Mud Hole inks sponsorship with FLW
Jan 25th, 2017 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Jan 25th, 2017 at 12:00 AM
Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today a sponsorship agreement with Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc., the world’s largest supplier of products to build custom fishing rods. 2017 marks the first year the two organizations have partnered. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
Per terms of the agreement, Mud Hole will receive exposure at more than 274 FLW-sanctioned bass fishing tournaments and Expos, and through FLW’s media channels which include FLWFishing.com, FLW Bass Fishing magazine and the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show. Additionally, the brand will headline exclusive content across FLW’s social media communities, which are monitored by hundreds of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts.
“FLW is excited that Mud Hole, a brand that has demonstrated a tremendous amount of support to their anglers and the sport of bass fishing, is joining FLW in this mutually beneficial partnership,” said Trish Blake, FLW president of marketing. “Mud Hole’s commitment to innovation and building the sport has elevated the tackle industry and the thousands of anglers that compete in FLW tournaments each year.”
Fans will be able to engage and experience Mud Hole products throughout the year with exclusive giveaways for FLW members and rod building seminars at the 2017 Forrest Wood Cup on Lake Murray in Columbia, South Carolina – the world championship of bass fishing.
Mud Hole will be represented in FLW tournament competition by the reigning Forrest Wood Cup Champion, John Cox of DeBary, Florida. Cox, a six-year FLW Tour veteran, has four career Forrest Wood Cup appearances and more than $925,000 in career earnings.
“Mud Hole is proud to partner with FLW, who provides unparalleled tournaments and events as well as education and entertainment to the entire fishing community. We view this relationship as an amazing fit, and we are incredibly excited to move forward into the 2017 season,” said Gregg Zambrovitz, Mud Hole vice president of sales & marketing. “As the reigning Forrest Wood Cup Champion John Cox can attest to, building your own custom fishing rod is not only a fun hobby but can lead to catching more fish. We look forward to embracing our FLW partnership and introducing the craft, performance, and fun of custom rod building to FLW’s devoted fishing community.”