Date: 02/07/14
Smitson Gets 2014 Rayovac FLW Series Conformation:
Professional angler Melvin Smitson Baltimore, Maryland has received official conformation from FLW headquarters that he will be fishing the 2014 Rayovac FLW Series northern division.
"Today is a good day, I have been scratching and clawing my way back financially after my Mercury 250 HP went out on me in the FLW bass fishing league Chesapeake Bay championship at the end of last season. It probably cost me a trip to the All - American. I'm still a little bummed out over that and then when I saw over 200 boats fishing Lake Okeechobee in the first 2014 Rayovac FLW Series tournament. It made me real nervous because I was not sure I would pull together the cash to secure my priority position in time for the 2014 Rayovac FLW Series northern division season." Said Melvin.
Meet Melvin's 2014 Rayovac FLW Series Sponsors:
Zeko Shoes, The Crab Place, Lizard Leds, Flatbellies Fishing Lures, Mercury Marine, Motor Guide, Rat-L-Trap, Okuma, Big Bear Fishing Rods, Buckeye Lures, Eco Pro Tungsten, Gambler Lures, Premier Marine, Amphibia, JWB Art Unlimited, Pro Sites Unlimited, War Eagle Lures
"I picked up several new sponsors this off season so there was some extra pressure to meet the priority deadline for everyone involved. But Hey, like I said earlier, it's a new day and the start to what I hope will be a really great season out on the Rayovac FLW Series northern division." Melvin added.
2014 Rayovac FLW Series Northern Division Schedule:
May 1 - May 3: James River, Virginia
June19 - June 21: Potomac River, Maryland
July 17 - July 19: Lake Champlain, New York
Oct 30 - Nov 1: Wheeler Lake, Alabama
"Right now, I'm looking forward to heading back down to the the James River so I can improve on my 30th place finish in overall angler of the year points in 2013. The largemouth bass fishing on the Potomac River and smallmouth bass fishing on Lake Champlain should be solid. If I can get off to a good start on the James River. I like my chances to qualify for the brand new Rayovac FLW Series championship down on Wheeler Lake this year. I want to thank all of my family, friends, fans, sponsors and all the really great folks over at FLW for hosting a great tournament series that provides me with a world class platform to craft my skills as a professional angler." ~ Smitson went on to say.
Tight Lines & Heavy Limits,
Melvin Smitson