Tall Pines Tackle Inc., a leading custom manufacturer of OEM and private label fishing equipment, has announced the hiring of Eric Naig as VP of business development.
Naig brings decades of experience to his new role. A fishing industry veteran and diehard multi-species angler, Naig spent six years with Pure Fishing managing field services, public relations, marketing and product development. He spent the next 14 years in executive sales, marketing and product development roles at Northland Fishing Tackle.
An accomplished angler, Naig competed for 11 years as a professional walleye angler on the PWT, NAWA, and FLW walleye circuits.
“I’m extremely honored and grateful that Tall Pines Tackle has provided me this opportunity,” said Naig. “I look forward to working with our current customers and others to expand our OEM and private label business. I’m thrilled to share the entire Tall Pines team’s values and mantra: We will always operate under the three T’s: Truth, Trust, and Transparency.”
Tall Pines president Richard Kovacs shares Naig’s optimism.
“I’m excited to work with Eric in charting a course for continued success," Kovacs said. "His industry experience and passion for fishing are a perfect fit for our commitment to being a world-class fishing tackle manufacturing partner.”
