MLF announces winners of two sweepstakes

BENTON, Ky. – MLF today announced the winners of the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Nitro Z19 Sweepstakes and the 2024 Toyota Tacoma & More Sweepstakes.

For over 15 years, Walter James, a dedicated bass fisherman from Braselton, Georgia, has entered MLF sweepstakes, hoping for a chance at winning a major prize. After entering the Bass Pro Shops Nitro Z19 sweepstakes a dozen times, he was thrilled to learn that his efforts had finally paid off.

“I was in the truck with my brother when I saw the email, and at first, I didn’t believe it was legit,” said James. “We both laughed about it for a while, but then I called the sweepstakes number and called MLF and was shocked to confirm I’d actually won it!”

As a dedicated angler who competes in BFLs and has fished tournaments with his brother for years, winning the prize was a dream come true, and James is excited for the opportunity to put the new Nitro Z19 to good use.

“I’ve been watching pros like Kevin VanDam and Jacob Wheeler for years,” he added. “You can’t keep Wheeler out of the Top 10 no matter where you go. It’s unbelievable! I can only dream of being half the angler those guys are.”

The Bass Pro Shops Nitro Z19 sweepstakes began Feb. 28,2024 and ran through the conclusion of the Bass Pro Tour Stage Seven event at the St. Lawrence River. The sweepstakes included the grand prize Nitro Z19 with Mercury outboard motor and trailer, valued at $49,995, and runner-up prizes from Ascend and Champion Power Equipment.

Around the same time, Mary Schabdach, a retired fishing enthusiast from Marco Island, Fla., had a similarly thrilling experience after entering the MLF Toyota Tacoma & More sweepstakes each day. The sweepstakes – which began on June 3 and ended on Sept. 11 – included a chance to win a Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road vehicle, valued at $47,000, as well as runner-up prizes from General Tire, Bubba, Rapala and Onyx, and an additional 100 daily prize winners.

Shabdach said when she got the email notification that she’d won the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, she could hardly believe her luck.

“I was so excited – I had to pinch myself,” said Schabdach, “It’s been such a joy to drive. Just the other day, a group of guys here in Florida for spring break stopped me to say how much they loved the truck!

“My mom and I drove about 500 miles on our first road trip with it. It was such a pleasure to drive, and we felt very safe in the Tacoma.”

Fans can go online to enter daily for the MLF Bass Pro Shops Nitro Z19 Sweepstakes, currently underway at MajorLeagueFishing.com. The grand prize winner will receive a brand-new Nitro Z19, with runner-up prizes including an Ascend Sit on Top Kayak and Champion Power Equipment. The contest is open through Sept. 11.

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