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NAIFC Goes Global

Japan is coming to the NAIFC!

Lombard, IL – Just when we thought things were nice and predictable, SURPRISE!!! The NAIFC is going Global with Ice Fishing education, tournaments and media coverage. On Thursday, February 4th two (2) Japanese reporters will be flying into Minneapolis Airport. There will be an interpreter with them as well as a three (3) person production crew. Their goal is to enter “winter” contests in the United States and they would like to take part in one or more ice fishing tournaments.

Jack Baker and daughter Grete, along with other NAIFC Pro-staff will show the Japanese crew how to fish Friday and Saturday, and they will compete at the Delavan NAIFC Qualifier on Sunday the 7th. They may also compete in Rhinelander on Lake Thompson. Feb 21st!

Following the meet-and-greet at the Minneapolis International Airport, the Bakers and NAIFC Crew will guide our guests to Thorne Brothers Sporting Goods in Blaine, Minnesota for fishing licenses and needed equipment. The Japanese film crew will be capturing every aspect of the adventure, including shooting a segment about buying what gear they need and experienced ice fishers know Thorne Bros as a top supplier of most brands and the best gear.

The film for the entire sequence of events will be aired on TBS/Japan and will be billed as
“Sanma no Karakuri TV” airs every Sunday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm and has an average of 20 million viewers nationwide! It is one of the most popular entertainment programs on TBS. Check out TBS/Japan at this website: http://www.tbs.co.jp/eng/

Don’t get left in the slush! This is a huge opportunity to get the word out for ice fishing and also a tremendous exposure for sponsor products.

For more information on this exciting event or to learn how to be a NAIFC sponsor, contact NAIFC Director Mike McNett, (847) 514-4763, mike.mcnett@naifc.com