15.12.2008 - The First Skeeter Bi-Monthly Newsletter
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10.12.2008 - The BEST Now Rides The BEST
The number 1 ranked BASS Angler in Australia, the 2008 Angler of the Year, the 2008 BASS Grand Final victor, the Lake Glenbawn 2008 Super Series winner, it is hard to believe that Carl Jocumsen could achieve anything else this year. To make 2008 a more memorable year Carl has just taken delivery of his new Skeeter ZX190 powered with a 150HO Evinrude Etec.
When questioned about his choice of boat Carl said "Really the decision was quite easy, I have fished out of most brands of boats but not one rivals Skeeter in ride, performance, fishability, quality of construction and fitout. Couple this with Skeeter Australia's market leading reputation for customer service and their support for the tournament circuit it is actually an easy decision to go with Skeeter. I can't wait to get out next season and compete out of the ZX190, and I am sure it will help me with the results."
Josh Batterson of Skeeter Australia commented that he "was delighted to have Carl onboard as a Team Skeeter member for the 2009 season. With Skeeter Australia's team of Bass fisherman it is overly evident that the best fish from a Skeeter."
Skeeter Australia wishes Carl the best of luck for 2009 and beyond!
09.12.2008 - Team Pflueger WIN Skeeter Teams Event
Team Pflueger's Andrew Homann and Neil Foley take out one of the best Events on the ABT Bream calender, Team Skeeter angler Andrew Homann fishing out of his Skeeter ZX190.
Utilising the latest in tackle from the Pflueger/Berkley stable Homann and Foley fished an extremely productive section of bank using Gulp Banana Prawn Shrimp. This section of bank was also the bank where Homann had his BREAM Super Series win earlier in the year.
A great Skeeter SX170 and Evinrude Etec package went to the victors. Homann said "he would like to thank Skeeter Boats for their continued support of Bream Fishing along with the support to him personally. He would like to thank his other sponsors Pflueger/Berkley, Evinrude Etec, Lowrance and Power Pole".
This Classic Final victory was Foleys first large Bream tournemant win. He said it was great to take out the win but even more special to do it as a team with a great mate.
Skeeter Australia would like to congratulate Homann and Foley on their great win.
09.12.2008 - Wilhelm Captures Teemburra Title
Team Skeeter, Evinrude & Shimano angler Jason Wilhelm captures his second career BARRA Event at Teemburra.Compiling a 9/10, 543cm bag for the two day event Wilhelm showed that quantity rather than quality was the key to success at the event, racking up a string of conservatively sized fish to secure victory.
Fishing the points in the main basin and the adjacent shallow bays and edges Wilhelm utilized a super shallow and ultra light presentation to catch his fish.
Fishing from his Skeeter ZX190 with a 150HO Etec Wilhelm focused on the discoloured and muddy edges presenting a modified, weight reduced, Evil Minnow coloured 110 Squidgy Slick Rig Pro, casting the offering tight to the edge before beginning an ultra slow retrieve out from the bank.
"They turned on late in the session when the moon came out and lit up the place", explained Wilhelm.
Jason added that it was great to get off to a good start on the Barra tour and looked forward ot the following few weeks.
Skeeter Australia would like to congratulate Jason on fine win against the best tournament Barramundi fishermen in Australia
04.10.2008 - Skeeter Owner's Tournament Competition
The Skeeter Boats Owners Tournament is billed as one of the best weekends on our tournament calendar here in Australia and once again this year it did not disappoint.
The weekend started off on Friday night with a BBQ, some drinks and the briefing that outlined the events for the weekend. The highlight of the evening was Berkley Pro Staff member Andrew Homann outlining how to catch the bass of Lake Glenbawn using the sponsors products that were included in the welcome bag, this included Atomic Berkley, and Squidgy plastics along with jigheads from Nitro. This informative discussion was welcomed by entrants that had never caught a bass before.
After a hot breakfast of bacon and eggs, it was time to hit the water for a 7.00am start. With 25 Skeeter Boats lining the bank of the picturesque Lake Glenbawn it was certainly an eye opener for all comers.
The first activity for the weekend was to find a yellow rubber duck. With great prizes on offer there were 10 yellow ducks placed on the Lake.
The second activity for the weekend was to catch 4 fish during the Saturday session, and only 1 team accomplished this mission, Les and Mel King with a great bag of 4 bass weighing 4.090kg.
