NEWS
Stoneleigh’s The Big One gaining traction T
he countdown is on to the fi rst big fi shing event of 2020 with only weeks to go until The Big One Show in Stoneleigh. Thousands of anglers are expected to attend the massive tackle spectacular on Saturday and Sunday, February 29 and March 1 with many of the sport’s biggest brands signed up to reveal their new gear for the season ahead. After its launch in 2019, the show is once again taking place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire and looks set to be better than ever with MORE brands, MORE expert anglers and MORE retailers. At the time of going to press,
T&G can confi rm that the following companies are booked in to exhibit at the Midlands-based show: Guru, Preston Innovations, Matrix, Avid, Shimano, Rod Hutchinson, Sonik, Trakker, Solar, Wychwood, Wolf, MAP, Spotted Fin, Dynamite, Carp Spirit, Free Spirit, OctBox, Crafty Catcher, Ringers, Korum, Garbolino, NGT, Maver, Vale Royal, Fishing Republic, Total Fishing Tackle, Bristol Angling,
Walkers of Trowell, Specialised, plus a host of smaller companies. Vince Davies told T&G: “The Stoneleigh event is proving to be very attractive to the trade. The launch last year was successful and we will grow this event considerably over the next few years.
“Limited space is currently available but it’s disappearing quite quickly so anyone that wants to come needs to be quick!”
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FX at SGC! Edgar Brothers partners with Champion Range and Target
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portsman Gun Centre is now the sole distributor of FX in the UK. The company has been targeting a premium brand for some time and has now completed the deal – which was affective from January 1st. Gary Lamburn, owner of Sportsman, commented: “we are proud to be representing FX in the UK – we have been keen to add a premium airgun brand for quite some time and in FX we believe we have the very best!” Sportsman promises improved stock availability for the brand to the trade. Gary added: “Our plan with FX is to
offer the greatest possible availability, by keeping all the popular models and calibres in-stock. In addition to availability, we will be looking to provide industry leading levels of service and an unsurpassed levels of aftersales service, thus giving the consumer and retailer the support they deserve.”
10 | Tackle & Guns | January 2020
heshire-based distributor Edgar Brothers has partnered with US shooting accessories brand Champion Range and Target to bring British shooters its range of manual clay traps, shooting targets, ear defenders and monkey bags. Part of Vista Outdoor, Kansas-
based Champion makes some of the industry’s most exciting and challenging shooting systems and gear designed for rugged and reliable performance. Established in 1975, Champion’s products increase a shooter’s skills while providing a fun way to interact with family, friends or competitors. Brand marketing manager Eliza Graves commented: “We are proud to partner with an industry leader like Edgar Brothers. They are a great fi t due to their experience in the shooting industry and we feel very confi dent that they can help grow the Champion brand across the UK market.”
Edgar Brothers’ director Tom Heapy added: “The opportunity arose
through our long-standing relationship with optics supplier Bushnell. They understand how we work and both parties felt it would be a great tie-in to an already strong association.
Champion’s range of products is vast and exciting with everything from interactive targets to shooting bags and clay throwers – they have a lot to offer the UK market and we are delighted to be part of it. A personal favourite of mine is the new Vanquish ear defenders, really comfortable and come with built in Bluetooth, defi nitely worth a try.”
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