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BRP's Evinrude anglers take top 5 positions in FLW Tour Event
Sturtevant, Wis., May 15, 2006 – BRP US Inc. Evinrude professional anglers were in peak performance May 4 - 7, taking five out of the top-ten positions in the Wal-Mart FLW Red Wing Tour on the Mississippi River in Covill Park, Red Wing, Minnesota.
Kevin McQuoid, an Isle, Minnesota resident, held down the third position with a four-day total of 66.2 pounds, earning him $25,000. Finishing fourth was Amery, Wisconsin native Todd Riley. Riley's combination of walleyes and saugers, weighing 19.6 pounds, brought his four-day total to 62.4 pounds, earning him $18,000. As for Nick Johnson, he earned $13,000 and finished in fifth place with a four-day total weight of 60.9 pounds. Johnson’s day -three catch of 20.9 pounds stood as the largest catch of the day.
"Our Evinrude anglers don't need luck. With their skill and the power and performance of Evinrude® E-TEC® outboard engines behind them, they are at a huge advantage," said Roch Lambert, Vice-President and General Manager, Outboard Marine Engines at BRP.
Summary of Evinrude anglers finish results:
- 3rd - Kevin McQuoid of Isle, Minnesota (18 fish, 66.2 pounds, $12,000 in winnings and $13,000 in contingency)
- 4th - Todd Riley of Amery, Wisconsin (19 fish, 62.4 pounds, $9,000 in winnings and $9,000 in contingency)
- 5th - Nick Johnson of Elmwood, Wisconsin (14 fish, 60.9 pounds, $7,000 in winnings and $6,000 in contingency)
- 6th - Eric Olson of Redwing, Minnesota (18 fish, 59.5 pounds, $6,500 in winnings, $5,000 in contingency)
- 10th - Jim Adsem of Shorewood, Minnesota (13 fish, 46.6 pounds, $4,000 in winnings, $5,000 in contingency)
Nick Johnson ranks second in the current FLW walleye, standing at 278 points with Eric Olson close behind in fourth place and 269 points.
BRP, a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorized recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo® and Lynx™ snowmobiles, Sea-Doo® watercraft and sport boats, Johnson® and Evinrude® outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as Evinrude E-TEC®, Can-Am™ all-terrain vehicles, Rotax® engines and karts.
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For information:
Julie Johnson
Manager, Shows, Events & Public Relations
262.884.5495
julie.johnson@brp.com
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