A.R.E. IS TITLE SPONSOR OF BASSMASTER ELITE FISHING TOURNAMENT MAY 12-15

MASSILLON, Ohio - Now in its third year of involvement as a Bassmaster sponsor, A.R.E. Accessories continues to bring together well-outfitted pickup trucks and bass fishing, one of the nation's most beloved outdoor sporting competitions. As the title sponsor of the A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend in Many, La., taking place May 12 - 15, A.R.E. will be on-site showcasing its Bassmaster Toyota Tundra project truck and will feature autograph sessions with its sponsored Elite Series anglers, Britt Meyers, Justin Lucas and Adrian Avena.  In addition to offering give-away items and product information, A.R.E. will also offer attendees the opportunity to register to win two all-expenses paid fishing trips: one with Adrian Avena and one with Justin Lucas.
     
"It's important for A.R.E., as one of the nation's leading truck cap manufacturers, to find the best ways to interact with our customers in their favorite settings, to continuously learn about their needs and interests, while showing them how our A.R.E. truck caps can help them store, organize and transport their gear," said  Bryan Mutchler, A.R.E. marketing manager. "Sponsoring Bassmaster, the leading U.S. bass fishing organization, and this Elite Series Tournament, is ideal because we have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with outdoorsmen and women from all around the country who enjoy fishing as one of their favorite hobbies."
     
Through a drawing taking place at the end of the fishing season, two lucky fishing enthusiasts will win a fishing trip, complete with complimentary airfare, lodging and meals, that features a day on the water with anglers Avena and Lucas.  
     
An active Bassmaster sponsor, A.R.E. participates in the "Top Angler" contingency program while maintaining a presence at most Bassmaster Elite Series tournament events.   The truck cap manufacturer also works closely with Bassmaster's network of sponsors, actively participating in truck builds for numerous Bassmaster anglers. Look for A.R.E. ads, which are featured in Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times Magazine throughout the year, and appear as banner ads on the Bassmaster website at http://www.bassmaster.com/.

About B.A.S.S.
     B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organization's fully integrated media platforms include the industry's leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2), social media programs and events. For more than 45 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

About A.R.E. Accessories
     A.R.E. Accessories, a Truck Hero, Inc. company, began manufacturing aluminum frame truck caps in 1969 and has become a leading manufacturer of fiberglass truck caps and hard tonneau covers for consumer and fleet/commercial use. At its ISO 9001:2008-certified manufacturing facilities, A.R.E.'s 670 employees create the products that are sold through a network of more than 675 independent authorized dealers. For more information, contact A.R.E. at 400 Nave Rd. S.E., P.O. Box 1100, Massillon, OH 44648, email contact@4are.com, call330-830-7800 or visit www.4are.com.  

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