Trade body goes from strength to strength

What‘s been happening at the Angling Trades Association this month? Well, it certainly seems to have been a busy time for all concerned.

Dealers get the ride of their lives from B2B (June 08)   Shop security expert B2B is helping lucky retailers to ride high; thanks to a prize draw it ran at last year’s T&G Trade Show.   Around...

Carl extends Fox’s youth policy (June 08)   Fox International is investing in the future with the sponsorship of top young carp angler Carl Goulsbra.   The 18-year-old from Louth in Lincolnshire...

Sly new pages for Fox (June 08) Leading tackle firm Fox International has released its latest UK catalogue, packed with the innovation and design ideas that the company prides itself on.   The catalogue’s 212 pages include all of the products you would expect and more. The flagship...

Moving on up in the academy (June 08) Ideas to push forward Greys and Chub carp brands are set to grow with the appointment of managers for the firms’ two academies. Tony Makepeace has been promoted as...

Gregg leaves(June 08) It’s been a double whammy for tackle stalwart Gregg Holloway in recent weeks – resigning as European trade body president and ending a major distribution deal.  ...

David signs off with Penn (June 08)   David Caulfield is to step down from tackle manufacturer Penn, ending a family involvement dating back 40 years.   Penn, which was acquired...

US brand’s brochure looms large (June 08) Finding out about the complete range of G Loomis gear now available through Shimano in the UK is even easier thanks to the former’s 2008 catalogue.   The brochure...

Ian signs for Fox (June 08) Specialist angler Ian Welch has joined Fox International as a consultant following a hugely successful three years working with Korum.   His role will involve product development with carp and specialist products, as well as his continued media...

Putting products on the MAP (June 08)   Hot on the heels of the revamp of its website, www.map-fishing.co.uk , comes the latest consumer catalogue from MAP.   The 2008 catalogue stretches...

Log in to make the most of online growth   As online sales grew last year in the UK by 54 per cent, the trade is being urged not to get left behind.   T&G’s web specialists watching...

Ed-ing for fishing week success (June 08)   The organisers of National Fishing Week (NFW) are hoping that this year’s event will be the biggest yet.   With new coordinator Ed Parkinson in place,...

Nigel braced for new role (June 08) Shimano’s game and sea brands will be given a boost with the appointment of Nigel Bracey to oversee them.   Nigel, who has moved from his role as UK sales manager...

Organisers urged to continue (June 08) Despite lower than expected visitor numbers, the organisers of the brand-new Total Coarse Fishing Show have been urged to start planning early for next year’s event.

Stonze me – Tim signs for Pallatrax (June 08) A former advertising manager at T&G has taken on the role of sales and marketing at growing tackle firm Pallatrax.   Tim Hodges jumped at the chance to join...

Trabucco strikes match deal (June 08)   Italian match brand Trabucco has signed four major sponsorship deals to grow the name further across the UK.   The brand, distributed in the UK by Masterline...

EFTTEX contractor for TTW Fair (June 08)   Agility Logistics has been appointed as the official freight carrier for UK companies attending the Tackle Trade World Fair.   Agility will be a familiar...

EFTTEX contractor for TTW Fair (June 08)   Agility Logistics has been appointed as the official freight carrier for UK companies attending the Tackle Trade World Fair.   Agility will be a familiar...

Ex-DJ likes the sound of product development (May 08) Match angler and former DJ Andy Charlton has swapped his record collection for rods and reels by joining Hardy & Greys. Andy, who has enjoyed a successful career in...

Agreement for "All for One" plan (May 08) Chairmen of England’s major angling bodies have agreed to wind up their groups to create a single unified body to represent all fishermen. Each of the organisations...

Plain ‘sale-ing’ for DHP customers (May 08) The sales team at top fishing publisher DHP Ltd has been strengthened to help its customers get even better service.   A reorganisation of the department will see two additional staff, new roles created and even closer relationships with advertising...

Website fox-ier than ever (May 08) The new-look Fox International website has gone live with the promise of a more interactive experience.   The redesigned www.foxint.com site is said to be redesign...

