Ted Takasaki On Board With Lund Fiberglass Boats
Dec 12th, 2007 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Dec 12th, 2007 at 12:00 AM
NEW YORK MILLS, Minn., Dec. 6, 2007 – Lund Boat Company announces the signing of legendary fishing pro Ted Takasaki to a multi-year contract commencing Jan. 1, 2008. Takasaki will be the lead spokesperson for the GL series of fiberglass boats Lund recently introduced to the fishing world.”Lund has long been known as the aluminum authority,” said Andrew Klopak, president of Lund Boat Company. “We are now extending our expertise to the fiberglass fishing boat market, responding to our customers. I am very excited about our new fiberglass line, and equally as excited to have Ted join our team.”Tom MacNair, Lund Boats vice president of sales and marketing, states, “Ted brings to the table a wealth of experience in tournament fishing and the industry as a whole, and he is well known as a fiberglass boat angler.”Takasaki replied, “When I first learned of Lund entering the glass market, I was shocked and intrigued at the same time. Lund has always been known for the absolute best in aluminum fishing boats, and I knew that they would offer the same fishability and legendary Lund quality in fiberglass. I am very excited to have the opportunity to fish out of the new Lund GL boats!”Considered one of Americas leading walleye experts, Takasaki brings years of experience and tournament titles to Lund Boats. He has captured many of the most prestigious awards in competitive angling, including those of the Professional Walleye Trail, where he currently holds the all-time, one-day record of five walleyes for 53.2 pounds. He has also earned the Top Gun Award, a PWT Championship, and many top ten finishes. Included in Takasakis impressive win totals are also top finishes in the FLW Walleye Tour, the Masters Walleye Circuit Team of the Year and the Mercury National Tournament.Lund Boat Company has been building premium aluminum fishing boats since 1948. The Lund name is legendary in the fishing industry. Known for building the best equipped, smartest designed and most durable boat available, Lund Boats has been a leading boat manufacturer since Howard Lund built his first boat in 1948. For 2008, its 60th year, Lund Boat Company expanded its boat line to include four fiberglass models; the 186 Tyee GL, the 186 Fisherman GL, 208 Pro V GL and the 197 Pro V GL.