FLW and Kayak Bass Fishing announced today the first group of companies named as sponsors of the two kayak bass fishing tournaments scheduled in 2019.
Dee Zee, a staple brand in the truck accessory market since 1977, has signed on as title sponsor of the events. YakAttack, an industry leader specializing in kayak fishing gear and kayak rigging, has been named as the presenting sponsor. Bass Pro Shops, FishUSA, Jackson Kayak, Bonafide Kayak, B&W Hitches, Dakota Lithium Batteries and Polaris have all signed on as associate sponsors with the organizations, ensuring that the brands will be showcased at all FLW/KBF Kayak events and through exclusive digital content and on-site activations.
“We’re excited that these nationally-recognized brands are joining KBF and FLW to take kayak fishing competitions to the next level,” said Chad Hoover, president of the KBF. “These events will be a big success and create excitement that gets anglers fired up, whether they have been fishing for several decades or just getting started.”
The first event, the Dee Zee FLW/KBF Open at Nickajack Lake presented by YakAttack, will be hosted by Fish Dayton and Fish Lake Chickamauga next week, May 4-5. Entry fee for the event is $200 per kayak, with a $5,000 payout guaranteed for 1st place – $10,000 if contingency guidelines are met.
The top 100 anglers will qualify to compete in the second event, the Dee Zee FLW/KBF Cup in Hot Springs, Ark. presented by YakAttack. Of these 100 qualifiers, the top 20 receive free entry. All other qualifiers pay a $500 entry fee. The Dee Zee FLW/KBF Cup will be held Aug. 8-10 on a lake to be announced in conjunction with the Aug 9-11 FLW Cup on Lake Hamilton.
Anglers can register for the FLW/KBF Open at KayakBassFishing.com/FLW.
