"The Tank" Makes Debut Appearance at Wal-Mart in Paris
By Toni Marshall - toni@henrycountian.com

What is 53 feet long, holds 6,000 plus gallons of water and is currently the world's largest of its type? It's the Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions mobile fish tank, sponsored by Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Boats. Curious shoppers at Wal-Mart in Paris were amazed to see this huge tank filled with large live bass and brim in the parking lot on Saturday, March 18.


Promoter Ken Freeman stated this was the first time The Tank has made an appearance at any Wal-Mart, as its normal venues have been national boat and RV shows and NASCAR races. Freeman demonstrates proper fishing techniques in The Tank and emphasized that he does not use standard fishhooks in his demonstrations, but that the fish just clamp onto the lure. Viewed by thousands already, The Tank is booked for even more events next year.


Other sponsors include Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Dodge, Coca-Cola and Wal-Mart. Freeman says his motto says it all: "Promoting the great outdoors with competitive fun"-and that the best is yet to come!