Reel award at ICAST – a category that 

is notoriously competitive and requires 

genuine innovation to win. 

A key factor in that award victory was 

all of this meticulous and gruelling R&D 

being available for a price that surprised 

many. 

And, with sizes from 2500 through 

to 10500, the range has something for 

almost every style of sea fishing. 

Maybe the Authority does go beyond 

what is required in terms of keeping 

saltwater out, in its stopping power and in 

its longevity. 

But isn’t that what fishing is about 

– hope? 

Maybe one day, you’ll hook into the 

fish-of-a-lifetime that will make you glad 

you have the right tools for the battle. 

They didn’t name it the Authority by 

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To make a top-of-the-range reel for a 

brand like PENN, you need to examine 

what saltwater anglers who cannot afford 

to fail really need from their fishing 

tackle. 

Sure, it has to look nice, and yes, it’s 

great if has plenty of ball bearings (it’s 

12+1, if you must know) but what matters 

more than anything is that it performs. 

Not just performs but does the job 

so faultlessly that it almost becomes an 

extension of the angler themself. And 

how do you do that? 

You get into the core of what 

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expectations to almost ridiculous heights. 

No saltwater reel really needs to be able 

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2023 FISH TALES CUP 

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Dates: 18-22 August 2023 

Location: Yunbing, Pahang, Malaysia 

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Pahang: Malaysian Sea Fishing and Tourist 

Attractions 

AL-SULTAN Abdullah diiringi Tunku Azizah berkenan emotong kek ketika berangkat tiba 

sempena Pesta Kuantan 188. 

Pahang, located on the east coast of the Malaysian peninsula, is rich in sea 

fishing resources and has many scenic spots. Yunbing in Pahang is a famous 

sailfish fishing ground. Standing on the coastline of Yunbing, looking to the east, 

it is the endless South China Sea. . 

From July to October every year, with the change of ocean currents, 

thousands of large groups of sailfish migrate from the Pacific Ocean to the coast 

of Yunbing. The sailfish stay in this sea area and provide a rare opportunity for 

anglers. A great opportunity to get up close and personal with sailfish. At this 

time of year, fishermen from all over the world flock here, just for the dream of 

sailfish in their hearts. 

In July, the sailfish that first arrive at Yunbing will be larger, because they are 

migratory pioneers, with a general weight of 40-50 kilograms and a length of 

Dato’ Zulkifli Mohamad more than 3 meters; September to October is the peak period of intensive sailfish 

migration, Dato’ Zulkifli Mohamadand their weight is average. It is 20-40 kg, 

and the body length is more than 2 meters. It is no exaggeration to say that in August-September, when the density of sailfish is the 

highest, thousands of sailfish swim the sea surface, sometimes with broad dorsal fins breaking the waves in front of the fisherman's 

boat, the scene is very spectacular. 

Yunbing, a quiet small fish port, becomes lively and full of vitality due to the arrival of fishermen when the sailfish season comes. 

Every morning, the captain drives dozens of professional fishing boats with an average of 200 horsepower, heading eastward against 

the rising sun. After 1 hour of sea journey, you can reach the sea area full of sailfish, and the fishing day will officially start. 

In addition to fishing, there are also tourist benefits to go here, such as the Kuantan 188 Tower opened in the capital of Pahang 

in recent years. Kuantan 188 Tower CEO Dato' Zulkifli Mohamad said: 188 Tower is a new landmark in Kuantan, the tallest tower 

on the east coast and the second tallest tower in Malaysia. Currently, the first floor of the city with a height of 92 meters is open, and 

visitors can enjoy 360-degree views. View Kuantan City; the second floor of 98 meters is a restaurant, and the third floor is an open 

landscape, which will provide more outdoor games suitable for adventurers. 

On Kuantan 188 Tower, you can see mountains, seas and rivers, and many major scenic spots have a panoramic view, including 

Delondon Tower, Tanjung Nongpo Bridge, Kuantan River, Sepat Beach, etc. 

If you like fishing and traveling, you must come!

