California-based clothing manufacturer AFTCO will enter the freshwater market for the first time in its 60th year of business in 2018. It's assembled a powerful pro staff consisting of Jason Christie, Dustin Connell, Todd Faircloth, Shin Fukae, Anthony Gagliardi, Russ Lane, Jared Lintner, Scott Martin and Michael Neal.
The Shedd family has owned and operated the company for three generations. The Shedds annually donate 10 percent of their profits to conservation.
Many conservation driven initiatives include AFTCO conservation-focused tournaments, conservation incentive programs and a range of programs aimed at honoring their company's entry into the freshwater market. AFTCO also plans to support the youth fishing movement through a recently launched Bass Boot Camp YouTube Series Contest, and will host the AFTCO Collegiate Open within the Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Tournament Series this fall.
Lastly, AFTCO is excited to announce the formation of the AFTCO Freshwater Pro Team that will be showcasing AFTCO products while competing on the B.A.S.S. and FLW Tours. The current group of nine top level anglers includes Jason Christie, Dustin Connell, Todd Faircloth, Shin Fukae, Anthony Gagliardi, Russ Lane, Jared Lintner, Scott Martin, Michael Neal.
