With the announcement of Toyota’s sponsorship of both Major League Fishing and FLW, Toyota will also bring the popular Toyota Bonus Bucks Program with it. Anglers in the MLF Bass Pro Tour, FLW’s Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, the Toyota Series, the Phoenix Bass Fishing League, and the FLW College Series will be eligible for the program.
The Toyota Bonus Bucks Program rewards anglers that drive a Toyota truck or SUV for their performance in their respective event. This year on the Bass Pro Tour, the highest placing Toyota Bonus Bucks Program participant receives $3,000 per event, while the second-highest receives $2,000. The pros do not have to win an event to win the Bonus Bucks, rather just be the highest or second-highest placing angler enrolled in the program.
MLF pro Bobby Lane has participated in the program for more than 10 years and has reaped the benefits.
“The Toyota Bonus Bucks Program has been phenomenal for me,” Lane said. “To be able to get a check for just owning a truck that tows like a dream and is, in my mind, flawless, is really awesome. I’ve owned a Toyota for 12 years now and I’ve never had any complaints. I have usually taken home anywhere between $3,000 to $10,000 in Bonus Bucks every year of my professional career. Add all that up for over the 12 years I’ve been doing it and it’s a pretty nice paycheck.”
Reigning 2019 Points Champion and REDCREST Champion Edwin Evers is also excited about the return of the program.
“I really love the Toyota Bonus Bucks Program because I’ve been able to buy a couple of new trucks thanks to it,” Evers explained. “It’s a great way that Toyota gives back to us anglers not only as professionals, but even the weekend anglers fishing in the Phoenix Bass Fishing League and FLW College Series.”
As Evers mentioned, many FLW anglers will also see benefits from the Toyota Bonus Bucks Program. Kendell Callaway of Dynamic Sponsorships says that Toyota will offer a variety of payouts for the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, Toyota Series, Phoenix Bass Fishing League, and College Series in 2020.
Here is a list of requirements to be eligible for the Toyota Bonus Bucks Program in 2020:
Visit the Toyota Bonus Bucks Program website for more details.