Ponca City, Okla. – February 11, 2014 Federation properties management team announced today OPTIMA Batteries will continue its sponsor partnership in 2014 with the Cabela’s Master’s Walleye Circuit (MWC) and the North American Bass Circuit (NABC).  OPTIMA Batteries provide best-in-class products that have revolutionized the way batteries are designed and built.  OPTIMA Batteries have over 15 times more vibration resistance and increased cycle life compared to traditional batteries; there power and performance are absolutely un-matched.    

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to reward OPTIMA Battery brand loyalists through the True Blue Marine Rewards Program,” Directory of Marketing and Product Development, Cam Douglass, said.  “We look forward to continuing to reward anglers who rely on the Ultimate Power Source™ within the 2014 True Blue Marine Rewards Program.”

The 2014 True Blue Marine Rewards Program is packed full of benefits for members this fishing season.  The top Optima True Blue qualifying team at each 2014 MWC and NABC tournament will be awarded $200.  The 2014 True Blue winners will also be added to a drawing at the end of the year for an OPTIMA Batteries prize package valued at over $500.

“OPTIMA chooses circuits and tournaments for its True Blue Marine Rewards Program very carefully based upon strong participation from serious tournament anglers, as well as a strong history of ethics, resource management, and community involvement,” VP of Marketing and Sales for the MWC and NABC, Kelly Gohman, stated.  “We are honored to be so highly regarded by Optima again this year.”     

OPTIMA Batteries deliver the highest value in power and performance; anglers of the MWC and NABC are proud to fish another year with its support.

Under the umbrella of The Walleye Federation (TWF), the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit is open to all avid walleye anglers from all walks of life. The 2014 Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit includes 10 stops spread across seven states in the Walleye Belt. Teams showcase their skills-and sponsor products-at world-class venues such as the Illinois River, Detroit/Lake Erie, Mississippi River/Hasting, Minn., Big Stone Lake, Ortonville, Minn., Bay of Green Bay at Oconto, Kinzua Reservoir, Bradford, Penn., Cass Lake, Minn., Lake Erie, Huron, Ohio, and the World Walleye Championship in Devils Lake, North Dakota.  The 2014 Circuit will highlight our sponsor partners and anglers to the masses with live streaming video of select events and four nationally televised events aired in the Federation Angler TV 13 week block on NBC sports, as well as, the 13 week block on the Pursuit channel.

NABC, the Cabela’s NABC is open to two-person teams regardless of club or sponsor affiliation. There are two NABC Regions one in MN, WI are and one in the GA, SC area. Entry fees are $500 per regular season tournament and $600 for each two-day region championship. Payback is over 100% each year. In addition, a small donation is included in each entry fee and matched by NABC and other conservation organizations up to 3-to-1 in support bass conservation projects anywhere NABC does business.