Two Central Pro Am Anglers Will Fish In The 2011 Paa

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Central Pro Am Anglers WILL Fish against the Best Anglers in the World

Central Pro Am along with the Professional Anglers Association is pleased to announce a unique partnership in Tournament Fishing. Designed to benefit Central Pro AM anglers, the affiliation is three fold; an incentive program to reward CPA tour victories, an opportunity to fish as a team mate with a PAA Pro in the 2009 Corporate Cup and a chance for two CPA anglers to move to the highest level of angling competition by winning an expense paid birth into the 2011 PAA Tour.

2009 PAA Corporate Cup:

Any CPA Member that joins the PAA prior to July 31, 2009 will be entered into a drawing to win an expense paid trip to fish the PAA Corporate Cup on Pickwick Lake in Florence, AL September 10 – 12, 2009. All CPA members in good standing that join the PAA are eligible to win. The winning anglers will be paired with a PAA Pro and fish as a team in the 100% Payback 2009 Corporate Cup. In addition to entry fees, food, fuel and lodging expenses will be paid for the winning anglers.

PAA Incentive:

Beginning immediately any Central Pro Am Angler that is a current member of the PAA is eligible for cash incentives for CPA tournament performance. PAA members that win CPA Pro-Am events are entitled to a $250.00 cash incentive from the PAA. The incentive is valid for Pro, Non – Boater and Team division anglers; a CPA victory equals $250 to any PAA member. Unlike incentives tied to boat or tackle manufactures, the PAA incentive is open to any PAA member fishing a Central Pro Am event. Further details are available at www.fishpaa.com .

2011 PAA Tour

Qualified 2010 Central Pro Am Angler of the Year in both the Pro and Non Boater divisions will win an expense paid “ride” to fish the entire 2011 PAA Tour. To qualify anglers must be members of both Central Pro Am and the Professional Anglers Association before the start of the 2010 Central Pro Am season. The winning anglers will receive paid entry fees plus food, fuel and lodging allowances for the entire season. “We’re very excited about the opportunity it gives our anglers.” Said Jim Thompson owner of Central Pro Am. “Two of our anglers will be fishing on a national level after one year with us, it’s amazing; for a couple of CPA fishermen it will be a dream come true.”

An advantage of the PAA for a regional angler is the time commitment. With three qualifying events a “working” angler can fish the tour without leaving their day job. With expenses being paid this is an affordable option for Central Pro Am members to move to the next level without endangering their home life. “This could make a couple of our anglers life long goals come true in one year” Thompson added “Two of our anglers are going to fish the PAA tour against Kevin VanDam, Skeet Reese and the rest of the best anglers in the world. This is an awesome opportunity for any regional angler wanting to move the highest level.”

Details:

• Anglers must be a member of Central Pro Am and the Professional Anglers association by February 28th, 2010.

o Central Pro Am Membership $25

o Professional Anglers Association Membership $50

• At the completion of the 2010 CPA Season the Angler of the Year in both Pro and Non-Boater divisions will be eligible to fish the three qualifying PAA tournaments during the 2011 season.

o Should either Angler of the Year not be a PAA member the next PAA member angler in line in points will receive the opportunity.

• Both pro and Non – Boater winners will receive paid entry fees and funds to cover lodging, fuel and food for each event.

• If either or both anglers qualify for the year end PAA Championship those anglers will receive funds to cover expenses at the championship.

o PAA Championship is a no entry fee event

Central Pro Am has been the proving grounds for Midwestern anglers for over 20 years. Brian Snowden, Dion Hibdon, Jim Eakins, John Sappington and others have cut their teeth in CPA before moving on to national prominence. “Central Pro Am is known for having the best anglers and best level of competition in the Midwest. Now we have a way for our anglers to show their skills on a national level after one season.” Eric Prey Tournament Director of CPA added. “One of the most exciting aspects of this program is the cost to the angler, there really aren’t any, entry fees will be paid and a generous allowance for food, lodging and fuel for every event as well.”

The Professional Angler Association is the next step for professional angling; founded by anglers it is similar to the PGA in golf. The PAA puts the anglers in control of their sport not a corporation or entertainment interest, the PAA is professional angling. The PAA is comprised of Professional Bass Anglers working for a common cause; furthering the sport of bass fishing.

PAA Mission Statement

The PAA exists to give professional anglers a unified voice in order to aid in the growth of the sport of professional bass fishing. To administer educational programs to the average angler to increase his enjoyment of the sport, and to embrace sound conservation practices to further the future of the sport.

For More information regarding the PAA visit www.fishpaa.com

A unique opportunity has been given to Central Pro Am anglers, the ability to move to the highest level of competition at no cost to the angler. No where else in the sport of bass fishing can an angler move to the top level after one year of competition at no expense. The dream for a couple of Central Pro Am anglers is about to come true.

[RSBreth]

Very cool. Good for both the PAA and Central PA. Thanks Eric.