OUTDOOR CHANNEL TO SPONSOR NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY

NHFD to Take Place September 27, 2014

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (July 29, 2014) — Outdoor Channel is a staple in the outdoors. Through their multiple outdoor programs, Outdoor Channel displays its continued support of conservation efforts. The storied outdoors company is active in conserving our lands and waterways. Outdoor Channel is once again sponsoring National Hunting and Fishing Day.

National Hunting and Fishing Day is set-aside for sportsmen to celebrate those conservation efforts. Each year, NHF Day is set to take place on the fourth Saturday in September. This year NHF Day falls on September 27.

This year, American country music star, award-winning TV host and former soldier Craig Morgan is stepping forward to help promote NHF Day with partners like Gunbroker.com. He has been slated to serve as the honorary chairman for National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Morgan is well known as an avid outdoorsman and also takes pride in serving others. He has made eleven overseas tours to entertain our troops and received the 2006 USO Merit Award for his tireless support of our U.S. soldiers and their families. The Tennessee native is also host of the award-winning “Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors,” on the Outdoor Channel. The high-octane hit reality show gives viewers an all access, backstage pass to Morgan’s travels as he and his crew pursue big thrills and big laughs across the globe in a quest for the ultimate outdoor adventure.

The first to suggest an official day of thanks to sportsmen was Ira Joffe, owner of Joffe’s Gun Shop in Upper Darby, Pa. In 1970, Pennsylvania Gov. Raymond Shafer adopted Joffe’s idea and created “Outdoor Sportsman’s Day” in the state.

With determined prompting from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the concept soon emerged on the floor of the U.S. Senate. In June 1971, Sen. Thomas McIntyre, N.H., introduced Joint Resolution 117 authorizing National Hunting and Fishing Day on the fourth Saturday of every September. Rep. Bob Sikes, Fla., introduced an identical measure in the House. In early 1972, Congress unanimously passed both bills.

“Outdoor Channel has always been a great supporter of conservation,” said Misty Mitchell, director of Conservation for Wonders of Wildlife. “If not for conservation, sportsmen would not get an opportunity to enjoy the outdoor sports. Their continued support of NHF Day goes beyond what is expected. Outdoor Channel is always seeking to become the leader in the conservation community.”

The list of sponsors for National Hunting and Fishing Day 2014 includes Wonders of Wildlife, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Bass Pro Shops, Realtree, Yamaha, GunBroker.com, Izaak Walton League, Ducks Unlimited, Limit Out Production, Scout, National Wild Turkey Federation, Smith & Wesson and Outdoor Channel.

For more information, visit http://www.nhfday.org.

Oliverio, Holloway Win Lucas Oil IFA Pro-Am Redfish Challenge at Jacksonville, Florida

Premier, high-stakes fishing event awards $75,000 in total cash payout

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (July 28, 2014) – John Oliverio, of Brandon, Florida, weighed a three-day total of 38.52 pounds of redfish to win the Lucas Oil IFA Pro-Am Redfish Challenge at Jacksonville, Florida, on July 27. The high-stakes event, presented by Cabela’s, featured many of the sport’s biggest names and will air nationally on NBC Sports Network, Pursuit Channel, the Texas Channel and Fox Sports Net Southwest later this year.

 

First-place pro-angler John Oliverio (left) and first-place co-angler Dewey Holloway (right) pose with their trophies at the Lucas Oil IFA Pro-Am Redfish Challenge at Jacksonville, Fla., on July 27.

The pro-am format continues to be a hit with anglers accustomed to fishing traditional team events. For his efforts on the pro side, Oliverio won $27,250 in cash while Dewey Holloway, of Fort White, Florida, took home the $4,000 co-angler first-place prize with a 36.24-pound three-day total.

As the president of JL Marine Systems and the creative force behind the Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor, Oliverio has a history with the IFA Redfish Tour. Before the Power-Pole was a household name, Oliverio showed off his new anchor to IFA anglers.

