Take a look at Shin Fukae's list of favorites and you'll find things like the following - baby back ribs, Lakes Champlain and Okeechobee, his Toyota Sequoia, Yamamoto's Shad Shape worm, the rice balls his wife Miyu makes, and dropshot rigs.
But he's also grown fond of the Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks program. He's won more than $5,000 in his first year as a registered participating angler, including $1,500 in Bonus Bucks for his recent FLW Series victory at Lake Champlain.
About cashing in simply for driving a particular make of truck, Fukae said: "If you're towing with a 2007 or newer Toyota truck you should definitely sign up, but once you sign up, you'll be competing against me to win the Bonus Bucks, so please go easy on me.
"I love my Sequoia - especially the integrated GPS and backup camera," he added. "I also enjoy the luxury and comfort, and its interior space for carrying all the things necessary for life away from home as a touring pro. My wife Miyu travels with me, and the backup camera makes it easy for her to connect the boat trailer."
Fukae also noted about the Bonus Bucks contingency program: "With the Toyota Bonus Bucks program, you don't have to win the tournament to win the Bonus Bucks. You only need to be the highest- or second-highest finishing registered participant. I only have one 1st-place finish during the time I've been signed up, yet I've managed to accumulate over $5,000 with the program."
He's right, and Bonus Bucks is that simple. Own or lease a 2007 or newer Tundra, Sequoia, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser or Tacoma, send in your registration like Shin did, and be the highest-finishing eligible participant (must finish in the Top 50% of the field) in your FLW- or BASS- affiliated tournament, and you win the Bonus Bucks.
To find out more and to make sure you're signed up, visit ToyotaTrucksBonusBucks.com or call Kendell at (918) 742-6424.
