Anglers and the body that represents the fishing tackle industry in Europe have reaffirmed their commitment to a directive designed to protect all waters in the region. The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) and the European Anglers Alliance (EAA) gave the Water Framework Directive (WFD) – currently under review and subject to EU […]
After its successful industry gathering in 2025, the EFTTA ANGLING SUMMIT returns to Berlin on 26 November 2026 as the international meeting point of the angling sector. One day before ANGELWELT, the summit unites leading representatives from industry, trade, politics and associations for strategic exchange on market trends, regulation, sustainability and innovation. Expert inputs and […]
The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) is delighted to welcome Decathlon — a global multi-specialist sports brand, manufacturer, and retailer — as its newest member. This high-profile addition reflects EFTTA’s expanding influence and its mission to strengthen and unify the European fishing tackle industry. As a global leader in sporting goods — Decathlon brings […]
The European Boating Industry (EBI) and the European Fishing Tackle & Trade Association (EFTTA) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation between Europe’s recreational boating and fishing sectors. This new collaboration is grounded in a shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and the long-term growth of these interconnected industries. At the intersection of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) Witnesses Significant Membership Growth in Support of Recreational Angling Lobbying Efforts The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) is pleased to announce a notable surge in its membership as companies rally together to advocate for the preservation and promotion of recreational angling in the European Parliament. Among the […]
Restoring nature will help mitigate the negative impacts of climate change & biodiversity loss on the economy. EFTTA and more than 30 other prominent businesses/business associations have agreed and published a business statement in support of the EU Commission’s proposed Nature Restoration Law. The EU Commission’s proposal is currently pending at the European Parliament and […]
Due to the retirement of Robin Morley (Daiwa), the EFTTA Board has elected a new EFTTA President on December 21 in 2022. Jan Mertens (Pure Fishing) is the new president of EFTTA. Welcome Jan! Jan Mertens will be assisted by Ross Honey (Angling Spirit) as Vice-President of EFTTA. Welcome Ross! Tobias Hilfer (Daiwa) is […]