Having fished the IFA Redfish Tour for 13 years, Oliverio knows a thing or two about catching redfish. The angler leaned on his past experience to blow past the competition.

“I’ve been fishing Jacksonville for probably better than ten years, maybe fifteen years,” said Oliverio. “The area I fished is my area basically. I’ve been patterning that area since I started fishing Jacksonville.”

By timing his pre-fishing outing two weeks before the tournament date, the angler ensured he would be fishing in similar tide conditions during the competition.

“I like to go a month and two weeks before,” said Oliverio. “Every two weeks the tides duplicate themselves. In Jacksonville, if you pre-fish the week before, it’s kind of useless because by the time the tournament starts it’s different. When I looked at the tides for this tournament, it was the perfect tides for my spots.

Concentrating on the Fernandina area, the angler fished Berkley Gulp! shrimp on a jighead underneath a popping cork in the same locations each day but caught his daily limits in separate spots.

“The first day we caught our fish on the incoming tide and at 8:00 we had thirteen pounds,” said Oliverio. “I didn’t even want to fish any of my other spots. Then the tide went real low, and I knew that day would probably be the only day I could fish my low water spot. So I went there and in about ten minutes we upgraded both of the fish. We went from thirteen to put fifteen and a half in the boat.”

Oliverio took off on day two with a 2.28-pound lead. Partnered with co-angler Dewey Holloway, the pair brought in 12.98 pounds to retain the lead for both anglers in their respective categories.

On day three of the tournament, the anglers were paired again due to their first-place status. Going out with a commanding 7.66-pound lead for the pro category, the anglers brought in a 10.20-pound limit, giving Oliverio an overall tournament lead of 11.10 pounds.

A familiar name on the IFA Redfish Tour leaderboard, Eddie Adams, of Metairie, Louisiana, weighed a three-day total of 27.42 to take second place and $8,100 in winnings. The angler reported tough fishing conditions while he concentrated in the Sister Creek area with Berkley Gulp! and top-water baits.

Pro-angler, John Ochs, of Englewood, Florida, rounded out the top three for the pro-anglers with 25.49 pounds and took home $4,000 in winnings.

Second-place co-angler Kelly Causey, of Lizella, Georgia, finished the event with 28.48 pounds and took home $2,000. Rusty Jewett, of Clearwater, Florida, only brought in one fish on day two. However, three of his four fished weighed during competition were over seven pounds. The combined weight was enough to push him into third place, which paid the angler $1,200.

Eddie Adams leads the Lucas Oil IFA Pro-Am Redfish Challenge Pro-Angler of the Year standings with 399 points. Jay Withers is in a close second with 392 points, while Blake Smith follows with 388.

Dewey Holloway leads the standing for the Co-Angler of the Year award with 396 points. Kelley Causey follows two points behind and Rennie Clark just one more point behind with 393 points.

The Pro- and Co-Angler of the Year awards will be determined at the final Lucas Oil IFA Pro-Am Redfish Challenge event at Slidell, Louisiana, on Sept. 12-14 Winners of the IFA Pro-Am Redfish Challenge Angler of the Year awards will receive Lucas Oil rings and paid entry fees to each of next year’s IFA Pro-Am events.

For more information or to become a member of the IFA, the fastest-growing inshore fishing tournament series in the United States, go online to http://www.ifatours.com.

