Strike King News

April 12, 2005

Amerson and Martindale back to their winning ways!

Team Strike King Regional Pro-Staff members and Tournament partners Keith Amerson and Jason Martindale rebound from a rocky start to take the 2nd West Tennessee Fishers of Men event on Kentucky Lake out of Paris Tennessee.

Weighing in a strong limit of 18.50 pounds, Amerson and Martindale credited Strike King 3X 8” Lizards and Strike King Diamond Shads as their primary go to baits.

“This is our first win since 2001 and our first with Strike King and we are absolutely ecstatic!” said an enthusiastic Jason Martindale while holding his youngest daughter and enjoying the win with family and friends. “The good Lord blessed us today, we had an awesome day and just focused on what we had to do, these fish were not moving up as fast as folks thought they were, we were fortunate to realize that early and adjust and then it all fell in to place from there” said Keith Amerson.

Keith and Jason earned some valuable points going into next month’s tournament.

The husband and wife team of Billy and Linda Cooper had another top 5 finish placing 3rd with just over 15 pounds. This moves them into the top spot in points. The point’s race should heat up as the trail moves to Pickwick Lake in May.

Good Luck Guys (and Gals!)