FishUSA Welcomes Professional Kayak Angler, Chad Hoover, to Pro Staff

FAIRVIEW, Pa. [June 27, 2018] - FishUSA ®, America’s Tackle Shop ®, is proud to announce and welcome professional kayak angler, Chad Hoover, in a unique merchandising and spokesperson role and as the newest member of its growing Pro Staff. Hoover joins Great Lakes anglers Tony Roach, of Mille Lacs, Mn., Ross Robertson, of Port Clinton, Oh., and Pete Alex, of Erie, Pa., as FishUSA’s fourth Pro Staff member.



Hoover, a Tennessee native and retired U.S. Navy officer and engineer, is a leader of the worldwide kayak fishing movement. His passion and talent for bass fishing and his desire to share the sport of kayak fishing has prompted two of today’s most popular outdoor television series, Kayak Bassin’ and Knot Right Kayak Fishing, which are produced by award-winning video production company, Heliconia, and air regularly on World Fishing Network (WFN) and Sportsman Channel. Hoover boasts the premier source for all things kayak fishing with his YouTube Channel and maintains an extensive social media presence. Hoover also founded and runs Kayak Bass Fishing - the nation's biggest kayak fishing tournament series.

“As America’s Tackle Shop, FishUSA has established a well-earned reputation for expertise in fishing tackle, and they share my vision for continuing to make kayak angling the fastest growing segment in the market,” says Hoover. “I’m excited about the future with FishUSA and looking forward to helping create the most comprehensive kayak fishing pro shop experience possible!”

“With his dynamic personality and larger-than-life appeal, Chad offers a vast knowledge of and enthusiasm for kayak fishing, and we are excited to have him on our FishUSA team,” says FishUSA CEO, Jeff Parnell. “Customers across the U.S. appreciate our product selection, expertise, and fast, quality service, and this collaboration is an opportunity to share our commitment to the sport with kayak and other anglers everywhere. We are also proud to support Chad’s Kayak Bassin’ and Knot Right Kayak Fishing shows--which air on the Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network (WFN), and YouTube--and are excited about this opportunity to serve kayak anglers with an expanding product assortment and our commitment to world-class service.”

FishUSA’s growing selection of kayak angling gear and accessories currently features popular brands like Bonafide, Bending Branches, YakAttack, YakGear, RAILBLAZA and Malone. Products from Torqeedo, NRS and Nines, along with additional brands, will be added soon. The growing kayak angling segment continues to build FishUSA’s reputation as a one-stop online tackle shop, as it accompanies its walleye, trout, salmon and steelhead, panfish, bass, ice and fly fishing offerings.

“I’m excited to be partnering with FishUSA and look forward to combining my kayak fishing expertise with their world-class business practices, customer service and product selection to create the best kayak fishing pro shop and tackle store on the planet,” says Hoover. “I encourage kayak and bass fishing enthusiasts to visit their website or pro shop today!”


About FishUSA

FishUSA, America’s Tackle Shop, caters to anglers nationally and internationally with products for the spectrum of species and fishing techniques. Launched in 2000, the company’s website, www.FishUSA.com, includes tens of thousands of SKUs and is operated by FishUSA, Inc., a privately-held company based in Fairview, Pa. The company also operates a full-service pro shop in Fairview providing anglers with access to the company’s entire product line.