Lucas Oil IFA Pro-Am Redfish Challenge

Jacksonville, Fla., July 25-27, 2014

Pro Top-10 Finishers

1. John Oliverio – 38.52 lbs. – $27,250

2. Eddie Adams – 27.42 lbs. – $8,100

3. John Ochs – 25.49 lbs.  – $4,0000

4. Jay Withers – 24.75 lbs. – $3,000

5. Fred Walker – 24.31 lbs. – $2,900

6. Greg DeVault – 21.33 lbs. – $2,800

7. Fred Myers – 21.47 lbs. – $2,700

8. Clark Jordan – 20.75 lbs. – $2,600

9. Blake Smith – 20.12 lbs. – $2,500

10. John Henninger – 19.11 lbs. – $2,500

Co-Angler Top-10 Finishers

1. Dewey Holloway – 36.24 lbs. – $4,546

2. Kelly Causey – 28.48 lbs. – $2,266

3. Rusty Jewett – 25.12 lbs. – $1,452

4. Blake Payne – 22.98 lbs. – $1,000

5. Rennie Clark – 22.26 lbs. – $1,082

6. Jim Devine – 21.98 lbs. – $1,004

7. Richard Martiniuk – 21.68 lbs. – $750

8. Kurt Shader – 21.08 lbs. – $700

9. Paul Klingel – 18.93 lbs. – $600

10. Drew Arndt – 18.70 lbs. – $500

 

RMEF Pennsylvania Elk Tag Auction to Benefit Conservation

MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will auction off a Pennsylvania Special Elk Conservation Tag to benefit conservation in the state of Pennsylvania.

“RMEF has a long history in Pennsylvania and we appreciate this opportunity to raise funds to benefit Pennsylvania elk and Pennsylvania elk country,” said Dave Ragantesi, RMEF senior regional director. “We want to thank our conservation partners at the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) who will receive 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction to put back on the ground.”

RMEF auctioned off the same tag in 2010 and again in 2013, returning a total of $60,000 to the PGC.

The bull tag will be sold in advance of the Sept. 1—Nov. 8 elk season. It can be used in any Pennsylvania elk hunt zone with any legal weapon as per Pennsylvania hunting regulations. Hunters must purchase an elk hunting license (resident $25 or nonresident $250) and a general hunting license (resident $20.70 or nonresident $101.70.)

The Pennsylvania Special Elk Conservation Tag auction will take place via the Internet. It begins on July 31 and continues until 3:00 p.m. on August 5 MDT. For more information, contact Kristy Bosworth at kbosworth@rmef.org or call (406) 523-0242.

Additional details are available here: http://www.rmef.org/Events/PennsylvaniaElkTagAuction.aspx.

“RMEF and the PGC have a long and productive partnership in stewarding elk habitat in the Keystone State as well as enhancing conservation education,” added Ragantesi.

Since 1991, RMEF and its partners completed 301 conservation and hunting outreach projects in Pennsylvania with a combined value of more than $22.6 million that opened or secured public access to 8,465 acres. Approximately 11,000 Pennsylvanians are RMEF members.

 

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Founded over 30 years ago, fueled by hunters and a membership of more than 200,000 strong, RMEF has conserved more than 6.4 million acres for elk and other wildlife. RMEF also works to open and improve public access, fund and advocate for science-based resource management, and ensure the future of America’s hunting heritage. Discover why “Hunting Is Conservation™” at http://www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.

Feds to ‘Re-evaluate’ Elephant Policy After Mid-Term Elections

DALLAS (July 24, 2014) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it will wait until after mid-term elections to “re-evaluate” a controversial new policy on elephant hunting. But conservation groups including Dallas Safari Club (DSC) worry that political gamesmanship in America is already compromising sustainable elephant management in Africa.

Yesterday, the agency promised a December review of a suddenly announced ban on importing elephants lawfully hunted in Zimbabwe (and Tanzania) in 2014.

Since the April announcement, DSC has criticized the ban as a politically motivated stunt that would only hinder wildlife conservation and rural communities in Africa. Seeking a reversal, DSC and its partners began providing data and info to help the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fully understand the situation on the ground in the affected countries.

But the agency on July 23 confirmed the ban and, in the next-to-last paragraph, the suspicious timeline for revisiting it – adding to concerns that politics are trumping science, according to DSC Executive Director Ben Carter.

“Basically, this agency is taking a timeout from science-based conservation policy,” he said.

“All signs point to politics, because science, facts, on-the-ground expertise and even common sense aren’t moving the needle with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,” said Carter. “By effectually banning lawful hunters, this administration is de-funding a system proven to protect elephants where they are threatened, and manage elephants where they are overpopulated.”

