Fishing

7/29/2026 |  Nexus Outdoors Acquires Blackfin Rods (SGB UPDATE) Nexus Outdoors announced the acquisition of Blackfin Rods, the Hobe Sound, FL-based manufacturer known for its American-made saltwater and freshwater fishing rods. The acquisition adds Blackfin to a growing portfolio that includes ScentLok Technologies, Blocker Outdoors, Whitewater Fishing, Hardcore Waterfowl, and TUO Gear.

5/14/2026 |  EXEC: Daiwa Parent Globeride Tops Guidance for Fiscal Year (SGB UPDATE) Globeride, the parent of the Daiwa fishing brand, reported flattish global sales and earnings in the fiscal year ended March 31, with increasing profits in its home market of Japan and Europe offsetting a loss in the Americas due in part to tariffs as well as profit declines in the Asia and Oceania region.

5/14/2026 |  EXEC: Rapala VMC Posts 20 Percent Comp Exchange Growth in North America in Q1 (SGB UPDATE) Rapala VMC President and CEO Cyrille Viellard reported that the company he leads had positive start to 2026 with 13 percent sales growth at comparable exchange (ce) rates, supported by exciting new product introductions and efficient supply chain execution, enabled an encouraging performance despite continued global market uncertainty.

3/19/2026 |  Salt Life Brand Has Doubled in Size Under Iconix; Parent Inks Brand Fragrance Deal (SGB UPDATE) If it doesn’t smell like the marina… In one more sign that the apocalypse is upon us, Iconix International, Inc. has signed a global licensing agreement with Revlon Consumer Products LLC to develop and launch the first Salt Life fragrance collection, set to debut in 2027.

3/2/2026 |  EXEC: Salty Crew and Globe Brand Parent Shakes Off U.S. Tariff Issue to Post Solid Fiscal H1 (SGB UPDATE) Globe International Limited (Group), owner of the Globe, Salty Crow, FXD, Impala Skate, and X/DMG brands, saw a return to revenue growth across the Group despite “challenging trading conditions.”
The Group reported revenue for the fiscal 2026 first half (H1) ended December 31, 2025 increased 3 percent to A$98.2 million (~US$64.8 mm), compared to A$95.3 million for the prior-year H1 period, due to a continued focus and solid performance from its global brands which present long term scale and growth potential, notably FXD, Salty Crew and Globe.