02-20-2013, 07:10 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Spiderwire announced today the bass fishing professional angler team for 2013.
The Spiderwire team will be competing in the B.A.S.S. Elite Series and B.A.S.S. Opens. Newcomers to the Spiderwire lineup are Fletcher Shryock, Larry Draughn, and Brandon Card, the 2012 B.A.S.S. Rookie of the Year.
Draughn is a former U.S. Marine Corporal injured in Afganistan, 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 on the water.
The new members are joined on the team by former Classic Champions Mike Iaconelli and Skeet Reese. Both have also earned B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year awards.
"Spiderwire adds that edge to fishing that influences the very way we bass fish," said Ron Kliegl, Spiderwire Brand Business Manager. "Our Spiderwire pros live up to the brand's reputation for leadership in recreational and competitive fishing. "
The Spiderwire bass team will be representing the brand throughout the year on the tournament trails and in promotional endeavors. The complete list of Spiderwire pros includes:
Fishing in the B.A.S.S. Elite Series:
Mike Iaconelli<br />
Skeet Reese<br />
Bobby Lane<br />
Jason Quinn<br />
Brandon Card<br />
Fletcher Shryock<br />
Michael Simonton
Fishing in the B.A.S.S. Opens:<br />
Larry Draughn
About Pure Fishing, Inc.<br />
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<br />
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.
The Spiderwire team will be competing in the B.A.S.S. Elite Series and B.A.S.S. Opens. Newcomers to the Spiderwire lineup are Fletcher Shryock, Larry Draughn, and Brandon Card, the 2012 B.A.S.S. Rookie of the Year.
Draughn is a former U.S. Marine Corporal injured in Afganistan, 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 on the water.
The new members are joined on the team by former Classic Champions Mike Iaconelli and Skeet Reese. Both have also earned B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year awards.
"Spiderwire adds that edge to fishing that influences the very way we bass fish," said Ron Kliegl, Spiderwire Brand Business Manager. "Our Spiderwire pros live up to the brand's reputation for leadership in recreational and competitive fishing. "
The Spiderwire bass team will be representing the brand throughout the year on the tournament trails and in promotional endeavors. The complete list of Spiderwire pros includes:
Fishing in the B.A.S.S. Elite Series:
Mike Iaconelli<br />
Skeet Reese<br />
Bobby Lane<br />
Jason Quinn<br />
Brandon Card<br />
Fletcher Shryock<br />
Michael Simonton
Fishing in the B.A.S.S. Opens:<br />
Larry Draughn
About Pure Fishing, Inc.<br />
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<br />
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.