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Tackle Grab Powered By Earnhardt Outdoors™ Announces 2014 Rods, Reels and Racing Sweepstakes

July 30, 2014– BOSTON, MA

Tackle Grab Powered By Earnhardt Outdoors™, the leading online subscription box service for the recreational sport-fishing industry, today announced the 2014 Rods, Reels and Racing online sweepstakes. Working with partner, Earnhardt Outdoors™, the outdoor lifestyle brand founded by siblings Kerry Earnhardt, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., the two organizations will offer three prizes for participants who “Like” the Tackle Grab Facebook page or spread the word about the contest via the Facebook “Share” function. Prizes include:

Grand Prize (one winner): All-expenses paid trip for two to the NASCAR race weekend at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway November 14-16, 2014, plus a meet-and-greet with Kerry, Kelley and Dale Earnhardt Jr., and a private fishing excursion with Kerry Earnhardt. The prize package includes round trip airfare, four nights’ hotel accommodations, $500 spending cash and two tickets to all three series races.

Second Prize (five winners): One fishing rod from Dobyns Rods and one Daiwa reel.

Third Prize (ten winners): Tackle Grab apparel and three month credit for gift membership.

In celebration of the contest, Tackle Grab’s Street Team will be onsite at the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway on August 2, 2014, supporting JR Motorsports’ No. 5 Tackle Grab Chevrolet driven by Josh Berry in his Nationwide Series debut. The contest will begin online at the start of the race, and will close on September 1, 2014.

“Tackle Grab is thrilled to offer our fans an exciting sweepstakes that combines the best of the best in fishing and racing,” said Stash Karandanis, co-founder of Tackle Grab. “We look forward to providing our grand prize winner with the trip of a lifetime, in addition to sharing some incredible products from some of our top brands.”

Tackle Grab formally announced a partnership with Earnhardt Outdoors in May of 2014. The mission of Tackle Grab Powered by Earnhardt Outdoors is to bring families together to discover new experiences in the outdoors.

“Tackle Grab has been an incredible partner in empowering families across America with the right gear for active, outdoor lifestyles,” said Kerry Earnhardt. “The Rods, Reels and Racing sweepstakes brings together our interests with those of fans across the country who not only love to fish, but love NASCAR racing as well.”

Simply “Like” Tackle Grab’s Facebook page or use the Facebook “Share” button between August 2 and September 1 to sign up for the contest. Participants will be asked to share their name, phone number and email address. More information can be found at www.tacklegrab.com. Follow the contest on Twitter using the hashtag #RodsReelsRacing.

About Tackle Grab Powered By Earnhardt Outdoors™

Tackle Grab Powered By Earnhardt Outdoors is an online subscription-based fishing retailer, providing anglers with the latest high quality lures and terminal tackle on a monthly basis. Built on member fishing profiles, the baits shipped to our fishermen’s doorsteps are customized for the right catch. Members can choose between 3, 6, 12 or month to month memberships with prices starting as low as $13 per month. With innovative baits from brands such as Yo-zuri, AR-Lures, Gambler, River2Sea, Z-Man, Dobyn Rods, each box creates a new learning experience for our anglers. Working with the Earnhardt family, Tackle Grab Powered By Earnhardt Outdoors seeks to bring families together for new outdoor experiences. Tackle Grab Powered By Earnhardt Outdoors is a member of the 2014 PayPal Start-Tank incubator program for startups. www.tacklegrab.com

About Earnhardt Outdoors™

The Earnhardt siblings – Kerry, Kelley and Dale Jr. – along with their families, have created Earnhardt Outdoors™, a lifestyle brand designed to pass the traditions and values obtain from their forefathers to the next generation of outdoor enthusiast. www.earnhardtoutdoors.com

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Tackle Grab Partners with Earnhardt Outdoors™

May 21, 2014 – BOSTON, MA –Tackle Grab, the leading online subscription box service for the recreational and sport-fishing industry, has announced a partnership with Earnhardt Outdoors™, the outdoor lifestyle brand founded by siblings Kerry Earnhardt, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Bringing together a subscription box service with a celebrity-endorsed brand for the first time, the two organizations hope to promote a multi-generational love of the outdoors by bringing families together for new fishing experiences.

Since its inception, Tackle Grab has been delivering monthly boxes of high quality lures and terminal tackle to fishermen throughout North America. The lures are customized to members’ geographic location and unique fishing needs. Targeted at the 60 million men and women in the U.S. who participate in fishing each year, Tackle Grab endeavors to help each member, ranging in age from 12-65+, discover new tackle and enjoy successful fishing experiences by delivering tackle that best corresponds to their type of fishing.

Widely known for their success in NASCAR racing, the Earnhardt family has enjoyed fishing and outdoor activities for generations. In partnering with Tackle Grab, Earnhardt Outdoors and the Earnhardt family hopes to promote this love of the outdoors and family values to millions of people throughout North America. The Earnhardt’s are not the only family to share a love for both racing and fishing – according to recent research, 25 million NASCAR fans have fished in the past 12 months, and these fans are twice as likely to fish than non-fans*.

