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| Notice to BPS Lake Simcoe Open Participants ~ 2011 BPS Lake Simcoe Open ~ For Immediate Release: Oct 18, 2011 |
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Hello 2011 BPS Lake Simcoe Open Participants, This email notice is being sent to all those who are registered for the 2011 Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe, hosted by the Aurora Bassmasters on Sat Oct 22nd. Please note that just one member per team is being contacted... so please forward this onto your partner. Canada's premier one day bass fishing tournament is about a week away, so we wanted to touch base with all anglers to let them know about several updates: We are currently sitting at 100 boats and have allocated 10 more as 'sponsor teams' . Seven of the ten have been filled- however we are now going to open up the three remaining spots to others on a first come first serve basis. If you know of anyone interested ...please let them know. Secondly, we are pleased to announce and would like to thank, the following sponsors from last year who have signed on for this year's event: Jack Links Beef Jerky, Boater Exam.com, Toyota, Shimano, Berkley/Pure Fishing, Humminbird/Minn Kota, Mustang and Rapala. Additionally, we would like to thank supporting companies X Zone lures and CL Fishin for their product support. Thanks to these excellent companies and the continued strong support of all participating anglers, we are proud to state that once again we will have over 100% payout in cash and prizes at this year's event. Additionally, media has been quite interested in this event ... as an example: 2) www.timeonthewater.ca is running a contest on www.lakesimcoemessageboard.com and BFB to "Attend and Win". They have various prizes for spectators including a day on the water with a tournament pro. Dave Chong, Mark Kulik, and John Whyte will have a mini tournament in Nov. for three different winners. We also have successful ice fishing guide from "We Pound Em Charts" donating a day on the ice. Shimano and BPS will be adding great prizes for the draw. Spectators must attend to win. We will also bring back the extremely popular Live Streaming video of the weigh-in event; weather and techno-challenges permitting. As far as we know, we were the first bass tournament in Canada to successfully broadcast the entire weigh-in live at last year's record setting event. The weigh-in can still be seen at www.simcoeopen.com and www.aurorabassmasters.com Pre Tournament Meeting: |
Host Hotels: Fizzing Bass: Safety: Finally, if you have still not supplied us with your partner's name and details . Please do so thru email ASAP. Thanks very much and here's to a safe and fun pre-fish and tournament for all!
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| Special Notice to 2011 BPS Lake Simcoe Open Applicants ~ 2011 BPS Lake Simcoe Open ~ For Immediate Release: Sept 19, 2011 |
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By now you should have received noticed from staff at Bass Pro Shops, that your application and cheque have been received. Most cheques have already been deposited into a special purpose account specifically for this tournament. The Aurora Bassmasters, host of the BPS Lake Simcoe Open and staff at Bass Pro Shops in Vaughan have been working hard preparing this year's event and would like to pass on a few key messages at this time. Pre Tournament Meeting Please note that this year we will be having our Friday evening meeting at 5:00 pm at the Highwayman Inn located at the southeast corner of Hwy 11 and Hwy 12, Orillia. At least one member of your team must be there. For those who know this will simply not be possible, prior notice must be received by email to myself and Herb Quan, president of the Aurora Bassmasters (copied here) on or before Thursday Oct 20th. Host Hotels: Those anglers who wish to stay at the Highwayman can reserve a room with a preferred rate of $99.00. Just call 1-800-461-0269 and say you are with the block of rooms for the "Simcoe Open Fishing Tournament" Otherwise, the Best Western Mariposa Inn (where we had our meeting last year) is also offering competitors a reduced rate of $89.99 per night.. Just call 1-800-461-0283 to make your reservations at the Best Western Mariposa Inn and request the preferred rate for this tournament. Sponsors: We are pleased to announce that the top three sponsors of previous years are back on board for the 2011 BPS Lake Simcoe Open. We would like to thank Toyota, Jack Links and Boater Exam for their continued support of Canada's premier one day bass tournament. The BPS Lake Simcoe Organizing Committee is working on securing others. Andy and Vita Pallotta of the CSFL have also signed on for another year and we welcome them and their team back. 2011 Event Almost Full: As of today there are only a handful of spots remaining to fill the 100 team field. If you know of anyone who may be interested in fishing, please encourage them to sign up ASAP. Once we reach 100 teams, all names (along with when the application was received) will be recorded for the official waiting list. NO CHEQUES will be cashed from this list, until such time a spot becomes available and then the angler will be contacted to confirm if he/she still wants in before the cheque is cashed. We will make every effort to do this as quickly as possible following notification of an open spot to facilitate pre fishing time |
