There’s no doubt professional anglers and weekend warriors are both feeling the sting of inflation these days. With gas prices still hovering around $4 per gallon, and food and lodging significantly more costly than last year, you can bet just about every tournament angler is reeling from the bites taken out of their bottom line. At the same time, many are rising to the challenge by increasing efficiency, cutting expenses, and plugging the leaks. That, says Patrick Neu, president of…
Read MoreFor decades, Minn Kota® and Humminbird® have been working relentlessly to create and perfect products that give anglers the best possible on the water experience. That dedication remains strong today, as the people behind these brands work diligently to provide anglers everywhere with the innovations and products they rely on to fulfill their angling adventures. There’s no question that the demand for fishing products is at an all-time high, and that the ability to meet that demand has been impacted by…
Read MoreYamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today that Jeff Stone, Senior Vice President, Skeeter Products, Inc., will now oversee G3 Boats, a leading manufacturer of aluminum and pontoon boats. In his new role, Stone is responsible for manufacturing, operations, marketing and sales for Yamaha U.S. Business Unit subsidiaries G3® and Skeeter® Boats. “Jeff’s steadfast leadership, experience and strong financial management principles will allow Yamaha to continue to invest in the people, facilities and equipment that will make our brands stronger…
Read MoreAlex Palmer opened a storage locker on his dad’s fishing boat and began rummaging through six tackle trays chock-full of colorful plastic crappie jigs. “We don’t have to worry about running out of baits,” the 17-year-old said with a laugh. Palmer sees to that. A junior in high school, he operates a business making crappie jigs. When he isn’t in school, he is hand-pouring plastic baits, then handing them off to his mom, dad and sister for quality control and…
Read MoreYamaha today announced the creation of a new Marine External Affairs Division designed to strengthen government affairs activities, increase sustainability efforts and enhance external communications. Martin Peters assumes the role of Division Manager, leading all Yamaha Marine External Affairs initiatives including government relations, corporate social responsibility/sustainability and Yamaha Marine communications and video teams. “The Marine External Affairs Division, under the proven leadership of communications veteran Martin Peters, gives Yamaha the ability to expand sustainability initiatives and marine industry advocacy efforts…
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