Show Reports

The 2027 Spring China Bihai Fishing Expo takes place February 19–22, 2027, at Tianjin National Convention and Exhibition Center.

The 18th China (Weihai) Fishing Gear Manufacturing Capital Expo returns September 19-21, 2026, and OEM line specialist FirstDart has confirmed it will exhibit — citing growing customer preference for Weihai's autumn timing and the show's alignment with OEM business models.

With the cancellations of France's GIFAP and Clermont-Ferrand shows, SIPAC — the International Show of Coarse Fishing in Amiens — is consolidating its position as the country's only dedicated coarse fishing trade event. For Chinese exporters of feeder gear, floats, line and terminal tackle, the show is a direct gateway to the European coarse fishing market.

The China Fish 2025 exhibitor list added six companies not covered in our supplier directory — from Shandong precision metal parts to Linyi fishing line drawing and a Weihai fishing capital group.

The official post-show report breaks down China Fish 2026: 707 exhibitors by tackle category, 1,909 professional traders across 99 countries and regions, and the top sourcing reasons behind attendance.

Official post-show data from the 32nd China Fish: 707 exhibitors, 1,909 professional traders from 99 countries, 40,000 m² of exhibit space — and China Fish 2027 confirmed for February 17-19, 2027 in Beijing.

China Fish 2027 buyer registration is live on the official sourcing platform, with the exhibitor preview scheduled for late September 2026. CGC EXPO (Autumn) 2026 is now open to both trade buyers and public visitors.

Auto-aggregated trade show signals across 3 of 4 major fishing tackle exhibitions, capturing each show's official site status. AI-generated; confirm exhibitor lists with show organizers before relying on them.

China Fish Best Product Showcase 2026 winners announced across 23 categories, from freshwater rods and reels to fly fishing, ice fishing, and boats. Weihai E-win Fishing Tackle took both rod categories; Hangzhou Fufan Industry took Best of Show.

Felix Steinacker, head of Germany's ANGELWELT, visited the Shanghai International Lure Fishing Show and found Chinese brands investing in immersive presentation at levels that exceed European trade shows — a sign of how far China's tackle industry has moved beyond pure OEM manufacturing.

The 18th China (Weihai) Fishing Gear Manufacturing Capital Expo returns September 19-21, 2026 with a 70,000m² exhibition area, extended daily hours, and pre-registration now open for international buyers.

Asia-based line OEM FirstDart used ICAST 2026 to showcase its strategic investments in automation, supply-chain security, and flexible manufacturing for brand partners.

Italian line OEM Gruppo DP was the first western company to exhibit at China Fish back in 1995. Its director reflects on three decades of change — and why direct, specialist partnerships still beat trading-company shortcuts.

The opening of China Fish 2026 coincided with US-Israel military action against Iran, sparking widespread concern among exhibitors about oil prices, transportation costs, and supply chain stability.

CGC Expo Autumn 2026 — the 18th edition of China's leading sportfishing tackle sourcing show — will take place September 19–21 at the Weihai International Economic and Trade Exchange Center, featuring 1,000+ exhibitors over 70,000 sqm.

The 18th China (Weihai) Fishing Gear Manufacturing Capital Expo returns September 19-21, 2026, featuring 70,000m² of exhibition space and thousands of fishing tackle manufacturers from the world's largest production cluster.

The 32nd China Fish show welcomed 700+ manufacturers and 1,000+ international buyers from 80 countries in Beijing. Pre-registration for the 33rd edition — China Fish 2027 — is now open, running February 15–17 at the China International Exhibition Center.

ICAST 2026 New Product Showcase winners were announced July 16 in Orlando. Rapala's CrushCity took two awards, Shimano won for Curado DC reel and LEDGERUNNER lure, and Daiwa scored with JBraid Grand X8 and BQ SW spinning reels.

The world's largest sportfishing trade show opens July 14 in Orlando. The China-origin exhibitor list, the cluster anchors, and the tariff stack combine to a single picture of who is buying what in 2026 H2.

Complete guide to the four major trade shows for international fishing tackle buyers — China Fish Show, ICAST, EFTTEX, and ICAF. Each show's purpose, attendee profile, what to bring, budget estimates, and 6 unwritten rules. Includes show-by-show details, annual calendar, and sourcing strategies.