Once the days fishing was completed at 2pm the Skeeter Owners retired to Glenbawn kiosk for some cold beverages and a roast dinner prepared at the kiosk. That night we awarded the duck prizes which were greatly received by the duck hunters.
Sunday morning arrived, although a little hazy for some, for others fine and sunny.
After a tough session where no teams managed to catch all 4 fish, Team Ward, consisting of Adam Ward and Craig Simmons, were crowned victors of the 2008 Skeeter Owners Tournament.
While accepting the champion team award for the weekend Craig Simmons told the crowd
“this type of event is what makes Skeeter Australia special. No other bass boat company in Australia puts on a tournament for there owners let alone a tournament that has over $10,000.00 in prizes, while fishing Skeeter representatives are handing out cold drinks, Mars Bars and chips on the water – that is awesome!”
The major prizes for the weekend went to:
Champion Team: $500 Cash and Trophy - Adam Ward and Craig Simmons
Session 1 Shimano Secret Weight Fish - Adam Ward and Craig Simmons
Session 1 Pure Fishing Secret Weight Bag - Adam Ward and Craig Simmons
Session 1 Megabass Biggest Bass - Les and Melissa King
Session 2 Shimano Secret Weight Fish - Anthony Nyeberg
Session 2 Pure Fishing Secret Weight Bag - Mic Elsley and Bruce Anderson
Session 2 Megabass Biggest Bass - Wayne Parry and Justin Scott
Skeeter Australia would like to thank their event sponsors which include:
ABT, AFC and Fishing Monthly Group
Pure Fishing with Berkley Plflueger
Shimano and Squidgies
Frogleys Offshore with Atomic, Gamakatsu and Megabass
Lowrance
BRP with Evinrude Etec
Bing Lee
G Loomis and Lucky Craft
Jackall Lures
Minn Kota
Overall this has been another hugely successful weekend for Skeeter Australia and we would like to thank everyone who made the effort to come along and we wish to see more of you, our Skeeter Owners, in September 2009 at South West Rocks.
02.09.2008 - Christ Britton Makes it 3 From 3 and Wins Performance Program Dollars
Skeeter Owner, Berkley / Pure Fishing Team Angler Chris Britton had an extremely successful weekend’s fishing during the ABT’s Final Super Series event on the Gold Coast.
After three days of fishing and continually weighing in great bags, Chris made it three wins from the last three ABT Super Series Tournaments for Skeeter Boats. Following in the footsteps of Mangold and Homann, it is painting a picture that the best fish in Skeeter Boats.
Utilising a combination of Berkley Pro Tactic Rods, Abu Cardinal Reels, Stren Microfuse, Nitro Jigheads and Berkley 3 inch minnows in natural colours Chris compiled his daily limits of five fish.
After a final day run and gun affair Chris found the fish he needed to secure victory and the $10,000.00 Super Series cheque. On top of the $10,000.00 there is another $500.00 from Skeeter Boats Australia.
When questioned about the Performance Program Chris said “I think it's great that Skeeter supports the sport and customers post sale and this gives Skeeter Owners great incentive to do well”
Our Performance Program for Bream, Bass and Barra fisherman is the best of any boat company here in Australia and continues to show how we lead the way.
02.09.2008 - Skeeter and Team Berkley Clean Sweep ABT Super Series
Skeeter and Team Berkley have proven to be an unbeatable combination making a clean sweep of the ABT super series.
Skeeter has withstood the challenge of the tough Australian competition arenas, conditions and competitors to deliver an outstanding high performance result for these team Berkley and team Skeeter anglers. Skeeter continues to support the development of the Australian competition circuit through the “Skeeter Performance Program”
By registering with the “Skeeter Performance Program” each of these anglers won an additional $500.00.
Skeeter Australia is the only boat company to offer a Performance Program incentive to anglers. With this on going dedication it is easy to see why Skeeter is the Number 1 choice of tournament anglers.
Results
Mark Mangold – ABT Super Series Gippsland Lakes (11 / 15, 8.75kg)
Quote - "it is great to see companies like Skeeter Australia supporting their customers and as an incentive program this is fantastic. To win $10,000 for the comp and the extra $500 from Skeeter was awesome".
