FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Amanda Kleps
Marketing Communications
Zippo Manufacturing Company
(814) 368-2700
World-class walleye fishing returns to Kinzua
Zippo sponsors 2015 Masters Walleye Circuit and Kinzua Tournament
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Zippo and Case are sponsors of the local
walleye angling team of Doug Yohe (pictured) and Charlie Brant, who will be competing in
Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Kinzua Tournament June 19-20.
Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit awarded more
than $39,000 in cash and prizes at last year’s Kinzua tournament. The 2014 MWC Kinzua
Tournament first place team of Chuck Sabatose (left) and Frank Mausser took home a total of
$9,500 in cash and $2,000 in prizes.
Bradford, PA May 29, 2015 – Zippo is bringing the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit back to the Kinzua
Reservoir June 19-20 as part of the MWC’s 2015 tournament schedule.
Boats will launch out of Willow Bay at 7 a.m. and weigh-ins will start at 3:30 p.m. both days at the
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport and Fitness Center. The
tournament weigh-ins are open to the public, bleachers will be set up in the parking lot to accommodate
spectators and lawn chairs are permitted.
“Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit has been a great partner for the past several years,” said Chris Funk,
Marketing Product Manager for Zippo’s expanding line of outdoor products. “We’re beyond thrilled that we
are able to sponsor this tournament again in Zippo’s hometown.”
Funk noted that MWC’s decision to return to Kinzua was based not only on the skill level necessary to
hook the Allegheny Reservoir’s high quality walleye, but also because of the immense support and
enthusiasm of the Bradford community for last year’s tournament.
“MWC officials said that we had an impressive public turnout for the weigh-ins and a really high number of
local team entries into the tournament,” Funk said. “We hope that it will be even easier this year for
angling fans to come out to the weigh-in since it will be so conveniently close to town this year.”
In addition to their youth outreach and fisheries conservation mission, which has given over $300,000 to
fisheries conservation projects in tournament states, MWC tournaments awards thousands of dollars in
prizes to anglers, including a $200 Zippo contingency prize for the biggest fish caught at each
tournament.
Last year’s first place team at the Kinzua tournament, Chuck Sabatose and Frank Mausser, both from
PA, took home $9,500 in cash. In all, the Cabela’s MWC awarded $39,360 in cash and prizes at the 2014
Kinzua Tournament.
This year, participating anglers will also be treated to a steak and chicken dinner sponsored by Zippo
immediately following the mandatory rules meeting.
Zippo and W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Co. are continuing their combined sponsorship of the nationally
recognized walleye fishing team of Bradford-based Doug Yohe and Charlie Brant again this year. The
longtime team will be competing in a new 2015 Ranger boat, customized with a Zippo and Case-themed
wrap.
Entry is open to all two-person teams until Monday, June 15; official rules and registration information are
available at masterswalleyecircuit.com.
About MWC
Founded in 1984, the Cabela’s MWC is the oldest team tournament circuit in the walleye world. It has a
rich history of intense competition on top destinations, plus youth outreach and a lasting legacy of
conservation that includes more than $300,000 in donations to fisheries projects in states where its
tournaments are held. For more information, visit www.masterswalleyecircuit.com.
About W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company is an American manufacturer of premium, hand-crafted knives that
are passed down for generations. Case celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2014. Based in Bradford,
Pennsylvania, Case’s offerings cover a wide range of product categories, from traditional folding pocket
knives and fixed blade sporting knives to limited production commemoratives and collectables. Case
knives are sold largely through an authorized dealer network of hardware and home improvement
retailers, specialty cutlery shops, fashion and accessory shops, catalog retailers, and others. For more
information about W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. call 800-523-6350 or visit wrcase.com.
About Zippo
Zippo markets in more than 160 countries and is one of the most recognized brands in the world. Based
in Bradford, PA, Zippo has produced over 500 million windproof lighters since 1932, each backed by an
unparalleled lifetime guarantee. Zippo’s diverse product line includes lighter accessories; butane candle
lighters, fragrance for men and women, and a robust line of heat and flame products for outdoor
enthusiasts.
Born from Zippo’s legacy of fire, durability and reliability, Zippo’s outdoor line offers a full range of
products designed to enhance the outdoor experience. Zippo outdoor products offer the performance
consumers expect while establishing a new standard for quality that sets the brand apart in the
marketplace. With products for flame, cooking and comfort, Zippo’s outdoor line is engineered to exceed
and provides an outdoor experience that is unmistakably Zippo.
Zippo also owns the Bradford, PA-based Ronson brand of lighters and W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery
Company. For more information, visit zippo.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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