Boy Scout Jonathan Dawes Wins Fishing Competition at 2010 National Scout Jamboree

Boy Scout Jonathan Dawes Wins Fishing Competition at 2010 National Scout Jamboree

Dawes to appear with Berkley pro Hank Parker on Versus Network

COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Participating in a fishing competition sponsored by Pure Fishing, 13-year-old Jonathan Dawes of Tacoma, Wash, caught a 5-pound, 1-ounce catfish that earned him and his father an all-expense paid fishing trip in Alabama with Berkley pro and television celebrity Hank Parker.

"I had lots of fun just casting and catching fish, but to catch the biggest fish and win the contest is unbelievable," Dawes said. "The jamboree was awesome, and the fishing was one of the best events that I participated in. I'm looking forward to fishing with Mr. Parker."

Dawes, a Life Scout, won the trip at the recent 2010 National Scout Jamboree, which celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The event took place July 26 to August 4 at Fort A.P. Hill in Caroline County, Virginia and was attended by more than 30,000 Scouts and 9,000 staff and more than 30,000 visitors.

"I can't wait to get on the water with Jonathan," Parker said. "He is an exceptional young man that exemplifies the Boy Scouts of America and its love for the outdoors. We're planning to film our outing this October for airing during the 2011 season of "Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine."

Pure Fishing developed programs with the BSA to create a stronger fishing presence at the jamboree. Pure Fishing operated educational exhibits such as the Berkley PowerBait Fish Tank, a fishing line knot tester, and casting technique demonstrations. It also provided custom Stren knot-tying cards for all participants. Scouts earned a one-of-a-kind special issue Fish Hook Lake Patch by catching a fish during the jamboree.

"We are very pleased with Jonathan and his catch," said David Lund, Pure Fishing Vice President of Marketing - The Americas. "Pure Fishing is proud to partner with Boy Scouts and help with the development of these young people to become better citizens and outdoorsmen."

Over 25,000 Scouts fished with Shakespeare rods and reels and used Berkley PowerBait and Gulp! to catch over 20,000 pounds of catfish during the Jamboree.

For more information about Pure Fishing visit purefishing.com. Go to scouting.org for more information on Boy Scouts of America, the 2010 National Jamboree and how to become a scout or scout volunteer.

About Pure Fishing, Inc.

Pure Fishing, Inc. is a leading global provider of fishing tackle, lures, rods and reels with a portfolio of brands that includes Abu Garcia®, All Star®, Berkley®, Fenwick®, Gulp!®, Mitchell®, Penn®, Pflueger®, SevenStrand®, Shakespeare®, SpiderWire®, Stren®, Trilene® and Ugly Stik®. With operations in 19 countries and a dedicated workforce conversant in 28 languages, Pure Fishing, Inc. is part of Jarden Outdoor Solutions, a leader in developing outdoor and active lifestyle products and a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation. Additional information can be found at www.purefishing.com.

About Jarden Corporation

Jarden Corporation is a leading provider of niche consumer products. Jarden operates in three primary business segments through a number of well recognized brands, including: Outdoor Solutions: Abu Garcia®, Berkley®, Campingaz®, Coleman®, Fenwick®, Gulp!®, K2®, Marker®, Marmot®, Mitchell®, Penn®, Rawlings®, Shakespeare®, Stearns®, Stren®, Trilene®, Volkl®, and Zoot®; Consumer Solutions: Bionaire®, Crock-Pot®, FoodSaver®, Healthometer®, Holmes®, Mr. Coffee®, Oster®, Patton®, Rival®, Seal-a-Meal®, Sunbeam®, VillaWare® and White Mountain®; and Branded Consumables: Ball®, Bee®, Bicycle®, Billy Boy®, Crawford®, Diamond®, Dicon®, Fiona®, First Alert®, First Essentials®, Forster®, Hoyle®, Kerr®, Lehigh®, Leslie-Locke®, Lillo®, Loew Cornell®, Mapa®, NUK®, Pine Mountain®, Spontex® and Tigex®. Headquartered in Rye, N.Y., Jarden has over 25,000 employees worldwide. For more information, please visit www.jarden.com.

Source: Pure Fishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Kevin Jarnagin of Blue Heron Communications, 1-800-654-3766,
Kevin@blueheroncomm.com, for Pure Fishing, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.purefishing.com/

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