Andrew Homann – ABT Super Series Clarence River (15 /15, 10.74kg)
Quote – “ winning the event has lifted the monkey from his back and is grateful for the Support that Skeeter Australia is giving back to the anglers and the industry
Chris Britton – ABT Super Series Gold Coast (15 /15 8.04kg)
Quote - "I think its great that Skeeter supports the sport and customers post sale and this gives Skeeter Owners great incentive to do well"
20.07.2008 - Andy Homann and Skeeter Win Again
Skeeter Australia would like to extend our congratulations to Andrew Homann, winner of the ABT Clarence River Super Series event.
It was great to see Andrew blitz the field by almost 2kg on a river that he has never fished before. Andrew, being a member of Team Pflueger utilised the newly released Banana prawn Shrimp on a Nitro jighead to fill most of his bag, along with the new range of Pflueger Spin rods and reels.
Andrew said that "Winnng the event has lifted the monkey form his back and is grateful for the support that Skeeter Australia is giving back to the anglers and the industry. He would also like to thatnk his other sponsors Evinrude Etec, Berkley and Lowrance." This makes it two from two for Skeeter Boats. Mark mangold won the previous ABT Super Series event on Gippsland Lakes, while Adnrew has won the Clarence Event. For the best results it pays to ride in the best.
17.06.2008 - Mango Wins Skeeter Performance Program Dollars
Mark "Mango"Mangold, a Team Skeeter, Berkley and Evinrude Etec angler wins Skeeters $500 Performance Program dollars.
After a tough hard fought competition on Gippsland Lakes in Victoria Mangold was victorious in the prestigious ABT Super Serives event pocketing a cool $10,000.00.
As an agler owning and fishing out of his Skeeter Boat and registered for the Performance Program Mangold picked up hsi bonus $500.00 from Skeeter Australia.
When questioned Manog said "it is great to see companies like Skeeter Australia supportung their customers and as an incentive program this is fantastic. To win $10,000 for the comp and the extra $500 from Skeeter was awesome". Skeeter Australia is the only boat company to offer a Performance Program incentrive to anglers. With this ongoing dedication it is easy to see why Skeeter is the Number 1 choice of tournament anglers.
20.07.2008 - International Dealer of the Year 2008
For the third consecutive year Skeeter Australia has won Skeeter Products USA coveted International Dealer of the Year Award. This prestigious achievement was accepted by Josh Batterson, director of Skeeter Australia at the Skeeter Products Dealer meeting in Frisco, Texas.
When asked about the achievement, Josh was happy to elaborate:
“We at Skeeter Australia are extremely proud to have achieved this award for the last three years. I also would like to thank our customers, business partners and supporters as you are the ones that allow us to keep making remarkable achievements here in Australia and also internationally”
Skeeter President, Jeff Stone, and International/National Sales Manager, Ben Jarrett, also showed their excitement when awarding this trophy saying "it is absolutely remarkable what Skeeter Boats have achieved in Australia and we, down-under, can look forward to many exciting new things in the future!”
03.06.2008 - Calling all Skeeter Owners - The 2008 Skeeter Owners Tournament is Launched
CALLING ALL SKEETER OWNERS!
The 2008 Skeeter Owners Tournament has been launched.
Click the link above for all the details on this years tournament. (Link no longer available)
11.03.08 - Kerry Symes - ABT Bass Pro Grand Final 2007
29.02.2008 - SKEETER GIVEAWAY 2007 TEAM BREAM GRAND FINAL
The Skeeter ABT National BREAM Classic Championship at Port Macquarie November 10-11 was a culmination of the year's Classic teams events - held in all six states of Australia. 73 teams qualified and braved the torrential rain and dirty water conditions, on offer to the winning team was a new Skeeter ZX190 and Evinrude Etec 115 motor package.It was team SQUIDGY, Chris Cleaver & Zachias Crombie, who won the competition in trying conditions with a combined weight for the competition of 5.94kg.Skeeter Australia was proud to be associated with this outstanding event and remains as a major sponsor of the ABT Bream and Bass tournaments supporting the Australian competition circuit, from entry level through to professional rounds, in a way that no other boating supplier within Australia has been able to match.It is this ongoing commitment that will see Skeeter Australia remain as the No 1 Choice in high performance Bream and Bass boats in Australia for years to come.
