Fishing

Gill Fishing Introduces Xpel Tec Apparel Collection (SGB UPDATE) Gill Fishing, the technical and lifestyle apparel manufacturer for anglers, has launched a technical apparel collection. The warm-weather collection features XPEL technology, a plant-based fabric treatment that shields away water, blood, oil, and muck without changing the breathability or feel of the four-way stretch fabric and delivers 50+ UV protection.

Jimmy Johnson Fishing Tournament Returns to South Florida (SportsTravel) The 11th Annual Jimmy Johnson’s “Quest for the Ring” Championship Fishing Week will return to South Florida, March 1–5, 2022. The event, pesented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, is hosted by Visit Lauderdale.

Inside The Call: Johnson Outdoor’s Q1 Derailed By Supply Chain Woes (SGB UPDATE) Johnson Outdoor, Inc. continued to deliver double-digit revenue gains in its Watercraft Recreation, Camping and Diving segments in the fiscal first quarter. However, supply chain disruptions and component delays impacted sales in its fishing segment.

Pure Fishing Acquires Svendsen Sport (SGB UPDATE) Pure Fishing the acquisition adds several well-known and widely distributed brands in the European market, broader sales coverage, and complementary product development and marketing capabilities that enable Pure Fishing to deliver against its global expansion goals. This strategic acquisition is the fourth for Pure Fishing in three years under the ownership of private equity firm Sycamore Partners.

Knoxville Selected to Host 2023 Bassmaster Classic (SportsTravel) Knoxville, Tennessee, has been selected to host the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, which will be staged four years after the city hosted the most well-attended event in the series’ history.