Fishing

8/5/2025 |  Hardy and Greys Bolsters Rep Coverage (SGB UPDATE) Hardy and Greys, two fly fishing brands owned by Pure Fishing, added Jacob DePriest and Ross Kingsley as independent sales reps. DePriest will represent the brands across the TALO states and parts of the Midwest, while Kingsely will cover the Southern Rockies region.

8/1/2025 |  Johnson Outdoors Gets Fishing, Diving and Watercraft Lift in Fiscal Q3 (SGB UPDATE) Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported earnings surged nearly five-fold in the fiscal third quarter ended June 27 with the benefit of reduced discounting and higher sales. Sales grew 5 percent in the second quarter as gains in its Fishing and Diving segments. Sales in the Camping & Watercraft Recreation segment grew 3 percent excluding the impact of the exit from the Eureka! business.

7/31/2025 |  Study: Fishing Participation Leveling After Pandemic Boost (SGB UPDATE) A study from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) finds that fishing participation among Americans aged 6 and above reached a record 57.9 million in 2024, slightly higher than the 57.7 million in 2023 and still well above pre-pandemic levels.

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.