KILMARNOCK, VIRGINA – The application period is now open for the 2023 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship program. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 1, 2023. Since 2008, NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by offering scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades....
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation are accepting nominations for their annual humanitarian award recognizing the important work being done by many anglers to support fragile populations. The C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award will honor one B.A.S.S. member who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving groups such as children with special needs, veterans, abuse survivors or...
Fort Smith, Mont. – JET Hospitality, a pioneer in the alternative lodging segment with the mission to connect guests with the great outdoors, is pleased to announce that its Cottonwood Camp in Fort Smith, Montana will kick off the official spring fly fishing season on March 1, 2023. Nestled along the banks of the Bighorn...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AFTCO has signed on as title sponsor for two heavyweight battles during the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series season. At the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes April 27-30, anglers will hope to match the stellar 2022 conditions that saw the entire field average over 15 1/2 pounds on Day 1, while...
ATLANTA, GA – Anglers from throughout the southeast are licking their chops in anticipation of the three day 2023 Atlanta Fly Fishing Show, Feb. 3-5 at the Gas South Convention Center. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat; and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun. Fly Fishing Show® admission is $18 for one day,...
Forestville, WI – Some consider it the necessary evil – especially fishing industry dinosaurs who loathe change. The days of fully investing marketing spend in only print and television are gone. Modern marketing still includes those vehicles, but necessitates a much more dynamic blend, to include direct digital marketing, Google Ads, Amazon…and, of course, social media....
As KastKing begins the company’s 10th anniversary, they continue to expand its market share and increase brand presence. A large part of that growth is continued expansion into the traditional retail world through an incredible array of retail and wholesale partners. KastKing’s promise to its partners is to be a reliable and trusted provider of...
Orlando, FL – Kicking off 2023 in a positive way, Mud Hole Custom Tackle again partnered with Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida, along with the University of Central Florida Biology Field Research Center, to build 370 oyster rings which will be used to restore damaged oyster reefs in the Indian River Lagoon. Volunteers from almost...
Minnetonka, Minnesota and Vääksy, Finland – Rapala VMC, the global manufacturing leader of high quality sportfishing lures, tackle and fishing gear and apparel, is excited to announce two new changes that will continue to strengthen its global dominance in product innovation. Rapala VMC is excited to announce the hire of Charlie Davis as Director of...
Reno, NV – Glacier Outdoor, a manufacturer of gloves and sun-protectant apparel, announced the promotion of Kyle Smith from Operations Manager to General Manager. Kyle is an experienced leader with the proven skills, drive, and passion to lead Glacier Outdoor to new heights. “We are thrilled to have Kyle take the lead at Glacier,” stated...