Bass Pro Shops Announces Collegiate Incentive Program

Springfield, MO — May 27, 2011—Bass Pro Shops® is announcing their support of Collegiate Bass Fishing by announcing an incentive program for College anglers who compete in the 2011 College Bass Series, the 2011 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Series, or the 2011 National Guard FLW College Fishing Events.

Collegiate anglers have to display a Bass Pro Shops logo on their fishing team jersey, a Bass Pro Shops decal on their boat and tow vehicle, as well as participate in a qualifying event and they will be eligible for incentive awards up to $2000.

Nitro and Tracker boat owners who fish a qualifying event and display the Nitro or Tracker logo on their jersey are eligible for additional incentives up to $1000.

Bass Pro Shops College Fishing Team members will receive a 25% discount card off Bass Pro branded merchandise.
For additional information, visit www.basspro.com/collegefishing

About Bass Pro Shops Group:
Bass Pro Shops -56 retail stores in 26 states and Canada visited by over 100 million people annually, international catalog and internet retailing, American Rod & Gun wholesale division selling to over 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide, Outdoor World Incentives also selling Bass Pro Shops gift cards through over 132,000 retail outlets across America and a restaurant division with 26 locations.
For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.

Tracker Marine Group – Manufactures and sells Tracker, Nitro, SunTracker, Tahoe, Grizzly, and Mako boats through Bass Pro Shops retail stores and dealers worldwide. For more information go to www.trackermarine.com.

Resort Group – Big Cedar Lodge and other resort properties including restaurants and golf course. For more information go to www.big-cedar.com, www.bigcedarwildernessclub.com, or www.dogwoodcanyon.com

Media Contact
Larry Whiteley (417) 873-5022 lwhiteley@basspro.com
Katie Mitchell (417) 873-5618 kamitchell@basspro.com
Jenna Kendall (417) 873-5059 jmkendall@basspro.com