ESPN Outdoors Announces New Saltwater Series
July 17, 2008 by Don Zaegel
Filed under Sports Rumors
*ESPN Outdoors
Busy has been the word for ESPN so far at this years ICAST. ESPN, who is owner of BASS released the Elite Series schedules for the next two years yesterday and have now released there new saltwater tournament series that is being called the, ESPN Outdoors Saltwater Series.
The series will host 6 world class stand-alone events beginning Sept. 5-7 out of Key West, FL. Event coverage will air on ESPN2 in the first half of 2009.
You can expect to see world renowned anglers and guides from the sport fishing industry along with industry celebrities. “We are excited about this new series and feel the opportunity for growth is significant”, said Jamie Wilkinson, senior director of event operations and business development.
To view the schedule and full release click here.
