Fishing

7/23/2025 |  EXEC: Rapala Gets DD Lift from North America in H1; Asia and Europe Fall on Trade Uncertainty (SGB UPDATE) Rapala VMC reported 2025 first half (H1) net sales were €125.5 million, up 4 percent compared to €120.5 million in the 2024 H1 period. With comparable exchange rates, currency-neutral sales were said to be up 5 percent from the prior-year H1 period.

7/15/2025 |  Major League Fishing Reveals 2026 Bass Pro Tour Schedule (SportsTravel) Major League Fishing has announced the 2026 Bass Pro Tour schedule, with seven states hosting events throughout the year and a roster of 51 pros battling for Fishing Clash Angler of the Year honors and qualification into Redcrest 2027 and the MLF Heavy Hitters all-star event.

7/14/2025 |  Bass Pro Sets Grand Opening for Clifton Park Store (SGB UPDATE) Bass Pro Shops on July 30 will hold grand opening festivities for a new store in Clifton Park, representing its fourth store in New York.
The 70,000-square foot retail location accessible via Interstate 87 and State Highway 146 serves the greater Albany region. A highlight of the location is an aquarium measuring 12,000 gallons and featuring a variety of freshwater fish native to the region. The store’s inventory will also be tailored to the needs of freshwater fishermen in the region.

7/13/2025 |  Blacktusk Outdoors Acquires Lucky Strike Bait Works (SGB UPDATE) Toronto-based Blacktusk Outdoors has acquired the Lucky Strike fishing lure brand. Terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 1929 and based in Ontario, Lucky Strike Bait Works offers a variety of hard baits, soft plastics, nets, clothing, spinners, spoons, rigs, and harnesses, as well as fishing gags, gaff hooks, split rings, hats, shirts, socks, and decals.

7/11/2025 |  Major League Fishing Reveals 2026 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Schedule (SportsTravel) Major League Fishing’s 2026 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals schedule will feature six regular-season events and a championship faceoff in Kissimmee, Florida, in September.