Industry Interpretation: China's Hainan Province 

issued the "Hainan Province Recreational Fisheries 

Management Measures" 

On September 14, the General Office of the Hainan Provincial 

People's Government issued the "Administrative Measures for 

Recreational Fisheries in Hainan Province (Trial)" (Qiong Fu 

Ban [2022] No. 38) (hereinafter referred to as the "Administrative 

Measures (Trial)"), which has a strong impact on the development 

of recreational fisheries in Hainan. Provide guidance and norms. 

The "Administrative Measures (Trial)" consists of five chapters and 

twenty-three articles, which clarify the management of recreational 

fisheries from the aspects of management system, operation 

management, and safety management. The "Administrative Measures 

(Trial)" will come into force on October 13, 2022 and will be valid for 

3 years. 

The "Administrative Measures (Trial)" pointed out that the 

measures were formulated in order to promote the strategy of strengthening the province by oceans, regulate the operation of 

recreational fisheries, ensure the safety of recreational fishery activities, and promote the high-quality development of recreational 

fisheries. The development of recreational fishery should adhere to government guidance and industry self-discipline, give full play 

to the enthusiasm of market players, cultivate tropical recreational fishery brands, and promote high-quality development of fisheries, 

fishermen's conversion to production and income, and prosperity of fishing villages. 

The "Administrative Measures (Trial)" stipulates that the competent department of recreational fishery in Hainan Province 

shall take the lead in the management of recreational fishery safety. The people's governments of cities, counties, and autonomous 

counties shall implement their territorial safety management responsibilities, establish a rescue mechanism for recreational 

fishery emergencies, formulate emergency response plans for major recreational fishery accidents, urge all relevant management 

departments to implement a joint coordination mechanism for safety management, and coordinate recreational fishery administrative 

law enforcement. Work. The competent department of recreational fishery and the comprehensive administrative law enforcement 

bureau shall strengthen the law enforcement work of recreational fishery through joint law enforcement and other forms to ensure 

the orderly development of law enforcement work of recreational fishery. 

The "Administrative Measures (Trial)" clarifies that the captain of a recreational fishing vessel is the first person responsible for 

the safety management of the vessel, is directly responsible for the safety of the vessel, and has the independent decision-making 

power to ensure the safety of life at sea, the security of the vessel and the prevention and control of vessel pollution. Crews of 

recreational fishing boats shall obtain the corresponding fishery crew certificates in accordance with national regulations before they 

can take up their posts. Encourage recreational fishing boats to set up full-time safety officers. Recreational fishing boats implement 

the system of fixed port management and entry and exit reporting. Passengers shall not exceed the approved number of passengers. 

Do not stop, pick up or drop off passengers and unload fish at places other than those specified. During the voyage, the navigation, 

positioning, radar, collision avoidance system and other facilities and equipment should be turned on and ensure their normal 

operation.

Chinese angler testing gamakatsu 

freshwater rod 

Test fishing rod, gamakatsu 15 feet hi-hi + 1.5 main line + 1.0 sub 

line. Charge 80 yuan. Fishing started at 6 o'clock, and after arriving 

at the fishing ground on time, the weather was dark, and the street 

lights were on. In terms of fishing position, I originally wanted to 

choose the vicinity of the aerator, but someone came one step ahead 

of me. It has already been occupied and is secretly playing the nest. 

When I look at it, I choose between No. 36 and No. 38 -------- even 

number Side. When it is raining, the fishing seat cannot sit in the 

right position. 

Empty Shake Fei, all experts' evaluations of Fei are correct. Slightly 

squeezing your hands, which is acceptable—in fact, once you catch 

the fish, you just forget about squeezing your hands! The throw is 

smooth and comfortable. Accurate and flexible. Unlike many black 

pit poles now, the shaft is very thin. As for the painting, the 888 that 

was kicked out said it was ugly, but I think it's okay. acceptable. 

Gamakatsu's fishing rod really protects the line, except for the bottom 

hanging, one to two catties of carp, usually the hard rod is cut to the 

line, the soft rod cannot be controlled, and it can be pulled back after 

a few tug-of-war. Amazing! 

