KENTUCKY DAM VILLAGE (KY) - One of the top professional anglers in the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series will be trying to move up from his current #8 national ranking at this week's Bluegrass Brawl at Kentucky Lake. Jason Quinn, who is known by his fans and media as "The King of Bling" or "Hardware" for his distinguished appearance and "magnetic" personality, will be available for phone interviews from interested media via mobile phone from the tournament site during the event. Quinn is sponsored nationally by Evan Williams Bourbon, the country's second-largest selling Bourbon brand, and will be fishing out of his specially-wrapped "Bourbon Over Ice" graphic bass boat the entire season. A favorite of the national outdoor and fishing shows, Quinn can discuss the current tournament, the overall season or more generally the state of professional bass angling and its current wave of popularity. He can also discuss his sponsorship and involvement with Bardstown, KY-based Heaven Hill Distilleries' Evan Williams Bourbon, one of the key "non-endemic" sponsors to support the sport. What:
An opportunity to interview Jason Quinn, the #8 ranked angler in the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series Power Index, by cell phone during the tournament.
When:
Wednesday, June 14 through Sunday, June 18, 2006
Where:
CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl at Kentucky Lake, Kentucky Dam Village, KY.
Contact:
Larry Kass
lkass@heaven-hill.com
or 502-348-3921.
Founded in 1934, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. (www.heaven-hill.com ) is the nation's largest independent, family-owned marketer and producer of distilled spirits products. Aging in its facilities is the second largest holding of Kentucky whiskey in the world. Heaven Hill's diversified portfolio includes: the full line of The Christian Brothers Brandies; Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey; HPNOTIQ Liqueur; Whaler's Rum; Burnett's Gin and Vodka; Dubonnet Aperitif; PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur; Scotch Whiskies; Canadian Whiskies; vodka; gins; rums; tequilas; cognacs; liqueurs; cordials; and dessert wines. Heaven Hill is based in Bardstown, Ky.
Jason Quinn is a 33 year old Clover, SC native who started fishing at age seven on Lake Wylie, SC and has become one of today's premier anglers. He's been dubbed the "King of Bling" and nicknamed "Hardware" by his peers due to his distinguished appearance. After starting his pro career four years ago, Quinn has three second place finishes in Bassmaster tournaments and has qualified for the Bassmaster Classic three times, finishing sixth in 2004. He is currently ranked 8^th in the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series Power Index. In addition to his tournament fishing, Jason hosts his second series on Outdoor Life Network's "Classic Patterns" and continues to operate his guide business on Lake Wylie.
