Catch Co. Acquires Recur Outdoors

Gordon Brothers Acquires Substantially All Assets of Catch Co.

March 22, 2024

E-Commerce

Gordon Brothers has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Catch Co., the owner of Mystery Tackle Box and a portfolio of fishing brands. The asset purchase preserves the business operations and jobs while positioning the brands for future growth under Gordon Brothers' ownership.

Blacktusk Outdoors Acquires Lucky Strike Bait Works

July 10, 2025

Consumer Products

Blacktusk Outdoors has acquired Lucky Strike Bait Works, a historic Canadian fishing lure and tackle maker founded in 1929. The deal adds a legacy brand to Blacktusk's growing portfolio of fishing and outdoor consumer brands and intends to keep Lucky Strike's operations in Ontario while investing in product design, distribution and digital capabilities.

Outside Acquires Cairn to Add Subscription Commerce to Membership

April 15, 2021

E-Commerce

Outside (formerly Pocket Outdoor Media) has acquired Cairn, a Bend, Oregon-based subscription box and commerce platform that curates outdoor gear and products. The acquisition brings Cairn’s subscription, discovery, and commerce capabilities into Outside’s membership ecosystem (Outside+), expanding Outside’s consumer commerce services and benefits for partners and members.

Accel-KKR Acquires Majority Stake in Recurly

August 12, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Accel-KKR has made a majority equity investment in Recurly, a San Francisco-based provider of subscription management and billing software. The investment will provide capital and resources to accelerate Recurly's product innovation, expand global payments capabilities and scale its go-to-market efforts.

American Outdoor Brands Acquires Bubba Blade Assets from Fish Tales

July 12, 2017

Consumer Products

American Outdoor Brands Corporation (through its accessories business, Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.) agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Fish Tales, LLC, including the Bubba Blade premium knife brand. The deal will be funded with cash on hand, is expected to close in summer 2017, and AOBC will transition the Bubba Blade business to its Columbia, Missouri facility to integrate into its accessories segment.

Rapala VMC Acquires Remaining Stake in DQC International (13 Fishing)

December 21, 2023

Consumer Products

Rapala VMC Corporation purchased the remaining 40% stake in DQC International, the owner of the 13 Fishing rod and reel brand, from James Coble, bringing the brand fully into Rapala's ownership. Rapala said it will consolidate 13 Fishing into Rapala USA to strengthen its position in the U.S. rod and reel market and leverage its global manufacturing, purchasing and distribution capabilities.