Pure Fishing Buys Sevenstrand Tackle

[davetclown]

[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]SPIRIT LAKE, IA—Pure Fishing Inc., which owns such popular fishing tackle brands as Berkely, Abu Garcia, Fenwick and others, announced earlier this month that it has purchased the assets of Sevenstrand Tackle Corp. to enhance its position in the saltwater market. [/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]Sevenstrand Tackle is a leading manufacturer and marketer of wire, crimping sleeves and offshore fishing lures. Since its establishment in 1936, Sevenstrand has been known for high performance in the saltwater fishing market. [/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]Company officials say the acquisition provides several benefits, including accelerating development of Pure Fishing brands in the saltwater market. [/size][/#000000][/font]
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[daymere]

thats good news for fisherman. thanks for the update
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[hharada]

Doesn't Pure Fishing also now handle Mitchell or is that assumed because of the Abu Garcia? I ran into Pure Fishing several years ago trying to find some Mitchell parts.
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[davetclown]

I think you are right. I belive I have a couple mitchels sitting around that have made by garcia brand branded on the reel.
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