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Welcome to the 2019 NPAA Conference On behalf of the NPAA Board of Directors, I would like to welcome each and every one of you to the 2019 Annual Conference! Our Conference theme this year is "Turn Ripples into Waves.” How real this is! With the huge surge of youth angling movement going forward, to the High School Student and Collegiate Competitive Angling, to the regaining of family members whom were "a generation lost." And how about Female Anglers? Women Anglers of Minnesota, for example, has grown from 150(ish) members a year ago to 500+ currently! The Ripples are indeed turning into Waves. As your President, getting people of all ages and backgrounds back to the sport of fishing has been my one of my most important objectives. This years Conference will see a Student Angler Panel, Featured Speakers Jacob Wheeler, Jordan Lee, and Glenn Hughes, and lots of informational Breakout Sessions, Partnering Company Breakouts, Future Angler Foundation (FAF) Benefit Banquet, and maybe even a card game or two... With great pride, I thank all of our Partners, Staff, and especially you, the Members, for making this a great Conference, and making the NPAA the great Organization that it is.

Stephen Picht Stephen Picht President National Professional Anglers Association

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Friday, January 4, 2019

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Conference Registration Grand Ballroom Foyer

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Partner Show Booths Open Grand Ballroom East

2:30 pm – 3:45 pm NPAA Annual Business Meeting NPAA Board of Directors & Pat Neu, Executive Director

Grand Ballroom W/C

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Refreshment Break Grand Ballroom Foyer

4:00 pm – 4:35 pm Conference Opening Session – Welcome Stephen Picht, NPAA President & Pat Neu, Executive Director

Grand Ballroom W/C

4:45 pm – 5:30 pm New Member/Partner/Guest Orientation Pat Neu, Executive Director

Edina Room

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Partner Show Booths Open Grand Ballroom East

Gold Partner Motor Company Breakout Sessions

4:45 pm – 5:30 pm Mercury Atrium 6

4:45 pm – 5:30 pm Evinrude Bloomington Room

4:45 pm – 5:30 pm Yamaha Atrium 4

Gold Partner Boat Company Breakout Sessions

5:40 pm – 6:25 pm Lund Atrium 7

5:40 pm – 6:25 pm Bass Cat & Yar-Craft Atrium 1

5:40 pm – 6:25 pm Ranger Bloomington Room

5:40 pm – 6:25 pm Triton Atrium 3

5:40 pm – 6:25 pm Nitro Atrium 6

5:35 pm – 6:20 pm Ladies Networking Event Sponsored by Froehling Anderson

Plaza 3

5:40 pm – 6:25 pm Student Angler Panel Moderated by Seth Borton

Edina Room

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Meet & Greet Party Sponsored by Worldwide Marine Insurance

Grand Ballroom East

8:00 pm – 12:00 am Card Room Open Nine Mile Grill

Topic Descriptions

You’re a Member, Now Make Some Waves (Pat Neu)- This breakout session is designed for new NPAA members, guests, and partners to learn more about the NPAA and our mission. The entire conference will focus on the “Turning Ripples into Waves” and this orientation is designed to give the history on why the NPAA was formed, how it has evolved, what it can do for our members to assist them in making some waves that can help grow & protect sportfishing and, as importantly, assist members with their professional angling careers. There will also be plenty of time to ask questions about the NPAA and to give us feedback on why you have joined us as a member or partner.

Student Angler Panel: Turn Ripples into Waves (Seth Borton)- is an applicable concept for everyone at any stage in their professional journey. But what that looks like is vastly different from one sector or person to the next. The goal of this panel is to provide each of you the knowledge, insight, and encouragement to propel you through the next stage in your student angler journey. Panel members: Jordan Lee, Jimmy Bell, Jack Hippe, Grant Ehlenfeldt, Kyle Bahr

