Smith & Wesson Elite Series

Thompkins takes Bassmaster Opens EQ points title, eight others punch Elite Series ticket

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The goal for JT Thompkins entering the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens season was simply to qualify for the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The goal for JT Thompkins entering the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens season was simply to qualify for the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series.
  • But as the season unfolded and an Elite Series berth became more and more likely, Thompkins shifted his focus solely to winning the Opens Elite Qualifier Division Angler of the Year title.
  • Along with the $10,000 cash prize, the Myrtle Beach, S.C., native will be heading to the Bassmaster Elite Series.
  • Robert Gee , Tyler Williams , Wesley Gore , Logan Parks , Ben Milliken and Kyle Patrick all earned Elite Series berths as well.

Cifuentes notches second Bassmaster Elite Series win of season at Lake St. Clair

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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That bass helped "the Cowboy" claim his second victory of his rookie season on the Elite Series with a four-day total of 91 pounds, 8 ounces, outlasting Oklahoma's Luke Palmer by 1-2 ounces.

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  • That bass helped "the Cowboy" claim his second victory of his rookie season on the Elite Series with a four-day total of 91 pounds, 8 ounces, outlasting Oklahoma's Luke Palmer by 1-2 ounces.
  • "It seemed like there were the perfect amount of fish there for me to win this tournament.
  • Cifuentes' first victory of the season came back in February at Lake Seminole, an event he led for the final three days.
  • All week, Cifuentes cruised around a large area on the Canadian side of St. Clair, targeting smallies that had transitioned into their summertime patterns.

Mosley breaks bridesmaid streak with Bassmaster Elite Series win at Sabine River

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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After enduring five second-place finishes, including the 2021 Elite event at the Sabine River, the angler from Collinsville, Miss., in his eighth year on the Elite Series, tallied a four-day total of 44 pounds, 3 ounces to claim his first pro-level win at the Folds of Honor Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River .

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  • After enduring five second-place finishes, including the 2021 Elite event at the Sabine River, the angler from Collinsville, Miss., in his eighth year on the Elite Series, tallied a four-day total of 44 pounds, 3 ounces to claim his first pro-level win at the Folds of Honor Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River .
  • Along with the coveted Elite Series trophy, Mosley won the $100,000 top prize, pushing his career earnings with B.A.S.S.
  • "After the first day, I kinda got into a rhythm and every day I got a little more dialed in."
  • Alabama pro Kyle Welcher finished seventh with 36-6 and leads the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 511 points.

Davis Jr. wins first Bassmaster Elite Series trophy less than an hour from home on Lay Lake

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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SHELBY COUNTY, Ala., May 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the years, Will Davis Jr. estimates he and his father Will have won over $300,000 fishing tournaments on Lay Lake.

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  • SHELBY COUNTY, Ala., May 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the years, Will Davis Jr. estimates he and his father Will have won over $300,000 fishing tournaments on Lay Lake.
  • Today, Davis Jr. added another $100,000 to that total by winning the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lay Lake with a four-day total of 62 pounds, 12 ounces.
  • "It means the world to do it in front of my home crowd," Davis said.
  • Boats had been in the creek where he had seen this 4-pounder in practice, but when he asked Mark Menendez

Mutiny Channels 90s Nostalgia in new Campaign for Microsoft's Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Central to the creative is the 45-second commercial spot entitled "XboxEliteCereal:Feedwhatmakesyou Elite" featuring gaming influencers Chica, Loserfruit and Myth.

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  • Central to the creative is the 45-second commercial spot entitled "XboxEliteCereal:Feedwhatmakesyou Elite" featuring gaming influencers Chica, Loserfruit and Myth.
  • "This campaign gets to the core of what the Elite Series 2 product family represents exceptional performance, customization, and durability to play like a pro.
  • The entire creative effort was a huge integrated lift in-house at Mutiny and across Trailer Park Group and partner companies.
  • Which aligned perfectly with the metaphor of cereal flavors," added Claire Zimmerman, Associate Creative Director, Mutiny.

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.

Conditions right for exciting Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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The winning angler will take home the coveted Ray Scott Bassmaster Classic Trophy and $300,000.

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  • The winning angler will take home the coveted Ray Scott Bassmaster Classic Trophy and $300,000.
  • Tournament waters include portions of the Holston and French Broad rivers, the confluence of which forms the Tennessee River headwaters.
  • While the long-range forecast shows the potential for rain all three days, Bassmaster Elite Series pro and Tennessee River standout Brandon Lester has a largely optimistic outlook.
  • Lester, an eight-time Classic qualifier from Fayetteville, Tenn., said a cold spell the week before the Classic should positively impact the seasonal progression.

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.

CES 2023: Pantum Unveils All-New CP2100/CM2100 Color Laser Printer Series with Exceptional Color Performance

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pantum, a leading printing solution provider that develops, manufactures and distributes laser printers and toner cartridges, unveiled its new CP2100/CM2100 color laser printer series at CES 2023, the world's largest and most influential tech exhibition.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pantum, a leading printing solution provider that develops, manufactures and distributes laser printers and toner cartridges, unveiled its new CP2100/CM2100 color laser printer series at CES 2023, the world's largest and most influential tech exhibition.
  • The new printer, capable of high-speed color printing with outstanding color performance, is specially designed for creative studios, artistic professionals, and offices.
  • In addition to the new release, Pantum is also showcasing a lineup of flagship printer products at CES 2023, including the Elite Series, 3-in-1 monochrome laser printer M7310DW, A3 printers, label printers and A4 scanners.
  • The M7310DW from the M7310 series launched in 2022 has one-pass double side scanning function that significantly improves efficiency.

CES 2023: Pantum Unveils All-New CP2100/CM2100 Color Laser Printer Series with Exceptional Color Performance

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pantum, a leading printing solution provider that develops, manufactures and distributes laser printers and toner cartridges, unveiled its new CP2100/CM2100 color laser printer series at CES 2023, the world's largest and most influential tech exhibition.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pantum, a leading printing solution provider that develops, manufactures and distributes laser printers and toner cartridges, unveiled its new CP2100/CM2100 color laser printer series at CES 2023, the world's largest and most influential tech exhibition.
  • The new printer, capable of high-speed color printing with outstanding color performance, is specially designed for creative studios, artistic professionals, and offices.
  • In addition to the new release, Pantum is also showcasing a lineup of flagship printer products at CES 2023, including the Elite Series, 3-in-1 monochrome laser printer M7310DW, A3 printers, label printers and A4 scanners.
  • The M7310DW from the M7310 series launched in 2022 has one-pass double side scanning function that significantly improves efficiency.