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Professional angler Mike Iaconelli announced that 2026 will be his final year competing full-time on the Bassmaster Elite Series. The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, known for winning the Bassmaster Classic in 2003 and the B.A.S.S. Federation National title in 1999, plans to shift focus toward content creation, The Bass University, and brand partnerships while maintaining limited competitive fishing.

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced that John Augustiniak is the new General Manager of G3 Boats. Augustiniak brings over 30 years of operational leadership experience, including previous roles at Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders and Amazon, and will oversee manufacturing, operations, sales, marketing and logistics for G3 Boats.

Hardy announces the passing of Jim Murphy, Director of Fly Fishing who spent 37 years in the industry. Jon Schlosser, Chief Product and Brand Officer at Pure Fishing, praised Murphy's dedication to the Hardy legacy and fly-fishing community. A celebration of life is scheduled for February 28th in Stuart, Florida.