Central Texas Boat Show
Lands the "Bass Boss"

B.A.S.S. Founder Ray Scott
And TRITON Boats Earl Bentz
Appear January 18th at
Bell County Expo Center…

KILLEEN, Texas-For bass fishing fans and boaters two of the biggest, most-recognized names in bass fishing circles-Ray Scott and Earl Bentz-will greet visitors, January 18th, at the Central Texas Boat Show at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton.

Billed as the "largest indoor boat show in Central Texas," the three-day event (January 18-20) features the latest in bass boats, outboard motors, fishing tackle, marine electronics and camping trailers.

Scott, founder of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.), will appear as a special guest of TRITON Boats and the Texas Boat World dealership, operated by Rick Cayton.

"This is an opportunity for Central Texas Bassmasters to meet the man that started the big-time bass tournament trail and talk bass boating with Earl Bentz,

the designer of the country's No. 1 selling fiberglass bass boat," said Cayton.

The two bassin' icons of the fishing and marine world will be signing autographs, swapping bass fishing tips and showing off Triton's newest fishing features to showgoers.

For bass fishing buffs and collectors, Scott will be autographing copies of his best-selling, "Bass Boss" book, the story of the modern-day sport of competitive bass fishing.

Scott's first All-American Invitational Bass Tournament in June 1967 at Beaver Lake, Arkansas launched the bass fishing craze. From 106 tournament entries, Scott built the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) with over 600,000 members and created the Bassmaster Tournament Trail. The fishing heroes and pros, their tips and tactics, and the fishing public's fascination with their fishing machines spawned today's high-tech bass boats.

The latest models in the TRITON lineup of 18 to 22 feet bass boats will be on display, including the special-rigged 2002 Triton Classic, fished by the world's top pros in the BASS Masters Classic in New Orleans and the Louisiana Delta.

"This is everything the serious bass angler can find in a bass boat," said Ray Scott. "The ultimate bass boat, in my opinion."

However, Earl Bentz and his TRITON boat builders are not content to stand pat. For the 2002 season, Bentz introduces an all-new lineup of aluminum bass boats with all the features associated with the high-dollar fiberglass tournament rigs.

The Triton 186 Magnum hull is rated for 150 horsepower, boasts a stable 85-inch beam and 18-feet, 6-inches in length. All welded, .100-gauge aluminum construction, wood-free with no materials that rot or leaks.

"The 186 Magnum is tournament-ready and performance proven for big waters," says Earl Bentz. "You'll discover a smooth, dry ride in rough water, without the slapping and pounding typical of many aluminum hulls."

Bentz claims the new 176 (17-foot, 6-inches) Magnum aluminum with a 125 hp rating "delivers outstanding performance and operating economy with outboards as small as 90 horses." The performance is enhanced with Triton's setback transom that eliminates the need for a jackplate, explains Bentz.

For specifications and features on the full line of new TRITONs, contact: Earl Bentz, TRITON BOATS, 15 Bluegrass Drive, Ashland City, TN 37015 or visit the company's website: www.tritonboats.com..

Ray Scott serves as national spokesman for TRITON Boats, Mercury Outboards, MotorGuide Trolling Motors and SOSPENDERS, the U.S. Coast Guard approved inflatable lifevest manufactured by Sporting Lives. Scott, president of Ray Scott Outdoors, Inc., a marketing and consulting firm for fishing and marine companies, is based in Pintlala, Alabama.

To meet and greet Ray Scott and Earl Bentz come to the Texas Boat World show space in the Expo Center. Shows hours are 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. January 18 (Friday). For information, contact: Brady Carroll at PH (254) 699-9151.