A Message from Roland Martin...

Dear Prospective RedSnook Sponsor:

Sportfishing sometimes seems like it’s not what it used to be. Red tide, fish kills, mercury poisoning and pollution have become way too common in our everyday lives. As a native of Southwest Florida and a pro-angler for over 40 years, I’ve personally witnessed the decline in our water quality and with it the decline in abundant populations of fish.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has been tackling environmental issues that threaten our quality of life and enjoyment of sportfishing since 1964. The Conservancy had been focused on creating a better environment for sportfishing by focusing on research, advocacy and protection of our estuaries and waterways. Their concerns as an environmental group include habitat destruction, Western Everglades restoration and Lake O problems, to name a few.

I am proud to be the spokesperson and a participant in both the 2007 and 2008 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Tournament. I encourage you to participate as a major sponsor. Your support will help protect our waterways, our quality of life and the enjoyment of sport fishing...now and forever.

Bass regards,
Roland Martin

For the past three decades, legendary angler Roland Martin has given viewers the scoop on how to outsmart a variety of game fish. But after so many years of sharing his boat with millions of armchair anglers, you’d think his bag of tricks is about empty. No way! Martin continues to pull in the big ones with FISHING WITH ROLAND MARTIN, a half hour series on Versus Network.

Martin’s incomparable level of enthusiasm is a big part of his personality. He has the vitality of a child when it comes to fishing, which is refreshing to viewers. Known mostly for his bass fishing prowess, he’s adept at catching all species of game fish—an attribute that adds variety to his show.

Now Roland has agreed to be the spokesperson for the event, including appearing in television ads, giving interviews about the tournament, emceeing the event and participating in the event. Major sponsors will have an opportunity to attend a private reception to meet this legendary angler in person.