Fishing

6/6/2025 |  Bass Pro Shops to Open New Outpost in Muncy, Pennsylvania (SGB UPDATE) Bass Pro Shops has announced the location of a new Outpost, marking its continued expansion in Pennsylvania in the Williamsport region. This store is part of the company’s growth strategy in the state, which includes a recently announced location in South Fayette Township.
Bass Pro Shops will have four stores in Pennsylvania following the completion of the 75,000-square-foot Outpost store in Muncy, which is part of the redevelopment of a former Lycoming Mall property into “The District.” The design approach for The District will “emphasize community character, outdoor heritage and a sense of place.”

6/5/2025 |  Pelican Intl USA Bumps Prices on Wilderness Systems, Dagger and Perception Products (SGB UPDATE) Pelican Intl USA (fka Confluence Outdoor), the paddlesport company behind Wilderness Systems, Dagger, and Perception, began adjusting pricing on newly produced kayaks, effective June 4, 2025. The company said the price hikes are in response to ongoing economic pressures, including rising operational costs, sourcing challenges, and fluctuating tariffs.

4/9/2025 |  LA28 Flag Football Push Pits Goodell and Players Against NFL Owners (Front Office Sports) The arrival of flag football in the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles has created a rare divide in the National Football League: Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league office united with the NFL Players Association in likely opposition with team owners over the issue of player participation. 
For nearly two years, NFL leaders have been openly enthused about the prospect of active players being part of the talent pool for Olympic teams, both to help promote youth participation and advance the league’s expanding global ambitions. As several individual stars, such as Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, have been similarly bullish about competing in Los Angeles, the union has also been publicly supportive of the concept. 

4/3/2025 |  Simms Fishing Launches Resale Program for Pre-Owned Gear (SGB UPDATE) Simms Fishing has jumped on board the resale trend. The company said it looks to make waves in the angling community with the launch of Simms Recast, a dedicated resale program.
Launching first as a peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace, Simms Recast allows anglers to buy and sell pre-owned Simms gear directly with one another, extending the life of Simms’ fishing apparel and gear while making the brand more accessible to a broader consumer base.

3/5/2025 |  EXEC: Rapala VMC Getting Big Hits with CrushCity Lures as Soft Baits Dominate (SGB UPDATE) Rapala VMC President and CEO Lars Ollberg said the fishing company strategically strengthened its business in a challenging year, focusing on brand value, customer relationships, and market positioning in North America and Europe.

“Despite initial commercial headwinds, we stabilized operations and created a robust foundation for future growth,” he shared. “Our targeted efforts successfully improved overall business performance.”