Bassmaster Classic

Garmin pro Justin Hamner wins the 2024 Bassmaster Classic championship

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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OLATHE, Kan., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, is proud to celebrate Justin Hamner as the winner of the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic, Mar. 22-24, at Grand Lake O' the Cherokees in Oklahoma. With six of the top 10 finishers at this year's Bassmaster Classic—the world's most renowned fishing tournament—running LiveScope™ Plus live-scanning sonar, Garmin is the electronics choice of champions.

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  • OLATHE, Kan., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, is proud to celebrate Justin Hamner as the winner of the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic, Mar.
  • With six of the top 10 finishers at this year's Bassmaster Classic—the world's most renowned fishing tournament—running LiveScope™ Plus live-scanning sonar, Garmin is the electronics choice of champions.
  • Grand Lake is also one of the hundreds of lakes surveyed in the U.S. by Garmin, delivering anglers with exceptional mapping coverage, clarity and detail.
  • "From our entire Garmin team, we want to congratulate Justin on becoming the newest Bassmaster Classic World Champion.

MTN DEW WANTS TO INVIGORATE YOUR THIRST FOR LIFE! WHETHER IT'S HITTING THE OUTDOORS OR LEVELING UP YOUR GAME

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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PURCHASE, N.Y., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate those who choose to enjoy life to the fullest, MTN DEW is rolling out not one, but two new year-long rewards programs that will provide fans with opportunities to live out their passions with top-of-the-line gear, perks, and unique experiences. From epic camping trips with your crew to fueling your squad's gaming sessions, MTN DEW will be there to help you boldly live free as you collect points when you purchase specially marked packs and bottles of MTN DEW across your favorite flavors like Original, Zero Sugar, Code Red, Voltage and more.

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  • MTN DEW Outdoor Gear Program:
    As a brand born on the hillside of Tennessee, MTN DEW is going back to its roots and capturing the attention of outdoor enthusiasts by providing its adventurous fans with a new MTN DEW Outdoor Gear program, now live and running all year long.
  • "The great outdoors is where MTN DEW originated, and it continues to be an integral part of the brand's story as we encourage DEW fans to boldly live free and get outdoors."
  • MTN DEW will also sponsor the Go Outside experience at Bassmaster Classic from March 22 – 24 with the Googan Squad in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • The gaming action doesn't stop there – the MTN DEW Gaming Rewards program will be on display starting today through the weekend, March 21 – 24 as MTN DEW joins PAX East in Boston, Mass.

Douglas Lake to Host Elite-Level 2024 Collegiate and Youth Bass Tournaments

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Sunday, February 11, 2024
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renowned for its wonderful backdrop scenery and world-class fishing, Douglas Lake is set to host a series of nationally coveted championship bass tournaments in early March.

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  • Douglas Lake is set to host a series of nationally coveted championship bass tournaments in early March.
  • The Strike King Bassmaster College Series will take place on Douglas Lake March 7-8 and additionally, the Bassmaster Junior Series will launch from Dandridge Boat Dock on Douglas Lake on March 10.
  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renowned for its wonderful backdrop scenery and world-class fishing, Douglas Lake is set to host a series of nationally coveted championship bass tournaments in early March.
  • The Strike King Bassmaster College Series will take place on Douglas Lake March 7-8 and additionally, the Bassmaster Junior Series will launch from Dandridge Boat Dock on Douglas Lake on March 10.

Gustafson struggles on the final day but holds on for historic Bassmaster Classic victory on the Tennessee River

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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The 2023 Bassmaster Classic set a new record, welcoming a crowd of 163,914 fans to Classic Week activities.

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  • The 2023 Bassmaster Classic set a new record, welcoming a crowd of 163,914 fans to Classic Week activities.
  • As the first Canadian Classic champion ever, he takes home the Ray Scott Trophy and a $300,000 first-place check.
  • "I had an hour ride back to check-in, and it was horrible," said Gustafson, who now holds two-straight wire-to-wire victories on this fishery.
  • The 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota set a new record, welcoming a crowd of 163,914 fans to Classic Week activities.

TENNESSEE WATERS BENEFIT FROM IMPROVEMENTS MADE FOR NEW "BILL DANCE SIGNATURE LAKES" INITIATIVE

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anglers will see major improvements across Tennessee lakes this spring as part of the new Bill Dance Signature Lakes initiative, just as thousands make their trek to Knoxville for the annual Bassmaster Classic beginning March 24. Often dubbed the "Super Bowl of Bass Fishing," the Classic brings anglers to Knoxville for the second time since 2019. Visitors can stop by the "Bill Dance Signature Lakes" booth at the Expo on Saturday, March 25 between 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. for a chance to meet and greet the legendary fisherman, Bill Dance, who serves as the inspiration behind the Signature Lakes program.

