Evinrude Sponsors Texas Team Trail
Mar 8th, 2012 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Mar 8th, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Sturtevant, Wis., March 8, 2012 – Evinrude announced today its sponsorship of the Texas Team Trail (TXTT), a new amateur tournament circuit designed exclusively for team competition.
The tour kicks off March 10 at Lake Sam Rayburn and will include a total of four qualifying events, plus a year-end championship. In addition to Lake Sam Rayburn, participating anglers will get to fish some of the best lakes in Eastern Texas including Lake Ray Roberts, Livingston Lake, Lewisville Lake and Lake Amistad.
“The Texas Team Trail provides an excellent opportunity for amateur anglers to pair up and compete at a high level for outstanding payouts,” said Jim Tutt, Team Evinrude angler from Longview, Texas and FLW Everstart Series veteran. “Be sure to visit E-NATION at Evinrude.com before each tournament to see my personal preview and hear how I’ve found success on each of these great fisheries through the years.”
As a primary sponsor of the TXTT, Evinrude is proud to offer a lucrative contingency bonus award for qualified anglers who power their boats with an Evinrude engine.
1st Place: Upgrade to 225 hp Evinrude E-TEC engine
2nd – 30th Place: $250 per team
31st – 50th Place: $125 per team
Anglers interested in additional details on the circuit, including official rules, tournament structure, payout and incentives can visit www.texasteamtrail.com or call 201-788-4143. Site visitors can register for events, review the TV schedule get official Texas Team Trail gear, view results and learn more about what’s in store for 2012.
Registration for the first tournament is already underway, and can be completed online, in person or by mail up to one day before the tournament begins.
2012 Scheduled Events
March 10 – Lake Sam Rayburn
April 7 – Ray Roberts Lake
May 5 – Lake Livingston
June 9 – Lake Lewisville
October 20-21 – Lake Amistad (TXTT Championship)
Evinrude Test Rides
For anglers and fans who would like to experience the power and performance of an Evinrude E-TEC first-hand, Evinrude is offering test ride opportunities in a Ranger Z521 powered by an Evinrude E-TEC 250 H.O. In conjunction with the Sam Rayburn tournament, test rides will take place on Friday, March 9 from 3-5 p.m.
Evinrude is also offering a special promotion with Ranger boats. Through April 15, purchase any Ranger boat powered by a qualified Evinrude E-TEC outboard and receive $275 worth of Evinrude rain gear, plus an Evinrude 5-year factory backed limited warranty.
“From the weekend warrior to the professional angler, Evinrude has a long tradition of supporting bass fisherman through tournament sponsorships,” said Christopher Berg, Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning for Evinrude. “The Texas Team Trail raises the bar for team competition, and it will be another arena to showcase the benefits and advantages of the Evinrude E-TEC engine.”