Eric Naig joins Tall Pines Tackle

Eric Naig, well known in the industry from time spent at Pure Fishing and Northland Tackle, has become VP of Business Development at Tall Pines Tackle, the OEM and private label manufacturer.

Naig spent six years with Pure Fishing, managing field services, public relations, marketing and product development. For the next 14 years he worked in executive sales, marketing and product development roles at Northland.

“I’m grateful that Tall Pines has provided me with this opportunity,” said Naig, who competed on the walleye circuit for 11 years. “I look forward to working with current customers and others to expand our business.”

Tall Pines Tackle, headquartered in Punta Gorda, Florida, provides OEM products for over 50 national brands, made in the company’s factories in the Dominican Republic.

“Eric’s industry experience and passion for fishing are a perfect fit with our commitment to being a world-class tackle manufacturing partner,” said President, Richard Kovacs.