Thank You to our

2019 NPAA Conference

Event Sponsors

Future Angler Foundation Benefit Banquet Sponsors

Meet & Greet Party Sponsor

Ladies Networking Event Sponsor

Saturday, January 5, 2019

7:30 am – 11:30 am Conference Registration Grand Ballroom

Foyer

8:00 am – 10:20 am Partner Show Booths Open Grand Ballroom East

Gold Partner Breakout Sessions

8:00 am – 8:50 am Gold Partner Breakout Session – Humminbird/MinnKota Atrium 4

8:00 am – 8:50 am Gold Partner Breakout Session – Pure Fishing Atrium 6

9:00 am – 10:00 am Gold Partner Tournament Breakout Sessions- AIM, NWT,

MWC/NABC, Champions Tour Grand Ballroom W/C

9:45 am – 10:20 am Refreshment Break Grand Ballroom

Foyer

General Session

10:30 am – 11:15 am So You Want to Be a Pro Angler Presented by Jordan Lee

Grand Ballroom W/C

11:15 am – 12:00 pm Making Waves On and Off the Water Presented by Glenn Hughes

Grand Ballroom W/C

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Networking Lunch Garden Court/ Plaza

5 & 6

12:30 pm – 1:25 pm Partner Show Booths Open Rooms A-F

1:30 pm – 2:15 pm Pro Angler Panel Panel Members: Jordan Lee, Tom Keenan, Dale Stroschein

Grand Ballroom W/C

2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Making Ripples So You Can Make Waves Presented by Jacob Wheeler

Grand Ballroom W/C

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Conference Wrap Up Presented by Stephen Picht, NPAA President & Pat Neu, Executive Director

Grand Ballroom W/C

3:10 pm – 3:45 pm Refreshment Break Grand Ballroom

Foyer

General Session Topic Descriptions

So You Want to Be a Pro Angler (Jordan Lee)- Jordan will talk about the journey to becoming a successful professional angler. It can vary from person to person, but he will share his story and hopefully inspire the audience to take the next steps toward a successful fishing career!

Making Waves On and Off the Water (Glenn Hughes)- Your passion for fishing can have a huge impact on sportfishing industry conservation. There are more than 800,000 jobs in the United State that exist because of recreational fishing, yet none are more important than what you can do as an individual. From those directly tied to the industry, to fisheries conservation to helping others have a great day on the water: we need you! Our speaker, Glenn Hughes, earned a degree in industrial engineering but quickly came to realize that his passion was fishing. His experience and desire to make a difference led him to the industry’s trade association of which he is now President. In this session, you’ll learn about what you can do to tie your passion into the multi-dimensional world of recreational fishing and help our next generation of anglers.

Making Ripples So You Can Make Waves (Jacob Wheeler)- Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana is the last place you think that the number one ranked bass angler in the world would come from. From riding his bike to the canal down the street, to the local boat ramp hoping someone would take him fishing for a Wednesday nighter, to competing at the highest level in professional bass fishing. Follow along as Jacob discusses all of the ripples that have happened in his life and career in bass fishing to help him create the waves that he has been able to ride, both good and bad.

Saturday, January 5, 2019

Educational Breakouts - Session 1

3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Winning Ways Make Waves Presented by Tom Keenan

Atrium 6

3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Riding the Wave of Tax Changes Presented by Froehling Anderson

Edina Room

3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Media Relations to Make Waves Presented by Steve Sarley

Atrium 4

3:45 pm – 4:30 pm If You Build It, They Will Come

Presented by Dale Stroschein Atrium 7

3:45 pm – 4:30 pm The Waves of Change in Social Media Presented by Brian Bashore

Bloomington Room

Educational Breakouts - Session 2

4:40 pm – 5:25 pm Winning Ways Make Waves Presented by Tom Keenan

Atrium 6

4:40 pm – 5:25 pm Riding the Wave of Tax Changes

Presented by Froehling Anderson Bloomington Room

4:40 pm – 5:25 pm Media Relations to Make Waves Presented by Steve Sarley

Atrium 4

4:40 pm – 5:25 pm If You Build It, They Will Come Presented by Dale Stroschein

Atrium 7

4:40 pm – 5:25 pm No More Statistics-Making Safety a Priority Presented by Lance Valentine and Hunter Bland

Edina Room

Educational Breakouts - Session 3

5:35 pm – 6:20 pm Winning Ways Make Waves Presented by Tom Keenan

Atrium 6

5:35 pm – 6:20 pm Riding the Wave of Tax Changes Presented by Froehling Anderson

Bloomington Room

5:35 pm – 6:20 pm Media Relations to Make Waves Presented by Steve Sarley

Atrium 4

5:35 pm – 6:20 pm The Waves of Change in Social Media Presented by Brian Bashore

Edina Room

5:35 pm – 6:20 pm No More Statistics-Making Safety a Priority Presented by Lance Valentine & Hunter Bland

Atrium 7

5:35 pm – 6:20 pm Make a Wave by Hosting a Future Angler Event in 2019 Presented by Greg Karch

Atrium 3

Evening Activities

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Future Angler Foundation Silent Auction & Cocktail Party Veranda &

Grand Ballroom East

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Future Angler Foundation Benefit Banquet Sponsored by Yamaha & Skeeter Boats

Grand Ballroom W/C

9:00 pm – 12:00 am Card Room Open Nine Mile Grill

General Session Topic Descriptions

Pro Angler Panel- Riding the Wave of Their Success- Three of the most accomplished professional anglers in this country will be in the spotlight to answer your questions about their careers, their favorite techniques, and the strategies that have enabled them to “Make Waves” in this industry. Don’t miss out on this chance to delve into what makes each of these three pros unique and successful. Each will have equality opportunity to answer your questions, so bring them on! Panel Members: Jordan Lee, Tom Keenan, Dale Stroschein

Educational Breakouts - Topic Descriptions

Winning Ways Make Waves- What goes in preparing for a tournament? A lot of work can be done before getting to the boat launch. An angler’s mindset and organization are key. How to breakdown water and look for little things those other anglers might over look? Don’t be afraid to try or do something different. Details are the key to winning. What little small things that can be done to maximize the bites that you get before you get on the water?

Riding the Wave of Tax Changes- With most of the changes of the TCJA going into effect in 2018, you'll need to be familiar with all the new laws to be sure you're taking advantage of every tax break you're entitled to. We'll present the highlights of the major changes for individuals and businesses:

- New Tax Rates - Bonus depreciation changes - New standard individual deduction - Interest expense changes - AMT changes - The recent Wayfair v. South Dakota sales tax implications

- Section 199A Qualified Business Income (QBI)

Media Relations to Make Waves- You know how much the media means to you. Are you aware of how important you are to the media? This presentation is designed to give new and old pros alike, a number of tips and tactics to increase their visibility in the marketplace. Everyone needs to increase their effectiveness when working with representatives in all segments of today’s changing media. This seminar can help you to do just that.

If You Build It, They Will Come- This presentation will focus on the organic evolution of Wacky Walleye Guide Service. Dale and Karyn Stroschein will talk about the overall successes of their business and what tips, tools and tactics they use on a daily basis to continue to grow and expand. This seminar will hopefully leave the attendees with a deeper understanding of what it takes to run a guide service, and what has allowed for Wacky Walleye Guide Service to flourish.

The Waves of Change in Social Media- Session on the everchanging landscape in Social Media and how to utilize the platforms to benefit your business and sponsors. Learn the ins-outs of the social media and digital marketing from Brian Bashore. The digital marketing director for a major outdoor publication and several other brands. The digital marketing space is changing faster than you can send a text message. In this session we will discuss how to set yourself apart from others using social media platforms to develop your personal brand. How to utilize these social platforms for your sponsors and insight on methods to help you become more visible in the viral space.

No More Statistics- Making Safety A priority- Developing a plan for when accidents do occur is the first step to being safe. This seminar will cover how/when/where most boating accidents happen, making a good plan for your boat, how accidents can be prevented and the equipment needed to be ready if they do occur. Hunter will also briefly share his boating survival story, and stress the importance of boating safety for all ages. He will discuss Yamaha’s

Angler Code of Ethics, and how it can be utilized to help others within the fishing and boating community.

