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Norman,
Ok. – When the Bassmaster Elite Series makes its 8th stop of the season June 12-15 on Kentucky Lake, current AOY points leader, Mike McClelland, will be flying some new colors. In an Elite Series first, McClelland has teamed up with Tahoe Smokeless tobacco for a single event sponsorship.
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During the Bluegrass Brawl, McClelland will fish out of the same Champion boat that he used during the 2007 Elite Series season featuring a new Tahoe Smokeless wrap in lime green and black. “This is basically like the same deal going on in NASCAR, where drivers change sponsorships for a single race. I think that this is a new, fresh look at what the possibilities are for professional
anglers. There’s nothing to say that we can’t change our look over the course of the year.” McClelland told The
BZ.
While Tahoe Smokeless will be his primary sponsor for the event, McClelland’s other key sponsors will still be represented in the wrap and jersey design. “The cool thing is that Tahoe is still allowing me to carry the Champion and Falcon logos on my boat.” McClelland said. “Tahoe Smokeless will be the primary sponsor for this event, but they are allowing the other sponsors to still play, so that’s really cool.”
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Located in Virginia, Tahoe Smokeless’ primary distribution is in the South and South East. McClelland noted that, “Tahoe was looking at new marketing and promotional aspects and the President and CEO of the company is an avid bass fisherman. They feel that this is a good market to get involved in.”
The Bluegrass Brawl event could turn into “the battle of the smokeless,” as McClelland rooms with fellow Elite Series pro, Jeff Kreit, who is sponsored by Longhorn Smokeless tobacco.
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is the official press release from Tahoe
Smokeless:
America’s Best Tasting Snuff Sponsors America’s Top Angler
Rock Bridge Tobacco Corporation, manufacturer of Tahoe Smokeless is proud to announce its upcoming sponsorship of Mike McClelland who is currently leading the B.A.S.S. Elite Series AOY (Angler of Year) race. Tahoe Smokeless will serve as McClelland’s primary sponsor at the Bluegrass Brawl on Kentucky Lake, Gilbertsville, KY on June 12th – 15th. McClelland’s boat will be wrapped in the bright green and black Tahoe Smokeless branding.
The owner’s of Rock Bridge Tobacco Corporation, bass fishermen themselves, recognize McClelland’s talent in the growing sport of bass fishing. It only seemed fitting for America’s Best Tasting Snuff to sponsor McClelland, an avid user of smokeless tobacco and leading angler in the BASS Elite Series.
McClelland has had a very successful season thus far. His 1st place win at the Sunshine Showdown put him in a great position early on. He has maintained his position at the top of the standings for Bassmaster AOY (Angler of Year). “I am very excited to work with a company that is as passionate about bass fishing as I am. I enjoy using Tahoe Smokeless and I am proud to wear their name on my jersey.”
New Tahoe Smokeless is made with 100% American tobacco and is available in 5 styles: Long Cut Wintergreen, Fine Cut Wintergreen, Long Cut Natural, Fine Cut Natural, and Long Cut Straight. To learn more about Rock Bridge Tobacco Corporation call 1-888-736-8853. To learn more about Tahoe Smokeless and its other sponsorships including Hooter’s Pro Cup, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and Tahoe Pro Rodeo visit
TahoeSmokeless.com.
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