"We are very excited about the strong participation for the 2006 events.  We have fifty teams, comprised of 200 anglers from all over the country competing each week." Says Joe Mercurio, Vice President of the Tarpon Anglers Club.   "This is a sporting event.  Unlike any other fishing event we combine close competitive action, a mix of veteran and young gun participants, and world class fishing to produce a television show that is unmatched in the fishing and outdoor world."

Century Boats will provide first-place prizes for each event in the series.  Winners will receive a Century 1902 Bay Boat powered by a F115 Yamaha four-stroke engine and Continental aluminum trailer.   The winner of the Jim Beam Tarpon Cup Championship featuring the series top 25 teams based on points will receive a Century 2202 Bay Boat rigged with a Four Stroke 225 HP Yamaha engine.

Mercurio added that the 2006 PTTS television show is going to exceed expectations.  "PTTS television for two years has been one of the most viewed shows on Sun Sports the past two years.   Now the show will has the potential to reach over 40 million homes around the USA through Sun Sports, the Water Channel and World Fishing Network."

The PTTS will be filmed and broadcast on the Sun Sports Network, the Water Channel, and the World Fishing Network.   The 13-week series will be available in over 40 million homes across the USA and begins airing on June 29th.  Last year's PTTS featured several memorable moments, including the successful catch and release of a 216-pound tarpon by Team Century's Kenny Hyatt - a Boca Grande Pass record.

The 2006 PTTS qualifying events will be held May 21, May 28, June 4, and June 11.  The Tarpon Cup Championship will be held June 18.   A non-series Ladies Day Tournament will be held on May 20 and will benefit the Preeclampsia Foundation.  For more information and television air times visit www.tarponanglersclub.com

Century Boat Company, Inc., celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2006, has a long history of high-quality boats designed and built for boaters and anglers who demand fishability, luxury, and reliability.   Today, Century is a leading manufacturer of walk-around, center console, and bay boats.  For more information about Century Boats, visit www.centuryboats.com.  For more information about the PTTS, please visit www.tarponanglersclub.com