B.A.S.S. has announced recently that three of its 2016 Elite Series tournaments will have presenting or title sponsors.
Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels will serve as presenting sponsor for the first Elite Series event of 2016, set for March 17-20 in Palatka on Florida’s St. Johns River.
“Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels is synonymous with sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts,” said Bruce Akin, CEO of B.A.S.S. “We’re proud to have the company as the presenting sponsor for this first event, as well as a supporting sponsor.”
“As the original adventure tire brand, Dick Cepek is proud to expand its relationship with B.A.S.S. as the presenting sponsor of the Elite Series tournament at St. Johns River this year,” said Ken Warner, vice president of marketing for the company. “This is one of the most incredible stops on the tournament trail, and it’s great for us to have a special role in supporting the event and the anglers.”
Huk Performance Fishing, an apparel company based in Charleston, S.C., will sponsor the Winyah Bay Elite Series, launching out of Georgetown, S.C., on April 7-10.
“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with a brand as strong as B.A.S.S. and are honored to be the title sponsor of an Elite Series event,” said Ben Verner, president of Huk. “We are excited to watch the very best anglers in the world compete at Winyah Bay in Georgetown – our hometown waters. It is an honor to support them with the most technically advanced and innovative performance apparel on the water today.”
Akin added, “B.A.S.S. is proud to have Huk as a member of our sponsor family. Bass anglers and fans are Huk customers, and the company’s commitment brings a strong presence to the ever-expanding sport of bass fishing. We look forward to continuing our joint efforts in growing our sport."
A.R.E. Accessories, an Ohio-based maker of truck caps and tonneau covers, will be the title sponsor of the Toledo Bend Elite Series, set for May 12-15 in Many, La.
“We’re pleased that fishermen across the country will continue to learn more about these great accessories,” Akin said.
“We are very excited for the opportunity to sponsor the Toledo Bend Elite Series event,” added Andy Clutter, A.R.E.’s marketing manager for A.R.E. “A large majority of the Elite Series anglers use our truck caps and covers, so we enjoy supporting them, and B.A.S.S., through our sponsorship.”