Fizzing Bass: The "Lake Simcoe Bass Tagging Research Program", supported thru MNR and the Aurora Bassmasters completed its five year run in 2010. This means that there will not be the typical sampling stations set up behind the weigh-in stage to weigh, measure, tag, and collect ageing data of all the bass caught. Most of the bass during this late fall tournament were also fizzed at these sampling stations. Over the five year tagging study, we have learned that these fizzed bass continue to thrive in Lake Simcoe upon release and are re-caught by other anglers long after the tournament is over. We encourage all anglers to become proficient with this life-saving procedure. For more details please see: http://www.bassmaster.com/sites/default/files/imce/KBA_Fizzing.pdf You can also view a couple of videos (for largemouth fizzing) here: http://www.bassmaster.com/tips/side-fizzing-safer-bass Bass that do require fizzing following weigh-in will of course be fizzed before release via the Shimano Live Release Boat. Safety: For those new to this event and as a reminder to all, please keep in mind that safety on the water is top priority. This includes all pre-fishing associated with the tournament. The air may be warm (let's hope), but the water will be cold and Lake Simcoe may be calm when you leave shore, but can become dangerously rough in a real hurry. Please be sure to travel with a fully charged cell phone (in a waterproof ziplock bag) and all the required safety equipment aboard your boat. Make certain your bilge pumps are working flawlessly! Let someone know where you are accessing the lake and when you expect to return. Please wear your PFD's or better yet floatation suits during pre fish and day of the event Well, that's about it for now. We will try to continue to communicate directly with you thru email or at www.simcoeopen.com . Just one of the team members will receive these email update so please forward to your partner. IF you have not let us know yet who your partner is, please do so as soon as possible. Any questions... Just ask. Thanks very much,
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| Media Notice
For Immediate Release: Oct 19, 2010 |
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On Saturday October 23rd, 2010 Canada's premier bass tournament will take place out of Couchiching Beach Park in downtown Orillia Ontario. A full field of Canada's top anglers (200 in all) will leave the waterfront Saturday morning at 8am and return by 3pm to have their five heaviest bass weighed. At stake? A guaranteed $25,000 top prize for the winner ... with an opportunity to more than double that with various contingency and awards. Also available... a brand new Toyota Truck and Tracker boat worth about $100,000 if an Ontario record smallmouth bass is weighed in. Further, the Toyota Truck Record Payout will offer a total bonus of $20,000 over and above the regular 1st place prize package to the winners if the winning team sets a new Canadian Tournament Record. 2009 Champions, Barry Graves and Jason Gough weighed in at 29lbs even for five bass and received $34,300 for their day fishing. Their weight was just shy of the previous Canadian one-day tournament record of 30.35lbs. Known for its record setting weights and monster smallmouth bass, this has truly become a must-fish event for competitive bass anglers across the country. The free and exciting weigh-in ceremonies are open to the public and will commence at approx 2:30pm. The public will be able to watch some of the biggest smallmouth bass in the country weighed in by MC Dave Mercer of Fact of Fishing The Show. Dave will not only be MC'ing this event, but will partner-up with Getting Schooled TV show host JP DeRose to try and win the 2010 BPS Open. |
Other notable anglers fishing this prestigious catch and release event include Canada's own Bob Izumi, open water smallmouth guru's Mike DesForges and Derek Strub and former winners the Gifford brothers, Bob Formosa and Jason Saliba, John McDonald and Steve Hawkins. This event consistently see's near record weights every year and many anglers are predicting 2010 will be the year a new all time Canadian bass tournament record is set. Be part of the action in Orillia this Saturday! For more information, please visit the official web site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com Please join our Facebook Group at Bass Pro Shops Open!
