FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2009

Paladin Germany Announces the Formation of Castalia Outdoors, Inc. in the U.S.

Castalia Outdoors, Inc. provides the marketing and sales, and oversees distribution of highly-specialized outdoor-related products for the fishing, camping and outdoor sports industries. Based in Central Florida, the company will provide direct sales and distribution of products in the U.S., Canada, and Central and South America.

Since 1985, Paladin (Pal-a-deen) Germany has been a leader in the production and distribution of outdoor-related products throughout Europe including Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Italy, France and Norway. Paladin Germany, along with its sister company, Paladin China, offers fishing and outdoor-related items under many brand names; products include rods, reels, lures, nets, fishing line, terminal tackle and more.

"Since we began more than 20 years ago, Paladin Germany has had extreme success in providing the highest quality products throughout Europe, and we believe with our expansion into the North American market, we will be able to competitively offer these high-quality, German-engineered products to the fishing and outdoors industry," said Paladin Principal Director Guenther Burk.

Castalia Outdoors offers multiple product lines, including; the Sharkfin Reel, Liquid Casting Braid, Liquid Steel Leader, “Grab’n Go” rod and reel combinations and a saltwater lure called Trick-Fisch®. Castalia Outdoors debuted the items at the ICAST (International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades) Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando July 15-17, 2009. From buyers to media to exhibitors, ICAST is the world’s largest sportfishing trade show and annually attracts more than 7,000 members of the international sportfishing community to conduct business, network with members of the sportfishing industry, and see all the latest innovations in gear and accessories.

For more information, visit www.castaliaoutdoors.com or call 1-800-558-5541.

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Outdoor Writer Discount Program: current outdoor writer group members can qualify for 50% off Castalia Outdoors list pricing on all products.

Castalia Outdoors, makers of the Sharkfin® Reel, Liquid Casting Braid™, Liquid Steel Leader™, Trick Fisch®, Easy Net™ and completely rigged, ready-to-fish flyfishing outfits.