Fishing

1/24/2025 |  EXEC: Megabass is Latest Outdoor Brand to Partner with L Catterton (SGB UPDATE) Megabass has entered into a strategic partnership with global investment firm L Catterton. The deal positions the Japan-headquartered fishing gear manufacturer for continued expansion by leveraging L Catterton’s operating capabilities and industry network as demand for its products increases.

1/23/2025 |  Bass Pro Shops To Open Outdoor Superstore in Mississippi (SGB UPDATE) Bass Pro Shops‘ announced plans to open a new 75,000-square-foot outdoor superstore in 2027 along the I-10 corridor in Biloxi, MS. This will be the first Outdoor Superstore for Bass Pro Shops in southern Mississippi.
“We are very excited to have the opportunity to serve the sportsmen and women in the Gulfport-Biloxi Region and are proud to become members of this celebrated outdoor community,” said noted Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris.

12/11/2024 |  EXEC: Far Bank Evolves European Distribution with UK-Based Guide Flyfishing (SGB UPDATE) Far Bank Enterprises, the Sage, Redington, Rio Products, and Fly Water Travel parent company, has secured UK-based Guide Flyfishing to expand its established distribution reach across Europe.
“A Far Bank partner for 15 years with a reputation as one of the best fly fishing distributors globally, Guide Flyfishing will be taking over Scandinavian distribution responsibilities effective January 1, 2025, and throughout the Republic of Ireland beginning February 1, 2025,” the company said in a media statement.

11/4/2024 |  GSM Outdoors Acquires Northland Fishing Tackle (SGB UPDATE) GSM Outdoors has acquired Northland Fishing Tackle. GSM said Northland is known as an “authentic multi-species brand that produces premium-quality jigs, live bait rigs, spinnerbaits, and spoons for a variety of freshwater fish.”

10/28/2024 |  St. Croix Rod Hires Northwest and Midwest Reps (SGB UPDATE) St. Croix Fly has retained Redband Sports to represent the fly rod company in Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska while Wisco Outfitters will service dealers in the Midwest.
Led by Joe Amend, Redband Sports Group has served the Northwest for 15 years.