Vicious Fishing will be donating a portion of every spool of Vicious X-A.C.T. line sold to Tackle The Storm, a foundation that puts fishing rods back into the hands of children affected by storms of mass destruction. Vicious Fishing has been a supporter of the foundation since its inception right after the terrible destruction caused by the tornadoes in Joplin, MO. Since that time, there have been several more tragic events culminating in the last round of storms that devastated Moore, OK. The biggest challenge facing the foundation is generating the funds needed to purchase rods and reels for the kids. The specially marked Vicious X-A.C.T. packaging will be available at ICAST and there is no end-date being discussed to this relationship.
Don Barone, Tackle The Storm Chairman, recalls, “We were walking in a field, where his house once stood. I was helping him try and find his toys. We found some, most were sucked up by the tornado. He was eight years old, and had lost everything. Next to a stump we found half his fishing rod and reel, mangled , when he looked up at me he told me, “paw-paw gave me that…” and then he started to cry, the only time he cried all day. I knelt down next to him, hugged him and said I can’t replace what your grandfather gave you…but I will get you all your fishing stuff back, I promise. And we both cried in the field. A field of tears. It was that exact moment, that Tackle The Storm began and it’s because of companies in the fishing industry, like Vicious Fishing, and private donations, we are able to expand our reach to children affected by storms throughout the country.”
Vicious Fishing President and Tackle The Storm Board Member, Jeff Martin stated “Like most people, we have a special place in our hearts for kids affected by tragedy and are excited that we can help put a rod back in their hands. They have seen so much hurt and pain, that if we can give them an outlet to get away for even 30 minutes, it’s worth every penny.”
In addition to warehousing all the donated rods, Vicious most recently completed a month long web promotion where they donated 5% of all online sales in the month of June to the foundation.
ABOUT VICIOUS FISHING
By offering premium fishing line, apparel and other angling products at an exceptional value, Vicious Fishing was inspired by the everyday angler. Today’s angler deserves quality, durability and reliability in their gear and Vicious delivers all of that with attitude. Vicious Fishing headquarters are located in Pell City, AL. For more information regarding Vicious Fishing and its family of products, visit vicious-fishing.com or call 866-645-0024.
ABOUT TACKLE THE STORM
The non-profit 501c3 charity was founded in 2011 following the tragic events in Cullman, AL. Created with the goal of putting a fishing rod back in the hands of kids that have lost everything, the foundation has given out 910 rods and reels to children who have lost everything to a storm in their lives. These rods give the kids a chance to find the peace, to take their minds off the violence around them and put some normal back in their lives. For more information on how you can make a donation to Tackle The Storm, like them on Facebook at facebook.com/TackleTheStorm or visit tacklethestormfoundation.org.