04-13-2010, 02:10 AM
Springfield, Missouri ---Bass Pro Shops, the world's leading retailer of outdoor gear, has partnered with professional kayak angler Drew Gregory's Deep Creek Ventures to become the headline sponsor and host of "The 2010 River Bassin Tournament Trail Presented by Bass Pro Shops."
The unique catch-photo-release, paddle powered watercraft, tournament trail will be comprised of five tournaments near five different Bass Pro Shops store locations. Anglers will fish nearby rivers of their choice and take photos of their catch on a ruler device, and then bring back their cameras to the Bass Pro Shops location where a slide show "results show" will take place with prizes awarded in 3 divisions - Avid Angler, Casual Angler and Young River Bassers. Prizes include Bass Pro Shops gift cards and the new Bass Pro Shops Ascend Kayaks. The avid angler division will feature a River Basser of the Year grand prize worth over $15,000.
Tournament dates are:
"¢ Atlanta, GA - May 1st<br />
"¢ Knoxville, TN - May 22nd<br />
"¢ Birmingham, AL - June 5th<br />
"¢ Charlotte, NC - June 26th<br />
"¢ Macon, GA - July 10th
More information about the tournament can be found on RiverBassinTrail.com.
"As a former Bass Pro Shops associate in college I've always known that Bass Pro is on the forefront of innovation in the fishing industry," stated Gregory. "We're looking forward to putting on these exciting events in their stores starting May 1st in Atlanta."
Anglers can begin registering online. Anglers who pre-register will receive a gift package valued at more than the registration fee while supplies last.
A portion of money raised during the tournaments will go to the ALS Association to help with their fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease.
About Bass Pro Shops Group:<br />
Bass Pro Shops -56 retail stores in 26 states and Canada visited by over 100 million people annually, international catalog and internet retailing, American Rod & Gun wholesale division selling to over 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide, Outdoor World Incentives also selling Bass Pro Shops gift cards through over 132,000 retail outlets across America and a restaurant division with 26 locations.<br />
For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.
Tracker Marine Group - Manufactures and sells Tracker, Nitro, SunTracker, Tahoe, Grizzly, and Mako boats through Bass Pro Shops retail stores and dealers worldwide. For more information go to www.trackermarine.com.
Resort Group - Big Cedar Lodge and other resort properties including restaurants and golf course. For more information go to www.big-cedar.com, www.bigcedarwildernessclub.com, or www.dogwoodcanyon.com
Media Contact<br />
Larry Whiteley (417) 873-5022 lwhiteley@basspro.com<br />
Katie Mitchell (417) 873-5618 kamitchell@basspro.com<br />
Jenna Kendall (417) 873-5059 jmkendall@basspro.com
The unique catch-photo-release, paddle powered watercraft, tournament trail will be comprised of five tournaments near five different Bass Pro Shops store locations. Anglers will fish nearby rivers of their choice and take photos of their catch on a ruler device, and then bring back their cameras to the Bass Pro Shops location where a slide show "results show" will take place with prizes awarded in 3 divisions - Avid Angler, Casual Angler and Young River Bassers. Prizes include Bass Pro Shops gift cards and the new Bass Pro Shops Ascend Kayaks. The avid angler division will feature a River Basser of the Year grand prize worth over $15,000.
Tournament dates are:
"¢ Atlanta, GA - May 1st<br />
"¢ Knoxville, TN - May 22nd<br />
"¢ Birmingham, AL - June 5th<br />
"¢ Charlotte, NC - June 26th<br />
"¢ Macon, GA - July 10th
More information about the tournament can be found on RiverBassinTrail.com.
"As a former Bass Pro Shops associate in college I've always known that Bass Pro is on the forefront of innovation in the fishing industry," stated Gregory. "We're looking forward to putting on these exciting events in their stores starting May 1st in Atlanta."
Anglers can begin registering online. Anglers who pre-register will receive a gift package valued at more than the registration fee while supplies last.
A portion of money raised during the tournaments will go to the ALS Association to help with their fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease.
About Bass Pro Shops Group:<br />
Bass Pro Shops -56 retail stores in 26 states and Canada visited by over 100 million people annually, international catalog and internet retailing, American Rod & Gun wholesale division selling to over 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide, Outdoor World Incentives also selling Bass Pro Shops gift cards through over 132,000 retail outlets across America and a restaurant division with 26 locations.<br />
For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.
Tracker Marine Group - Manufactures and sells Tracker, Nitro, SunTracker, Tahoe, Grizzly, and Mako boats through Bass Pro Shops retail stores and dealers worldwide. For more information go to www.trackermarine.com.
Resort Group - Big Cedar Lodge and other resort properties including restaurants and golf course. For more information go to www.big-cedar.com, www.bigcedarwildernessclub.com, or www.dogwoodcanyon.com
Media Contact<br />
Larry Whiteley (417) 873-5022 lwhiteley@basspro.com<br />
Katie Mitchell (417) 873-5618 kamitchell@basspro.com<br />
Jenna Kendall (417) 873-5059 jmkendall@basspro.com