ATHENS, AL--(Marketwire - Dec 21, 2011) - American Bass Anglers, Inc. announced today that the Carlisle Radial Trail RH trailer tire has been named as Official Tire of the 2012 American Bass Anglers Tour. Carlisle Transportation Products announced that it has re-signed as a tour level sponsor for the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series, American Fishing Tour, American Couples Series and the annual Military Team Bass Tournament.

"Carlisle is a leading manufacturer of sport trailer tires and wheels for the outdoor enthusiast and we are pleased to be the Official Tire of the American Bass Anglers Tour," said Mike Quinn, a Carlisle Company spokesperson. "With the introduction of our new Radial Trail RH tire, the ABA Tour is a wonderful way to connect with the outdoorsmen that use our tires and introduce this industry-leading product to the many anglers across the country that fish the very popular ABA events."

"Carlisle is a great partner and we are thankful for its support of American Bass Anglers and the weekend bass anglers," said Morris Sheehan, ABA President. "In times of a very tough economy it is good to see companies like Carlisle stepping up and supporting bass fishing, the weekend anglers and the ABA. Carlisle is a 'Best in Class' manufacturer that provides superior tires and wheel products for today's bass boat market and our members depend on them daily. All Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series trailered equipment ride on Carlisle Radial Trail RH tires and Black Rock wheels, and are towed from event to event an average of 35,000 miles per year without a tire failure."

About American Bass Anglers: The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series provides weekend anglers a professionally operated competitive tour with a path the world championship of bass fishing the Bassmaster Classic. American Bass Anglers commitment is to provide low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers and the American Fishing Tour, The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series or the American Couples Series, visit [ www.americanbassanglers.com ].

About Carlisle Transportation Products: Carlisle Transportation Products, a divisional company of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE: [ CSL ]), is a leading manufacturer of specialty tires and power transmission belts for original equipment and replacement markets, including sport and utility trailer, lawn and garden, all-terrain vehicles (ATV-UTV), powersports, snowmobiles, outdoor power equipment, agricultural, industrial, and construction. Carlisle manufactures the Radial Trail RH tire, a leading performer in the trailer tire industry for heat resistance and durability. The Carlisle Radial Trail RH trailer tire is the Official Tire of the American Bass Anglers Tour.