“As we look to expand our outdoor lifestyle network, Earnhardt Outdoors has been seeking innovative brands to partner with that share our mission of bringing families together in the outdoors,” said Kerry Earnhardt. “Tackle Grab fits that mold, providing members with the right products each month to discover new fishing experiences, all in an affordable way.”

Together, Tackle Grab and Earnhardt Outdoors will form Tackle Grab – Powered by Earnhardt Outdoors. With this partnership and its greater marketing appeal, the organizations will add innovative new brands to their line-up of high quality fishing products, continuing to provide members with the latest industry offerings that are specific to their unique fishing needs.

“Tackle Grab is thrilled to partner with the Earnhardt family and Earnhardt Outdoors. Their family and organization represent the core values we strive for – family, love of the outdoors, and fishing,” said Stash Karandanis, co-founder of Tackle Grab. “With the Earnhardt’s help, we will continue to provide our members with the best access to high quality fishing equipment each month.”

*Source: Experian Consumer Research, Simmons National Consumer Survey, Fall Full Year 2010

About Tackle Grab™

Tackle Grab is an online subscription-based fishing retailer, providing anglers with the latest high quality lures and terminal tackle on a monthly basis. Built on member fishing profiles, the baits shipped to our fishermen’s doorsteps are customized for the right catch. Members can choose between 3, 6, 12 or month to month memberships with prices starting as low as $13 per month. With innovative baits from brands such as Yo-zuri, AR-Lures, Gambler, River2Sea, Z-Man, Dobyn Rods, each box creates a new learning experience for our anglers.
www.tacklegrab.com

About Earnhardt Outdoors™

The Earnhardt siblings – Kerry, Kelley and Dale, Jr. – along with their families have created Earnhardt Outdoors, a lifestyle brand designed to pass the traditions and values obtain from their forefathers to the next generation of outdoor enthusiast.
www.earnhardtoutdoors.com

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Tackle Grab Joins the 2014 PayPal Start Tank Accelerator Program

March 6, 2014 – Tackle Grab today announced its acceptance as part of the 2014 Start Tank program. Offered by online payment processing company PayPal, Start Tank provides startups based in Boston the opportunity to work with a team of PayPal mentors and select small businesses to accelerate their business growth.

Tackle Grab will join the program beginning on March 10th, 2014, alongside a variety of other businesses ranging from mobile platforms to digital health portals. Through collaboration with other startup founders and their teams, Tackle Grab has the opportunity to tap into a vast network of entrepreneurial resources and explore new areas of creativity and innovation.

“We are thrilled to join a well-known incubator program like Start Tank,” said Stash Karandanis, co-founder, Tackle Grab. “We look forward to collaborating with a diverse group of Boston-based entrepreneurs to help us generate new creative ideas, and grow our business at an even faster pace.”

Tackle Grab was selected from a pool of more than 80 applications for 14 total openings in the PayPal Program. Over the next six months, the company and its employees will be housed at the PayPal offices, located at One International Place in Boston, MA.

BJ Haseotes signs with Bass Kandi Baits

Bass Kandi Baits, a Lake Charles, Louisiana soft plastics lure company, recently signed Bassmaster Elite Series pro Byron “B.J.” Haseotes. B.J.’s knowledge of both small and large mouth bass works well with Bass Kandi Baits products and colors. “His professionalism and all around awesome personality on and off the water makes B.J. a great fit for our company,” says Mike Holland, owner of Bass Kandi Baits. “We look forward to working with B.J. for years to come and are honored to have him a part of our team.” “I used Bass Kandi Baits on the Elites last year, and was thrilled with the success I was having! Whether I was flipping the T-Craw or using the Speed Bug as a jig trailer, the life-like action is unlike anything else!” Says BJ.

Go Fish North America – Let The Race Begin!

Tackle Grab and The Fin Announce Two Groups of Anglers to Begin Racing Two Baits Across North America

May 20, 2013 – Tackle Grab, a leading online subscription-based fishing tackle retailer, and The Fin, a social photosharing app for fishermen, have selected 40 anglers to participate in Go Fish North America – a campaign designed to send two baits across the continent. By engaging participants from Massachusetts to Ottawa, the goal is to connect anglers throughout North America, supporting the discovery of new baits and fishing experiences.

The 40 designated anglers of Go Fish North America 2013 have been chosen geographically and split into two groups for participation, starting on the east coast and finishing in California. The Northern Group will be fishing with The Fin and the Southern Group with TG. Participants will snap a photo of the fish they catch, share on The Fin, and pass along the lure to the next designated angler via mail. The campaign has kicked off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Byron (B.J.) Haseotes is currently fishing for the first catch of Go Fish North America 2013:

To receive more information, please visit: www.gofishna.com and engage on Twitter with the hashtag #GoFishNA.

