The Shootout Series announced today the signing of an exclusive licensing agreement with FLW to run FLW bass tournaments in Canada.
“This is a life changing opportunity for anglers fishing the Shootout Series in 2015 and a dedicated FLW Canada series of bass tournaments in 2016,” said Cory Banford, Co-owner of the Shootout Series. “We are thrilled to work alongside FLW to bring this incredible opportunity to Canadian anglers and give them a chance to shine in the international spotlight.”Four anglers will advance from the 2015 Shootout Series Showdown to represent Canada in the 2016 Rayovac FLW Series Championship. Two anglers will compete as pros with FLW providing Ranger boats adorned with the Maple Leaf and two will compete as co-anglers. The top pro award at the Rayovac FLW Series Championship is $95,000, including a Ranger Z518C if the pro is Ranger Cup qualified, and the top co-angler award is a Ranger Z117.
