November 10, 2004

Team Strike King adds Mark Menendez

Collierville, TN – Strike King Lure Company of Collierville Tennessee is proud to announce the addition of Mark Menendez of Paducah, Kentucky to its National Pro-Staff Team. Mark, a veteran tour pro on the B.A.S.S. trail, has been a favorite among weigh-in crowds and fans and is a popular seminar speaker. He is often accompanied by his four-legged friend Barkley who also has his own following of fans.

During the 13 years Mark has fished on the B.A.S.S. tour he has scored one tour level win, competed in 3 BassMasters Classics, and held the All-Time B.A.S.S. Big Bass record for three years with a 13 lbs. 9 oz. Largemouth.

In 2004, Mark qualified and fished in the Inaugural Elite 50 series and was also an ESPN Color analyst during the 2004 Classic. He is also a featured instructor on the BassMasters University programs.

Pro-Staff Director Chris Brown says, “We are very excited to have Mark join our staff. The promotional expertise, work ethic, professionalism and fishing ability Mark brings to the table are top notch and we could not be happier.”