Preparations are underway for the inaugural PAA Corporate Cup Jamboree, a one-day open team tournament on Pickwick Lake for PAA members, with more than $20,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded.
The Corporate Cup Jamboree will be Saturday, June 5, at McFarland Park in Florence, Ala., consisting of two-angler teams. A total of one in four places will be paid back, with Nitro Tournament Rewards bonuses of up to $7,000 and Phoenix First Flight Rewards bonuses of up to $2,000 for a qualified winning team.
“We have had a lot of demand from PAA members wanting an open event, and the addition of a Jamboree allows us to accommodate those members who want to fish, but may not be ready to hit the PAA Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series,” said Danny Blandford, PAA Program Director. “We would like to encourage everyone to come and join us in Florence for this inaugural event.”
“Pickwick Lake is well-known for its smallmouth bass and the largemouth population is coming on strongly as well,” Blandford added. “A 13-pound largemouth was caught and released in March, so we expect to see good catches of both at one of the best times of the year on Pickwick. Florence is a super host and we’re looking forward to returning to one of the best tournament sites in the country.” Participants can learn more at www.visitFlorenceAL.com.
The Corporate Cup Jamboree caps the annual PAA Corporate Cup, which was established to provide professional anglers with an opportunity to network with potential sponsors in a fun-filled and competitive atmosphere. This year will be the second Corporate Cup hosted on Pickwick Lake. This year’s tournament has been shortened by a day to provide amateur anglers the chance to learn more about the PAA and participate in the Cup festivities.
The Corporate Cup Jamboree entry fee of $250 per team includes two dinner tickets, for the Corporate Cup awards banquet and Silent Auction on Friday, June 4. It will be held at the Shoals Resort by Marriott. The cocktail reception begins at 6:15 P.M., with the auction and dinner to follow.
Participating teams can be titled with corporate recognition, provided the team has a company employee or has provided written authorization from the company to the PAA. The tournament will be televised with Pro/Corporate team highlights in a 60-minute episode. Live weigh-in coverage will be available Friday for the Pro Corporate Cup, as well as Saturday for the Jamboree, with assistance and broadcast provided by AnglersChannel.com. Be sure to visit FishPAA.com with daily stories, highlights, and the live weigh-in.
