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Carp Zoom adds extra glow to its wafters line-up
8+ hour, 41+ min ago (287+ words) Angling International Carp Zoom adds extra glow to its wafters line-up Wafters have fundamentally changed feeder fishing across Europe and Hungarian bait supplier Carp Zoom has been at the forefront of its development for more than six years. The Budapest-based…...
Countdown! How ICAST spreads influence beyond its show floor
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (339+ words) Angling International Countdown! How ICAST spreads influence beyond its show floor Across the world of sportfishing, July means one thing " ICAST. For nearly seven decades, the annual sportfishing trade show presented by the American Sportfishing Association has marked a pivotal…...
EFTTEX reaction: "We never expected to win two awards
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (456+ words) Italian tackle brand Scorziello SASA left EFTTEX with two major awards and renewed confidence in its product development strategy, after winning recognition in both the saltwater reel and line categories. Speaking after the show in Barcelona, the company's Export Manager,…...
Lure giant unveils line-up of new launches for ICAST
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (731+ words) PRADCO will head to ICAST this month with confidence after a strong first half of the year that has seen continued consumer support for its brands despite ongoing economic challenges. One of the world's largest supplier of lures regards ICAST…...
Livingston wants more European partners to share in its success
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (421+ words) Award-winning US lure manufacturer Livingston Lures believes EFTTEX 2026 was an improvement on last year's event but says attracting more retailers and distributors are critical to its long-term success and growth. Speaking to Angling International after the show, Erick Arnoldson, VP…...
Line OEM hits ICAST with a promise on greater supply chain stability
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (287+ words) As global economic uncertainty continues to challenge the fishing tackle industry, OEM manufacturer First Dart will use ICAST 2026 to showcase how strategic investment in automation, supply-chain security and flexible manufacturing is helping its partners navigate an increasingly volatile marketplace. For…...
Panther Martin prepares to shine at ICAST once again
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (156+ words) After 68 years in the business, Panther Martin knows a thing or two about fishing lures. That's why at ICAST this year, visitors to its booth will see a plethora of new sparklers that are additions to its already popular spinner…...
Kast King takes next big step in Europe with Spanish deal
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (718+ words) Kast King has appointed Spanish distributor Calico as its exclusive partner for Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra, a move the US tackle brand says will accelerate its expansion plans across southern Europe. The agreement was formalised following discussions at EFTTEX…...
ASA President Q&A: "We are making ICAST bigger than ever this year
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (711+ words) Angling International ASA President Q&A: "We are making ICAST bigger than ever this year" "If you are interested in growing your business and making connections with people from across the industry, then ICAST is a can"t-miss event." So says…...
Bulgarian bait maker positive about its prospects in Western Europe
2+ day, 37+ min ago (559+ words) Bulgaria's largest bait maker returned from EFTTEX with fresh business opportunities, industry recognition and renewed confidence in the future of its product development programme. While Madiks believes visitor numbers were lower than at some previous editions of the show, it…...