CELEBRATION, Fla. -Skeeter Products, Inc. and BASS announced Tuesday that Kilgore, Texas-based Skeeter has joined BASS as an Official Boat sponsor of the organization and its tournament structure.
As part of the agreement, Skeeter becomes a premier sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens and the Women's Bassmaster Tour.
Skeeter will also sponsor the six BASS Federation Nation Divisionals and Federation Nation Championship, with additional commitment to BASS' youth initiatives: the Bassmaster CastingKids Championship and the Junior Bassmaster World Championship.
"This is a great way for Skeeter to kick off its 60th anniversary as both Skeeter and BASS share a rich heritage in the bass fishing industry,"said Jeff Stone, senior vice president and general manager of Skeeter. "It is only fitting that we combine our passion for the sport to embrace and further enhance the success and growth of tournament fishing."
Skeeter will have a presence at Bassmaster Elite Series events and the Bassmaster Classic. Additionally, Skeeter will be the presenting sponsor of the BASS Federation Nation Club World Championship.
The agreement also includes a large presence across BASS' multi media platforms, including ESPN2 Outdoors programming, www.Bassmaster.com and www.ESPNOutdoors.com.
Both organizations are celebrating significant milestones. In 2008, Skeeter turns 60 while BASS is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
"We are delighted to celebrate the 40th anniversary of BASS with Skeeter Boats as an official boat sponsor," said Tom Ricks, vice president and general manager of BASS. "We know their reputation in the industry and applaud their devotion to growing the sport of bass fishing."