Lowrance Renews Partnership with Cabela’s National Walleye Tour
Jan 6th, 2016 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:00 AM
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (January 5, 2016) – Lowrance marine electronics has renewed its partnership with the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT). The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based company is the world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of high-quality consumer fishfinder and GPS chartplotters, as well as digital mapping systems.
“We’re fortunate to have such strong sponsors like Lowrance,” said NWT Tournament Director Anthony Wright. “They build a phenomenal product and have become an integral part of our events. We’re excited to have them on board again in 2016 and look forward to a big year ahead.”
Widely recognized for introducing the first recreational sonar in 1957, today Lowrance is the largest marine electronics brand on the market. Lowrance is renowned for its award-winning High Definition Systems (HDS) and add-on performance modules that allow anglers to find, navigate and dominate – making the most of their time on the water. Innovative Lowrance technology offerings include: StructureScan® HD with SideScan and DownScan Imaging™; award-winning Broadband Sounder™; the most mapping options available, including Insight Genesis™; and Broadband Radar™, to name a few. All products are backed by unsurpassed technical support and the industry-leading Lowrance Advantage Service program.
“Lowrance has a long standing commitment to supporting the walleye market, and we’re proud to once again be a part of the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour,” said Louis Chemi, EVP, managing director recreational marine division, Navico. “Our products are synonymous with successful tournament fishing, and the NWT is a great platform to showcase their capabilities. We look forward to kicking off the new season and spending time with all of the tournament anglers.”
The Cabela’s NWT will begin the 2016 season April 21 on Lake Erie and will include a total of three qualifying events, plus a year-end championship. Official registration for all events will begin in January, both online and by phone. The NWT website offers numerous details on the circuit, including official rules, tournament structure, payout and incentives.
All NWT events will deliver 100% payback. A fully rigged Ranger Boat, plus cash, is guaranteed for first place at each event – a minimum total value of $57,000. Multiple contingency programs are available for even higher payout. Anglers that fish all three regular-season events, in addition to the top points leaders, will qualify for the three-day, entry-fee championship.
The Cabela’s National Walleye Tour also includes unmatched television and media coverage, allowing a national audience to watch the action unfold from each event throughout the season. Airing on multiple networks, the NWT will be seen on the Pursuit Channel, NBC Sports Network, Fox Sports Net North, Comcast Chicago and the World Fishing Network.
For more details, anglers are encouraged to call 612-424-0708 or visit the website at www.nationalwalleyetour.com.
2016 NWT scheduled events:
April 21-22 – Lake Erie (Sandusky, Ohio)
May 26-27 – Lake Winnebago (Oshkosh, Wis.)
June 23-24 – Green Bay (Sturgeon Bay, Wis.)
Championship – August 3-5 – Lake Oahe (Mobridge, S.D.)
About Lowrance
The Lowrance® brand is wholly owned by Navico, Inc. A privately held, international corporation, Navico is currently the world’s largest marine electronics company, and is the parent company to leading marine electronics brands: Lowrance, Simrad Yachting and B&G. Navico has approximately 1,500 employees globally and distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide, please visit www.navico.com for more information.
About Cabela’s National Walleye Tour
National Walleye Tour events are made possible through the sponsorship and continued support of these well-respected brands: Cabela’s, Ranger Boats, Lucas Oil, Evinrude, RAM, Mercury, Motor Guide, Jimmy John’s, Minn Kota, Triton Boats, Power-Pole, Amphibia, Arctic Ice, Stratos Boats, Lowrance, Protect the Harvest, BoatU.S., General Tire, SuperClean, Mustang Survival, Raymarine, Valley Fashions, T-H Marine, Atlas, G-Juice, Powertex Group.