Daiwa has added FLW Tour standout angler Cody Meyer and Elite Series rookie Seth Feider to its pro team for 2015, the company has announced.
Meyer, the runner-up in the 2014 FLW Tour Angler of the Year standings, will be using Daiwa rods and reels.
"I have had a long relationship working with Curt (Arakawa), Daiwa's marketing manager," said Meyer. "We worked together for many years prior to him rejoining Daiwa. I always enjoyed working with Curt. The fact he is with a premier rod and reel manufacturer like Daiwa made joining their pro team an easy decision."
Meyer joins a star-studded Daiwa team that includes Bassmaster Classic champions Randy Howell and Takahiro Omori, Forrest Wood Cup champ Brent Ehrler, along with Ish Monroe and Andy Montgomery, among others.
"We feel Cody Meyer is a top-tier angler and has many titles in his future," Arakawa said. "We know our product will help him in his quest to win events, championships, and angler of the year titles for the remainder of his career. My time working with Cody in the past was always a pleasure. He understands what his sponsors need and always did a great job. He's an excellent addition to our pro team."
Feider, preparing for his rookie season on the Elite Series, joins the team after many years using Daiwa products.
“I’ve always used Daiwa products and I’ve had one particular Daiwa reel on my boat for almost 15 years.” he said. “That reel is a testament to the quality and durability of Daiwa products."
Arakawa is impressed with Feider’s ability and brand loyalty.
“We are excited to see how he does on the Elite Series trail in 2015," Arakawa said. "One thing I really liked about Seth is his loyalty to Daiwa. His love and knowledge of our products has shown he’ll be a valuable asset to our brand.”
