DUEL / YO-ZURI ANNOUNCES BASS TOURNAMENT PRO STAFF TEAM LINE-UP FOR 2016!!!

Port Saint Lucie, FL January 1st—“Duel Corporation, parent company of Yo-Zuri America and Hardcore Bass Lures, announced today their intent to support B.A.S.S. Professional Tournament Bass fishermen for the 2016 season."

Duel Corporation and Yo-Zuri look forward to a strong season with a line-up of industry veterans as well as newcomers to the sport.
 
“For the first time ever,  Yo-Zuri will be supporting two title sponsors under the Duel / Yo-Zuri brands, one angler for the FLW Series and one angler for the B.A.S.S. Elite Series," stated Buddy Prause, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Yo-Zuri.  “We are also pleased to announce the retention of key pro staff members, along with the addition of several avid newcomers as well."

 
 
B.A.S.S. PRO-STAFF TEAM LINE-UP 2016
 
Yo-Zuri is excited to announce that Bobby Lane will continue to represent both Duel Hardcore Baits as well as Yo-Zuri hard-baits in 2016. “Bobby’s strong second place finish in the 2015 Bassmaster Classic catapulted our re-launching of the Duel Hardcore brand in the United States and Canada this past year." commented Buddy Prause.  “Bobby’s attention to detail, knowledge, and willingness to work alongside our Product Development Teams in Japan and the US, clearly represents the professionalism he brings to this sport—we truly value and appreciate what he has done for our company. We are looking forward to another great year with Bobby as he has once again qualified for his 6th Bassmaster Classic." 
“I’m truly excited to see all of the new styles and colors Duel / Yo-Zuri will have to offer in the coming years. 
Bobby Lane quoted.
If you want the best, Fish The Best with Yo-Zuri”
 
 
It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Clent Davis to Yo-Zuri Title Sponsor for 2016! “Clent has impressed us from day one, since meeting him last year through a reliable industry liaison.” His ability to successfully work alongside our Product Development Team in Japan, and here with myself has made a huge difference in our product line-up." stated Chris Bishop, Yo-Zuri National Accounts Manager/Product Development Team Lead. Clent Davis added, "I'm really excited about my 'rookie' year on the Elite Series fishing against the biggest names in the sport. Having quality products in my tackle box is more important than ever, and I am pleased to say that Yo-Zuri will be my title sponsor!  Partnering with a quality company with high-end, fish-catching products is important when fishing at any level and even more important when challenging the guys I’ll be fishing against in 2016. In particular, the 3DB Crank, Hardcore Shad, and Hardcore Flat Minnow have become three baits I never leave the dock without."
 
 
 
We are extremely excited to announce the addition of Brandon Card to our Pro-Staff Family for 2016. “Brandon comes to Yo-Zuri with a wealth of knowledge and experience, mainly garnered during his time at the University of Kentucky where he competed at the college level for four years while earning his Bachelor of Science Degree." stated Buddy Prause. “Brandon’s solid record of performances, including the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Rookie of the Year, 6 Top Ten Elite Series finishes, and now competing in his second Bassmaster Classic makes him one of most qualified, young anglers to compete on the Bassmaster Elite Series. We look forward to working alongside Brandon on a number of product development initiatives," stated Chris Bishop.  Brandon echoed Chris's statement, by saying, "Yo-Zuri already has a great product line for serious bass anglers, but what excites me the most is the opportunity to help the team design new products!  With my design background as a landscape architect, I have been very interested in designing baits for several years now.  I am always tweaking baits and coming up with new ideas to put more bass in the boat."  For more information on Yo-Zuri and Brandon Card, you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/YoZuri.America.Inc and
 
 
We are happy and proud to announce the retention of Jeff Kriet as a Bassmaster Elite Angler for 2016. “We appreciate having the opportunity to work with an industry veteran who has so much to offer," stated Buddy Prause.  “Jeff’s experience and competitive nature make him a solid part of our team and we are excited to work with him for 2016."