As if winning a national championship and a berth in the Bassmaster Classic didn’t have Virginian Jeff Lugar feeling affluent enough, he now feels even richer thanks to the $1,000 check he recently received from BoatUS Angler’s Weigh-to-Win program.
Lugar is a man of good timing and intuition. Recognizing the value of a BoatUS Angler membership when speaking with Weigh-to-Win representatives prior to the tournament, he decided to sign-up just hours before the first cast he made with a blue glimmer War Eagle spinnerbait on Lake Dardanelle.
“Membership is great because for a very reasonable cost, it gives you the comfort of knowing that on the road and on the water, your equipment will be taken care of if any issues come up,” said Lugar, a 20-year member of the B.A.S.S. Nation.
“Weigh-to-Win is also great because it’s a very obtainable contingency program that the average person can easily capitalize on. You don’t have to win, just be the highest eligible finisher. That’s a good deal."
Whether you have a flat tire, run out of gas, burn up a trailer hub, have a dead cranking battery or have unexpected on-the-water issues all tournament anglers have worried about or experienced first hand, BoatUS Angler offers 24/7 dispatch of a tow truck, or one of the dozens of TowBoatUS response boats stationed on most all popular bass fisheries.
And unlike other roadside assistance companies, BoatUS Angler makes service for your boat’s trailer, not just your tow vehicle, a top priority.
Speaking of popular bass fisheries, Lugar says dropshotting for smallmouth around the Bass Islands on Lake Erie ranks real high on his list, but his skills will certainly be tested an 11-hour drive south of there this coming February on renowned Lake Guntersville.
“I plan to go to the Classic and enjoy every bit of the experience,” he said. “I want to take it all in and cherish the memories while representing myself, my family, my friends and my fishing peers with professionalism and a performance that gives all of us a sense of pride in the accomplishment.”
One thing is for sure – BoatUS Angler will ready be on Guntersville for him and the other Classic competitors who signed-up for a membership should their help be needed. Not to mention, a Weigh-to-Win cash bonus will also be up for grabs.
To join and register for Weigh-to-Win, go to www.BoatUSFishing.com.
