COLUMBIA, S.C. - -Berkley
announced Tuesday the bass fishing professional bass angler team for 2013.
Included on the list are Bassmaster Classic Champions, FLW Champions, Anglers
of the Year and the last three B.A.S.S. Rookies of the Year winners.
The team includes 31 professional bass anglers competing in B.A.S.S. Elite
Series, B.A.S.S. Opens, FLW tournaments and PAA events. Added to the team is
Larry Draughn, a former U.S. Marine Corporal injured
while on patrol in Afghanistan, losing both legs and two fingers in his right
hand. Draughn will be angling in the B.A.S.S. Open
tournaments from a custom bass boat designed to aid his maneuverability.
"Anglers across the country look to our Berkley team to learn the newest
fish catching techniques," said Chris Hockley, Berkley Marketing Manager.
"We also listen closely to what our anglers have to say as their input
helps us create new baits and line. We are extremely proud of our team, their
accomplishments and their influences and are looking forward to a great
year."
On the Berkley team of fishing pros are past Classic Champions Mike Iaconelli ,
Paul Elias, Skeet Reese and reigning champion Chris Lane. Iaconelli, Gary Klein
and Reese have also earned B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year awards. Brandon Card was
the 2012 B.A.S.S. Rookie of the Year; Ott Defoe won the award in 2011 and
Bradley Roy hoisted the same in 2010. Scott Suggs is a former FLW Cup champion.
The Berkley bass pros will be representing the various brands throughout the
year on the tournament trails and in promotional endeavors. In addition, these
anglers provide invaluable input into the development of new fishing products.
Representing Berkley in the B.A.S.S. Elite Series:
Ashley Casey
Brandon Card
Josh Bertrand
Ott Defoe
Paul Elias
Charlie Hartley
Mike Iaconelli
Gary Klein
Bobby Lane
Bill Lowen
Britt Myers
Brandon Palaniuk
Keith Poche
Jason Quinn
Skeet Reese
Marty Robinson
Scott Rook
Bradley Roy
Fletcher Shryock
Michael Simonton
Fishing in the B.A.S.S. Opens, FLW tournaments and PAA events:
Guy Eaker
Byron Velvick
Glenn Brown
Scott Canterbury
Clay Dyer
Larry Draughn
Mark Goines
J T Kenny
Justin Lucus
Jacob Powroznik
Scott Suggs
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®, Fenwick®, Gulp!®, Mitchell®, Penn®, Pflueger®, Sebile®, SevenStrand®, Shakespeare®, SpiderWire®,
Stren®, Trilene® and Ugly Stik®. With operations in
19 countries and a dedicated workforce conversant in 28 languages, Pure Fishing,
Inc. is part of Jarden Outdoor Solutions, a leader in
developing outdoor and active lifestyle products and a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation. Additional information can be found at www.purefishing.com.
About Jarden Corporation
Jarden Corporation is a leading provider of a diverse
range of consumer products with a portfolio of over 100 trusted, quality brands
sold globally. Jarden operates in three primary
business segments through a number of well recognized brands, including:
Outdoor Solutions: Abu Garcia®, Aero®, 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®, Lillo®, Loew Cornell®, Mapa®, NUK®, Pine
Mountain®, Quickie®, Spontex® and Tigex®.
Headquartered in Rye, N.Y., Jarden ranks #371 on the
Fortune 500 and has over 23,000 employees worldwide. For in-depth information
about Jarden, please visit www.jarden.com.
Contact:
Kevin Jarnagin
Blue Heron Communications
(800) 654-3766
Kevin@blueheroncomm.com
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