In 1978 the Midwest experienced one of the biggest blizzards of the century causing a huge impact on the economy. The same year Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris created his own type of impact. Johnny’s impact would be one that would affect the boating industry and still does to this day. The year of 1978 would be the one that Morris revolutionized the boating industry when he introduced the first fully rigged boat, motor and trailer package on the market. More than 30 years later, that tradition of excellence and innovation can be found in every model in the Tracker Marine Group lineup. Tracker Group is responsible for the manufacturing of Tracker, Nitro, Sun Tracker, Tahoe, and Mako boat packages. Early this year Tracker Marine Group announced the 2012 Sales promotion programs that will apply to all new 2012, 2011, or 2010 boat packages purchased before April 15, 2012, at any authorized Tracker Dealer. When a new qualifying boat package is purchased the customer will receive a gift card good at Bass Pro Shops. Tracker boat packages will receive a $500 gift card from BPS. Sun Tracker Boat Packages that are 18’ packages will receive $500 or 20’ and up a $1000. All Nitro and Tahoe boat packages will be eligible for $1000. Mako boat packages will also receive the $1000 gift card with the exception of the Pro Skiff model that is eligible for a $500 gift card at BPS. Tracker has also made available with the purchase of a qualifying boat package a VIP Owner’s Discount Card. Buy any new boat before December 31, 2012 to receive this special offer. The card will have a discount value on purchases from Bass Pro up to 20% on BPS brand items for next two years from the date of purchase of your new boat package. A 10% discount will apply with the card on qualifying purchases that are non-BPS brand products. Further information about programs and promotions can be found at www.trackermarine.com.  Tracker Marine Group has also continued their Tournament rewards program for 2012. Now thru the end of 2012 any angler fishing in a Buddy, Team, individual or Pro Division of qualifying tournaments who own an eligible boat and are registered members of the Tournament Rewards Incentive program qualifies. For detailed information on the Tournament Rewards program go to www.tournament-rewards.com where program support is available through e-mail by submitting your questions and comments in the contact form at this site or mail them to Tournament Rewards 2500 East Kearney Springfield, MO 65898. Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Marine are one of the founding sponsors of USA BASSIN and have been a huge part of the BASSIN’ family since the beginning of the nation’s fastest growing team tournament trail. USA BASSIN’ would like to encourage all members when making your next boat purchase to see what Tracker Marine and Nitro Performance Boat have to offer.

Steve Hanson