FORT JACKSON, S.C. (June 5, 2014) -- The Pure Fun Fishing Derby promises to be a fun day for Fort Jackson fisherman. The derby is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday at Semmes Lake.
Pure Fishing, a company that promotes fishing, is bringing the event to post to show its support for the Fort Jackson community. Everyone is encouraged to come out and participate. Fishing equipment will be provided to those who need it.
The event will include free lunch, free fishing, free classes, a stocked lake and prizes, awards and goody bags while supplies last. In addition, celebrity fisherman Hank Parker will attend.
Parker, whom the CBS Morning Show described as "the rod and reel answer to Michael Jordan, in popularity and talent," has enjoyed a storied professional bass fishing and outdoor television host career.
During his time on the Bassmaster circuit, he won the Bassmaster Classic in 1979 and 1989. He was the first angler to win the Grand Slam of Bass Fishing, which includes the Classic, B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year, and the B.A.S.S. SuperBass Tournament. In 2003, Parker was inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. In 2006 he was inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame.
Parker's nationally syndicated television series, "Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine," launched in 1985 and currently airs on NBC Sports and Pursuit Channel.
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