One of Japan’s top fishing line manufacturers has joined EFTTA’s campaign against line cheats. Sunline, which was founded in 1977 and is a major supplier to its domestic market, has signed up to EFTTA’s Line Charter – a campaign designed to end the practice of wrongly labeled line packaging. The company’s Hiroshi Togi said: “Sunline […]
Sunline Joins Fight Against Line Cheats
Iain Macmillan joins ACE and Dynamite Baits
One of the UK’s biggest names in carp fishing, Iain Macmillan, has signed up for Shimano Normark UK, adding both ACE (Advanced Carp Equipment) and Dynamite Baits to his current Shimano tackle sponsorship. Iain, who was previously backed by Nash for bait and end tackle, will be heavily involved in both Shimano and ACE product […]
ECR Group Adopts Fisheries Reform Programme
29th June 2011 — The European Conservatives and Reformists group in the European Parliament has adopted its proposals for reform of the Common Fisheries Policy ahead of the unveiling of European Commission plans next month. The declaration was adopted following a debate with UK Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon MP. ECR fisheries coordinator Marek Gróbarczyk MEP and Vice-President […]
Mick Brown Signs For Rapala
Tackle giant Rapala is delighted to announce that it has recently signed a deal to secure top predator angler Mick Brown as its main consultant for the UK.Mick will be the figure head for Rapala UK which includes market leading brands such as Rapala, Storm, Blue Fox and Williamson. His years of experience will enable […]
Northamptonshire Action Group Up And Running
On Tuesday 14th June, angling coaches, club officials, Environment Agency and Council Sports managers launched an Angling Action Group for Northamptonshire at a meeting organised by the Angling Development Board’s Regional Officer James Roche and its national chairman David Moore. This initial meeting saw the group exchange ideas for helping angling clubs grow their membership […]
2009 World Carp Classic Winner Tom Duncan Dunlop Joins Ultima
Ultima has formalised the relationship with Tom Duncan Dunlop after many years of association which included a 2009 World Carp Classic win using Ultima Power Carp. Tom’s enthusiasm, knowledge and experience will aid Ultima as they continue to develop new and innovative products as well as contributing to the Ultima website and upcoming film projects. Ultima’s […]
Dave Harrell Steps Down From Match Fishing Magazine
Dave Harrell is stepping down from the editorship of Match Fishing magazine after seven years with the Rugby based company. Former England international Dave plans to pursue new interests and get back into his river fishing on the Severn and Wye. As Total-Fishing understands it, Coventry based Jon Arthur, already editor of Pole Fishing magazine, […]