Kevin Wirth, professional angler and former Kentucky Derby jockey has teamed up with Early Times Kentucky Whisky to fish the 2006 CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series. Wirth, one of the world's top 15 ranked anglers, will fish the premier tournament circuit and serve as an ambassador for the Early Times brand.

Early Times brand manager, Allen Ogburn, had this to say, "We are thrilled to work with Kevin Wirth and to become more involved in one of our consumers' passions–fishing." Look for Team Early Times newest member soon at the Bassmaster Classic February 24-26, on Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee, Florida, or the Elite Series "Battle of the Border" March 9-12 on Lake Amistad in Del Rio, Texas.

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Kevin's 2006 Team Early Times Fishing Schedule

CITGO Bassmaster Classic

February 24-26, 2006 on Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee, FL

CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series

The Southern Sprint

March 9-12 “Battle on the Border” – Lake Amistad, Del Rio, TX

March 16-19 “Lone Star Shootout” – Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Jasper, TX

March 30-April 2 “Santee-Cooper Showdown” – Santee-Cooper, Manning, SC

April 20-23 “Southern Challenge” – Lake Guntersville, Guntersville, AL

May 4-7 “Pride of Augusta” – Clarks Hill Reservoir, Columbia County, GA

The Turn

June 1-4 “Sooner Run” – Grand Lake, Grove, OK

June 15-18 “Bluegrass Brawl” – Kentucky Lake, Kentucky Dam Village, KY

The Northern Swing

July 6-9 “Empire Chase” – Oneida Lake, Syracuse, NY

July 13-16 “Champion’s Choice” – Lake Champlain, Plattsburg, NY

The Final Charge

Aug 10-13 “Capitol Clash” – Potomac River, Charles County, MD

Sept 14-17 “The Rock” – Table Rock Lake, Kimberling City, MO

Bassmaster Majors

May 18-21 Bassmaster Memorial on Eagle Mountain Lake, Fort Worth, TX

July 27-30 Bassmaster American on Lake Wylie, Charlotte, NC

Aug 24-27 Bassmaster Legends on Arkansas River, Little Rock, AR