Simms to Award Challenger Rain Gear to ABA Winners
Simms Fishing Products, the industry’s premiere manufacturer of fishing gear and apparel, will award all winners of the remaining 2016 Ram Truck Open Series and Ram 100% Plus Team Tour events a new Simms Challenger Jacket and Bib valued at $400. A Challenger Jacket and Bib will also be awarded to the winners of the 2016 American Couples Series National Championship and the 2016 Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship.
“With ABA being a valued partner of Simms, we thought that this would be an excellent opportunity to introduce our new Challenger rain gear to ABA anglers,†said Connor Flanagan, Pro Team Manager of Simms Fishing Products.
“The Challenger Jacket and Bib are both impressive pieces of foul weather gear and ABA has already put them through the paces. We believe that the Challenger Kit (Jacket and Bib) will soon become the go-to rain gear for serious anglers. The Challenger Jacket and Bib are lightweight, breathable and feature Simms’ design DNA made famous by the ProDry™ Jacket and Bib. All ABA national directors are wearing the Challenger Jacket and Bib in the field now,†said Evan Boutwell, National Marketing Director of ABA.
Launched at this year’s ICAST Show in Orlando, Florida, the Challenger Jacket features 2-layer Toray® fabric with fully taped seams for 100-percent waterproof, breathable performance. Anglers can revive cold hands in fleece-lined pockets and dodge hard rain by ducking inside a 3-point adjustable storm hood that conveniently stows in the collar. External architecture includes a YKK® VISLON® center front zipper with an external storm flap for added protection. Finally, a dual draw-cord adjustable bottom hem customizes fit, while dual kill-switch anchor points provide on-the-water safety.
The Simms Challenger Bib features 2-layer Toray® fabric with fully taped seams for 100-percent waterproof, breathable performance. External architecture includes a YKK® VISLON® center front zipper enclosed inside an external storm flap, while an adjustable hem and adjustable suspenders ensure great fit and absolute comfort. Fleece-lined pockets help keep hands warm while the Bib’s single thigh pocket provides a perfect place to stash loose gear and also features a built-in plier storage with a reinforced sheath.
Simms Fishing Products has been a partner of ABA dating back to 2011 and has remained dedicated to ABA anglers ever since. Check out the complete line of Simms products at www.simmsfishing.com .
About Simms Fishing Products: Established in 1980, Montana-based Simms is the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear and technical apparel in fishing. In 2011, Simms expanded its product offering to include expertly crafted outerwear, footwear and sportswear giving all anglers a choice in top-end, premium products. The full line of Simms gear is available at specialty and large format retailers nationwide as well as simmsfishing.com. Media contact is Rich Hohne (406-922-1243 or rhohne@simmsfishing.com).
About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is committed to providing low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers, the Ram Truck Open Series, the American Fishing Tour or the American Couples Series, visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
American Bass Anglers is supported by: Ram Trucks, Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Best Western Hotels, ABU Garcia, Berkley, Carlisle Tire & Wheel, Livingston Lures, Garmin, T-H Marine, LEER, Dr. Dans, Geico, Maui Jim, Simms, and Power Pole.