Gator Guards, an American manufacturer of marine protection accessories, announced today FLW Tour anglers Matt Arey, Brian Latimer and Casey Scanlon, along with Elite Series competitors Brandon Card and Hunter Shryock will make up the company's 2018 pro staff.
Each of their boats will have a KeelShield protecting the hull from the rigors of the tournament season.
Arey, running a Ranger 521L, is a two-time FLW Tour winner and says using a KeelShield is a no-brainer.
“Gator Guards provides American-made lifelong lasting products like the KeelShield to protect my investment through a rugged season,” he said.
Latimer will compete in a Falcon Boats F205 and says it's important to protect the most important piece of equipment he has.
“The Gator Guards KeelShield is my first line of defense to protect my boat from damage," he said.
Shryock, who will compete out a Phoenix Boats 21PHX during his rookie season, is no stranger to needing his equipment to last through a grueling season.
“Gator Guards protection will allow me to keep focused on fishing and less worrying about damaging my boat," said Shryock, a former motocross racer.
Card, a Bass Cat Lynx pro, has trusted Gator Guards for his protection needs throughout his career.
“The affordable price to protect my investment is the reason I made my first purchase, but the performance and lifelong durability are the reasons for a KeelShield on all my boats since,” he said.
Scanlon, a Nitro Boats pro, is coming off a strong FLW Tour season that saw him finish 20th in points.
“If you own a fiberglass boat, a Gator Guards KeelShield is a must," he added. "A smart and simple investment to protect your hull.”
