08-12-2010, 11:10 AM
DENVER, CO - WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24-hour fishing lifestyle network, will return as an official sponsor for one of Colorado's most popular fishing events - the 4th annual South Platte Pro-Am Carp Slam fly fishing tournament. Hosted by Denver Trout Unlimited on Aug. 21-22, 2010, the event raises awareness and funds for the reclamation effortsof the South Platte River as it flows through Metro Denver.
"Thanks in no small part to WFN's sponsorship and promotion of the event last year we received more exposure than in our two previous years," said Tim "Fishman" Emery, Director South Platte Pro-Am Carp Slam. "In fact, we expanded the event to offer an "open" format on Sunday to accommodate all of the increased interest."
The event offers professional and amateur anglers the opportunity to fish for carp competitively on Saturday August 21 and 22, 2010. The two-day event will be headquartered at Fuel Café and includes Lunch with key note speaker Mayor John Hickenlooper, an evening with live musical entertainment. In addition to the standard "Pro/Am" format, on Saturday, a new "Open" event was added on Sunday in direct response to last year's overwhelming public interest in participation.
"We commend Denver Trout Unlimited for all of their efforts including this beneficial fund raising event," said Mark Rubinstein, President of WFN. "We have a long-history of supporting conservation groups like TU, so it is our pleasure to sponsor the event and help raise funds and provide visibility for such an important cause."
Through its sponsorship WFN is providing much needed exposure for the event by advertising it on WFN and its website (www.wfn.tv). In addition a WFN camera crew will cover the event for a feature to air on WFN News on Aug. 24 at 7:30 pm ET, the Tuesday after the event. Other sponsors of the event include: Wells Fargo, Trout's Fly Shop, www.Fishexplorer.com, Oakley, Rio, Umpqua. Additional information is available at www.CarpSlam.org.
About WFN: World Fishing Network
Like millions of anglers across the continent, WFN is committed to supporting important conservation issues and groups that are fighting to preserve North America's waterways and fisheries. WFN is also dedicated to using its resources and powerful media platform to help grow the sport by promoting and championing groups and organizations that are helping to inspire a new generation of anglers to appreciate and respect the world's natural wonders.
WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN's wide-ranging programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, regional bureaus from across the nation, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world's top anglers, the network also delivers a weekly news program, WFN News, and the schedule includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including Hookin' up with Mariko Izumi. WFN also delivers the beauty of fishing in stunning High Definition with WFN HD, a separate network that delivers 100 percent High Definition programming 24/7.
Originally launched in December 2005, today WFN and WFN HD are available in more than 20 million households through North American cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors. In the U.S., distributors include AT&T U-verse, Charter Communications, Comcast, DISH Network, Verizon FiOS and others. For more information, visit http://www.WFN.TV.
"Thanks in no small part to WFN's sponsorship and promotion of the event last year we received more exposure than in our two previous years," said Tim "Fishman" Emery, Director South Platte Pro-Am Carp Slam. "In fact, we expanded the event to offer an "open" format on Sunday to accommodate all of the increased interest."
The event offers professional and amateur anglers the opportunity to fish for carp competitively on Saturday August 21 and 22, 2010. The two-day event will be headquartered at Fuel Café and includes Lunch with key note speaker Mayor John Hickenlooper, an evening with live musical entertainment. In addition to the standard "Pro/Am" format, on Saturday, a new "Open" event was added on Sunday in direct response to last year's overwhelming public interest in participation.
"We commend Denver Trout Unlimited for all of their efforts including this beneficial fund raising event," said Mark Rubinstein, President of WFN. "We have a long-history of supporting conservation groups like TU, so it is our pleasure to sponsor the event and help raise funds and provide visibility for such an important cause."
Through its sponsorship WFN is providing much needed exposure for the event by advertising it on WFN and its website (www.wfn.tv). In addition a WFN camera crew will cover the event for a feature to air on WFN News on Aug. 24 at 7:30 pm ET, the Tuesday after the event. Other sponsors of the event include: Wells Fargo, Trout's Fly Shop, www.Fishexplorer.com, Oakley, Rio, Umpqua. Additional information is available at www.CarpSlam.org.
About WFN: World Fishing Network
Like millions of anglers across the continent, WFN is committed to supporting important conservation issues and groups that are fighting to preserve North America's waterways and fisheries. WFN is also dedicated to using its resources and powerful media platform to help grow the sport by promoting and championing groups and organizations that are helping to inspire a new generation of anglers to appreciate and respect the world's natural wonders.
WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN's wide-ranging programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, regional bureaus from across the nation, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world's top anglers, the network also delivers a weekly news program, WFN News, and the schedule includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including Hookin' up with Mariko Izumi. WFN also delivers the beauty of fishing in stunning High Definition with WFN HD, a separate network that delivers 100 percent High Definition programming 24/7.
Originally launched in December 2005, today WFN and WFN HD are available in more than 20 million households through North American cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors. In the U.S., distributors include AT&T U-verse, Charter Communications, Comcast, DISH Network, Verizon FiOS and others. For more information, visit http://www.WFN.TV.