Ranger Boats, Bridgford Foods, Mercury Marine Step Up for Western Anglers
San Clemente, Calif. – December 23, 2024 –– In addition to the continued partnership with Bassmaster, WON Bass, a division of Western Outdoor News announces a continued prize boat partnership for the 2025 WON Bass Western Opens Series of events, and a renewed partner for the WON Bass Angler of the Year prize.
In 2025 the WON Bass Western Opens Series will include five Pro-Am style events that will be held in California, Nevada and Arizona. Thanks to Bass Pro Shops, Ranger Boats and Mercury Marine, each WON Bass event will feature a Ranger / Mercury prize boat for the pro winner.
The partnership with Bass Pro Shops and Ranger Boats signals their strong commitment to the region and the anglers who make up The West. It provides seamless continuity between the WON Bass Customer base and one of the largest dealer networks made up of Bass Pro Shops locations and Ranger Boats Independent Dealers as well.
Along with the support factor, the new partnership directly improves earnings potential for the competitors through the contingency programs offered by Ranger Boats. WON Bass will now feature the Ranger Cup program as well as Nitro Rewards and Triton Gold.
Along with the news of Bass Pro Shops and Ranger Boats, longtime WON Bass partner, and of bass fishing in general, Bridgford Foods has renewed for their “Bridgford in the Boat” promotion for all of the 2025 WON Bass Opens Series events, and they have also agreed to provide a $10,000 prize to the 2025 WON Bass Pro Angler of the Year.
“We are excited to continue our multi-year partnership with Bass Pro Shops and White River Marine, the Ranger Boats / Mercury prize boats will be welcomed by the field and provide our anglers with more value, as well as more service availability,” said WON Bass tournament director Billy Egan. “We are also very happy to renew and extend our partnership with Bridgford Foods, they are a great partner and care about the industry and its anglers.
“These great companies are among the best in their industries and WON Bass is grateful for their partnerships.”
Consisting of five events in California, Arizona and Nevada, the 2025 WON Bass Western Opens Series of events will culminate with the 2025 WON Bass U.S. Open at Lake Mohave in October.
In 2024 WON Bass awarded 25 Pro’s and 25 AAA’s that completed their membership requirements to attend the no entry fee 2025 B.A.S.S. National Championship for a chance at over $300,000 in payouts and 3 spots for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. We look forward to following our anglers in 2025 at the October 22 – 25 event at La Crosse, WI. Don’t miss your opportunity to qualify in 2025!
Feb. 5–7, Lake Shasta
April 9-11, Clear Lake
May 7-9, Lake Havasu
Sept. 10-12, Lake Mead
Oct. 6-8, U.S. Open at Lake Mohave
For complete details, look to wonbassevents.com and WONews.com and tune in to WON Bass and Western Outdoor News’ social media platforms at Facebook.com/WONBassTournaments.