Getting more kids hooked on fishing (May 08) Plans are well afoot to bring even more youngsters into fishing through an innovative scheme that has already helped more than 5,000 young anglers.  ...

Academies get principal names (May 08) The innovative academies launched by Hardy & Greys have made key appointments to develop more products. Dave Coster has been given the task of managing the coarse...

Hardy history on DVD (May 08) A DVD documentary has been released featuring the life of Jim Hardy, the last remaining family member to work for the renowned tackle firm. The Lost World of Mr Hardy...

Show fills fast to build up business (May 08) Suppliers intent on making this a year of growth are signing up fast to the 2008 T&G Trade Show, officially launched today. Most of last year’s exhibitors have already...

Fisheries Accreditation Scheme (May 08)

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SALTER SAYS “NO TO UNREGULATED CANOE ACCESS” (May 08) SALTER SAYS “NO TO UNREGULATED CANOE ACCESS”   Reading West MP, Martin Salter, has urged the government once again to reject the campaign by the British...

Rod Licence Prosecutions (May 08) April 2008 rod licence prosecutions Over 500 anglers were brought in front of the courts by the Environment Agency in April for fishing without a valid...

Sportsmatch and White Paper on Sport (May 08) Sportsmatch - Sport England has announced the return of Sportsmatch with a new web-based facility enabling applicants to apply online. Sportsmatch is designed to encourage new or additional sponsorship investment from businesses, trusts and private individuals...

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Licenced to Fish? (May 08) Licenced to fish?   Going to risk fishing without a valid rod licence? Think again – illegal anglers will have nowhere to run and hide over the forthcoming...

Angling unity Update (May 08) BackgroundFor the past year, the main national membership organisations representing anglers have been planning to unify into one body to represent all coarse, sea and game anglers.  This is a move which has been long awaited and tried unsuccessfully...

Recreational Sea Angling Strategy (April 08) Recreational Sea Angling Strategy Consultation Response, Angling Trades Association (1st draft) Background

Be guided by Fladen The latest catalogue from Fladen promises another highly competitively priced collection of tackle for dealers everywhere.   The Maxximus brand is going from strength to strength and there are plenty of additions to the range alongside established...

Chub Academy has new recruits (April 08) Two carpers have been added to the Chub Academy to push the brand forward.   John Patterson and Darren Belton boast 37 years of carp fishing experience between...

Death of a decent man (April 08) On the evening of February 20th, former National Federation of Anglers’ president Ken Ball (75) passed away and will be sadly missed, but always remembered for his contribution to angling, writes David Hall.

Business as usual at angling titles (April 08)   Despite new owners, the teams at angling magazines once held by Emap have assured their customers there will be no major changes.   The firm’s consumer...

Grandad owes his life to Fladen suit (April 08) Fladen’s floation suits have been praised for doing exactly what they are supposed to – saving the life of a fisherman swept off the rocks. David Davies...

Gavin’s burning ambition to succeed (April 08) Hardy & Greys will see their marketing team strengthen even further with the addition of Gavin Burn to work on the coarse, carp and sea department. Gavin was already...

Academy welcomes new recruit (Arpil 08) Bait expert and carp angler Mike Winstone will be helping Hardy & Greys develop new specimen fishing gear.   Mike, who has been carp fishing for more than...

Roy sets sail for TTW Fair (April 08) Skee-Tex boss Roy Hart is making alternative arrangements to get to the Tackle Trade World (TTW) Fair – he will be sailing across.   Roy, a keen yachtsman who owns three boats, can literally load up his 45ft Sadler craft called Moonboot from his...

Hull store opens its doors (April 08) One of the largest angling superstores in Europe has opened in Hull under the Chapman’s Angling banner.   The store is part of the growing retail empire owned by Paul Devlin, the man behind Glasgow Angling Centre and the original Chapman’s outlet...

Rethink urged on sea licences (April 08) Tackle businesses, charter skippers and anglers have told the fisheries ministers to scrap the idea of sea fishing licences.   Representatives of the trade and...

True quality at a great price point (April 08) A range of quality and good-value stillwater trout rods is enjoying huge pre-orders even before its official launch this month.   The Wychwood Truefly collection...

