Strike King Lure Company announces the addition Jamey Caldwell of Carthage, NC to the national Strike King Pro staff.  Allan Ranson Chief Operating Officer says, “I have known Jamey for 5 years and it is rare to find someone who puts as much energy and effort into whatever he is doing to be the best that he can be.  He is an expert on technology used for fishing and all the equipment and has lots experience with product development.  He is an accomplished angler, is great at giving seminars and is active on all forms of social media.” 

 

Becoming a bass pro is a second career and a dream for Jamey.  In December 2014 he retired from a 21-year career in the U. S. Army. Most of his first 7 years were in the 75^th Ranger Regiment and then he spent 14 years in an Elite Special Operations unit at Ft. Bragg, NC.  The majority of his career was spent fighting the War on Terror.  He was too humble to share but from his official military records it shows that during this time he was deployed 14 times to various theaters for combat operations.  He received 8 Bronze Stars (2 with Valor), 3 Defense Meritorious Service Medals, 1 Meritorious Service Medal, 2 Army Commendation Medals (1 with valor), 16 other medals and 11 other awards as well as a long list of training courses and expertise in many areas.  After being a Tier One Operator for so long he is now ready to pick up a fishing rod full time!

 

“The characteristics of the men that achieve this highest level of military training and achievement uniquely position them for success at whatever they choose to do.  They have the drive, smarts and energy to win,” says Ranson.  “I have seen Jamey take these traits into his fishing, even win a tournament right after a deployment on which he did his pre-fish planning while in Iraq!  He has infectious energy and is fun to be around.  We want to help him fulfill his dream and know that he will be a tough competitor on the water and a great ambassador for our Company.  This year he will be fishing the Southern and Northern B.A.S.S. Opens with the hopes of qualifying for the ELITES.  “Elite” is a good word to describe Jamey so I expect it to happen!”

 

Says Jamey, “While serving in a Special Operations unit I was provided with the best tools available to do my job.  Now Strike King is arming me with the best lures on the market to fish at the Elite level.  It is a great privilege to be part of such an amazing company and I am honored to represent them.  The road to the Elite series is not going to be an easy one but nothing I have chosen to do in life has been easy.”

 

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