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  • Often dubbed the "Super Bowl of Bass Fishing," the Classic brings anglers to Knoxville for the second time since 2019.
  • Bill Dance Signature Lakes is a collaborative effort between Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee State Parks and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to improve and enhance Tennessee Lakes, increase visitation and honor Dance's legacy.
  • The multi-agency partnership has committed more than $15 million to improvements — both above and below the water — at lakes bearing Tennessee icon Bill Dance's stamp of approval.
  • Tennessee is home to half-a-million acres of lakes and 1.84 million people who fish, according to the American Sportfishing Association .

Louisiana's Tyler Rivet claims first Bassmaster Elite Series victory at Lake Okeechobee

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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After placing third on Day 1 with 24-5, Rivet gained one spot with a second-round limit of 29-2 on Friday.

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  • After placing third on Day 1 with 24-5, Rivet gained one spot with a second-round limit of 29-2 on Friday.
  • Rivet spent this week in the Kissimmee River, about two miles upstream from the lake.
  • "Nobody else was doing what I was doing and that's the key to winning an Elite tournament — finding that one little thing off the wall," Rivet said.
  • Since this was the first event of the Elite Series season, Rivet claimed the lead in the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 104 points.

Expanded Bassmaster Elite Series Field Will Feature 104 Anglers In 2023

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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announced the new expanded field for the 2023 Elite Series .

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  • announced the new expanded field for the 2023 Elite Series .
  • Next year, 104 anglers will compete for an Elite Series purse of over $6.9 million.
  • "The Elite Series field is absolutely stacked, and fans are going to love following their favorite anglers as well as meeting this talented crop of rookies.
  • Along with Nixon, who is joining the field via a Legends exemption, there are also two former Elite Series anglers who requalified for the tour through the Opens Series points standings.

Dakota Lithium Selected As The Official Lithium Battery Of Bassmaster, Inks Multiyear Deal As Bassmaster Premier Sponsor

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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as a premier sponsor of the Bassmaster Tournament Trail and the Official Lithium Battery of Bassmaster through 2025.

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  • as a premier sponsor of the Bassmaster Tournament Trail and the Official Lithium Battery of Bassmaster through 2025.
  • "Here at Dakota Lithium, we are proud to be partnering with Bassmaster as the first OfficialLithium Battery.
  • "When you combine the best lithium battery and the best fishing organization, you get Dakota Lithium and Bassmaster," said Robertson, who has claimed two Top 10s this season.
  • Nothing makes more sense than Dakota Lithium becoming the first Official Lithium Battery of Bassmaster."

Wounded Nature-Working Veterans Gets Boost from Yamaha Rightwaters

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Founded by veterans, Wounded Nature-Working Veterans provides veterans, boaters and community volunteers the opportunity to affect positive environment change along public beaches and rural coastal areas.

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  • Founded by veterans, Wounded Nature-Working Veterans provides veterans, boaters and community volunteers the opportunity to affect positive environment change along public beaches and rural coastal areas.
  • Marine debris removal is an important cornerstone of the Yamaha Rightwaters mission, said John OKeefe, Senior Specialist, Government Relations, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
  • Wounded Nature-Working Veterans gets folks involved on a grass roots level so they can make a real difference in the communities they serve.
  • Yamaha Rightwaters is a national sustainability program that encompasses all of Yamaha Marines conservation and water quality efforts.

Garmin pro Jason Christie conquers the 2022 Bassmaster Classic championship

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:GRMN), the worlds largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, is proud to announce it remains the electronics choice of champions as Garmin pro Jason Christie won the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, Mar.

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  • Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:GRMN), the worlds largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, is proud to announce it remains the electronics choice of champions as Garmin pro Jason Christie won the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, Mar.
  • To stay competitive on fishings biggest stage, nine of the top 10 finishers at this years Bassmaster Classic were running Garmin LiveScope live-scanning sonar.
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    Garmin is proud to announce it remains the electronics choice of champions as Garmin pro Jason Christie won the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, Mar.
  • We are incredibly proud of Jason and all the Garmin anglers who competed at this years Bassmaster Classic, said David Dunn, Garmin senior director of marine sales.