Fishpond, Inc. creators of fly-fishing and outdoor travel gear and accessories, adds Ben Hunting and Dave Gellatly to its sales team to further expand the brand’s reach in strategic locations.

“We pride ourselves on hiring the best in the business and both Dave and Ben accurately represent just that,” said Ben Kurtz, fishpond co-owner. “The Midwest is an important territory for us, and with the region’s recent growth in fly fishing, we feel that Dave and Ben will maximize our potential.”

Dave Gellatly is based in Wisconsin and covers North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois for Sage, Redington, RIO Products, Buff, Sitka, and Stormy Kromer.

Ben Hunting is based in Michigan and will bring fishpond to his home state plus Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. In addition to fishpond, Ben represents Sage, Redington, RIO Products, Buff, Tibor – Billy Pate Reels, Ouray, Smith, Suncloud, Outcast Sporting Gear, Croakies, and Solitude Fly Company.

“I have used Fishpond products throughout my rep career, so I am looking forward representing product lines I have significant faith and respect for within the industry,” said Hunting.

“Fishpond has always been on the leading edge of product design in the fly fishing industry, so I’m looking forward to working with such a great brand,” said Gellatly.