Valley City, ND, January 10, 2008: The National Professional Angler Association (NPAA), a non-profit organization focused on growing the sport of fishing and increasing the professionalism of its members, is honoring Sonny Reynolds, Tournament Director of the FLW Walleye Tour for his promotion and support of the NPAA.

Sonny Reynolds will join the ranks of Bob Propst, Sr., Larry Porter, Al Lindner, Ron Lindner, Jim Kalkofen, Stan Fagerstrom, and Kristine Houtman as NPAA Lifetime Honorary Members.

Reynolds, who has helped direct Operation Bass, which is now FLW Outdoors, since the late 1970’s, has been instrumental in the successful growth of the FLW Bass and Walleye Tours. Reynolds, one of the original Tournament Directors, has been traveling this great nation conducting fishing tournaments and promotional activities for over 2 decades.

As a supporting member of the NPAA, Reynolds has played an exemplary role in recruiting new members and taking professional walleye anglers to a new level of competitive walleye angling.

Residing in Gilbertsville, KY, near Kentucky Lake Reynolds is married to his lovely wife and huge supporter, Sharon Reynolds. They have two children, Tyler and Jessica, and Reynolds insists, “those kids could manage a tournament themselves as much time as they’ve spent with us.” When asked about the most memorable moments in his fishing career, Reynolds says, “It’s been fun to see the rapid growth of the industry and I have so many lasting memories. I am proud to have been part of the instructional staff of the Bass Fishing Institute with Billy and Bobby Murray. It was one of the biggest evolutions in bass fishing.”