02-27-2009, 05:10 PM
Athens, Alabama -- American Bass Anglers announces that Early Times Whisky will sponsor the 2009 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series and be the Official Whisky of American Bass Anglers.
As a part of this sponsorship, they also announced a special series of events that will be held in conjunction with bass tournaments at 5 locations in the southern US in 2009. These special events are designed to attract community involvement by challenging both professional and backyard (amateur) barbeque enthusiast to test their cooking skills at these events for cash and prizes. Named "American Bass Anglers Barbeque Cook-off", sponsored by Early Times Kentucky Whisky, they will be held the same day of, and in association with Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series events.
While the anglers are out on the lake fishing, local top barbeque cookers from all over the region will be battling to become the Grand Champion of the event. Professional cookers can win as much as $3,000 in cash, while the top backyard griller can win as much as $1,000. The event is free to the general public and visitors can taste-test the best barbeque from top professional cookers from the region. The event will provide a lot for the attendees to experience great food, vendor booths of the latest in outdoor products, ABA sponsor products and experience the bass tournament weigh in.
"These events will give visitors much more to do than just watch a weigh in", said David Hagood, Vice President of American Bass Anglers. "ABA is going to spice things up from the normal tournament weigh in at these events. Everyone loves tasting great barbeque; now, throw in a mix of companies showing off the latest in great outdoor products, have a bass tournament weigh in, and it all makes for a fun day", continued Hagood. "The community in turn gets a lot more than just a bass tournament-- they get a community event. And, if at the same time these visitors learn more about bass fishing, it will help grow our sport", concluded Hagood.
"Early Times is proud to be a sponsor of both the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series and the American Bass Anglers Barbeque Cook-offs," said Joe Murray, Brand Manager of Early Times Kentucky Whisky. "The Bassmaster Weekend Series and the Barbeque Cook-offs will create more community recognition for the sport of bass fishing and our brand," he continued. "Barbequing and fishing are passions for so many of our consumers and Early Times Kentucky Whisky is excited to sponsor these events to continue our commitment to the growth of bass fishing."
American Bass Anglers Barbeque Cook-offs are scheduled at the following locations:
July 18 - Paris, TN on Kentucky Lake at Paris Landing
August 22 - Kuttawa KY on Barkley Lake,<br />
August 29 - Kingston, TN on Watts Bar Lake at Tom Fuller Park
September 19 - Guntersville, AL on Guntersville Lake
November 7 - Russellville, AR on Lake Dardanelle
For more information about American Bass Anglers Barbeque Cook-offs events visit www.americanbassanglers.com/bbq or call toll free 888-203-6222
About American Bass Anglers<br />
American Bass Anglers is the largest tournament organization for the weekend angler. American Bass Anglers operates the American Fishing Tour, The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series and the American Couples Series. Each tour is design specifically for the weekend angler offering low cost and close to home events so the anglers can qualify for larger championship. For more information on American Bass Anglers visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
About Early Times Kentucky Whisky<br />
Early Times Kentucky Whisky is enjoyed in 28 countries around the world and the Early Times Mint Julep is the "Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby." Brown-Forman Corporation is a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality consumer products, including Jack Daniel`s, Early Times, Canadian Mist, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Old Forester, Fetzer and Bolla Wines and Korbel California Champagnes. For more information visit www.earlytimes.com.
Media Contact<br />
Debra Talley (888) 203-6222 or dtalley@americanbassanglers.com
As a part of this sponsorship, they also announced a special series of events that will be held in conjunction with bass tournaments at 5 locations in the southern US in 2009. These special events are designed to attract community involvement by challenging both professional and backyard (amateur) barbeque enthusiast to test their cooking skills at these events for cash and prizes. Named "American Bass Anglers Barbeque Cook-off", sponsored by Early Times Kentucky Whisky, they will be held the same day of, and in association with Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series events.
While the anglers are out on the lake fishing, local top barbeque cookers from all over the region will be battling to become the Grand Champion of the event. Professional cookers can win as much as $3,000 in cash, while the top backyard griller can win as much as $1,000. The event is free to the general public and visitors can taste-test the best barbeque from top professional cookers from the region. The event will provide a lot for the attendees to experience great food, vendor booths of the latest in outdoor products, ABA sponsor products and experience the bass tournament weigh in.
"These events will give visitors much more to do than just watch a weigh in", said David Hagood, Vice President of American Bass Anglers. "ABA is going to spice things up from the normal tournament weigh in at these events. Everyone loves tasting great barbeque; now, throw in a mix of companies showing off the latest in great outdoor products, have a bass tournament weigh in, and it all makes for a fun day", continued Hagood. "The community in turn gets a lot more than just a bass tournament-- they get a community event. And, if at the same time these visitors learn more about bass fishing, it will help grow our sport", concluded Hagood.
"Early Times is proud to be a sponsor of both the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series and the American Bass Anglers Barbeque Cook-offs," said Joe Murray, Brand Manager of Early Times Kentucky Whisky. "The Bassmaster Weekend Series and the Barbeque Cook-offs will create more community recognition for the sport of bass fishing and our brand," he continued. "Barbequing and fishing are passions for so many of our consumers and Early Times Kentucky Whisky is excited to sponsor these events to continue our commitment to the growth of bass fishing."
American Bass Anglers Barbeque Cook-offs are scheduled at the following locations:
July 18 - Paris, TN on Kentucky Lake at Paris Landing
August 22 - Kuttawa KY on Barkley Lake,<br />
August 29 - Kingston, TN on Watts Bar Lake at Tom Fuller Park
September 19 - Guntersville, AL on Guntersville Lake
November 7 - Russellville, AR on Lake Dardanelle
For more information about American Bass Anglers Barbeque Cook-offs events visit www.americanbassanglers.com/bbq or call toll free 888-203-6222
About American Bass Anglers<br />
American Bass Anglers is the largest tournament organization for the weekend angler. American Bass Anglers operates the American Fishing Tour, The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series and the American Couples Series. Each tour is design specifically for the weekend angler offering low cost and close to home events so the anglers can qualify for larger championship. For more information on American Bass Anglers visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
About Early Times Kentucky Whisky<br />
Early Times Kentucky Whisky is enjoyed in 28 countries around the world and the Early Times Mint Julep is the "Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby." Brown-Forman Corporation is a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality consumer products, including Jack Daniel`s, Early Times, Canadian Mist, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Old Forester, Fetzer and Bolla Wines and Korbel California Champagnes. For more information visit www.earlytimes.com.
Media Contact<br />
Debra Talley (888) 203-6222 or dtalley@americanbassanglers.com