Getting Reel Award - Elton Luce Jr. Supports The Armed Forces Foundation

*photo credited: eltonlucejr.com    

     There are many people doing incredible things in the fishing industry. Many of which deserve recognition, but are done through contributions by anglers who expect no return for their efforts. One of those people is BASS Elite Series pro, Elton Luce Jr. who is a 40+ yr. veteran in the fishing industry. Elton currently has a son serving in the armed forces and a veteran of the Iraq war. With that being said, he and his family know a thing or two about sacrifice and the costs it comes with.

     Elton has teamed with the Armed Forces Foundation in Washington D.C. to help aid soldiers and their families with critical situations that may arise as a result from their duty to our country.  The AFF also helps form special outdoor outings and activities such as fishing events which Elton has also personally given his support to. “Seeing the joy on the faces of the soldiers as they compete against each other and catch fish, (some for the very first time!), is a blessing I will never forget”, Elton says about his participation. Elton also donates portions of his winnings to help the AFF with their efforts.

     While Elton isn’t the only angler who helps support the AFF and their special events, he has helped bring national attention to the AFF and their goals. Even though there is usually a certain level of respect given to anglers at Elton’s level by other anglers because of their skill and ability to catch fish, things like this make it easy and demand respect from fellow anglers alike. Elton has surely brought about a favorable image for the fishing industry and himself as well. For that, Elton Luce Jr. has earned the Getting Reel Award! There are no plaques or awards, but it’s Getting Reel’s way of saying Thanks.

     To learn more about the Elton Luce visit: http://www.eltonlucejr.com 
     To learn more about the Armed Forces Foundation visit:
      http://www.armedforcesfoundation.org/index1.html