The Adirondack Coast Bass Boat Makes its Hometown Debut

Plattsburgh – 7/15/2010 –The Adirondack Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau recently unveiled its latest marketing vehicle, the Adirondack Coast Bass Boat, to promote its world-class bass fishery, Lake Champlain.  The Adirondack Coast Bass Boat will make its debut on Lake Champlain starting today in the FLW American Fishing Series July 15-17.

Derrick Martineau, a pro bass angler from Ausable Forks, NY, 30 miles southwest of Plattsburgh, will be driving his 2008 Ranger Bass Boat emblazed with “the Adirondack Coast – Lake Champlain in the Adirondacks.”   Martineau will be competing as a pro in the FLW’s American Fishing Series this week on Lake Champlain.

Martineau is extremely excited to be on his home territory and confident about his chances having fished on this lake his entire life.  The last three days he has been on the lake scouting out the perfect spots to catch the biggest bass.  Martineau stated, “I have had three strong practice days, if the fish are biting like they have been all week, I should be able to place strongly.”

Michele Powers, Director of the Adirondack Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau, said of the Adirondack Coast Bass Boat, “It serves as a moving billboard.  It’s a unique and cost effective way for us to reach out to East Coast fishermen and promote our wonderful fishery.”  BASS estimates a wrapped boat generates 138 impressions per mile traveled.  

This tournament will mark the first of many for Martineau and the Adirondack Coast Bass Boat on Lake Champlain. 

2010 Adirondack Coast Bass Boat Competition Schedule

7/15 - 7/17          FLW American Fishing Series, Lake Champlain, NY

8/25 -8/28           FLW Series East Division, Lake Champlain, NY

9/9 - 9/11             FLW American Fishing Series, Presque Isle Bay, PA

9/15 -9/18           FLW Series East Division, Lake Chickamauga, TN

In total, the Adirondack Coast Bass Boat will track an estimated 6,500 miles in 2010 generating more than 900,000 impressions for the Adirondack Coast and Martineau’s other sponsors including: Martineau Law Office, Clinton Abstract, B&E Development, AmeriGas, Loreman’s Design and Yipes.  

The Visitors Bureau will be tracking Derrick’s progress on Lake Champlain and posting it on Facebook along with photos.

Of his chances in the competition, Martineau stated, “I’m really excited to get out there and fish.  I’m looking for a top 50 finish.”  And of his home water, Martineau added, “Lake Champlain is not only one of the best fisheries in the United States, but it is one of the most beautiful and friendly areas you’ll ever visit.”

Come out and support our hometown angler at the weigh-ins Wednesday-Saturday at 2pm at Dock Street Landing.  The event is FREE and open to the public, come and see the excitement for youself.

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About the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau
The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, was established in 1994 as the official tourism promotion agency for the travel and tourism industry in Clinton County, NY.  Based in Plattsburgh, NY the Adirondack Coast Visitors  Bureau contributes to the county’s economic development and quality of life by promoting the region as a top destination for tourism, meetings and other special events. For more information on Clinton County tourism, please contact the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau at 518.563.1000 or check us out on: