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KILGORE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skeeter, a leader in performance fishing boats, introduced today the new ZXE bass boat model line, which includes the ZXE20 and ZXE21. Powered by Yamaha V MAX SHO® 250-horsepower outboards and designed with features that prioritize functionality and performance, the ZXE models offer upgraded gauges with digital functions, updated all-fiberglass front decks and upgraded performance seating. The new models will be available through select authorized Skeeter dealer...

KILGORE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skeeter Boats hosted the 31st annual Skeeter Owners Bass Tournament on Lake Fork, Texas, at Lake Fork Marina and Hotel in Alba, Texas, June 7 through 8. Approximately 1,630 anglers in Skeeter® boats competed for more than $250,000 in cash and prizes, including a 2025 Skeeter FXR20 Apex Edition bass boat powered by a Yamaha V MAX SHO® 250 Outboard, and a 2025 Yamaha Viking®VI EPS Ranch Side-by-Side, with a chance to win a 2025 Yamaha Kodiak® 450 ATV in the Skeete...

CALVERT CITY, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At each of the past two Bass Pro Tour regular-season events, Jacob Wheeler has finished in second place, one bite short of the win. He fell 2-3 shy of Drew Gill on Lake Murray, then lost a heartbreaker to Jake Lawrence on Chickamauga and Nickajack, when Lawrence caught a 5-9 in the final seconds before lines out. At Lowrance Stage 5 Presented by Mercury on Kentucky Lake, Wheeler made sure no one else even got a chance to steal the trophy. Wheeler rallied afte...

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Rightwaters™ deepened its commitment to marine conservation by renewing its partnership with Bonefish & Tarpon Trust® (BTT) through a three-year agreement focused on protecting and restoring critical fisheries and habitats. The expanded relationship advances science-based initiatives, including mapping juvenile tarpon habitats, designing nursery habitats and restoring critical ecosystems in decline. Yamaha Rightwaters continues as the "Official Outboard of the...

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--onWater Fish, the leading app for anglers and water-based exploration, today launched their Summer 2025 update with a suite of next-gen tools designed to help users better understand their fishing patterns, make more informed decisions on the water, and support conservation efforts. The trio of enhancements include a smart Journal, a patented AI Trout Measuring Tool, and a MyWaters feature for personalized insights that include notifications when conditions alig...

EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rivers of Recovery (RoR) is pleased to announce that Stryten Energy LLC (www.stryten.com) has provided a generous financial donation for the fifth year in a row to support wounded U.S. combat veterans participating in Rivers of Recovery programs. The donation will directly support combat veterans suffering post-traumatic stress, mild traumatic brain injury, or other psychological wounds of war by allowing them to go through RoR’s unique outdoor rehabilitation prog...

OAK BLUFF, Manitoba--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FXR Racing is thrilled to announce that Malcolm Stewart, 2016 250cc Supercross Champion and 450cc race winner, one of the most dynamic and respected riders in professional motocross and supercross, is officially joining the FXR Racing family for the 2025 season. Stewart will represent FXR’s cutting-edge dirt bike gear throughout the remainder of his racing career, bringing his signature style and grit to the track in full FXR performance apparel. In a move...

BENTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today a new partnership with Zenni Optical, the world’s leading online eyewear retailer. As part of the partnership, Zenni now becomes the Official Eyewear of Major League Fishing and title partner of Bass Pro Tour Zenni Stage 6 at the Potomac River, held June 26-29 in Marbury, Maryland. This strategic partnership unites two innovative brands, combining Zenni’s industry leade...

WABASHA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Marine and Skeeter Boats became the first ever presenting sponsors of the annual Dick Hiley St. Jude® Bass Classic on May 2-4. The tournament, which took place in Wabasha, Minnesota, celebrates a community of bass anglers from across the Upper Midwest who come together once a year in support of the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. The 27th annual event brought together 96 competing boats and raised more than $1.1 million for t...

KILGORE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skeeter Boats and Yamaha will host the 31st annual Skeeter Owners Bass Tournament on Lake Fork, June 7–8, 2025. The tournament will take place at Lake Fork Marina and Hotel in Alba, Texas, and welcomes thousands of Skeeter boat owners for two days of fishing, prizes and community. “This tournament is where the Skeeter family comes together,” said Chris Brown, Brand Marketing Manager, Skeeter Boats. “It’s about more than big bass, it’s about celebrating our share...