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Skeeter Products, Inc., Signs with BASS January 22, 2008 CELEBRATION, Fla. – Skeeter Products, Inc., manufacturer of Skeeter brand high performance boats, and BASS, the worldwide authority on bass fishing, announced Tuesday that Kilgore, Texas-based Skeeter has joined BASS as an Official Boat sponsor of the organization and its prestigious tournament structure.
As part of the agreement, Skeeter becomes a premier sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens and the Women’s Bassmaster Tour presented by Academy Sports & Outdoors.
Skeeter will also sponsor the six BASS Federation Nation Divisionals and Federation Nation Championship, with additional commitment to BASS’ youth initiatives: the Bassmaster CastingKids Championship and the Junior Bassmaster World Championship.
“This is a great way for Skeeter to kick off its 60th anniversary as both Skeeter and BASS share a rich heritage in the bass fishing industry,” said Jeff Stone, senior vice president and general manager of Skeeter. “It is only fitting that we combine our passion for the sport to embrace and further enhance the success and growth of tournament fishing.”
Skeeter will have a presence at Bassmaster Elite Series events and the Bassmaster Classic. Additionally, Skeeter will be the presenting sponsor of the BASS Federation Nation Club World Championship.
The agreement also includes a large presence across BASS’ considerable multi media platforms, including ESPN2 Outdoors programming, www.Bassmaster.com and www.ESPNOutdoors.com.
Both organizations are celebrating significant milestones. In 2008, Skeeter turns 60 while BASS is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
“We are delighted to celebrate the 40th anniversary of BASS with Skeeter Boats as an official boat sponsor,” said Tom Ricks, vice president and general manager of BASS. “We know their reputation in the industry and applaud their devotion to growing the sport of bass fishing.” About Skeeter Products, Inc. Skeeter Products, Inc. makes fishing and boating fun and rewarding with owner’s tournaments, “Real Money” tournament incentive program, and a top-notch dealer network. Skeeter’s heritage dates back to 1948, and today it designs and manufactures innovative and high-performing bass, walleye, fish & ski and saltwater boats. Skeeter is the recipient of six consecutive CSI customer satisfaction awards, and its boats are NMMA certified to meet strict U.S. Coast Guard and American Boat & Yacht Council standards. For a catalog call (800) SKEETER, or for more information visit www.skeeterboats.com. As part of the agreement, Yamaha becomes a premier sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens and the Women’s Bassmaster Tour presented by Academy Sports & Outdoors.
Yamaha will also sponsor the six BASS Federation Nation Divisionals and Federation Nation Championship, with additional commitment to BASS’ youth initiatives: the Bassmaster CastingKids Championship and the Junior Bassmaster World Championship.
“By becoming a sponsor of BASS, Yamaha promotes its brand and supports boating and fishing, which are activities we truly believe in,” said Ben Speciale, vice president, operations and planning for Yamaha Marine Group. “Reliability and innovation are at the core of the Yamaha brand and the demands of competition have taught us how to make our outboards even better.”
Yamaha will have a presence at Bassmaster Elite Series events and the Bassmaster Classic. Additionally, Yamaha will be the title sponsor of the BASS Federation Nation Club World Championship events.
“We applaud Yamaha’s loyalty to its anglers and devotion to growing the sport,” said Tom Ricks, vice president and general manager of BASS.
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