Cash help for TTW Fair (April 08) Top strap: Cash help for Brits at TTW Fair   British exodus to Amsterdam   The largest amount of British exhibitors at any...

Wychwood hands it to consumers (April 08) Fishing brand Wychwood has followed up its successful and trend-setting 2007 consumer catalogue with an even bigger offering for the coming season. Containing...

New regulations to clamp down on unfair trading (April 08) New regulations to clamp down on unfair trading   On 26 May, new regulations affecting all

ACA News (April 08) Significant progress has been made over the past couple of weeks in two cases. In Ayrshire, Scotland, we have just put a claim in for £16,000 from a farming contractor on behalf of the Darvel Angling Club, whose water on the River Irvine was polluted...

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New rules for VAT Services (March 08) Dear Colleague, The Council of European Union adopts news rules for VAT which will as a general rule enter into force on 1 January 2010. The main features...

National Fishing Week dates announced (March 08) ‘All encompassing’ is the theme behind this year’s National Fishing Week, taking place this summer. That’s the clear message from the organisers as the...

Bruno gets cheif role (March 08) After years of trying to run an association on a few hours a week, the Angling Trades Association (ATA) has appointed a chief executive. Well-known fisheries...

65 – and no sign of retiring (March 08) Staff, members of the tackle trade and friends have gathered to send their best wishes to DHP chairman David Hall on the occasion of his 65th birthday. But, true...

On-screen release for Hardy (March 08) Expert anglers have revealed their secrets as part of Hardy & Greys’ first-ever coarse fishing DVD. Entitled Coarse Fishing with John Bailey and Friends, the two-disk...

Hardy ventures across the pond (March 08) Plans to grow Hardy & Greys in the US have been given a boost with the appointment of a consultancy firm on the other side of the Atlantic. The Alnwick tackle manufacturer...

Ultimate unveiling (March 08) The 2008 Ultimate Trade Directory contains the full ranges of Leeda, MAP, Wychwood, Scientific Anglers, Mustad, Maxima and Mepps products along with a range of top...

Master every discipline (March 08) Whether you’re looking for top brands in coarse, match, game or sea you should find what you’re after in the latest comprehensive Masterline catalogue. With more...

Maver catalogues its latest and greatest (March 08) Carrying one of its most comprehensive ranges for years, the Maver 2008 catalogue is now available to the trade and is packed with top-quality products. Encompassing...

Plea to back first-timers’ match (March 08) York-based angling coach Graham Walker is looking for sponsors for a one-off charity angling match with a difference. The Professional Anglers’ Association...

Looking up for power line concerns (March 08) Fishery and land owners will find out what risk assessments they need to carry out to keep anglers safe from overhead power lines. The introduction of...

Power launch set to fly (March 08) Line supplier Ultima plans further growth after setting its sights on the game fishing market. Having enjoyed its best-ever year in 2007, thanks mainly to its success...

Savage Gear goes digital (March 08) The first of a series of online e-catalogues has been unveiled by Svendsen Sports. The Savage Gear range is now displayed on the Internet in an interactive...

Catalogue is virtually the best yet (March 08) All the latest and greatest products from Evesham-based Shimano are now available to anglers in the form of the company’s 2008 digital catalogue. Shimano was one...

Talking Shop - Glasgow Angling Centre (March 08) Paul Devlin is one of the best-known dealers in the trade and his Glasgow Angling and Glasgow Fieldsports stores continue to push the boundaries of retailing. How...

Ultima lines up record 2008 (March 08) Ultima has launched an expanded catalogue detailing its extensive and specialised range of lines as the first part of its 2008 campaign. Alongside Power...

Big name signings for TCF Showcase (Feb 08) Have we got a show for you… Some of the biggest names in the trade will be all under one roof at UK’s newest angling event, the Total Coarse Fishing Showcase.

Vince Lister – fondly remembered (Feb 08) The man behind National Fishing Week and a stalwart of the trade for decades, Vince Lister, has been fondly remembered following his passing. Vince died early in...

‘Write’ award for David Hall (Feb 08) DHP founder and chairman David Hall has been voted Angling Writer of the Year for 2007 by the Angling Writer’s Association (AWA). Judged by a team of independent industry...