Make a Wave by Hosting a Future Angler Event in 2019- Love fishing? Check. Passion for teaching fishing to future anglers? Check. Ready to host an NPAA Future Angler Event? Check! From the nitty-gritty details of hosting a NPAA Future Angler Event to what topics you could cover, this breakout session is designed to teach you everything you need to host a successful Future Angler event.

Sunday, January 6, 2019

7:30 am – 9:00 am Chapel Service & Complimentary Continental Breakfast

“High Octane” What Fuel Motivates You?- By Tom & Elaine Davis Atrium 7

Educational Breakouts – Session 4

9:00 am – 9:45 am If You Build It, They Will Come Presented by Dale Stroschein

Edina Room

9:00 am – 9:45 am The Waves of Change in Social Media Presented by Brian Bashore

Bloomington Room

9:00 am – 9:45 am Make a Wave by Hosting a Future Angler Event in 2019 Presented by Greg Karch

Atrium 3

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Student Angler Session Presented by Worldwide Marine Ins

Edina Room

10:00 am – 1:00 pm Become a Boy Scouts of America Certified Angler Educator

(Sign up Required, No Charge) Presented By Michael Brand

Atrium 3

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Doctor Sonar School (Additional Registration Fee)

Presented By Doc Bruce Samson Atrium 7

Topic Descriptions

‘High Octane’ What Fuel Motivates You? (Tom & Elaine Davis)- Tom and Elaine will discuss how we can have a “Motivated Life” while dealing with our successes and our failures in today’s world.

Become a Boy Scouts of America Certified Angler Educator (Michael Brand)- BSA needs Angling Professionals; to assist with quality Fishing Programs; inspire a love for the sport; angler Recruitment, Retention, Reactivation - R3; positive Role Models; family and community engagement. NPAA members and partners have an exciting opportunity to become certified as a Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Angling Educator. The BSA Angling Educator Learning Objectives include; the role of a BSA Angler Educator; Youth Protection Guidelines; overview BSA Fishing Programs; Cub Scouts; Scouts BSA; Venturing; Connecting with BSA; and resources available. Participants will learn how to engage with scout fishing programs and how scouts may help with NPAA youth fishing clinics for service project achievements.

Student Angler Session (Sponsored by Bob Luellen and the Future Angler Foundation)- This session is designed for the next generation of anglers who dream of a career in the sportfishing industry. Student Anglers and Future Pros will have the opportunity to hear some inspiring stories from current Pros about what started their passion for the sport, and learn about their journey to success. Join us to get your questions answered and learn how to up your game!

Doctor Sonar School (Doc/Bruce Samson)- Join Doc Samson as he covers understanding sonar/down imaging/side imaging and interpreting the display, reviews new technology and discusses what is valuable for fishing, how to set up your Humminbird/Lowrance for optimal use, and understanding CHIRP sonar. You will also learn about the new mapping options from: Navionics, Humminbird, Lowrance, Doctor Sonar, and Garmin.

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Stephen Picht is a Profession-al Walleye Tournament Angler whom, along with his Wife and Tournament Partner Brenda, have dedicated a huge amount of their time and energies towards getting youth and families back involved in fishing. Stephen spends countless

hours working with youth fishing, Future Angler Event (FAE) Kids Fishing Clinics at Tournament Events, is a Coach for the Grand Rapids ThunderHawk High School Fishing Team, Boat Captain for High School Fishing Teams, and is seated on the Board of Direc-tors for the Student Angler Organization (SAO), and the Student Angler Tournament Trail (SATT). He is also on the Board of Directors for the MN High School Rodeo Association (MSHSRA) Alumni. Stephen is very active in, and has been the leading recruiter for, the NPAA’s new membership drives on a consistent basis. Stephen is the President of the National Profes-sional Anglers Association and is currently on his 2nd 3 year term on the NPAA Board of Directors.

