Bass Cat announced the addition of FLW Tour anglers Andrew Upshaw and Jordan Osborne to its pro staff. In their quest for berths in the 2016 Forrest Wood Cup, Upshaw will run a 2016 Puma FTD, while Osborne runs a 2016 Cougar FTD.
“We are excited to support these up-and-coming anglers as they make their way in the professional ranks," said Bass Cat tour team manager Kevin Short. "Andrew and Jordan are great team players and strong supporters of both our product and our way of doing business.”
Upshaw (left), a resident of Tulsa, Okla., first appeared on the scene competing in collegiate bass tournaments. He then worked his way up the collegiate ranks and then through the Costa Series to qualify for the FLW Tour in 2012.
Hailing from Longview, Texas, Osborne also worked his way up the FLW tournament ladder by fishing the Costa Series. As a co-angler on the FLW Tour last year, Osborne finished 7th in the Angler of the Year (AOY) standings, securing his spot in the front of the boat for the 2016 FLW Tour.
“This is an exciting time of growth for Bass Cat,” said company president Rick Pierce. “We are actively looking to find ways to leverage our brand’s strength and adding these two outstanding young anglers is just the beginning."
