Bassmaster Elite Series angler Skeet Reese caught his first bass at 8 years old, an experience that set him on a course to be a top bass fishing pro. The California angler is on a winning streak during the 2013 season, already securing a victory in the May 2-5 Elite Series West Point Lake Battle and earning a $100,000 payday, plus a berth in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.
By entering the “Fish With Skeet!” sweepstakes on the Bassmaster website, one fortunate fan will have the chance to learn firsthand Reese’s passion for the sport.
“This is a terrific opportunity for someone to go out on the water with Skeet, who is a Bassmaster fan favorite,” said Mitch Frank, B.A.S.S Membership Director. “He’s a talented angler and has a 2007 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title and a 2009 Bassmaster Classic championship to his credit. Fishing with him will be a great experience.”
Reese is currently second in points in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, a title that he says is the most important award that B.A.S.S. bestows.
The sweepstakes winner receives a free fishing trip on one of Reese’s favorite lakes, plus round-trip airfare within the continental U.S., a two-night hotel stay, a car rental and $500 in cash. Also included is a package of the Bassmaster Elite Series pro’s gear, including $500 in Wright & McGill and TroKar tackle, a $500 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card and three pairs of polarized glasses from Wiley X. The total prize package is valued at $4,995.
The contest, which can be entered via the Bassmaster website or through mail-in entries, began April 1 and runs through June 12. The winner will be selected on June 30.
About B.A.S.S.
For more than 45 years, B.A.S.S. has served as the authority on bass fishing. The organization advances the sport through advocacy, outreach and an expansive tournament structure while connecting directly with the passionate community of bass anglers through its Bassmaster media vehicles.
The Bassmaster brand and its multimedia platforms are guided by a mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications ? Bassmaster Magazine and B.A.S.S. Times ? comprehensive Bassmaster. website and ESPN2 and Outdoor Channel television programming, Bassmaster provides rich, leading-edge content true to the lifestyle.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series, B.A.S.S. Nation events and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bassmaster Classic.
B.A.S.S. offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 members and remains focused on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Birmingham, Ala.
By: Cara Clark, B.A.S.S.
