Blood sports

Garmin unveils new lithium-powered LiveScope Ice Fishing Bundle, the ultimate portable solution for anglers on and off the ice

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Consumer electronics, Sports, Technology, Satellite, Fishing, Software, Blood sports, Ice fishing, Minnesota culture, Water ice, Garmin, Fishing, Sonar, Human activities, Science and technology, Technology

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210719005018/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210719005018/en/
    Fish all day with the Garmin LiveScope Ice Fishing Bundle LI, the first and only live-scanning sonar bundle for ice fishing now paired with a lightweight lithium battery.
  • The LiveScope Ice Fishing Bundle LI features two modes in one transducer LiveScope Forward and LiveScope Down so anglers can see fish and structure in real time, up to 200 feet in any direction below the ice.
  • When the ice thaws, the versatile LiveScope Ice Fishing Bundle LI can easily transition to the boat in the summer months thanks to the new LiveScope Boat Kit .
  • Garmin also added the LiveScope LVS32-IF ice fishing transducer with LiveScope Down and LiveScope Forward modes3 and the new STRIKER Vivid 5cv Ice Fishing Bundle to its ice fishing arsenal, which offers bundles that include an affordable STRIKER Plus 4 to the premium 9-inch ECHOMAP UHD.

Recreational Fishing Alliance Founder/Executive Director To Step Down After 25 Years Of Service To Saltwater Anglers

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Blood sports, Recreational fishing, Fishing, Angling, Human activities, Human behavior

NEW GRETNA, N.J., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Recreational Fishing Alliance announced today that Jim Donofrio, Executive Director and Founder is retiring effective December 31, 2021.

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  • NEW GRETNA, N.J., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Recreational Fishing Alliance announced today that Jim Donofrio, Executive Director and Founder is retiring effective December 31, 2021.
  • Says Donofrio, "It's been an honor to lead and grow the Recreational Fishing Alliance.
  • These insights spurred him to create the first IRS recognized 501(c)(4) political action organization focused squarely on the needs of saltwater anglers, the recreational fishing industry, and America's marine resources.
  • Founded in 1996, the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) was the first national grassroots political action organization established to represent the rights of recreational fishermen and the recreational fishing industry on marine fisheries issues.

2021 Special Report On Fishing Emphasizes Highest Overall Participation in 14 Years

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Blood sports, Fishing, Public participation, Articles, Sociology

The2021 Special Report on Fishingfound that:

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  • The2021 Special Report on Fishingfound that:
    19.7 million females went fishing in 2020, a 10% participation increase in comparison with 2019.
  • Overall participation continues to increase, with nearly 55 million Americans fishing at least once last year.
  • African Americans have had the highest participation rate in the last three years, with a 7.4% increase in participation and 14.6% growth since 2019.
  • The study found fishing to have the highest cross-over participation in 2020 as 81% of fishing participants reported enjoying many other outdoor activities outside fishing.

Which Bait or Lure? FishAngler Answers the Age-old Question With Crowd-Sourced Data

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Recreational fishing, Blood sports, Angling, Fishing bait, Fishing, Human activities, Human behavior

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- There's no "one-size-fits-all" answer to the timeless dilemma of which bait or lure to use.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- There's no "one-size-fits-all" answer to the timeless dilemma of which bait or lure to use.
  • Now, every time an angler logs a catch on the FishAngler app and includes what it was caught on, the app aggregates the data by species and provides top gear recommendations.
  • "We have a treasure trove of data just collecting on the app, so we made the decision to use it to help app users catch more fish."
  • Download the #1 FREE fishing app today for top gear recommendations and reviews on your fishing favorites.

Boatsetter Furthers Expansion Of On-the-water Experiences With Launch Of Boatsetter Fishing

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Blood sports, Boatsetter, Outfitter, Fishing, Recreational fishing

b'FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boatsetter , the leading peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace in the U.S., today announced the official launch of Boatsetter Fishing, a team and product built specifically to help fishing charters, guides, and outfitters.

