Never did pro angler John Crews, Jr. think that the nickname “Crews Missile," given to him by good buddy Rick Hawkins, would grow so popular. Not only does the nickname appear in the well-liked Virginia pro’s email address, but these days, Crews is also often referred to by it on stage during B.A.S.S. weigh-ins.
Crews never thought he’d trade away his diesel tow vehicle for a gas-powered Toyota Tundra either, but like the nickname, Crews’ new Tundra has serious horsepower.
“Based on my experience, the Tundra is the only gas-powered truck out there that will keep up with a diesel. It’s the strongest gas-powered truck on the road from what I’ve witnessed,” said Crews, who will tow his Spro-wrapped Bass Cat with the new 381-horsepower Tundra throughout the 2012 Bassmaster Elite and PAA Tournament Series seasons.
“Not only will it be cheaper to buy gas than diesel, but I’m also looking forward to a quieter, smoother ride across the 30,000 miles I typically tow each year,” said Crews, who describes his dream fishing trip as any lake in Mexico where the fish are biting a Spro Little John DD.
Crews will also have a chance to haul home cash bonuses he wasn’t eligible for previously.
“Being eligible for the Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks definitely played a role into buying a Tundra. I feel like I have a good shot at grabbing some of that Bonus Bucks money,” said Crews, who has practiced a strict health and fitness lifestyle en route to qualifying for five Bassmaster Classics.
The “Crews Missile” is right on track. When you buy or lease a 2007 or newer Tundra, Sequoia, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser or Tacoma, send in your registration like he did, and be the highest finishing eligible participant (must finish in the top 50% of the field) in your FLW- or B.A.S.S.-affiliated tournament – and you win the Bonus Bucks. To find out more and to make sure you’re signed up, please visit www.ToyotaFishing.com or call Kendell at (918) 742-6424.