About Tackle Grab
Tackle Grab is an online subscription-based fishing retailer, providing anglers with the latest high quality lures and terminal tackle on a monthly basis. Built on member fishing profiles, the baits shipped to our fishermen’s doorsteps are customized for the right catch. Members can choose between 3, 6, 12 or month to month memberships with prices starting as low as $12 per month. With innovative baits from brands such as Yo-zuri, AR-Lures, Gambler, Evolve and RM-Smith, each box creates a new learning experience for our anglers. www.tacklegrab.com

About The Fin
The Fin is a social photosharing APP for fishermen. It allows users to share photos with The Fin community and distribute them on popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare. The Fin users can also find, follow and invite friends to the APP, comment on and like photos, and add fishing spots as “check in” points. Join the Fin today to chronicle your adventures on the water and help build this incredible fishing community! The Fin is great for all types of fishermen, from the casual angler to professional guides and charter captains looking to promote their businesses. www.thefin.com

Media Contacts:
Tori Gavaza
Tackle Grab
tori@tacklegrab.com

Jason Puris
The Fin
Jason@thefin.com

Go Fish North America Summer 2013 – Sending One Bait Across the Continent

Tackle Grab and The Fin Kick Off Summer Campaign to Send a Single Bait Across North America

May 6, 2013 – Tackle Grab, a leading online subscription-based fishing tackle retailer, and The Fin, a social photosharing app for fishermen, have teamed up to launch Go Fish North America – a campaign designed to send a single bait across the continent. By engaging participants from Massachusetts to Ottawa, the goal is to connect anglers throughout North America, supporting the discovery of new baits and fishing experiences.

The 40 designated participants of Go Fish North America will be asked to fish with a single lure provided by AR Lures, snap a photo of the fish and share on The Fin, and pass along the lure to the next designated angler via mail. The campaign will kick off in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Byron (B.J.) Haseotes will fish for the first catch of Go Fish North America 2013.

“At Tackle Grab and The Fin, we believe that fishing is a form of discovery – whether it’s trying new baits, exploring uncharted waters or connecting with other anglers, we’re always looking for ways to help fishermen locate the next best catch,” said Stash Karandanis, co-founder of Tackle Grab.

Participants of Go Fish North America will receive a free limited edition Go Fish North America t-shirt along with other gear from Tackle Grab and The Fin. In addition, prizes from Yeti Coolers, AR Lures and Aubut Rods will be awarded for the best photos captured.

“We want to see just how far we can take it. What’s exciting about this is the unknown. Every fish caught has a story behind it, and we’re about to launch the longest string of fishing stories and photos ever” said Jason Puris, Founder and CEO of The Fin, Inc.

The inaugural Go Fish North America campaign begins May 15th, 2013 and will conclude on September 2nd, 2013. To sign up or receive more information, please visit: www.gofishna.com

About Tackle Grab
Tackle Grab is an online subscription-based fishing retailer, providing anglers with the latest high quality lures and terminal tackle on a monthly basis. Built on member fishing profiles, the baits shipped to our fishermen’s doorsteps are customized for the right catch. Members can choose between 3, 6, 12 or month to month memberships with prices starting as low as $12 per month. With innovative baits from brands such as Yo-zuri, AR-Lures, Gambler, Evolve and RM-Smith, each box creates a new learning experience for our anglers.www.tacklegrab.com

About The Fin
The Fin is a social photosharing APP for fishermen. It allows users to share photos with The Fin community and distribute them on popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare. The Fin users can also find, follow and invite friends to the APP, comment on and like photos, and add fishing spots as “check in” points. Join the Fin today to chronicle your adventures on the water and help build this incredible fishing community! The Fin is great for all types of fishermen, from the casual angler to professional guides and charter captains looking to promote their businesses. www.thefin.com

Media Contacts:
Tori Gavaza
Tackle Grab
tori@tacklegrab.com

Jason Puris
The Fin
Jason@thefin.com

HASEOTES JOINS TACKLE GRAB

Massachusetts Pro Endorses Innovative Tackle Retailer

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tackle Grab, a leading online subscription-based fishing tackle retailer, announced today that it will partner with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Byron “BJ” Haseotes for the 2013 tournament season.

The company provides anglers with the latest high-quality lures from a wide variety of manufacturers, with monthly packages specifically tailored to profiles crafted by the customers. Memberships can be structured on 3, 6 or 12 month bases, and the Massachusetts-based Haseotes will play a critical role in informing Tackle Grab’s selections.

“With BJ’s expertise, we will be able to provide an array of new products and learning experiences for our bass anglers,” said Owen Hall, Tackle Grab CFO and co-founder.

Haseotes competed on the Elite Series in 2011 and took off the 2012 season on a hardship basis. This year he’ll be back in full force, competing not only in the Elite Series, but in other selected events as his busy schedule allows. He’ll start the season next week with an open event in Florida.

“I can’t wait to get started,” Haseotes said. “With Tackle Grab on board, I’ll have access to all of the products I need to succeed wherever I travel around the country.”

Stash Karandanis, CEO and co-founder of Tackle Grab, added, “We’re thrilled to have BJ on board and we look forward to following his progress throughout the 2013 fishing season.“


For more information about Tackle Grab, go to:
https://tacklegrab.com
Or on Twitter @TackleGrab

For more information about BJ Haseotes, go to:
http://www.bjhaseotes.com
Or on Twitter @haseotesfishing