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News Release from MinnKota and BASS Masters......
<CITE class=source>BASS Communications
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BASS announced today a new multi-year sponsorship agreement with Minn Kota®, the world's leading trolling motor company. With the agreement, Minn Kota becomes an official sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic and Bassmaster Elite Series in addition to a supporting sponsor of the Bassmaster Opens.
"As the preferred trolling motor of tournament anglers, it is a perfect fit for Minn Kota to join forces with BASS, the leading authority in bass fishing," said Judy Douglas, Business Director for Minn Kota. "We are proud to support the BASS community and contribute to the growth of competitive fishing."
Minn Kota recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. Since its founding, Minn Kota has led the way in innovation including its recent unveiling of Fortrex, the toughest tournament motor on the water.
The agreement calls for Minn Kota to have a presence at the Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Elite Series events and the Bassmaster Opens. And Minn Kota will receive significant exposure across BASS' multimedia properties, including ESPN2, Bassmaster Magazine, BASS Times, Fishing Tackle Retailer, Bassmaster.com and ESPNOutdoors.com.
"Minn Kota has a long-standing reputation as a company that is committed to developing leading-edge technology into viable products for all anglers," said Tom Ricks, BASS' and ESPN Outdoors vice president and general manager. "We are pleased to be associated with a powerful brand like Minn Kota."
<CITE class=source>BASS Communications
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BASS announced today a new multi-year sponsorship agreement with Minn Kota®, the world's leading trolling motor company. With the agreement, Minn Kota becomes an official sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic and Bassmaster Elite Series in addition to a supporting sponsor of the Bassmaster Opens.
"As the preferred trolling motor of tournament anglers, it is a perfect fit for Minn Kota to join forces with BASS, the leading authority in bass fishing," said Judy Douglas, Business Director for Minn Kota. "We are proud to support the BASS community and contribute to the growth of competitive fishing."
Minn Kota recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. Since its founding, Minn Kota has led the way in innovation including its recent unveiling of Fortrex, the toughest tournament motor on the water.
The agreement calls for Minn Kota to have a presence at the Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Elite Series events and the Bassmaster Opens. And Minn Kota will receive significant exposure across BASS' multimedia properties, including ESPN2, Bassmaster Magazine, BASS Times, Fishing Tackle Retailer, Bassmaster.com and ESPNOutdoors.com.
"Minn Kota has a long-standing reputation as a company that is committed to developing leading-edge technology into viable products for all anglers," said Tom Ricks, BASS' and ESPN Outdoors vice president and general manager. "We are pleased to be associated with a powerful brand like Minn Kota."
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