XTRATUF Named “Official Boot” Of The 2025 Sport Fishing Championship
- By FTR Industry Wire
- April 8, 2025
Events to Kick Off in April with “The Catch” NFL Angler Competition in Fort Lauderdale.
NELSONVILLE, OH. – Leading fishing footwear and apparel brand, XTRATUF, partners with The Sport Fishing Championship (SFC) as the “Official Boot” of its 2025 tournaments. SFC will host 14 tournaments from April through October across the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, including: The Walker’s Cay Open, The MidAtlantic, and Mobile Big Game Fishing Club’s Labor Day Invitational. The 2025 event circuit will premiere in April with “The Catch, Powered by Verizon”, an offshore fishing competition that pairs current NFL greats with SFC star anglers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
“Proven across the most epic conditions and locations, XTRATUF has become a badge of preparedness for fishermen across the globe,” said Zach Castagnola, marketing manager for XTRATUF. “We are excited to kick off the 2025 season as the official boot of the Sport Fishing Championship to literally put boots on the ground during offshore competitions. SFC is a platform that will allow us to reach an additional audience of fishing fans and be a part of the fun throughout the year.”
The events will kick off in April with “The Catch” which pairs NFL stars with SFC anglers in an exciting competition in Fort Lauderdale. XTRATUF will provide the classic 6-inch Ankle Deck Boot and the Ankle Deck Boot Sport to all competitors and their crew providing a trustworthy boot for the competition.
“Having XTRATUF as our Official Boot partner is an incredible opportunity for SFC and all of the fishermen participating in our competitions this year,” said Mark Neifeld, CEO and commissioner of SFC. “Each event location offers a unique venue to share stories and products with professional anglers. XTRATUF is a great partner that makes incredible footwear, and we are stoked to have them as a central part of this year’s events.”
About XTRATUF
XTRATUF is built for the most epic conditions across the globe. It’s built for a community of passionate water lovers everywhere who want the best footwear and gear to keep them dry, comfortable and sure footed, no matter what they face. XTRATUF enables and empowers us all to keep going, to keep working, to keep doing. ALASKA PROVEN. BUILT FOR ALL. It is a division of Rocky Brands, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ® under the symbol: RCKY. www.xtratuf.com; @Facebook.com/xtratuf; @xtratuf on Instagram.
About the Sport Fishing Championship
Founded in 2021, the Sport Fishing Championship (SFC) is a competitive sports fishing league representing 16 regions across North America. With a focus on growing the sport and engaging fans through innovation, SFC+ offers a direct-to-consumer OTT platform that delivers unparalleled access to live events, fishing content, and its celebrity-driven team format
