Tuesday, April 5, 2011

FW: Rapala Pro and Acclaimed Angler Mark Fisher Honored

 

 

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Rapala Pro and Acclaimed Angler Mark Fisher Honored

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Fisher, Rapala Pro and Acclaimed Angler, well-known angling enthusiast and devoted spokesperson for the recreational fishing industry, was inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 2.

Mark was honored for being a legendary communicator, and for being instrumental in introducing and garnering awareness for the sport of recreational fishing to the public. As an avid speaker, Mark is engaged with the many fishing clubs throughout the nation, along with providing in-depth seminars to millions of anglers at numerous sport shows throughout his career.

"We are extremely proud of Mark's accomplishments," said Tom Mackin, president of Rapala USA. "He has introduced a substantial amount of people to the sport of fishing and is very deserving of this honor."

Currently, he is involved in guest hosting several television shows and radio broadcasts, and bylines countless articles that appear in the most widely read regional and national angling publications.

Mark has been a professional angler for more than 30 years, winning the prestigious U.S. Invitational Bass Tournament in the early 1990's. On top of being a renowned pro angler, Mark is also the director of field promotions for Rapala, the world's favorite fishing lure company since 1936.

For more information on Rapala and Mark Fisher, please visit www.rapala.com.