Mustad Teams Up with Fishhound to Launch Prize Pack Giveaway

June 23, 2014
Industry News Archive

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 24, 2014 –One lucky angler will win a Mustad prize pack of hooks and gear valued at more than $100 in an online sweepstakes the leading hook manufacturer is conducting with Fishhound.com.  Fishhound’s Mustad Prize Pack Givaway is aimed at growing Mustad’s Facebook page fan base and maximizing angler interest in the company’s latest products. Anyone with a Facebook page can enter now through July 7, 2014 at the Fishhound contest page, or at the Mustad Facebook page.

“Name an avid fisherman that wouldn’t love to win this assortment of high quality hooks and pliers,” said Fishhound’s Marketing Manager, Justin Pakdaman.  “Mustad’s products have withstood the test of time, and we see, through our numbers, that demand for their products continues to grow.  This contest is great, because everyone who enters is interested enough in Mustad’s products to become a fan of the company’s Facebook page.  So, we know that this is a target demographic that Mustad can remarket to, and that doing so will yield positive results.”

Mustad’s Vice President Americas, Magnus Gunnarsson, is excited about launching the contest with Fishhound. “Fishhound is a proven leader in social media, and that’s why we’re committed to our partnership with them,” Gunnarsson said. “The size of their audience – nearly one million anglers – coupled with their expertise in the social media spectrum, is unparalleled in the industry.”

The sweepstake’s Mustad Prize Pack will feature varied selection of some of the manufacturer’s top-of-the-line products, including KVD Grip Pin Soft Plastics Hooks and KVD Treble Hooks, as well as 8-inch Angler Pliers and 5-inch Braid Cutter Split-Ring Pliers.  Mustad worked closely with 7-time BASS Angler-of-the-Year, Kevin VanDam to design its KVD Elite Series Hooks, which are made to stay sharp longer and provide the ideal balance of hooking and holding power.

Contest Overview

Timeline: Entries accepted now through July 7, 2014.

Entry Process: Entrants must become fans of Mustad’s Facebook page and can enter online at the Fishhound contest page, or at Mustad’s Facebook page.

Winner Selection: The contest winner will be selected at random will be notified by e-mail and on both Fishhound.com and the Mustad Facebook page.

For more information about Fishhound and the Mustad Hooks Prize Pack Giveaway, visit www.fishhound.com.  To learn more about Mustad or the complete lineup of quality Mustad hooks and fishing accessories, visit www.mustad-americas.com.