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  • b'FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boatsetter , the leading peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace in the U.S., today announced the official launch of Boatsetter Fishing, a team and product built specifically to help fishing charters, guides, and outfitters.
  • The launch follows the company\'s strategic acquisition of Fisher Guiding, the fastest growing marketplace based in the U.S. for fishing charters.\nSince the beta rollout in February, Boatsetter Fishing has already contributed to record growth in Q1 with marketplace and fishing revenue created increasing by 140% and 300% respectively.
  • Boatsetter has a history of working with fishing charters and, through their consumer-friendly platform, the company will make fishing charters and angling more accessible to all.\n"Our mission to deliver incredible on-the-water experiences to anyone, anywhere continues to be realized through strategic expansion," said Boatsetter Co-Founder and CEO, Jaclyn Baumgarten.
  • "The launch of Boatsetter Fishing enables us to make fishing more accessible to a broader audience.

Intelligent Lure 'smartLure Model Zero' Unlocks Secrets of Fishing by Processing Big Data of Lure Actions and Environmental Factors

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Recreational fishing, Blood sports, Angling, Fishing, Hobbies, Recreation, Skills

It is equipped with a proprietary sensor module that produces high-definition data on water temperature, brightness, and actions and depth trace of the lure while it is in the water.

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  • It is equipped with a proprietary sensor module that produces high-definition data on water temperature, brightness, and actions and depth trace of the lure while it is in the water.
  • These data are transferred to the smartLure app whenever requested by the angler.
  • The founder Yuki OKAMURA said, "Weanalyze the data by fish species, underwater environment, lure types, colors, and actions so that the secrets of fishing can be brought to light.
  • By accumulating various data points of fishing accurately and globally using smartLure, we can bring more creativity and originality into fishing.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Effective Accessory for Ice Fishing Enthusiasts (JMC-2287)

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Blood sports, Fishing rod, Fishing, Ice fishing, Skills, Recreational fishing, Combat sports, Violence in sports

I thought there could be a better way to secure a rod and prevent damage," said an inventor, from Walker, Minn., "so I invented the ICE FISHING ROD HOLDER.

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  • I thought there could be a better way to secure a rod and prevent damage," said an inventor, from Walker, Minn., "so I invented the ICE FISHING ROD HOLDER.
  • My design eliminates the need to retrieve a lost rod or constantly hold onto it while ice fishing.
  • "\nThe invention provides an effective way to secure an ice fishing rod and reel.
  • The invention features a practical and portable design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for ice fishing enthusiasts.

Outlook on the Fishing Rods and Other Line Fishing Tackle Global Market to 2025 - Updating COVID-19 Impact - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 9, 2021
Sports, Fishing, Blood sports, Fishing, Market analysis, Articles

The "World - Fishing Rods and Other Line Fishing Tackle - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights.

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  • The "World - Fishing Rods and Other Line Fishing Tackle - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights.
  • Update: COVID-19 Impact" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global fishing rod market.
  • Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports).

Rise Run Capital acquires LYN Fishing

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Recreational fishing, Blood sports, Fishing line, Angling, Fishing, Human behavior

DALLAS, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rise Run Capital LLC (Rise Run) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company House of Outdoors Inc. (HOO), acquired LYN Fishing (LYN) on March 31, 2021.

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  • DALLAS, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rise Run Capital LLC (Rise Run) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company House of Outdoors Inc. (HOO), acquired LYN Fishing (LYN) on March 31, 2021.
  • LYN creates high quality fishing line for a variety of angling styles, methods and environments.
  • By acquiring LYN, HOO is well positioned to gain additional traction in the fishing line, lure and bait categories.
  • Rise Run Capital is a Dallas-based private equity firm which invests flexible and creative capital into middle market companies with EBITDA between $2 and $15 million, strong management teams, attractive and defensible market positions and minimal customer and supplier concentrations.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Convenient Fishing Rod Holder (RSD-145)

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Blood sports, Fishing, Recreational fishing

PITTSBURGH, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"I wanted to create an improved holder for securing a fishing rod in the ground," said an inventor, from Fontana, Calif., "so I invented the FISHING POLE HOLDER.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"I wanted to create an improved holder for securing a fishing rod in the ground," said an inventor, from Fontana, Calif., "so I invented the FISHING POLE HOLDER.
  • The invention provides an effective way to secure a fishing rod within the ground.
  • In doing so, it eliminates the need to hold the rod while fishing.
  • The invention features a durable design that is easy to use and remove so it is ideal for fishing enthusiasts.