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Mercury Marine Joins New National Walleye Tour All-New Professional Walleye Circuit to Kick Off Season in April 2013

 Jan 24th, 2013 by OutdoorsFIRST 

Modified Jan 24th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

MTN HOME, Ark. (January 9, 2013) – Mercury Marine, an industry leader in
outboard engine manufacturing, has joined the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour
as part of a multi-year partnership announced today.  Mercury adds to the
impressive lineup of sponsors already committed to the NWT as it heads
towards its inaugural season, scheduled to kick-off in April of 2013.

“Having Mercury Marine on board with the National Walleye Tour is a
phenomenal addition to what amounts to a who’s-who list of sponsor companies
essential to anglers and their families,” said Anthony Wright, Tournament
Director. “Mercury builds an excellent product, has tons of owner loyalty
and we’re extremely proud to have their support.”

A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines,
boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine
applications. The company’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes
Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and
inboard packages; Mercury propellers; Mercury inflatable boats; Mercury
SmartCraft electronics; MotorGuide motors, Land ‘N’ Sea distributing and
Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils.

“We’re excited to partner with the new National Walleye Tour,” said Ben Duke
Mercury Marine’s vice president of marketing. “The OptiMax Pro XS outboard
is the fastest, most powerful engine on the planet. Combined with the
Mercury Pro FourStroke outboard, these are the most premium walleye engines
on the market today.  We’re thrilled to have an opportunity to showcase
these incredible outboards.”

The all-new National Walleye Tour will begin April 26, 2013 and will include
a total of three qualifying events, plus a year-end Championship.  The NWT
website is already accepting registrations for all events online.  The
website offers numerous details on the circuit, including official rules,
tournament structure, payout and incentives.

Each NWT event features over 100% payback.  A fully rigged Ranger Boat, plus
cash, is guaranteed for first place at each event – a total value of
$57,000.  Anglers that fish all three regular season events, in addition to
the top points leaders, will gain entry to the three day, entry fee
Championship.

The new circuit also includes unprecedented television and media coverage,
allowing a national audience to watch the action unfold from each event
throughout the season. Airing on multiple networks, the National Walleye
Tour will be seen on The Texas Channel, World Fishing Network, Pursuit
Channel, as well as the new NBC Sports Network.

For more details, anglers are encouraged to call 612-424-0708 or check out
the new website at www.nationalwalleyetour.com. From here, site visitors can
register for events, view the TV schedule and learn more about what’s
in-store for 2013.

2013 Scheduled Events

–       April 26-27 – Red Wing, MN – Mississippi River
–       June 13-15 – Port Clinton, OH – Lake Erie
–       July 26-27 – Sturgeon Bay, WI – Green Bay

Championship – September 12-14 – Devils Lake, ND – Devils Lake