COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 29, 2014) – Anglers need wait no more for
the latest in product introductions from Abu Garcia®. The popular tackle maker
introduced new rods and reels at the 2014 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) in July and these items are now
available at retail outlets nationwide. Named best new freshwater reel by
industry members and media attending ICAST was the Abu Garcia Revo® Beast, a workhorse reel built to throw big baits.
Introductions in addition to the low profile Beast were the Blue Yonder surf
casting reel and the C3 Striper Special that has been designed for inland
striper. Also introduced were the Orra™ family of
spinning reels including the S, SX, Power Finesse and Inshore. Each features
the Rocket Line Management system for improved casting and durable
stainless-steel High Performance Corrosion Resistant (HPCR™) bearings.
The Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0 and Fantasista™
Regista™ spinning and baitcast
rods were also new at ICAST. The Veritas 2.0, with
improved strength and sensitivity, is now available at retail while the high
performance Fantasista has already been sold out with
new supplies hitting stores in January.
To find out more about Abu Garcia products go to www.abugarcia.com.
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About Pure Fishing, Inc.
Pure Fishing, Inc. is a leading global provider of fishing tackle, lures,
rods and reels with a portfolio of brands that includes Abu Garcia®, All Star®,
Berkley®, Chub™, Fenwick®, Gulp!®, Hardy & Greys™,
Hodgman®, Johnson™, Mitchell®, PENN®, Pflueger®, Sébile®, SevenStrand®, Shakespeare®, SpiderWire®,
Stren®, Trilene® and Ugly Stik®.
Pure Fishing, Inc. operates in 22 countries with a dedicated workforce
conversant in 28 languages. Pure Fishing, Inc. is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation and is part of the Jarden
Outdoor Solutions business segment, a leader in developing outdoor and active
lifestyle products. Additional information can be found at http://www.purefishing.com.
About Jarden Corporation
Jarden Corporation is a leading provider of a
diverse range of consumer products with a portfolio of over 120 trusted,
quality brands sold globally. Jarden operates in
three primary business segments through a number of well recognized brands,
including: Outdoor Solutions: Abu Garcia®, AeroBed®,
Berkley®, Campingaz® and Coleman®, ExOfficio®, Fenwick®, Gulp!®, Invicta®,
K2®, Marker®, Marmot®, Mitchell®, PENN®, Rawlings®, Shakespeare®, Stearns®, Stren®, Trilene®, Völkl® and Zoot®; Consumer Solutions: Bionaire®,
Breville®, Crock-Pot®, FoodSaver®,
Health o meter®, Holmes®, Mr. Coffee®, Oster®,
Patton®, Rival®, Seal-a-Meal®, Sunbeam®, VillaWare®
and White Mountain®; and Branded Consumables: Ball®, Bee®, Bernardin®,
Bicycle®, Billy Boy®, Crawford®, Diamond®, Dicon®,
Fiona®, First Alert®, First Essentials®, Hoyle®, Kerr®, Lehigh®, Lifoam®, Lillo®, Loew Cornell®, Mapa®, NUK®, Pine Mountain®, Quickie®, Spontex®,
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employees worldwide. For further information about Jarden,
please visit www.jarden.com.