He added, “This agency has offered nothing to replace the lost revenue, knowledge or leadership that hunters provided for elephant conservation in Zimbabwe and Tanzania. It has opened a gate for poachers because now there is less stewardship of a valuable resource.”

Carter said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also ignored the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, a federally recognized advisory body of respected conservation organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, The Nature Conservancy, National Wildlife Federation, Wildlife Management Institute and other groups, universities and agencies. The council had identified flawed processes, logic and data used to formulate the ban.

 

About Dallas Safari Club (DSC)

Desert bighorns on an unbroken landscape, stalking Cape buffalo in heavy brush, students discovering conservation. DSC works to guarantee a future for all these and much more. An independent nonprofit organization since 1982, DSC has become an international leader in conserving wildlife and wilderness lands, educating youth and the general public, and promoting and protecting the rights and interests of hunters worldwide. Get involved at www.biggame.org.

 

 

Del Brown Invitational Permit Won By Hardy Pro Angler Linville

Hardy Proaxis-X Plays Major Role

COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 24, 2014) – Nathaniel Linville was named Grand Champion at the 2014 Del Brown Invitational Permit Tournament in Key West, Florida. Linville, with Captain Aaron Snell, caught and released five permit during the three-day tourney. There were fifteen permit caught and released by the fifteen angler/captain teams.

Nathaniel Linville prepares to release 32-inch Permit caught during Del Brown Invitational.

Linville and partner Captain Aaron Snell, both of Key West, accumulated 800 points including the largest permit of the tournament measuring 32 inches to the fork. The nearest competitors had won the event three of the five previous years but could only score 300 this year. Linville caught his permit on one-piece Hardy Proaxis X 8-foot 10 inch, 8- and 9-weight fly rods.

The Del Brown Invitational is dedicated to the man whom made permit fishing with a fly rod famous. The late Del Brown caught 513 permit on a fly rod during his lifetime, the only angler to record 500 permit on a fly.

The tournament operates on a set of very strict, rigid catch and release rules. Fish are boated, measured, photographed and released alive. Only traditional flies with a single hook are allowed and IGFA rules apply to all tackle and leaders. Fishing is conducted only on the flats with water deeper than 8 feet being off limits. Winners are determined by a point system based on length of each permit.

The first Del Brown Invitational Permit tournament was held in 2001.

  

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!^®, Hardy^®, Hodgman^®, 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 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®, Greys®, Gulp!®, Hardy®, Invicta®, K2®, Madshus®, Marker®, Marmot®, Mitchell®, PENN®, Rawlings®, Ride®, Sevylor®, Shakespeare®, Stearns®, Stren®, Trilene®, Völkl®, Worth® 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®, ProPak®, Quickie®, Spontex®, Tigex® and Yankee Candle®. Headquartered in Florida, Jarden ranks #356 on the Fortune 500 and has over 30,000 employees worldwide. For further information about Jarden, please visit www.jarden.com.

IFA Redfish Tours Heads to Lafitte, Louisiana

IFA Louisiana Division events set for Aug. 2-3

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (July 23, 2014) – Inshore anglers from across Louisiana and surrounding regions will meet at Lafitte, Louisiana, on Aug. 2-3 for the final 2014 Louisiana Division events of the IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela’s and IFA Kayak Fishing Tour Presented by Hobie Fishing.

Both tour events will operate out of Team Lafitte Harbor (4932 Kenal Rd., Laffite, LA 70067). The IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela’s will begin its activities on Friday, Aug. 1, with tournament registration from 5-7 p.m. followed by the captain’s meeting. Anglers will launch from Team Lafitte Harbor at safe light on Saturday, Aug. 2, and return for weigh-in with check-in times assigned at Friday’s captain’s meeting.