At the very beginning, the bottom handle was fishing against the 

palm of the hand, and after a while, it was painful to grind, so I 

grabbed a little forward, but it was boring again, and then I grabbed 

it further. Elbow lifts! Dizzy fishing. Fortunately, Fei's excellent 

elasticity helped me. 

At the end of the half-day test, the fish weighed 75 pounds. Finally, 

I concluded that the fishing rod of gamakatsu is suitable for small 

guns, double-cooked fish, and particularly thin strands. 

I used to think that the flying and carp of the gamakatsu series are 

just like that, and many people also said that the vibration is not 

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Last Cast 

LAST CAST... 

Renowned fly angler and artist Charles Jardine is turning his attention away from game 

fishing this month. Instead, he has his focus set on carp! 

Carp! My Fishing for Schools 

coaches target them when they 

are with their students; I see 

various luminaries – and not 

so – cradling their beer-bellied trophies 

(careful Jardine), and these scatter and 

festoon the angling press like piscatorial 

confetti. And… I don’t get it! 

How have carp become the fish preeminent? 

What has created this almost 

evangelical zeal to catch, let’s face it, a 

gigantic goldfish… well, okay, a relative 

thereof. 

Look, I have nothing against carp, or 

indeed anyone pursuing them. But long 

gone are the days of a creature bathed 

in mystique, sultry summer bat-flight 

nights, rose pink dawns with mist curling 

from estate lakes and lily pad fringes like 

ethereal wisps, Heron bite indicators, 

Mark IV cane rods and a world 

according to BB. None of that exists now. 

I remember Gerry Savage and Jim 

Gibbinson – back in the Kent days 

– talking in hushed tones about new 

baits… boiled baits… flavours and 

elixirs that were doing their devastating 

business on lakes in and around 

Faversham and beyond. 

The worm had turned, or rather, the 

boilie had rolled. Suddenly carp fishing 

was not so much stealth or hunting any 

more, but a war of angling attrition aided 

and abetted by the-then Delkim bite 

alarms, full of loud bleeps, tones and 

LED lights. 

That was the moment, the change, the 

new world angling order, right there. 

Subsequently? Revolution. 

There is absolutely no denying the 

revival of fortunes this fish has wrought. 

Almost a modern subculture. Of course, 

there has been whiff of mischief and 

downright malpractice over the years but 

one thing has become utterly apparent – 

had it not been for carp then our angling 

world might have faced a fairly daunting 

future. 

No, you won’t get me to delve into 

the alchemy of tastes, flavours, amino 

acids, proteins, glugs, boosters and a host 

of other weird concoctions in a fish’s 

pursuit – it’s bad enough collecting fly 

tying materials. And as for the array of 

tackle available, which you lot, yes, you, 

the trade have put on display, it is utterly 

bewildering. 

But, even there, opportunity exists. 

Take those lovely folk at The Tackle 

Box in Dartford, Kent. They have always 

ensured that their staff are incredibly 

well trained, versed and able to direct the 

unsuspecting – and feasibly, bewildered 

– client to precisely the right “thing” for 

them: the correct rod, the balanced reel, 

line and terminal tackle. What I simply 

can’t get my head around – and probably 

never will – is that I need a wheelbarrow 

to take my gear to a place to fish (and 

not just any wheelbarrow, either) or to 

purchase a pair of specific bivvy slippers 

to go with my camouflage tent and an 

array of other camouflage items that 

I probably couldn’t find in a month of 

Sundays festooned amidst vegetation. 

Mind you, the bedchairs! Some are 

damn comfortable. I guess that’s a crumb. 

But, rather than scoff, I shall try 

and embrace the new… but on my 

terms, with a fly rod, a pellet or biscuit 

imitation, and celebrate the commercial 

waters where we are allowed to use such 

dreadful antediluvian, minimal tackle 

and tactics. And, like the growing army 

of thousands, celebrate that rather 

extraordinary relative of a goldfish. 

PS: I did run and finish the London 

Marathon! There’s still time to donate to 

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