Top Journalists in Bait and Tackle Stores
Toby Lapinski Fishing Tackle Retailer (FTR)
Editor-in-Chief of Fishing Tackle Retailer, Toby leads the U.S. trade outlet most focused on bait-and-tackle shops and the broader sportfishing business. Specialties: ICAST and trade-show coverage; independent tackle retail, merchandising, product launch news, and industry analysis.
Dave Kranz Fishing Tackle Retailer (FTR)
Retail Matters columnist at Fishing Tackle Retailer, writing practical, store-level guidance for bait-and-tackle retailers. Specialties: Retail operations and sales training for tackle shops; front-of-house best practices; merchandising.
Rob Southwick Southwick Associates; Contributor to FTR
Economist and frequent FTR contributor; provides market-trend columns widely used by tackle retailers and suppliers for planning. Specialties: Fishing market data, POS trends, consumer insights for retailers, participation and license-sales analysis.
Jerry Audet Fishing Tackle Retailer (FTR)
Regular columnist for FTR, bringing product-focused and seasonal insights that help shops connect gear with anglers. Specialties: Product storytelling, surf and saltwater categories, digital content for retailers.
John Hunter Tackle Trade World (TTW)
Editor of Tackle Trade World, a global B2B platform that connects sellers and buyers across the fishing tackle sector. Specialties: Global tackle trade news; European–U.S. distribution and wholesale; show coverage (EFTTEX/ICAST).
David Haynes Tackle Trade World (TTW)
Co-Editor at TTW, publishing trade-first reporting and product coverage used by distributors and shops worldwide. Specialties: Product features, competition fishing segments, and trade developments relevant to retailers.
Anthony Hawkswell Angling International
Editor of Angling International, a leading global B2B news source for the tackle trade and retail sector. Specialties: International trade news; supplier–retailer relationships; factory-to-store supply chain.
Mel Bagnall Angling International
Consultant Editor at Angling International known for in-depth reporting on industry movers, trends, and retail implications. Specialties: Industry profiles and trade features, with a long-view perspective on tackle market shifts.
Rob Carter Angling International
Angling International’s co-owner and frequent bylined contributor covering major trade developments that affect retailers (e.g., show consolidations). Specialties: European show calendar, trade-show strategy, and B2B opportunities for brands and retailers.
Kirk Deeter Angling Trade
Editor of Angling Trade, the primary U.S. trade voice for fly-fishing retailers, guides, and manufacturers. Specialties: Fly-fishing business, specialty retail, conservation-policy impacts on shops.
Tim Romano Angling Trade
Managing Editor at Angling Trade, coordinating trade-focused coverage that helps fly shops and suppliers grow. Specialties: Fly retail merchandising, e-commerce for specialty shops, editorial packaging for trade.
Joe Albanese Wired2fish
Editor-in-Chief at Wired2fish, leading a high-reach digital team that spotlights products and trends that drive consumer demand in shops. Specialties: Gear and tackle reviews, new-product reporting from ICAST, and retailer-relevant buying guides.
Sam Hudson Wired2fish
Executive Editor at Wired2fish and veteran of top fishing titles, shaping product and trade coverage that influences retail demand. Specialties: Saltwater and multispecies tackle launches, editorial planning around trade tentpoles (ICAST).
Kevin Blinkoff On The Water
Executive Editor at On The Water, curating regional gear and shop-centric content that connects retailers with local anglers. Specialties: Northeast retail scene, regional tackle trends, seasonal assortments for inshore shops.
Jimmy Fee On The Water
Editor at On The Water, producing gear and seasonal content that helps Northeast shops align inventory with angler demand. Specialties: Product coverage and how‑to content aligned with shop merchandising; local tackle news.
Ed Giordano On The Water
Digital Content Editor at On The Water; packages gear coverage and reports that influence buying decisions and shop visits. Specialties: Digital product features and retail-facing fishing reports that drive store traffic.
Mike Stevens Western Outdoor News
Senior Fishing Editor at Western Outdoor News; long-time reporter of California and Baja tackle scenes relevant to shop buyers. Specialties: West Coast tackle and shop news; saltwater/freshwater product coverage; tournament-driven retail tie‑ins.
Matt Broderick The Fisherman Magazine
Managing Editor at The Fisherman (Long Island/Metro NY), covering gear and shop-driven content for the Northeast salt/fresh market. Specialties: Northeast retail features, new product roundups, and regional shop spotlights.
Dave Anderson The Fisherman Magazine (New England)
Managing Editor for The Fisherman’s New England edition; publishes gear and seasonal coverage that informs regional assortments. Specialties: New England tackle trends, surf and inshore categories, retailer profiles.
Jim Hutchinson, Jr. The Fisherman Magazine (NJ/DE Bay)
Editor for The Fisherman’s New Jersey/Delaware Bay edition; reports gear and policy items that matter to tackle retailers. Specialties: Mid‑Atlantic shop news, regulatory changes affecting retail, and product coverage tied to local fisheries.
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