Competitors in the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour Presented by Hobie Fishing will have registration from 6-7 p.m. with captains meeting to follow on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Team Lafitte Harbor. Anglers will launch Sunday from the location of their choice with anglers returning to Team Lafitte Harbor for the weigh-in. Check-in times will be announced at Saturday’s captain’s meeting.

Continuing to draw inshore anglers from Texas to the Carolinas, both IFA Redfish Tours include five different divisions, each with a two-event regular season. With budget-friendly entry fees, both tours offer opportunities to compete close to home while keeping anglers’ expenses to a minimum.

In addition to nearly 200% payback, every regular-season IFA Redfish Tour event guarantees a new, fully-rigged Ranger boat powered by a Yamaha outboard valued at $25,995 for first place. Each IFA Kayak Fishing Tour event will feature a $1,500 cash prize for the winning angler.

For more information or to become a member of the IFA, visit www.ifatours.com. To discover more about kayaking and Hobie Fishing go to www.hobiefishing.com.

To contact Team Lafitte Harbor, call (504) 689-2013.

IFA events are made possible through the sponsorship and continued support of these well-respected brands: Hobie Fishing, Ranger Boats, Cabela’s, Lucas Oil, Yamaha Outboards, RAM, Berkley Gulp!, Berkley Gulp! Alive!, PENN Reels, Spiderwire, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Power-Pole, Amphibia, Arctic Ice, Protect the Harvest, General Tire, Bob’s Machine Shop, Blue Point Fabrication, SuperClean, Progressive, Mustang Survival, iON Cameras, Valley Fashions, Powertex Group, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Team Lafitte Harbor. 

Welcoming a New Leader in Fisheries, Wildlife Research

MISSOULA, Mont. – Boone and Crockett Club professional member John Organ has been appointed to lead a key science engine behind the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Cooperative Research Units provide most of the applied wildlife and fisheries management research funded through the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts. Conservation luminary and Boone and Crockett member Ding Darling established the program in 1935. Currently there are 40 units at universities in 38 states, together staffed by some 120 scientists with graduate faculty appointments.

A committee of cooperators from state fish and wildlife agencies, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USGS and Wildlife Management Institute coordinates each unit. 

The mission is three-fold: (1) Researching problems affecting wildlife and fisheries; (2) Training the next generation of wildlife and fisheries biologists; and (3) Training and technical assistance to cooperators. 

Headquarters are located in Reston, Va., where Organ will serve as director beginning Aug. 25.

“Few people, including sportsmen, are fully unaware of the remarkable system that provides scientific oversight for sustainable-use conservation in our country,” said Bill Demmer, president of Boone and Crockett Club. “Congratulations to our professional colleague John Organ on this important and well-deserved appointment. This is a position on the leading edge of conservation, and we’re pleased to see continued guidance well synchronized with leadership from the sporting community.”

Organ served with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region for 35 years, starting in Ecological Services and Refuges and working his way up to chief of the Region 5 Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program in 2005.

During his career, Organ facilitated research to help guide management of black bear, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, river otter and other species. He led development of national policies on wildlife damage management. He serves on numerous scientific and advisory committees at international, national, state and university levels.

The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is the world’s most successful system for fisheries and wildlife management. It acknowledges that wildlife belongs to all citizens, and it is implemented in the U.S. with money from hunters and anglers who pay for conservation programs. Science ensures that resources are harvested sustainably. Long before there was an Endangered Species Act, sportsmen used this model to restore threatened species such as whitetail deer, wild turkey, elk, Canada geese and many others. Today this model provides habitat, research, management and law enforcement to benefit both hunted and non-hunted species.

 

About the Boone and Crockett Club

North America’s first hunting and conservation organization, the Boone and Crockett Club was founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887. Its mission is to provide the leadership, stewardship and education needed to promote the conservation and management of wildlife, especially big game and its habitat, to preserve and encourage hunting and to maintain the highest ethical standards of fair chase and sportsmanship. Join us at www.boone-crockett.org.