Pat Neu (Nye) is a 61 year-old pro-fessional angler who resides in Southern Door County, WI. He has fished professionally since the early 90’s, but he has only been a full time professional angler since 2006. Pat has worked in the outdoor industry in sales and marketing for the past 46 years. He is committed to growing and

protecting our fishing and hunting traditions that have been central to his life. Pat is currently the Executive Director of the National Professional Anglers Associa-tion (NPAA), the President of the Future Angler Foundation (FAF) that he founded in 2012 and he works as an outdoor/marine industry consultant.

Featured Speaker Bios

Jacob Wheeler’s success began at a young age in the junior fishing programs where he captured angler-of-the-year and state cham-pionship titles, top ten finishes and Junior Bassmaster Classic appear-ances. In 2010, Wheeler finished 1st place in his first FLW Outdoors BFL division level tournament and

continued to qualify for the 2011 BFL All-American. In 2011, Wheeler made history as the youngest angler, 20 years old, to win the BFL All-American and he won with a wire-to-wire win. In 2012, his rookie year on tour, he dominated the competition with a wire-to-wire win at the FLW Outdoors Forest Wood Cup and entered the record books again as the youngest angler to win. Wheeler's winning ways have continued through his career including two Bassmaster Elite Series wins, a Major League Fishing Challenge Cup Championship, and numerous top 10's. He has surpassed $1,500,000.00 in tournament winnings at the ripe age of 28 years old and is currently ranked #1 in the world according to bassfan.com.

Jordan Lee is a two time Bassmaster Classic Champion from Cullman, Alabama. He fished the Bassmaster Elite Series for four years and will compete in the BPT Tour in 2019. He fished for Auburn University and graduated in 2013 with a

degree in Marketing.

Glenn Hughes is President of the American Sportfishing Association, which represents the sportfishing industry, as well as the nation’s 49 million anglers. He and the Government Affairs team work closely with the association’s members and

our state and federal governments to ensure the industry remains strong and that we collectively have clean water, abundant fisheries, access to the fish and participation numbers that continue to climb. Glenn spent more than 20 years in central Florida overseeing 10 fishing and boating magazines, a television show, international and domestic fishing tournaments and a multitude of websites. Some of his brands included Salt Water Sportsman and Sport Fishing, as well as Sport Fishing Television (SFTV). His team also produced fishing tournaments such as FishStock, The Bermuda Big Game Classic and the Los Cabos Billfish Tournament. Glenn graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a BS degree in Industrial Engineering and started his career as an engineer at Boeing Helicopter in Philadelphia, but soon realized that his passion was fishing. Glenn grew up fishing and boating on the freshwater lakes in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains and along the coast of New Jersey. He also lived on his boat on the Long Island Sound. Since then he’s fished all over the western hemisphere and caught species up to 750 lbs

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since grown it into a trusted

source for information, education

and tackle. Lance takes educat-

ing anglers seriously, and due to

that, has gained a large following of recreational and

tournament fishermen who seek his advice on presen-

tations, equipment usage and products. Lance is

recognized as an expert on fishing the Detroit River,

Saginaw Bay and on using Lowrance electronics. His

"Walleye 101" and "TeachinFishin" brands have

become well known by providing education,

information and products to an industry that is

constantly changing, while maintaining a level of

integrity that is unsurpassed in the fishing industry.

Lance’s mission statement is simple; “to help others,

regardless of skill level, get more enjoyment from

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Breakout Speaker Bios

Hunter Bland is a Bassmaster Opens Pro and National Spokes-man for Boating Safety. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, and is a former college fish-ing President. He was the driver in the “UF Bass Team Boating Accident”. After graduating

from college, he signed on with Yamaha and Skeeter to share his story to the youth, high-school, and college anglers across the country. His goal is to save lives through his story, stress the importance of boating safety, and remind everyone that “there is a positive in every negative situation”.

Gail Thompson, CPA is happiest when she’s on the lake with her three favorite fishermen: her husband and their two sons (Danny and Dana). Although her joy comes from watching others celebrate a monster fish, she’s usually the one who lands the

prize catch. She simply loves the water and has a deep devotion to keeping it pristine for generations to come. When Gail’s not on the water, she enjoys helping anglers succeed in their business. She makes sure they understand the not-so-glamorous aspects of the sport, such as paying taxes on a big win or maintaining good records. She likes hearing fish stories, too.