Fox has Barrett on board (Feb 08) Fox International has further strengthened its consultancy team for the Predator brand with the addition of 35-year-old Mark Barrett. Mark, from Ely in Cambridgeshire, is well qualified for the job – he is a fishing guide as well as being the general...

All change at the top at DHP (Feb 08) DHP, the owner of Tackle & Guns magazine, has made some changes at the very top. Company owner David Hall moves from his position as managing director to head up...

New owner nets fishing titles (Feb 08) Angling Times, Improve Your Coarse Fishing (IYCF) and other titles could have new owners by the time you read this. Publishing giant Emap is set to sell its consumer...

Reel launch is MAG-ic (Feb 08) After more than three years’ development, the launch of Fox’s Stratos 12000 Magnesium reels has been confirmed for February. This is the first entry into the big-...

Shimano launches Pro Shops for US brand (Feb 08) SHIMANO is undertaking a massive UK promotion for US brand G Loomis with the introduction of around 20 Pro Shops in the UK. The G Loomis Pro Shops will follow the...

Hardy game for catalogue launches (Feb 08) Both game and coarse fishing are being given a boost by tackle firm Hardy with the release of its latest two consumer catalogues. The Alnwick-based manufacturer has...

Hardy girl tackles the world (Feb 08) A well-known fisherwoman has landed her best catch to date – a job with top tackle firm Hardy & Greys. Lucy Bowden, founder of the ladies angling website...

Fladen keeps it ship shape with 30L reel (Feb 08) Sea fishing retailers are being urged to have a look at the latest ranges from Fladen including this Maxximus 30L lever drag reel that is sure to attract a lot of interest. The reel is designed to be robust, durable and ideal for fishing wrecks in deepwater...

Sign Up For Nets Benefits (Feb 08) Manufacturers and suppliers of nets are being reminded to get their new products accredited by the Angling Foundation. To date, around 120 products have been approved...

Shakespeare writes business at shows (Feb 08) Four key brands have enjoyed great success during the trade-show season under the Shakespeare umbrella. The firm had found larger venues, which covered broader regions...

Packed with Shimano products (Feb 08) Innovative products, launches and unique ideas combine in the one of the largest-ever Shimano consumer catalogues. The 2008 edition features reel technology including...

Licensed to teach fishing (Feb 08) A DVD designed to help people wanting to start fishing is being offered to suppliers and retailers alike, via a licensing agreement. The Start Fishing...

Svendsen NIBS (Feb 08) Wearing well Clothing brand Sasta, which originates from Finland, is planning a major assault on the UK market for the coming season. Danish-owned Svendsen...

Fox turns to juniors for help (Feb 08) A youthful eye will be cast over Fox products from now on with the firm signing up 16-year-old Tom Maker as its first junior consultant. The youngster’s natural carp...

Hardy calls in the doc (Feb 08) Irish angling writer and fishing guide Tom ‘Doc’ Sullivan has landed a role as Hardy & Greys’ sales representative in Ireland. A full-time professional trout and salmon...

Vince Lister (Jan 08) It is with great regret that we have learned of the death of one of the trade’s best-known figures, Vince Lister. Vince was an ex-chairman of the Angling Trades Association...

Angling Unity (Jan 08) A once–impossible dream – a single governing body for every fishing discipline – looks set to be a reality very soon. By the time this issue of T&G is out, a single...

Big Guns Fired Up for TTW Fair (Jan 08) Daiwa Cormoran is the latest big-name signing to the Tackle Trade World Fair next August in Amsterdam. Daiwa’s involvement brings the number of UK exhibitors at the...

Time for a limited edition deal (Jan 08) Two top names have joined forces to honour a classic brand with a limited edition watch. Hardy – been renowned as a manufacturer of the finest fishing tackle in the...

Orvis has independant focus (Jan 08) Fly tackle supplier Orvis is boosting its service to independent retailers with a new field sales appointment. Stuart Hopkin is taking on the role of regional business...

Ultima-te success at trade show (Jan 08) The T&G Trade Show proved to be a record breaker for many exhibitors too – Ultima saw orders up 300 per cent on last year’s event. The line supplier’s huge advertising...

