Fishing News - 4/4/01
From BASS
Comments from BASS Staff on the merger:
Dave Precht, editor of BASSMASTER Magazine
"ESPN has shown a dedication to complete and accurate coverage of other sports, and that standard will continue to be applied to BASSMASTER¹s coverage of the sport of bass fishing as well," Precht said. "For more than 33 years, BASSMASTER has been the main resource for people who want to know more about bass fishing. We will continue to strive to make each issue of the magazine better and more informative than the one before."
Dewey Kendrick, B.A.S.S. Tournament Director
"The BASSMASTER Tournament Trail has always been regarded as the premier fishing circuit in the world and now with ESPN, there is no limit to our potential audience and fans."
George McNeilly, B.A.S.S. Director of Communications
"This is really great news for the millions of fans who follow professional fishing and the millions more who fish themselves. The credibility of our tour and our publications teamed with the multi-media and promotional expertise and leadership of ESPN is a winning combination."
Al Smith, B.A.S.S. Federation Director
"I am very enthusiastic about this new opportunity to combine our global grassroots B.A.S.S. Federation with ESPN. I believe that this joining of efforts will certainly strengthen our Federation Program as we strive to reach new levels."
Don Corkran, World Championship Fishing Director of Competition
"I am extremely excited about ESPN¹s acquisition of all B.A.S.S., Inc. properties. The W.C.F. events were partly based on the successful ESPN X-Games concept and their experience in this area will greatly help this exciting, new bass tournament concept achieve its objectives."
Skeet Reese, BASSMASTER and W.C.F. Champion
"From an anglers standpoint, I am extremely excited. This is potentially the best thing that has ever happened to bass fishing and could truly take it to the next level. ESPN has all the potential in the world to truly shine, making B.A.S.S. events more fan friendly than anything else out there."
B.A.S.S. Web site: http://www.bassmaster.com.
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