Joe Rubenstein, CPA- For Joe’s family, a monofila-ment line is the tie that binds. Annual fishing trips—to Mille Lacs and Canada—serve as memory-making gatherings for the clan. One of Joe’s favorite memories, not surprisingly, is when he landed a 30 5/8-inch

walleye, his personal best. Minimizing professional athletes’ tax liability has long been a staple of Joe’s practice at Froehling Anderson. With innate knowledge of this challenge, Joe helps clients further their passion while keeping their pocketbook intact.

Ben Koenig, CPA has been

fishing his whole life. Some of his

favorite memories are fishing on

Lakes Superior and Michigan with

family. Annually, his family would

travel to different hot spots for

family fishing trips. He’s still

waiting for the record-setting fish.

At Froehling Anderson, Ben focuses his practices on

minimizing taxes within estates and trusts and helping

his clients through the complexity of estate planning.

Ben’s work helps client’s transfer their wealth to the

next generation, so his clients can focus on their

passions.

Tom Keenan is a well-known angler from central Wisconsin. He has been chasing walleyes all over the country for over 25 years. He achieved a major mile-stone in walleye fishing by having earned over a $1 million in career earnings. Tom has worked in the

fishing industry for 25 plus years managing a major retail sporting goods store. His energy and drive to succeed at everything has made him a well known name.

Seth Borton- February 2019 will

mark the start of my sixth year as the Head Coach of the Adrian College Bass Fishing Team. We have accomplished a lot in our first several years and I could not be more proud of the foundation that has been laid. Great anglers, great

partnerships and a lot of hard work on many fronts has been the foundation of our programs success. We have compiled six number one national rankings over this time and we are currently riding our longest streak at the top of over sixth months. Individual or team success is always a culmination of many things. I’m honored to be a part of the NPAA and to have the opportunity to reinvest in the future of our sport alongside some great professionals.

Brian Bashore is a profes-sional angler and guide residing in Sioux Falls, SD. He is the owner of the The Walleye Guys LLC. guide service and has been guiding on the Missouri river for 9 yrs. Brian can be found throughout the year giving

seminars hosting angling schools and on the forefront battle of many conservation issues. As the Vice President of the NPAA, Brian has a strong passion for seeing that the current and future generations have clean water and access to public lands and water. Brian is a regional director for the National Wildlife Federation working with several conservation groups across the Midwest. He is also the marketing director for Midwest Hunting and Fishing magazine. As on operations Chief in the US Navy, Brian has a has a passion for business development, strategic planning and marketing and enjoys helping others reach their potential.

Greg Karch (Captain Greg) Walleye tournament angler turned angler educator from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, who has led more than 200 free fishing workshops and educated over 20,000 future anglers. In 2007, he launched Learn 2 Fish With Us, a non-profit organization dedicated to growing the sport of fishing by

educating and inspiring beginner and experienced anglers. Through the support of sponsors and passion of fellow volunteers, Greg uses an interactive approach to teach future anglers about the skills and equipment they need to begin fishing and stay safe! He is a Certified Angler Educator with the Wisconsin DNR and Boy Scouts of America. When he’s not teaching future anglers how to fish, you can find him on Lake Winne-bago or Green Bay fishing.

Steve Sarley is currently the host

of the extremely popular We Fish ASA

podcast. The one-hour show has been

heard weekly for over 2-1/2 years.

Steve has written by-lined columns for

magazines and newspapers for over

20 years. Sarley hosted a weekly half-

hour live in-studio fishing show on a Tribune station

for over four years. He was the host of the “Outdoors

Experience” on Chicago’s AM-560 WIND for over 11

years.

