Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio Talks Kayaking, Camping

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – This week's Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World radio segment will focus on kayaking and camping. The hour-long radio show will air Saturday, June 20, 2015, at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on RURAL RADIO SiriusXM Channel 80. With the Bass Pro Shops "Family Summer Camp" event on the horizon, this episode will leave families excited to spend time in the great outdoors. Family Summer Camp will be held at most Bass Pro locations June 27 through July 26, 2015.

Joining the show will be Derek Fritz, Plant Manager of the Plastics Division of TRACKER Marine and Jeremy Mutrux, a Camping Merchandiser for Bass Pro Shops. Fritz will discuss what it takes to build watercraft for the world's leading and largest boat manufacturer in the world, TRACKER Marine. Fritz, who oversees the design and manufacturing of the TRACKER Marine Ascend brand of kayaks, will talk about the many types made at the TRACKER plant.

He will also give listeners tips for choosing the perfect kayak to meet their needs. Mutrux will discuss camping gear, including how to select the proper tent and sleeping bag. Jeremy will also share tips on keeping families comfortable while camping in any weather. From veteran campers to those who have never spent a night under the stars, Mutrux will offer valuable insight for every level of outdoor adventurer.

Each week, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World draws upon outdoor experts from across the country, including those within the Bass Pro Shops family. Keck, Bass Pro Shops' director of conservation, and his guests provide listeners with the latest information about hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation.

About Bass Pro Shops® Bass Pro Shops®, which specializes in outdoor fun, operates 93 retail stores and Tracker Marine Centers across America and Canada that are visited by more than 120 million people every year. Bass Pro Shops stores, many of which feature restaurants, offer hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor gear while their catalogs and website serve shoppers throughout the world. Each store is designed to reflect the local area's outdoor traditions and offers an authentic outdoor shopping destination.

The company's Tracker Marine Group® (http://www.trackermarine.com/), a leading brand of fishing boats for more than 37 years, manufactures and sells a variety of boats for fishing and cruising. Family fun is on tap at Bass Pro Shops resort Big Cedar Lodge® (http://www.bigcedar.com), voted by Travel + Leisure as one of the top 50 Best Hotels for Families in the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.basspro.com/. To request a free catalog, call 1-800-BASS PRO.

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