Central Pro Am becomes first sanctioned trail of the PAA...

6/24/2009 8:40:47 AM

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Central Pro Am joins the PAA as the first PAA Affiliated Trail

The Professional Anglers Association has joined forces with the Central Pro Am Association to offer a
one of a kind opportunity for anglers fishing Central Pro Am in 2010. The new affiliation brings together
two organizations with a unifying theme of tournament bass fishing, and support of the membership,
the fishermen. According to John Crews, President of the PAA, “We are excited to implement
partnerships such as this, as we feel it gives strength to both organizations, and as a result creates more
opportunities for the anglers, which is important to the PAA.”

The partnership paves the way for the 2010 Central Pro Am Angler of the Year, along with the Co-angler
of the Year, who will each receive a guaranteed slot in the 2011 PAA Tournament Series. In addition to
covering entry fees for the anglers, Central Pro Am will also be providing assistance with expenses,
making this a truly inexpensive shot at becoming a touring pro in 2011. “This could make a couple of
our Central Pro Am’s anglers lifelong dreams come true, just by fishing a season with us…two of our
anglers will be competing against some of the best talent in the country in 2011,” said Jim Thompson,
owner of Central Pro Am.

Two lucky Central Pro Am Anglers also have a chance to compete with touring PAA pros in the 2009 PAA
Corporate Cup, to be held September 10-12 on Lake Pickwick in Florence, AL. This unique opportunity is
part of a joint PAA/CPAA membership drive. All members of Central Pro Am in good standing that join
the PAA between June 1 and July 31, 2009 are registered for their chance to win this all expense paid
trip courtesy of Central Pro Am.

For more details on the Professional Anglers Association, the PAA Tournament Series, or the 2009 PAA
Corporate Cup please visit www.fishpaa.com. For more information on the Central Pro Am Association,
their tournament series, and how you can participate in this partnership, please visit www.central-proam.com.