Jackson and West join Federated Auto Parts pro-staff

ATHENS, Ala. -- American Bass Anglers announced today the formation of the Federated Auto Parts Winning Team pro-staff. Chris Jackson of Guntersville, Ala., and Matt West of Hiram, Ga., will represent Federated Auto Parts at ABA events, including the Bassmaster Weekend Series and special Federated Auto Parts events.

“Both Chris and Matt are great fits for the Federated Auto Parts pro staff and each possess special qualities and talents that will assist Federated Auto Parts in their marketing efforts,” said David Hagood, ABA vice president. “Matt is a regional jet pilot, but also a weekend angler with a deep love for bass fishing. He has been competing on the American Fishing Tour and will be fishing both the AFT and the Bassmaster Weekend Series this season. He represents the aspiring weekend angler very well and we know this because of his work on the Royal Purple pro-staff.

“Chris is a full-time bass fishing guide and aspiring professional angler. He is setting his sights on the Bassmaster Weekend Series as well as the Bassmaster Opens. It will be great to watch these two this year and see how they progress through the year,” Hagood said.

“It’s a great company to work with,” said Jackson. “Federated Auto Parts knows what they want and this is evident with more than 4,400 outlets across the country. I’m really proud to represent such a company in the sport of bass fishing.”

“I am just amazed how fast Federated Auto Parts has grown and it is exciting to start working with them now,” said West. “Representing a company like Federated Auto Parts not only will be a pleasure, but a lot of fun as well. As a weekend angler it is exciting to be on a team with a company that sponsors the likes of NASCAR drivers Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace. Now if spring would just get here -- I’m so ready to get on the water.”

American Bass Anglers pro-staff programs, like the Federated Auto Parts pro-staff, offer weekend anglers and aspiring professional anglers a place to start down the road to professional angling. Watch for both Jackson’s and West’s Triton boats, which are wrapped with Federated Auto Parts graphics.

About Federated Auto Parts
Federated Auto Parts, headquartered in Staunton, Va., is one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in North America.  Federated is dedicated to supporting its customers with quality name brand parts, programs designed to grow their businesses and experienced counter people who are knowledgeable about today’s evolving automotive technology.  For more information, visit www.federatedautoparts.com.

About American Bass Anglers
American Bass Anglers is the largest tournament organization for the weekend angler. 
American Bass Anglers operates the American Fishing Tour, The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series and the American Couples Series. Each tour is designed specifically for the weekend angler, offering low-cost and close-to-home events where anglers can qualify for a larger championship. For more information on American Bass Anglers, visit www.americanbassanglers.com.