The Adirondack Coast Bass Boat Makes its Debut in Alabama Next Week
Local pro competes in FLW Series East Division in Lake Eufaula, AL 3/10-3/13

Plattsburgh – 3/04/10 –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 in Alabama next week.

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 make the 1,200 mile trip to compete in the FLW Series East Division from March 10-13 on Alabama’s Lake Eufaula.

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.   The Visitor Bureau approximates the Alabama outing will generate more than 325,000 impressions for Lake Champlain.

This tournament will mark the first of many for Martineau and the Adirondack Coast Bass Boat in 2010. 

2010 Adirondack Coast Bass Boat Competition Schedule

6/3 - 6/5               FLW American Fishing Series, Potomac, MD

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, Loremans Design and Yipes. 

The Visitors Bureau will be tracking Derrick’s progress in Alabama 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.”

2010 Lake Champlain Pro Bass Tournament Schedule
Lake Champlain will once again be welcoming seven pro bass tournaments this year.  The Plattsburgh-based fishing tournaments, which will run throughout the summer, will draw more than 3,000 of the top bass anglers from across the country as they compete for $1.5 million in cash and prizes. 

Michael Mulone, Director of Site Selection for BASS, said of the organization’s return to Plattsburgh, “Lake Champlain is a tremendous fishery that has provided an excellent venue for top-notch BASS tournaments.  Many of BASS’ most accomplished anglers cite Champlain as a favorite and we are looking forward to a return to the area in 2010.” 

Date             Tournament                                      Host Hotel

6/12             Bassmaster Weekend Series      La Quinta Inn & Suites

7/26             Northern Bass Supply                    Best Western, Inn at Smithfield

7/15-17       FLW American Fishing Series      Best Western, Inn at Smithfield

7/17             National Guard College Series    La Quinta Inn & Suites

7/22-7/24   BassMaster Northern Open           EconoLodge Inn & Suites

8/25-8/28   FLW Eastern Series                         Days Inn & Suites

9/12-9/17   TBF Federation                                 EconoLodge Inn & Suites

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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: