Power-Pole Named as Official Shallow Water Anchor of the 2016 Bass Champs Tour.

TAMPA, FL – JL Marine Systems, Inc., maker of Power-Pole shallow water anchors, is proud to announce that Power-Pole has been named the official shallow water anchor of the 2016 Bass Champs season.

 Skeeter Bass Champs is the leading team tournament trail in Texas rewarding anglers with the opportunity to fish for the largest cash prizes and maintaining the highest paying percentage of any team trail. For over 17 years, Bass Champs has been a mainstay for any tournament angler and provides the best and safest environment to compete.

 “We’re very excited to be the official anchor of the Bass Champs 2016 season.” said Robert Shamblin, Vice-President of JL Marine Systems, which is based in Tampa, FL. “We look forward to a great season and we wish the best of luck to all the anglers on the tour. Our partnership with Bass Champs also includes our Captain’s Cash Rewards Club so there’s even more cash incentive for anglers who bring home the win.”

 The 2016 Skeeter Bass Champs tournament organization will pay back over $2.5 million in cash and prizes to grass roots anglers.   With recent rains all across Texas, the lakes are healthy and the fisheries are thriving.  

 2016 is shaping up to be another record setting year for Bass Champs.   This year, Skeeter Bass Champs is offering a guaranteed 1st place of $20,000 cash at every regular season event along with the opportunity to make additional cash with the Skeeter, Double Your Money incentive.  For the 2nd year in a row, Bass Champs will be hosting the Richest Guaranteed Open Team Tournament in the World, the TX Shootout on Lake Sam Rayburn scheduled for June 26th. Anglers will be competing in a one-day tournament for a guaranteed first place prize of $50,000 Cash and a $10,000 bonus if the winner is in a qualified Skeeter Boat! 

 “We are excited to begin this new relationship with Power-Pole.  Many of our anglers already rely on Power-Pole anchors and now they can win additional cash at Bass Champs.  They are definitely committed to our anglers and they have proven that by offering  $9,000 in extra bonus cash for Power Pole Captains Cash members this year. In addition, Power-Pole anchors are now standard equipment on many of the new Skeeter boats.   We couldn’t be more proud to represent the leader in the shallow water anchor industry.”  said Chad Potts, President of Bass Champs.

 Power-Pole anchors are designed by anglers to benefit anglers. Whether fishing in fresh or saltwater from a fiberglass boat, aluminum boat or a kayak, Power-Pole has an anchor that can withstand wind, current or waves so you can focus more on fishing. Power-Pole shallow water anchors are swift, silent and secure and endorsed by the best professionals in the fishing world.   

The Power-Pole Captain’s Cash Rewards Club pays out to any Club Member who wins a sanctioned event. In 2016, Power-Pole will pay out a cash bonus to the winners of any regular season Bass Champs tournament as well big bass events. It literally pays to have Power-Poles on your boat!

“We’ve been fortunate to produce a product that every angler can benefit from. Just like Bass Champs, we are always striving to bring a better product to anglers and I think we have continued to do just that. We are excited to be partnered with such a respected trail and look forward to a long lasting relationship with Bass Champs and their anglers.” Shamblin said.

About JL Marine Systems Inc.

JL Marine Systems Inc. is the Tampa, Florida-based manufacturer of the Power-Pole, a shallow water anchor system for all small skiffs, bass boats, flats boats, bay boats and more. Power-Pole is distributed via more than 1500 dealerships throughout the US. Visit www.power-pole.com to find a local dealer.

About Bass Champs Inc.

The Skeeter Bass Champs team tournament trail is shaping up to be yet again a record-breaking year. With recent rains all across Texas, the lakes are healthy and the fisheries are thriving. In 2016, Skeeter Bass Champs is offering a guaranteed 1st place of $20,000 cash at every regular season event along with the opportunity to make additional cash with the Skeeter, Double Your Money incentive.  For the 2nd year in a row, Bass Champs will be hosting the Richest Guaranteed Open Team Tournament in the World, the TX Shootout on Lake Sam Rayburn scheduled for June 26th. Anglers will be competing in a one-day tournament for a guaranteed first place prize of $50,000 Cash and a $10,000 bonus if the winner is in a qualified Skeeter Boat!     
In addition to team events, Bass Champs will continue to host Big Bass events such as the Sportsmans Auto Network MEGA BASS event on Lake Fork, March 20th (formerly the Ford Mega Bass).  This event is the World's richest one day Big Bass event, and offers anglers a chance to WIN $20,000 CASH EVERY HOUR plus a Skeeter boat for the heaviest bass of the day.  This event had over 1,900 entries in 2015.   

On June 10-12th, 2016, Bass Champs will again host the 23rd annual Skeeter Owners event on Lake Fork.  This is the largest boat owner’s tournament in the world and had over 2000 anglers in 2015!  

The final event of 2016 will be the 11th annual Berkley Big Bass event on Lake Fork (October 15-16th). This event boasts 20 places per hour and a new Skeeter boat for the biggest bass over the slot plus a new Skeeter boat for the biggest bass under the slot. This event had over 1,000 entries in 2015.   

Skeeter Bass Champs is the leading team tournament trail in Texas rewarding anglers with the opportunity to fish for the largest cash prizes and maintaining the highest paying percentage of any team trail. For over 17 years, Bass Champs has been a mainstay for any tournament angler and provides the best and safest environment to compete.    

Bass Champs will pay out over $2.5 million in cash and prizes in 2016! 

2016 Skeeter Bass Champs schedule of events: 

January 16, Sam Rayburn

January 23, Falcon

February 6, LBJ

February 13, Toledo Bend

February 20, Amistad

February 27, Fork

March 5, Belton

March 12, Rayburn

March 20, Sportsmans Auto Network Mega Bass on Lake Fork

April 2, Ray Roberts

April 9, Travis

April 23, Falcon

April 30, Cedar Creek

May 7, Toledo Bend

May 14, LBJ

May 21, Amistad

June 4, Tawakoni

June 10 - 12th, Skeeter Owners Tournament on Lake Fork

June 26, TX Shootout on Sam Rayburn

October 8 - 9, Team Championship

October 15 - 16, Berkley Big Bass on Lake Fork 

Payback details, rules, and additional information is available on http://www.basschamps.com