Angler’s Choice Tournament Trails Acquires 100% Bass Western Rookie League

Forms new Semi Pro Circuit – AC Western Rookie League

Brentwood, Calif. – Anglers Choice Tournament Trails has the reputation of being the largest team tournament organization in the country, and with the acquisition of 100% Bass’ Western Rookie League, they stand poised to make a run at being the largest amateur circuit as well.

Announced simultaneously at both the Angler’s Choice Semi Pro and 100% Bass Western Rookie League TOC’s on Friday night, the move combines the strength of the existing organizations. The new AC Western Rookie League will feature a combination of both staffs, which includes the addition of Randy Pringle to the organization that has long been headed by Danny Peluso. The pair will work together to provide the best schedule and events available to their customers.

“Randy (Pringle) has worked with Bob Kornhauser over the years to build a successful and well liked program with the WRL,” said Danny Peluso, Vice President of US Angler’s Choice. “Together, Randy and I will combine the WRL’s history and the resources of US Angler’s Choice will combine to give amateur anglers a place they can be proud of; as well as one that will meet their needs as anglers.”

Pringle is as eager to see the results of the merger, and echoed Peluso’s thoughts. “I think this is an exciting day for amateur anglers in our regions,” said Pringle, Vice President of AC Western Rookie League. “The merger of our organizations presents real opportunity for the anglers, and what the WRL adds to US Angler’s Choice will be a great thing for everyone involved.”

The AC Western Rookie League will feature three divisions; a Northern Region, Delta / Wine Region as well as a Motherlode Region. Each Region will feature six events that will serve as regular season qualifiers for a season ending Tournament of Champions. Other features of the AC Western Rookie League will be two Wild Card events with full details to follow.

AC Western Rookie League Schedules

NORTHERN REGION
Jan 30 Saturday Oroville
Feb 20 Saturday Berryessa
Mar 21 Sunday Oroville
May 8 Saturday Clear Lake
Jun 5 Saturday Oroville
Jul 31 Saturday Clear Lake

DELTA / WINE REGION
Feb 6 Saturday Berryessa
Mar 14 Sunday Delta
Apr 18 Sunday Delta
Jun 27 Sunday Delta
Jul 24 Saturday Clear Lake
Aug 15 Sunday Delta

MOTHERLODE REGION
Nov 7 Saturday McClure
Dec 5 Saturday McClure
Feb 21 Sunday Tulloch
Mar 20 Saturday New Melones
Apr 10 Saturday Don Pedro
May 2 Sunday Delta

Sponsors for the AC Western Rookie League are, Legend Boats, Mercury Outboards, Bass Tackle Depot, Bass West USA magazine, Westernbass.com and Swimbaitnation.com and Xtreme Lubricants. As complete details become available they will be published at www.usanglerschoice.net, along the upcoming Western Rookie League Website.

Source: usanglerschoice.net (2009-10-02)