2011 Tackle and Guns Show

Tackle and Guns 2011
The Tackle and Guns Trade Show is upon us once again. Every October the T&G show attracts a mass of UK retailer, tackle manufacturers and press. Meetings are had, orders are taken and most exciting for us, the next season’s tackle is on display to gorp and drool over.

So this morning, we jumped in the car and headed off to Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, for the first of the two Continue reading “2011 Tackle and Guns Show”

ICAST Fishing Tackle Show 2011

ICAST 2011The ICAST Fishing Tackle Show was once again a fantastic event that took place 13th to 15th July 2011 in Las Vegas.

Attendance at the 2011 event this year was once again great with a large selection of manufacturers and products all under one roof. The New Product Show was especially exciting with previews of next seasons new Continue reading “ICAST Fishing Tackle Show 2011”

The Big One 2011 Fishing Tackle Show

The Big One 2011With many of us in the fishing doldrums this time of year one highlight on the angling calendar has to be The Big One tackle show held by FishFace Promotions in Farnborough. Fishing-Tackle.co.uk has attended the last Continue reading “The Big One 2011 Fishing Tackle Show”

The Rise of UK Sea Fishing Tackle

Sea Fishing48-hours after the Tackle & Guns Show and I’m left with the opinion that perhaps saltwater anglers have done best in terms of new tackle developments this year (maybe carp anglers last year). The sheer volume of new sea fishing gear, from budget to ultra high-end was noticeable and I’ve been trying to understand, why 2010/2011? First thoughts were towards a trend caused by the economy – but what? I guess sea angling stands out amongst other disciplines because it is perhaps the most accessible area of the sport where you can actually catch food for the table – that certainly seems plausible given the trend in home grown fruit and veg. Maybe all those celebrity chefs Continue reading “The Rise of UK Sea Fishing Tackle”

2010 Tackle & Guns Trade Show

Tackle & Guns ShowFishing-Tackle.co.uk were once again pleased to attend the Tackle & Guns Trade Show this week – the pinnacle of the fishing tackle calendar here in the UK. The Tackle & Guns team should be congratulated on another fantastic show – it’s always well organised right from gate and I’ve never heard a bad word said about Continue reading “2010 Tackle & Guns Trade Show”