Dale Stroschein- began guiding under the name “Wacky Walleye Wizard” (the name affectionately given to him by his late father, Bill Stroschein) in 1985. During that time, he was also touring the Midwest as a Pro Walleye

Angler. He began building up a name for himself as a competitive angler and trusted guide. In 1999, Dale retired from tournament fishing and devoted his days to managing his resort (Sand Bay Beach Resort) and becoming a full time charter fishing guide. It was dur-ing that time that he met his now wife, Karyn. Dale is a National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Angler and is the “Face” of Wacky Walleye Guide Service. Karyn works “behind the scenes” so-to-speak managing the fishing schedules of not only Dale, but of their other two full time guides as well. She is also responsible for all sponsorship contracts, phone call inquiries, emails and any hosted events by Wacky Walleye Guide Ser-vice. Together, they are a team who work hand in hand to ensure the ultimate success for their businesses.

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+Nationally Advertised Price; actual sales price determined by dealer. Price does not include freight, dealer prep, and T.T.L. uManufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Prices may vary due to supply, location, freight etc. Actual prices are set by the dealer. *Terms and Conditions: Nationally Advertised Price with $2,500 Rebate. Consumer benefit for purchasing a new (unused, not previously warranty registered) eligible MY 2019 and prior boat from 1/1/19-3/31/19 is an instant rebate applied at time of final sale by dealer, at no extra cost to consumer. Actual rebate amount is determined by model selected. NO BENEFIT SUBSTITUTIONS. Promotion is only applicable from authorized participating Skeeter dealers in the U.S.A. and Canada sold to purchasing consumers residing in the U.S.A. and Canada. Promotion is limited to available stock in dealer inventory that is sold, PDI completed, delivered and warranty registered in accordance with Skeeter’s promotion and warranty registration requirements during applicable dates. No model substitutions, benefit substitutions, extensions or rain checks will be allowed. Not redeemable for cash. Boats sold or provided for commercial, camp, resort, rental, promotional/demo, government agency, competition, tournament or sponsorship use are not eligible. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other Skeeter offer or discounts. Some exceptions may apply. See authorized, participating Skeeter dealer for complete details. Skeeter reserves the right to change or cancel this promotion at any time. Other restrictions and conditions apply. ©2019 Skeeter Products, Inc. All rights reserved. This document contains many of Skeeter’s valuable trademarks. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only, and are not intended to be an endorsement. Remember to observe all applicable boating laws. Never drink and ride. Dress properly with a USCG approved flotation device and protective gear. Boats may be shown with optional equipment. See your local Skeeter dealer for complete details.

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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTYLimited Lifetime Structural Warranty 10 Year Limited Transferable Structural Warranty 3 Year Limited Component Warranty

BIG IDEAS FOR BIG WATERIntroducing the new leader in big water performance. The biggest Deep-V Skeeter has ever produced, the WX2200 is engineered to handle the most grueling conditions you can throw at it. At 22 feet long, it offers the room you need to fish comfortably and efficiently. With improved front and rear deck space and a larger cockpit area, the WX200 is designed with the tournament angler in mind. For additional information please visit SkeeterBoats.com/WX2200.

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VALID JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31, 2019INSTANT REBATE APPLIED AT TIME OF FINAL SALE BY DEALER.

INSTANT REBATE*

LIMITED TIME OFFERUPTO

25 Gal. Insulated Stern Livewell & 9 Gal. Insulated Bow Baitwell- Fully insulated with independent fill recirculating and drain modes with pump timer.

Side Wall Rod StoragePlenty of room to store even your longest rods in the side rod storage compartment and in the center rod box up front.

Cockpit SeatingA new larger cockpit with non skid floors and snap in carpet accommodates 5-6 people comfortably. With rear pedestals removed you open up a larger space with no obstacles to manage your trolling spread.

INTRODUCING THE NEW

With Yamaha® V MAX SHO F300XA

NAP BEFORE REBATE MSRP

$71,395*

$$ 85,79073,895

ACTUAL SALES PRICE DETERMINED BY DEALER. PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

FREIGHT, DEALER PREP & T.T.L.NATIONALLY ADVERTISED

PRICE BEFORE REBATEMANUFACTURER’S

SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICEu+