RAILBLAZA Ltd., manufacturer of electronics, fishing and boating mounting systems and accessories, announced the appointment of Andrew Moczygemba as its new global chief executive officer. As the current president of RAILBLAZA USA and former chief operating officer based in Houston, Texas, USA, Moczygemba has been an integral participant in organizational transformation and enhancing profitability across various segments. “Andrew’s dedication, strategic ...
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TACO launches outrigger tune-up service
TACO Marine has launched a tune-up service program for owners of TACO standard aluminum tele-outriggers or center rigger poles. The service can be performed on TACO poles within or outside warranty, in good working order, and will professionally restore the poles to like-new condition. According to TACO, the service is not only intended to extend the life of TACO outrigger ...
Read More »American Sportfishing Association elects board of directors
Four members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected to fill two At-Large seats and two regional seats on the board of directors. Their three-year terms begin October 1, 2023. The association has six regions: West, South Central, Great Lakes, Southeast, Northeast and Northern Plains and Inter-mountain. Each member company or organization is assigned to the region where that ...
Read More »National Fishing and Boating Week returns this week
National Fishing and Boating Week officially kicked off this week on June 3 and runs through Sunday, June 11. The NMMA and many other industry stakeholders are encouraging all industry members to spread the word and participate. Five ways to participate: Share Discover Boating’s resources to celebrate boating and fishing. Visit the American Sportfishing Association to download the #FishingShareTheFun industry resources. Share the ...
Read More »Sport Fishing Championship names presenting sponsor
Sport Fishing Championship (SFC), the governing body of saltwater tournament fishing, announced Fritos as presenting sponsor of The Catch, SFC’s made-for-TV competition pairing its top tournament anglers with superstars from the NFL. The event takes place off the shores of Miami Beach and the famed Fontainebleau Resort and will be broadcast live on CBS April 15 from 1-3 p.m. ET. An ...
Read More »RBFF awards Vamos A Pescar grants
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced the 2023 grantees for its George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund, the eighth round of grants since it launched in 2014. The funding will help 16 programs in eight states bring fishing and boating experiences as well as conservation education to Hispanic families. Over $109,500 in grants were awarded ...
Read More »Skeeter announces 2023 Pro Team
Skeeter recently welcomed anglers Jason Christie, Caleb Kuphall and Justin Atkins to the 2023 Pro Fishing Team. All three will fish the Bassmaster Elite Series and serve as Skeeter Boats ambassadors. This season marks the first time 2022 Bassmaster Classic Champion Christie will compete in a Skeeter boat. “All three of these anglers bring talent, experience and exceptional sportsmanship to ...
Read More »Elco sponsors all-electric fishing tournament
For members of High Voltage Bass Anglers, northern Georgia means small lakes, fierce largemouth bass and an exciting tournament schedule. The club’s recent event was sponsored by Elco and held in Rutledge, Georgia, at Hard Labor Creek, an electric-propulsion-only reservoir. Nineteen two-person teams vied for the top honors, with anglers Scott Edwards and Josh Kaufman winning in a 17-foot RockProof ...
Read More »Smoker Craft, NMMA partner to host legislative fishing event
Smoker Craft Boats and NMMA, alongside key industry partners in outdoor recreation and conservation, hosted elected officials and staff including included members of the Indiana Senate, Indiana House of Representatives, federal staff representation from U.S. House Representations and U.S. Senate, agency officials and other key industry stakeholders and leaders in conservation, last month for an evening highlighting boating, fishing and ...
Read More »Conservation on the water
By Jamie Stafford According to a Pews Research Center report, 67% of Gen Z and 71% of millennials cite climate change as a top concern for the future, and around 57% of baby boomers say the same. Baby boomers currently represent the majority of the boating industry, but increasingly, younger generations are aging into this industry as well. Today, consumers ...
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