The EFTTA Board is extremely pleased to see that new membership applications from both large and small tackle trade companies across Europe are being received frequently. Besides industry leaders like Korda Europe and Fairpoint Outdoors – which have been presented in earlier press releases – we are delighted that many other companies are also […]
Despite the beautiful weather during the fly-fishing fair Experience the World of Fly Fishing, a good number of visitors still attended the symposium Wild Salmon Without Borders in the Saulensaal of the Forum Fürstenfeld. They were presented with interesting lectures and films from various European countries, as well as a panel discussion with […]
Can ‘Mending the Line’ do for fly fishing what ‘A Rivers Runs Through It’ did more than 30 years ago? The new low budget movie went to number one on the list of the most popular films on Netflix, topping favourites like Irish Wish, Damsel and Shirley. Played out against breathtaking scenery, Mending the Line […]
SATURDAY, 13th April – Säulensaal 10:00 – 10:15 hours: Welcome to Wild Salmon Without Borders Welcome address by the event hosts, followed by a presentation by Mark Bilsby, CEO of the Atlantic Salmon Trust, about the Atlantic Salmon Trust and what we know so far about the state of wild Atlantic salmon. The presentation will […]
Fairpoint Outdoors A/S, a prominent player in the fishing tackle industry, is pleased to announce its membership with the European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA). With this partnership, Fairpoint Outdoors A/S joins an esteemed list of industry leaders, including Diawa, Shimano, VMC Rapala, Rather Outdoors, Pure Fishing, Sensas, Visdeal, Saenger, Lotta Olt, Korda and […]
Hurch Fly Fishing has been long time partner with Vision Fly Fishing. Hurch is a distributor of Vision Fly Fishing in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. Hurch manages also the picturesque river Traun in Austria and this is their story about the family passion.
Wiley X, a leading provider of high-performance eyewear, is proud to announce an expansion of its support for Angling Spirit events in 2024. This year, Wiley X will extend its sponsorship to include three of the most prestigious angling tournaments in the world: the World Carp Classic, the World Predator Classic, and the Sea Angling […]
Joseph Grigely has been named the recipient of the museum’s 2023 Austin Hogan Award. The award, which recognizes exemplary contributions to the American Fly Fisher, was established in 1985 to honour the memory of Austin Hogan, who founded the museum’s journal in 1974. Grigely received the award for “Edward Hewitt and the […]
The Flyweight Access Wading Boots, designed and manufactured by Simms Fishing Products, were named Best of Show at the Consumer Choice Awards competition conducted during the 2024 Fly Fishing Show. There were 239 entries in 41 categories of fly fishing products, announced Ben Furimsky, President and CEO of the Fly Fishing Show. Awards were made […]
The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) Board of Directors today announces that CEO Olivier Portrat will be leaving his position at the helm of EFTTA to pursue a new career opportunity. Olivier’s departure marks the end of a distinguished term during which EFTTA navigated through unprecedented challenges, including the transition of the company’s […]