It wasn’t just rain pouring down last weekend on pools four and five of the Mississippi River in Minnesota. Dollars from generous donors were also pouring in to the Dick Hiley St. Jude Bass Classic. The fundraising finale exceeded $190,000, a new milestone in success over the 14-year history of the tournament. The proceeds, up [...]
Archive for May 10th, 2012
Ranger Boats Sponsors St. Jude Fundraising tournament for 14th Year
Posted: 10th May 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Boating Industry Headlines, Sponsorship & Promotion0
Time Still Remaining for Berkley Conservation Institute Projects
Posted: 10th May 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Announcements, Conservation, General Fishing, Industry Headlines, Sponsorship and PromotionCollegiate anglers across the country still have time to submit projects to the Berkley Conservation Institute. Conservation-oriented projects can not only win great prizes through the program, but also School of the Year points to close out the season for their team. Current hot topics within the BCI include climate change, water quality and quantity, [...]
BRP to Begin Testing Next Generation Biofuel
Posted: 10th May 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Announcements, Boating Industry Headlines, Industry Headlines, New Products, Sponsorship & Promotion, Sponsorship and PromotionBRP begins a program to test butanol-extended fuel in a variety of recreational marine engines for Argonne National Laboratory, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office. Butanol-extended fuel will be tested as an alternative to gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted a waiver allowing [...]
Plano Alabama Rig Box Solves Storing Issues
Posted: 10th May 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Industry Headlines, New ProductsAlabama and other umbrella-style bass fishing rigs have earned a permanent place among many bass fishermen’s tackle arsenals, but the wire-frame contraptions have had a problem fitting into anglers’ traditional tackle storage systems. Thanks to Plano, umbrella rig storage is no longer a problem. The Plano® Alabama Rig® Box joins the company’s StowAway™ lineup in [...]
This Summer….Let the WrapLit Light Up Your Night
Posted: 10th May 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Industry Headlines, New Products, Sponsorship and PromotionRecently, Nite Ize decided to tackle the challenge of illuminating hard to reach places and awkward situations, which led to the development of the WrapLit LED Utility Light. This little guy brings bright light and versatility to any location whether camping, hiking, or simply working around the house. The WrapLit combines a sturdy INOVA Microlight [...]