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Canton designer isn't an angler, but proves he knows "Jack" about fishing hooks

Friday, March 09, 2012
Cleveland Plain Dealer

Karl Beitzel of Canton didn't know much about fishing just a few months ago, but in recent weeks he's become the hot topic in fishing circles after designing the Jack Hook, a knotless hook that can quickly be attached to fishing line.


It helped to have a catch phrase for his hook concept. His company's motto: "If you are still tying knots, you don't know Jack!"


Beitzel's concept turned into reality after he won the first $50,000 grant offered by Canton Entrepreneur Launch, a city program to boost local business . . .


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