Shimano proudly honors anglers Joey Di Cienzo and Joey Teofilo for their remarkable victory at the 2024 CSFL 1000 Island Cup Championship on the St. Lawrence River in Gananoque, Ontario. After two days of fierce competition against a skilled lineup, the duo clinched first place by landing an impressive 61.88 pounds of smallmouth bass.
On the first day, the Shimano team steadily built their momentum, finishing with a strong limit of 29.86 pounds. They targeted shallow waters using various hand-tied marabou jigs, and their strategy paid off on day two, resulting in a record-breaking catch of 32.02 pounds.
“Team Shimano is thrilled with this win,” said Bob Mahoney, Freshwater Marketing Manager for Shimano North America Fishing. “The combination of top-tier finesse tackle and our anglers’ sharp decision-making led to this exceptional achievement.”
Throughout the tournament, Di Cienzo and Teofilo relied on G. Loomis NRX + spinning rods, complemented by Shimano Exsence A, Twinpower FE, and Stella FK reels. Their setup featured 5-8lb Power Pro mainline paired with Shimano Mastiff FC fluorocarbon leaders.
For more information on the team and their tackle system, visit Shimano’s website.
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Since 1970, Shimano has been a leader in the fishing tackle industry, dedicated to enhancing anglers’ experiences on the water. The company designs and manufactures a wide array of fishing products aimed at fostering enjoyment of nature. Shimano proudly offers four renowned brands: Shimano, G.Loomis, Jackall, and PowerPro.
