Alton Jones had barely settled into his seat in front of a microphone at a post-Bassmaster Classic press conference when officials presented him with two giant cardboard checks from BoatU.S. Angler and Toyota totaling $9,000. Those were on top of the $30,000 he had just earned for a 4th-place finish on Louisiana's Red River.
“Man, I’m thrilled! Thank you so much,” said Jones, slapping a high-five with the presenter. “My wife Jimmye Sue is gonna be so thrilled that I’m sending her a text of the good news right now."
Jones was one of the first pros to sign up for Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks when the now-popular program was launched 5 seasons ago. He entered the Toyota Sequoia he uses to tow his Skeeter.
“I’ve won $44,500 from the Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks program since I signed-up in 2008. It’s one of the greatest cash bonus programs in the history of our sport. If you fish tournaments, you need to consider towing with a Toyota and signing up for Bonus Bucks. It literally pays to be a part of Bonus Bucks."
Obviously knowing a great deal when he sees one, Jones was also quick to sign up for the much newer BoatU.S. Angler “Weigh-to-Win” program.
“I bought a membership to BoatU.S. Angler because it’s good to know somebody has your back if you have a mechanical issue on the road or on the water. And much like Bonus Bucks, throwing tournament cash bonus money on top of a great product is a no-brainer."
You don’t have to be a full-time pro to win the cash bonuses, and you don’t even have to win your tournament; you simply must be the highest eligible finisher in a qualified event. To learn the specific details of each program, go to ToyotaTrucksBonusBucks.com and BoatUSFishing.com, or call Kendell at (918) 742-6424.
