MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- FLW Outdoors announced a star-studded
professional angling team for Chevrolet for the 2009 Walmart FLW Tour. Team
Chevy features veterans Luke Clausen, Dion Hibdon, Larry Nixon and Kim
Stricker. Two new additions feature Anthony Gagliardi and two-time Land
O'Lakes Angler of the Year Jay Yelas.
Longtime Team Chevy angler Jimmy Houston will be part of Team Chevy
exclusively fishing the Walmart FLW Series BP Eastern Division.
"It is an honor to once again be back with Chevrolet," said Yelas, who was
part of the Chevy Pro Staff in 2002 and 2003. "Team Chevy is one of the
premier teams in FLW Outdoors, the top fishing circuit in the country."
"I am excited to join Team Chevy as they are one of the best teams and
have been a part of the FLW Outdoors family for a long time," said Gagliardi.
"Chevrolet is an American brand that embodies American values, as does FLW
Outdoors, and I am proud to represent them."
Chevrolet, a longtime sponsor of FLW Outdoors, is the title sponsor of the
Chevy Open, held this year in Huntsville, Ala., from Feb. 12-15. Chevy also is
the presenting sponsor of the BFL All-American, the championship event for
weekend bass anglers. Chevrolet is also proud to make their anglers available
to the general public for photos and autographs prior to each FLW Tour, FLW
Series BP Eastern Division and championship event at a local Chevy dealer.
www.FLWOutdoors.com
ABOUT FLW OUTDOORS
FLW Outdoors, named after Forrest L. Wood, the legendary founder of Ranger
Boats, is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world and is
offering anglers the chance to win more than $33 million through 231
tournaments in 2009. FLW Outdoors also is taking fishing mainstream with FLW
Fantasy Fishing, offering the largest awards possible in the history of
fantasy sports, $10 million in cash and prizes. Sign up for Player's Advantage
for only $10 to get your edge and win. For more information about FLW Outdoors
and its tournaments, visit FLWOutdoors.com or call (270) 252-1000. For more
information about FLW Fantasy Fishing and Player's Advantage, visit
www.FantasyFishing.com.
SOURCE FLW Outdoors
