ASA honours members at New Orleans Summit
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) has honoured two of its members for their outstanding contribution to angling.
Randy Lemcke, Senior Vice President of Plano Molding Company, was presented with the Norville Prosser Lifetime Achievement Award at the ASA’s Sportfishing Summit in New Orleans. Lemcke received the award for the ‘extraordinary leadership’ he has shown in promoting the values of the sport and his steps in addressing the issues facing the recreational fishing industry.
“Randy has worked on behalf of the ASA and the industry for decades. As Board of Directors Chairman, he has brought a sense of fair play – and humour – to the position,” said ASA President and CEO, Mike Nussman.
“Randy’s humble nature and earnest desire for results before his own need for recognition have kept him out of the limelight, but I assure you, no one is more deserving of the award,” added Nussman. |  | | Above: Randy Lemcke (right) is presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the ASA’s Mike Nussman. | Charity appeals for old fishing tackle to help disabledA charity that is setting up an angling club for disabled war veterans and disabled children in London is appealing for old fishing tackle. Mark Kennedy, a trustee of the e20 Eastenders Fishing Trust, is looking for companies to make donations of fishing tackle to help get the club – situated next to the new Olympic Games stadium – off the ground. Mark said: “We have set up a ‘Wall of Fame’ and any company, individual or organisation that helps us will get their name on it in recognition of their generosity.” You can email Mark or send any donation of tackle to the e20 Eastenders Fishing Trust, 5 Reynolds House, Approach Road, London, E2 9JR, England.
| Hugh’s Fish Fight picks up another awardThe EFTTA-backed Hugh’s Fish Fight – the UK TV series that highlighted the scandal of fish discards within the European Community – has picked up a top award and is heading for Europe. The series has won the Best British Documentary Series at the Grierson Trust Awards in London and has obtained funding to take the programme into Europe where it will be seen by viewers in France, Germany and Spain. Top English chef, Hugh Fearnley-Whttingstall’s Fish Fight campaign highlighted the dumping of millions of tons of perfectly edible dead fish back into the sea because commercial fishermen had exceeded their quotas. More than 766,000 people have signed a petition to end the practice and the campaign has even persuaded EU chiefs to back radical reforms to the fisheries policy... Read more | | Above: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: Another award for Hugh’s Fish Fight. | |  | EFTTA AND EFTTEX news
Just 15 booths left for EFTTEX 2012There are just 15 booths available for next year’s EFTTEX in Paris. Helen Downey, EFTTEX Coordinator, said: “Stand bookings have been going really well and we strongly advise any companies that want to exhibit to book now to avoid being placed on a waiting list. “Demand for booth space has been phenomenal and we are getting enquiries from companies almost every day. “To avoid disappointment it is important that companies interested in taking up booth space contact myself or EFTTEX Exhibition Manager, Neena Tailor as soon as possible. “The success of last year’s event, plus the lure of the French capital and the excellent facilities at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, has made EFTTEX 2012 one not to be missed. “It has all the ingredients for another hugely successful show. Like Amsterdam, it is centrally located in Europe and has tremendous international transport links,” added Helen. “EFTTEX has established itself as the place to do serious business over the years and that is reflected by the number of companies who are inquiring about booth space.” EFTTA has also appointed Paris-based hotel booking agency, The Blue Yellow Company, as the official... Read moreRichard Sanderson resigns from EFTTA BoardRichard Sanderson has resigned from the Board of EFTTA following his departure from Hardy & Greys. Sanderson, who joined the EFTTA Board in 2005, was in charge of the association’s finances and deputised for President Pierangelo Zanetta when he could not attend meetings. One of his last duties was to chair the EFTTA Board meeting in Vienna in November. EFTTA CEO Jean-Claude Bel said: “I am sad that Richard has resigned. He was a very active member of the board and did a lot for the industry. His contribution will be missed.” Sanderson left Hardy & Greys after eight years with the renowned UK fly fishing tackle manufacturer. Following his departure, Hardy & Greys announced that it is to make up to a quarter of its workforce redundant at its headquarters in the north-east of England. The company blamed ‘flat’ sales in the UK for the job losses. EFTTA office closed over Christmas period Please note that the EFTTA offices will be closed over the Christmas period. The office will close on Friday, December 23rd at noon and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd. |  Rapala demonstrates its support of EFTTARapala has demonstrated its continuing support for EFTTA by signing up five of its European subsidiaries as full members of the organisation. Rapala France and VMC Europe have been members in their own right, but Rapala has now added Normark Suomi OY (Finland), Normark Spain, Elbe Normark As (Norway), Normark Scandinavia Ab (Sweden) and Normark Denmark A/S. EFTTA CEO Jean-Claude Bel said: “This is a very fine gesture and I hope it will convince all other companies that have subsidiaries to follow suit. “It is good to see a company of the stature of Rapala showing its faith in EFTTA and strengthening its ties with the organisation in such a positive way.” |  EFTTA joins battle against counterfeitersEFTTA has stepped in to help a member company in its battle against counterfeiters. Following the exclusive story that appeared in November’s Angling International about the problems being faced by Sportsystem and its Myrans brand, the company’s Managing Director, Bjorn Johansson Elmervik, revealed that he has received support from his country’s tackle trade association, SPOF Pole, and EFTTA. He said the article had highlighted the ‘horrible problem’ of counterfeit fishing tackle coming out of China and the need to act. “The article did a good job in raising the profile of the problem and I have been heartened by the support I have received from other companies, as well as SPOF Pole and EFTTA,” said Elmervik. EFTTA discussed the situation at its Board meeting in Vienna in November. Board member Per Westerlund, Managing Director of fishing tackle wholesaler and manufacturer Bios AB, said that EFTTA was looking to make as much information as possible available to companies on how to protect their interests. He added: “We are also looking at how other industries – like the toy trade – protect their intellectual Property (IP) rights. We want to see if there is anything that we can learn from them. “Bios has been indirectly affected when fake lures from brands that we represent have made available for sale on the internet. It is not so much the value of what is being sold, but the intention to sell something fake... Read more | | EFTTEX meeting ends in distributor deal
Following a meeting at EFTTEX, Halco Tackle, one of the best known names in the worldwide lure market, has added to its extensive international distribution network with the appointment of Fulling Mill in the UK.
Fulling Mill is widely acclaimed for its high-quality flies, but the Surrey-based company also has an impressive portfolio of brands in its distribution arm, including Live Eyewear, Tiemco hooks and Angling Evolutions.
"We believe that the way that both companies operate makes this a very good fit," said Fulling Mill's Sales and Marketing Director John Wolstenholme. "Halco's lures have been universally known around the world for a long time. It is a brand that perfectly suits Fulling Mill's high quality standards.
"It broadens our business in another direction, but which also has strong connections to fly fishing. We are specialist enough to give the Halco brand the attention it deserves in the UK.
“It will take time to establish the brand and to determine what works best, but we already have orders for some of Halco's best known lures. The response at the recent Tackle and Guns Show was very positive."
Halco Managing Director Ben Patrick added: "Fulling Mill is highly respected in the UK and we believe they will do a great job going forward."
Halco was previously distributed in the UK by Masterline Walker.
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