Greenville, SC – Diablo Outdoors, Inc. announced today the signing of Bassmaster Elite Series angler and 2008 Bassmaster Classic Qualifier Kevin Short to promote their line of TEAM REALTREE® outdoor apparel. Kevin will be responsible for highlighting and exposing the TEAM REALTREE® line of Fishing outerwear, which includes branded waterproof breathable technologies GORE-TEX and WINDSTOPPER fabrics, and Supplex fishing shirts, as well as a complete line of Hunting and Lifestyle clothing.

“I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am about this partnership”, stated Kevin Short. “Diablo Outdoors has done an incredible job in a short period of time of positioning themselves and the TEAM REALTREE brand as leaders in not only the hunting, but also the Fishing outerwear market. I am very fortunate to have been in on the ground floor of designing and testing some of these pieces during the 2007 Elite Series season and all I can say is bring on the cold, wet, and nasty; I’ll be warm and dry. When it gets hot later in the year, I’ll also be cool and protected. I’m also humbled to be asked to be associated with the strong family of brands by Realtree and W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc.; these people know marketing and I am thrilled that they see value in being associated with me and with the Bassmaster Elite Series.”

Diablo Outdoors, Inc. Owner, J.D. McCay, had this to say, “We are all excited about the possibilities and potential that our relationship with Kevin has to offer. He has shown himself to be a true competitor on the Elite Series trail and a credible spokesperson for the TEAM REALTREE brand. We are very proud to see him carry our brands during the upcoming Bassmaster Classic and across the country throughout the Elite Series season."

Kevin’s wrap on both his 2008 BassCat Cougar FTD and Chevy 3500 Dually will feature Realtree’s APG HD as well as his signature pink. When asked about the wrap, Kevin replied “I’m thrilled that everyone involved felt that I had to stay with the pink. I know there are some pink-o-phobes out there, but the color does its job – it catches your eye – which, though not as important as catching bass, is all part of the equation. When you see me roll either on or off the water, there will be no doubt who’s carrying the TEAM REALTREE® logo. As an added bonus, Realtree arranged to have one of my MotorGuide Tour Edition 109’s ‘dipped’ to cover it with Realtree’s APG HD by one of their associated companies, Immersion Graphics; I can’t wait to see this baby!”

Diablo Outdoors, Inc. is an official licensee of the TEAM REALTREE, GORE-TEX, and WINDSTOPPER brands. Their goal is provide those who enjoy the outdoors with the most innovative, comfortable and durable clothing available. TEAM REALTREE® branded apparel is available at Sportsman's Warehouse, Scheel's, Wulf Outdoors, Reed's, Angler's International and other fine Hunting and Fishing retailers.