Fishbites backs fishing team in Olympic bid
Competition body USAngling and bait brand Fishbites are partnering to back the USA Surf Fishing Team as it competes internationally, alongside efforts to make fishing an Olympic sport.
USAngling president,Tony Forte explained: “The USA Surf Fishing Team is blessed to work with such a great American bait and lure manufacturer. Surf fishing is an extremely popular sport worldwide, and we believe that it has a chance for Olympic recognition because the format is so simple and non-invasive.
“We love that Fishbites are American made and they flat-out catch fish. We encourage anglers of all types to check them out.”
Team member Ben Hervey-Murray added: “Using Fishbites will definitely give us a competitive advantage at the Pan American Championships.
“The Fight Club range are awesome as independent baits or trailers, and the reliable Fishbites scents we’ve been catching fish on for years will definitely give us an edge. We are fishing for the gold medal so every detail counts – and I’m grateful for Fishbites supporting our team.”
Courtney Woznek, Fishbites’ vice-president of marketing and advertising, said: “
“The entire Fishbites team is thrilled about this partnership and we are proud to support the National USA Surf Fishing Team.
“We understand the importance of the mission of USAngling and believe our visions align to get more people of all ages hooked on fishing.”
The 2024 Pan American Surf Fishing Championships will be held in Costa Rica on Jalova Beach with anglers staying at nearby Parismina Tarpon Lodge. It is sanctioned by the Pan American Sportfishing Federation and hosted by the Pescadores Deportivos Federacion de Costa Rica.
Anglers will have an opportunity to target several species of game fish including tarpon, snapper, jacks and snook, using exclusively artificial lures – including Fishbites – to catch specific species on a catch-and-release points system.
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