Skeeter Real Money Program Rewards Veteran Pro with $10,000 Bonus for Championship Win

KILGORE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Skeeter Real Money Program awarded a $10,000 bonus to veteran angler Roger Fitzpatrick following his victory at the Toyota^® Series Championship, held Nov. 6–8 on Grand Lake in Grove, Oklahoma. Fitzpatrick finished the three-day competition with a total weight of 41 pounds, 1 ounce, tying for first place before prevailing through the tournament’s tiebreaker. The win earned him the $200,000 top prize and secured a berth in REDCREST 2026.

“I have complete confidence in my Skeeter and Yamaha combination, and the contingency programs continue to add real value to my tournament season,” said Fitzpatrick. “This year, I’ve received $12,000 through the Real Money program alone, including two $1,000 payouts as the highest-finishing Skeeter and the recent $10,000 bonus tied to the championship. Winning the championship was the goal, but that bonus makes a great week even better.”

The Skeeter Real Money program rewards anglers who fish sanctioned tournaments in eligible Skeeter boats powered by Yamaha outboards. The Real Money MAX payout offers $10,000 for a win, and anglers can earn up to five payouts per year for a total of $50,000. With more than 300 MAX events nationwide, Skeeter owners have more opportunities than ever to compete for prize money.

Additional contingency payouts include:

• $1,000 for the highest-finishing Skeeter in Bassmaster^® Opens and B.A.S.S.^® Nation events
• $2,000 for the highest-finishing Skeeter in Bassmaster^® EQ events
• $1,000 for the highest-finishing Skeeter in MLF Invitationals
• $1,000 for the highest-finishing Skeeter in Toyota^® Series events
• $1,000 for the highest-finishing Skeeter in BFL Regionals
• $2,000 for the highest-finishing Skeeter in BFL All-American

The program also supports youth and collegiate anglers with Tackle Warehouse^® e-gift card awards, including:

• $1,000 for the highest-finishing team in Bassmaster^® High School and College events
• $1,000 for the highest-finishing team in MLF High School and College events
• $250 for winners of sanctioned state high school events

Since its launch in 2006, Skeeter’s Real Money program has awarded more than $5 million to anglers nationwide. For official rules, eligibility details, and a complete list of 2025 sanctioned tournaments, visit skeeterboats.com.

About Skeeter Products, Inc.

Skeeter Products, Inc., a Yamaha boat company and leader of performance fishing boats, is proud to support America’s fishing consumer since 1948. Skeeter is the recipient of 23 consecutive NMMA^® C.S.I. Customer Satisfaction Index awards, and its boats are certified to meet strict U.S. Coast Guard, NMMA^®, and American Boat & Yacht^® Council standards.

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