RANGER BOATS’ Z521C, Z118C RECEIVE READERS CHOICE AWARDS FROM GAME & FISH / SPORTSMAN MAGAZINE

Editors praise Ranger’s quality, reliability

FLIPPIN, Ark. (July 18, 2014) – In the March 2014 issue of Game & Fish/Sportsman magazine, the publication unveiled its much-anticipated Readers’ Choice awards, judging hundreds of products based on input from readers around the country.  The results in the boating category were clear, as Ranger walked away with both awards and high praise from readers and editors alike.

“Ranger really dominated the category,” said Game & Fish/Sportsman publisher Peter Gross. “They won both the small and large bass boat categories, which is an amazing feat and shows strong brand loyalty among our hardcore bass anglers. Many readers told us they appreciated Ranger’s consistent quality and reliability.”

The awards are presented in conjunction with ICAST, which takes place July 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. Earlier this year, Game & Fish/Sportsman asked manufacturers to submit new-gear nominees in 26 categories, from rods and reels to raingear and sunglasses. To be considered “new,” gear must be introduced in the last three years. The magazine then queried a sampling of subscribers and e-newsletter recipients to determine their favorite picks. More than 2,000 anglers responded and voted for their favorite gear.

Both the Z521C Comanche and 118C are new models added to the 2014 Ranger lineup. Measuring 21 feet, 7 inches and rated for 250 horsepower, the Ranger Z521C is available with a wide range of precision-matched, factory-rigged outboards and a wealth of customizable options that allow anglers to match their dream rig to their own styles and preferences. The performance-priced Ranger Z118C includes a host of best-in-class features and a custom matched trailer along with several new refinements not seen in previous Z100 Series designs.

“It’s always nice to receive positive feedback from the media, but to be recognized by anglers and customers across the country is really special” said Ranger Boats Vice President of Marketing Bart Schad. “We strive to build a product that people aspire to own and work hard to over-deliver when it comes to product quality and customer satisfaction.”

Game & Fish/Sportsman magazines, which is ABC audited, has more than 400,000 monthly subscribers.

ABOUT RANGER BOATS
Headquartered in Flippin, Ark., Ranger Boats is the nation’s premier manufacturer of legendary fiberglass and aluminum fishing boats, which include series of bass, multi-species, fish ‘n play, waterfowl utility and saltwater boats. Founded in 1968 by Forrest L. Wood, Ranger Boats continues its commitment to building the highest-quality, strongest-performing boats on the water. For more information, go to RangerBoats.com.

EXPERIENCE TRAILER SET FOR SPORTCO & OUTDOOR EMPORIUM

Redesigned Berkley Trailer offers attendees better experience

COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 18, 2014) – The Berkley Experience trailer is headed to Fife, Wash., and the Sportco & Outdoor Emporium store. Consumers are encouraged to flock to arrive at the store July 25 – 27. The trailer will be on hand to entertain and offer great deals to consumers.

Each year the Berkley Experience Trailer continues to bring new and exciting things to consumers. This year is no different, redesigning the entire trailer for a better experience all around. In its 9^th consecutive year, the Berkley Experience is on the road giving families the full Berkley experience.

Initially, consumers will notice the difference with a brand new wrap on the exterior and a completely redesigned interior. Once inside the trailer, kids and adults can experience the rich history of Berkley. Onlookers can also examine, for the first time, a look inside the Berkley labs in Spirit Lake, Iowa. It’s here where many of the innovative products we use today were first painstakingly researched and studied.

There is also a timeline of key products, an updated fish biology section and all new educational videos on Berkley products. The walk through will also display how the products were developed from the ground up.

Four highly trained Berkley professionals are on hand to provide more in depth knowledge on products, knot tying, line selection and how to select the best baits to Catch More Fish. 

“We are extremely excited about the upgrades to the Trailer and the experiences that anglers of all skill levels will have this year,” said Andrew Marks, Berkley Marketing Director. “Our Experience Trailer team is ready to answer your questions and help anglers of all ages and skill levels learn about fishing, our passion and our company’s heritage”.

