The largest fishing demonstration aquarium in Europe will be a major attraction at next year’s EFTTEX trade show and is an ideal way for exhibitors to show off their products and demonstrate how to use them. Fibroforce, owner of the asset, is keen to talk to exhibitors about sponsorship packages it is able to […]
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Angling writer and photographer is new EFTTA CEO
EFTTA has appointed a globe-trotting angling journalist, Olivier Portrat, as its new CEO. He replaces Jean-Claude Bel, who retired at the end of October following more than a decade in the role. Portrat held management roles with a number of companies in France before giving up the corporate lifestyle in 1992 to make […]
EFTTEX 2019 Key Figures
The trade show EFTTEX in Brussels in June was attended by more than 2,650 trade only industry guests. The total number of unique visitors was 1,636. The space occupied was 5,530 sqm with a total of 182 exhibitors and co-exhibitors in Hall 5 at Brussels Expo. Visitors and exhibitors once again met and created business […]
Jean Claude Bel made an Honorary Member of EAA
The European Anglers Alliance celebrated its 25th anniversary in Bled, Slovenia. The event ran during three days, from 4-7 September 2019. It was a special occasion for the entire profession. European anglers gathered to celebrate, took part in the General Assembly and joined Fred Bloot, the current EAA President in making Jean-Claude Bel (CEO of […]
Winston AIR TH wins at EFTTEX
The new Winston AIR TH has won the Award for the Best New Fly Rod at the 2019 European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition. The Winston AIR TH rods redefine two-hand casting performance. Utilizing the SuperSilica resin system and Boron technology, these rods are unbelievably light, perfectly balanced, powerful, responsive, and just plain fun to fish. […]
Wiley X claims a hattrick at this year’s EFTTEX show
Wiley X continues to leave its mark on the global fishing industry as it claims the coveted Best New Eyewear Award at EFTTEX for the third year running. Innovative eyewear brand Wiley X made it three for three in the Best New Product Awards at European Fishing Tackle Trade Show (EFTTEX,) when it picked up […]
Three EFTTEX Best New Product Awards in a row for Wiley X
During the gala evening on the Friday evening in the Le Plaza Hotel in Brussels, the winners and the runner ups for the Best New Product Awards of the trade show EFTTEX 2019 were announced in the different categories. Wiley X Europe picked up an award for their latest Compass sunglasses, which meant the firm […]
More 2020 Product Highlights from RIO Products
RIO Products continues to offer anglers the right tools for the job with its lines, leaders, tippet and fly selection to effectively fish in any environment for nearly any fish species. See more new products for the 2020 season highlighted below or find them at EFTTEX (European Fishing Tackle Trade Association) trade show at booth […]
Sage’s New PAYLOAD Chucks Heavy Lines and Big Flies
Continuing to offer anglers fly rods to get the job done, Sage introduces the PAYLOAD to deliver big flies and heavy lines more effectively. These fast-action rods have a powerful yet comfortable casting action for such occasions. “The PAYLOAD features a powerful tip to help pick up heavy lines and the strong mid-section transitions to […]
2020 Product Highlights in fly-lines from RIO Products
RIO Products continues to offer anglers the right tools for the job with its lines, leaders, tippet and fly selection to effectively fish in any environment for nearly any fish species. See the new fly-lines for the 2020 season highlighted below or find them at EFTTEX (European Fishing Tackle Trade Association) trade show at booth […]