Weymouth charter row (Jan 08) Tackle dealers and charter skippers say their livelihoods are at risk after a fisheries body began enforcing rules on boat angling. A local bye-law in Weymouth bans...

Anti Theft Poster (Dec 07) Fisheries launch poster campaign for survival Fish theft and disease at fisheries are being tackled by a high-profile poster campaign being launched this...

Fox adds Rose to its garden (Dec 07) Leading carp specialist Chris Rose has joined the ranks of Fox International as account manager covering south Essex, Kent and areas of London. Having worked as a sales director with Korda for around 10 years, he spent a year out, starting in 2006, working...

Grey-t event for Hardy (Dec 07) Hardy & Greys is celebrating its most successful T&G Trade Show ever after welcoming more than 100 dealers to its stand over two days. Countless other visitors also...

Any deal of Anyfish (Dec 07) A landmark distribution deal will see Kiddy & Son offering some of the product range from English manufacturer Anyfish Anywhere. The agreement will see...

Kiddy site is child’s play (Dec 07) Dealers will be able to place orders, view products and download catalogues – all online – from the brand new, interactive Kiddy & Son website. The site, which goes...

T&G Show (Dec 07) Record show brings confidence to all The biggest and best T&G Trade Show yet gave the industry a genuine shot in the arm and set the stage for more to come.

Ultima-te marketing choice (Dec 07) Continued growth is being promised by line supplier Ultima as it unveils its new marketing manager. The appointment of Vanessa Lennard is the latest move by the Kent...

More members enrol for academy (July 08) The Greys and Chub Academies of top anglers have more names who have been added to their ranks. James Coleman, an avid angler for more than 18 years, has signed up...

Helicopter prize proves a real buzz (July 08) Tackle dealer David Whitham took to the skies thanks to a prize draw run by T&G Trade Show sponsor B2B.   The firm ran the draw during last year’s industry...

Countryside businesses game for fair (July 08) After the disappointment of last year‘s cancellation, the organisers of the CLA Game Fair 2008 are promising that the 50th anniversary event will be the best yet. &...

PM to investigate huge rise in disabled licence fee (July 08) Prime Minister Gordon Brown has agreed to look into the 37 per cent increase in fishing rod licences for disabled anglers.   Mr Brown made the promise in response...

Country lover Fred J Taylor passes away (July 08) Angling and shooting has lost one of its best-loved friends with the passing of Frederick James Taylor at the age of 89.   Fred J, as he was affectionately known...

Free weights to strengthen sales (July 08) A unique and lucrative point of sale opportunity is being offered to retailers from tackle supplier Pallatrax.   The firm, which manufactures the innovative Stonze...

Get on board for angling coach (July 08) A new seven-day course to produce angling coaches has been unveiled through Warwickshire College.   Backed by the Professional Anglers’ Association (PAA), the course is being organised at Pershore College in an effort to encourage more tutors to...

Fishery warning posters go up in size (July 08) Weatherproof A3 versions of posters to help protect fisheries have been launched to the industry.   The Fishery and Angling Conservation Trust (FACT) used the...

Showcase special ‘not our partner’ (July 08) Advertisers in a newspaper-style ‘special’ for the tcf Showcase may have been misled, says event organiser DHP.   A number of tackle and fishing companies were...

Two catalogues, loads of products (July 08) A range of bait, terminal tackle and line is available through two catalogues from Pallatrax. The firm’s main offering is a 32-page brochure displaying its tackle...

Sales team get hands-on tackle experience (July 08) The Hardy & Greys sales team found out about fishing first hand as they tried out the firm‘s latest products.   Unlike many sales meetings, which take place...

£50,000 of free tackle and bait to get people fishing (July 08) A group of commercial coarse fisheries has unveiled the biggest ever campaign to get more people to go fishing.   Premier Fisheries UK has launched a unique initiative offering £50,000 worth of free tackle, bait and tuition to help introduce newcomers...

DIPPING A TOE IN THE WATER – NATIONAL FISHING WEEK (July 08) National Fishing Week launches on July 19th when even more people will have the be able to discover the enjoyment of angling. During the week, non anglers from...