We have many new stops this year including four B.A.S.S. Elite tournament locations.  You will be able to follow the trailer on our Facebook page along with our website.

“The Berkley Experience Trailer is such an integral part of our dedication to angler education that we have designed a page on our new website to bring as much of the trailer experience as we can into homes internationally,” said Chris Hockley – Berkley Brand Marketing Manager. “On the page, visitors see photos, trailer videos, fun facts and much more.”

For more information about the Berkley Experience Trailer visit http://www.berkley-fishing.com/experience.

July 25 – 27
Sportco & Outdoor Emporium
4602 20th St. E
Fife, WA 98424
(253) 922-2222

The current list of upcoming stops include:

August 8 – 10
B.A.S.S. Elite Series
Delaware River
Philadelphia, Pa.

August 15 – 17
Bass Pro Shops
Finger Lake, N.Y.

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®, Greys®, Gulp!®, Hardy®, Invicta®, K2®, Madshus®, Marker®, Marmot®, Mitchell®, PENN®, Rawlings®, Ride®, Sevylor®, Shakespeare®, Stearns®, Stren®, Trilene®, Völkl®, Worth® 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®, ProPak®, Quickie®, Spontex®, Tigex® and Yankee Candle®. Headquartered in Florida, Jarden ranks #356 on the Fortune 500 and has over 30,000 employees worldwide. For further information about Jarden, please visit http://www.jarden.com.

Lucas Oil IFA Pro-Am Redfish Challenge Presented by Cabela’s Heads to Jacksonville, Florida, July 25-27

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (July 16, 2014) – Some of the best professional inshore anglers and co-anglers will converge on Jacksonville, Florida, for the Lucas Oil IFA Pro-Am Redfish Challenge Presented by Cabela’s on July 25-27. This high-stakes, made-for-TV competition is the second of three pro-am events set for 2014. The three-day format features 100-percent cash payout guaranteed.

The event will operate out of Clapboard Creek Fish Camp Marine (6233 Heckscher Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32226). Activities will begin on Thursday, July 24, with tournament registration at the Clapboard Creek Fish Camp Marine from 5:00-6:30 p.m. with the Pairings Meeting to follow at 7 p.m. Anglers will launch from Clapboard Creek Fish Creek Marine at safe light and return to the same location for each day’s weigh-in. Check-in times will be assigned at registration.

With over 100-percent cash payout guaranteed, this year’s tournament series has expanded to include three events in 2014: Chalmette, La., on March 28-30, Jacksonville, Fla. on July 25-27 and Slidell, La., on Sept. 12-14. All three events will be limited to a field size of approximately 25 pro and co-anglers and will feature a minimum guaranteed payout of $55,000 on the pro-side, including $25,000 for first place, and $12,500 guaranteed payout for co-anglers with a $4,000 first-place prize. The events also feature a shared weight format (two fish per day/boat) and will be broadcast to over 120 million combined TV households on NBC Sports Outdoors, Pursuit Channel, the Texas Channel and Fox Sports Net Southwest. 

For more information about the Pro-Am please visit www.ifaproam.com or call (478) 836-4266. 

Drawing inshore anglers from Texas to the Carolinas and beyond, the IFA Redfish Tour is the largest and oldest redfish tour in the nation. Offering anglers the opportunity to compete in low-entry fee events, redfish anglers can fish close to home, minimize expenses and compete for lucrative winnings and contingency prizes.

For more information or to become a member of the IFA, the fastest-growing inshore fishing tournament series in the United States, go online to www.ifatours.com

Event Details:
Lucas Oil IFA Pro-Am Redfish Challenge
Jacksonville, Fla.
Competition Date: July 25-27, 2014
 
Registration and Check In: Begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 24
Pairings Meeting: Begins at 7 p.m. following registration and check in
Location: Clapboard Creek Fish Camp Marine
6233 Heckscher Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 751-0094

Launch Site/Weigh In:
Clapboard Creek Fish Camp Marine
6233 Heckscher Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 751-0094