American Fishing Wire and HiSeas Sponsor the Southern Kingfish Association and the American Striper Association for a Long Term Program



's8220;Linking the best of corporate partners to the lifestyle and passion of salt water angling is the key to today's8217;s Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) and its subsidiary American Striper Association's8217;s (ASA) future success,'s8221; emphasizes Craig A. Alderman, its Vice President of Sales and Marketing. 's8220;American Fishing Wire and Hi-Seas's8221; not only provide proven superior products for our extreme anglers, they understand, respect and appreciate the true passion and enjoyment our angling families live by's8221; states Alderman. 's8220;We therefore are extremely proud to jointly announce a new multi-year sponsorship program with American Fishing Wire and Hi-Seas becoming a Supporting Sponsor and a preferred vendor of the Southern Kingfish Association and American Striper Association and its membership.'s8221; Alderman said.

With the SKA being the only true Premier 's8220;Salt water sports league's8482;'s8221; tournament trail, American Fishing Wire and Hi-Seas and the SKA recognize the significant importance of properly planning a cooperative strategic future together. This is about preserving and enjoying a great lifestyle that allows anglers of all ages to enjoy their skills on the water with family, and friends.

's8220;Our strong support and new commitment to the SKA and its members is based on years of consistent dedication to the sport, our industry and to each and every angler that uses our products and knows we will be there with the highest quality when the hook up hits. This sponsorship takes American Fishing Wire and Hi-Seas to the next level with a great organization who shares our vision of supporting the angler, and who, more than any other organization, tournament trail or company, knows the lifestyle and shows the respect and trust for the passion. That is our kind of partner,'s8221; stated Mike Shields, Vice President Sales and Marketing, American Fishing Wire and Hi-Seas. 's8220;We look forward to many more years with the SKA,'s8221; Shields concluded.

The Southern Kingfish Association and American Striper Association are the largest salt water tournament trails in the nation with some 62 events in 2005 from Maine to Florida and throughout the Gulf region. The SKA publishes the leading salt water magazine the 's8220;Angler's8221;, for its membership and hosts the 's8220;Fishin's8217; The Trail's8221; TV show on OLN and FOX South networks. The SKA and its sponsors support the University of Southern Florida for its research on saltwater sport fisheries and the vital environmental knowledge needed to protect our fishery. For sponsor or membership information or to learn more about the SKA and ASA, log on to www.fishska.com





American Fishing Wire and HiSeas Sponsor the Southern Kingfish Association and the American Striper Association for a Long Term Program