Walmart FLW Tour pro Charlie Evans has acquired Visit Hot Springs and Leer, maker of fiberglass truck caps and tonneau covers, as sponsors for the 2016 Walmart FLW Tour season.

“We’ve known Charlie forever, it seems, so it gave us an exciting opportunity to affiliate with him as an angler who’s going to be in all the Walmart FLW Tour events and, hopefully, the Forrest Wood Cup as well,” says Hot Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO Steve Arrison. “He’s a great ambassador for fishing and the City of Hot Springs.”

“I’m proud to represent Hot Springs, the No. 1 fishing destination in the world and a fun place to be whether you fish or not,” adds Evans.

Leer offers a wide range of tops and accessories for anglers, including tackle-storage compartments, rod holders and power outlets.

“Leer’s best top is going on my Toyota Tundra,” says Evans. “It’s got a slide-out tray for tackle storage, and is another example of why Leer is the industry leader.”

Evans says his truck and boat will be on display at the Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa March 4-6, at the ICAST fishing tackle show in Orlando July 12-15 and at the Forrest Wood Cup in Huntsville Aug. 4-7. Currently, his other sponsors include Ranger Boats, Evinrude, Lew’s and Zoom Baits.

To learn more about Hot Springs and the fishing opportunities available at area lakes, visit hotsprings.org.

Leer’s extensive family of caps and tonneau covers can be viewed at leer.com.