Jolly good news about Outdoor Canada

Since Outdoor Canada magazine always writes about other folks in the outdoors, from outfitters to conservationists to gear makers, it’s always a kick when we get a nod from other outdoor media. But we were especially chuffed when U.K.-based Tackle Trade World magazine took note of our Fishing 2009’s Best New Gear awards for fishing tackle and accessories.

Distributed to more than 11,000 tackle wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers and retailers, as well as media outlets, Tackle Trade World positions itself as the “only truly global trade magazine for the fishing industry.”

Seems the glossy magazine was impressed that Outdoor Canada selected the Stonze system of fishing weights, made by British firm Pallatrax, as the best environmentally friendly new product (the all-natural weights are, as the name implies, actually made of porous rock).  And yes, we think they’re pretty cool.

The magazine quotes Pallatrax boss and Stonze inventor Simon Pomeroy as being “delighted to have received accolade.” Adds Pomeroy:

“Slowly the world is waking up to the fact that anglers can’t keep piling lead into water systems and that there are good alternatives out there.”