
MINNEAPOLIS - FLW, the
industry's premier tournament fishing organization, announced today a
sponsorship renewal with Rapala USA through the 2013 season. Rapala offers
anglers high-quality lures, line and hooks along with outdoor tools and
accessories. Financial terms of the deal were not released.
Through the agreement, Rapala and sub-brands Sufix
and Trigger X will receive exposure across several of FLW's platforms,
including its tournaments and Expos, multiple websites and FLW Bass Fishing
magazine.
Rapala's legendary pro staff includes FLW Tour pros
Terry Bolton, Dave Lefebre and 2012 Forrest Wood Cup
champion Jacob Wheeler.
Since 1936, Rapala has been the world's favorite fishing lure. Rapala lures
have accounted for more world-record catches than any other lure. More than 20
million lures are produced and sold in more than 140 countries around the world
every year by Rapala.
ABOUT FLW
FLW is the industry's premier tournament-fishing organization, providing
unparalleled fishing resources and entertainment to our sponsors, fans and host
communities. FLW is offering anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to
compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2013 over the course of 231
tournaments across five tournament circuits, four of which provide an avenue to
the sport's richest payday and most coveted championship trophy - the Forrest
Wood Cup. FLW is committed to providing a lifestyle experience that is the
"Best in Fishing, On and Off the Water," through a variety of
platforms including tournaments, outdoor expos and FLW Fantasy Fishing. For
more information about FLW and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or
FantasyFishing.com and look for FLW on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest
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