KILGORE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skeeter Boats hosted the 30th annual Skeeter Owners Bass Tournament on Lake Fork, Texas, at Lake Fork Marina and Hotel in Alba, Texas, June 6 through 9. Approximately 1,750 anglers in Skeeter® boats competed for more than $200,000 in cash and prizes, including a 2024 Yamaha Kodiak® 450 ATV, as well as a 2024 Skeeter FXR21 Apex Edition bass boat powered by a Yamaha V MAX SHO® 250 Outboard, and a 2024 Yamaha Viking® VI EPS Ranch Side-by-Side.
"Thirty years is a big milestone for this tournament. Participation continues to grow, and the passion for fishing is contagious among our customers who are at the forefront of everything we do at Skeeter," said Chris Brown, Brand Marketing Manager, Skeeter Boats. "We enjoy sharing this experience, hearing customers' stories and just having a good time with folks who love fishing as much as we do. We're grateful for the opportunity to host the Skeeter Owners' Tournament and look forward to the next 30 years."
Anglers fought to catch the biggest bass “above the slot” which means out of range of the fish most likely to produce offspring and maintain the population levels. Bernard Gunn of Farmersville, Texas, reeled in a bass weighing 8.84 pounds to win this year’s grand prize, the 2024 Skeeter FXR21 Apex Edition and Yamaha V MAX SHO 250 outboard. Monty Sewell of Taylor, Ark., took home the 2024 Yamaha Viking VI EPS Ranch Side-by-Side for weighing in the heaviest bass under the slot with a 2.91-pound largemouth bass. Brenda McCord won the Yamaha Kodiak 450 ATV from the 2024 Boat Load of Toys Sweepstakes.
Anglers and volunteers also collected more than 1,500 toys and over $3,500 cash for charities during the event. The Bass Champs Tournament Organization ran the tournament.
About Skeeter Products, Inc.
Skeeter Products, Inc., a Yamaha boat company and leader of performance fishing boats, is proud to support America’s fishing consumer since 1948. Skeeter is the recipient of 22 consecutive NMMA® C.S.I. Customer Satisfaction Index awards, and its boats are certified to meet strict U.S. Coast Guard, NMMA®, and American Boat & Yacht Council standards.
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