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| Jack Link's Beef Jerky Inks Presenting Sponsor
For Immediate Release: June 29, 2010 |
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Jack Link's Beef Jerky, the leading U.S. meat snack brand and fastest-growing meat snack manufacturer worldwide, has thrown its respective support behind the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open slated for Saturday, October 23rd out of Couchiching Beach Park, City of Orillia.
Applications Now Being Accepted! Limited Field... Early Application Encouraged: Competing anglers are encouraged to pre-apply as the 2010 field will be limited to 100 Teams. NEW: total entry fees per Team will be $380; plus $20 for Yamaha Big Fish ($400 total). Anglers wishing to apply should forward a completed 2010 Application Form accompanied with a $400 non-refundable payment payable to SIMCOE OPEN: A9 210 Glendale Avenue, Suite 120 St. Catharines, ON L2T 3Y6. Failure to submit payment in-full will result in nullification of the Team's entry application. Cheques must accompany a completed 2010 Application Form available through www.simcoeopen.com. A 2010 Application Form by itself, partially completed, does not automatically constitute entry; furthermore, the Tournament Director (TD) and Tournament Organizing Group (TOG) reserve the right to refuse/deny entry. |
In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, it is mandatory for all applicants to include their respective email addresses on the Application Form itself so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties. This includes but is not limited to: receipt of application, confirmation of eligibility and participation, any and all communications relating to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability.
Mandatory Competitors Meeting: This year's Host Hotel is the Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre located at 400 Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia (705) 325-9511. Additional information will be made available in the very near future. As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Official Web Site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com. 2010 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. Please join our Facebook Group at Bass Pro Shops Open!
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| BoaterExam.com Signs On As Presenting Sponsor
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2010 |
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Boater Exam.com, the leading provider of safe boater education and certification across the United States and Canada, has thrown its respective support behind the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open slated for Saturday, October 23rd out of Couchiching Beach Park, City of Orillia.
Applications Now Being Accepted! Limited Field... Early Application Encouraged: Competing anglers are encouraged to pre-apply as the 2010 field will be limited to 100 Teams. NEW: total entry fees per Team will be $380; plus $20 for Yamaha Big Fish ($400 total). Anglers wishing to apply should forward a completed 2010 Application Form accompanied with a $400 non-refundable payment payable to SIMCOE OPEN: A9 210 Glendale Avenue, Suite 120 St. Catharines, ON L2T 3Y6. Failure to submit payment in-full will result in nullification of the Team's entry application. Cheques must accompany a completed 2010 Application Form available through www.simcoeopen.com. A 2010 Application Form by itself, partially completed, does not automatically constitute entry; furthermore, the Tournament Director (TD) and Tournament Organizing Group (TOG) reserve the right to refuse/deny entry. |
In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, it is mandatory for all applicants to include their respective email addresses on the Application Form itself so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties. This includes but is not limited to: receipt of application, confirmation of eligibility and participation, any and all communications relating to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability.
Mandatory Competitors Meeting: This year's Host Hotel is the Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre located at 400 Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia (705) 325-9511. Additional information will be made available in the very near future. As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Official Web Site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com. 2010 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. Please join our Facebook Group at Bass Pro Shops Open!
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| Bass Pro Shops Sign On For Year Four
For Immediate Release: July 6, 2010 |
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With the resounding success of the 2008 and 2009 Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open presented by Jack Link's Beef Jerky, BoaterExam.com and Ontario Lakes Country, we are pleased to announce that Bass Pro Shops has again committed to Title Sponsor of the Lake Simcoe event slated for Saturday, October 23, 2010, based out of Couchiching Beach Park, City of Orillia.
The Original One-Day Fall Championship of Bass Fishing and Toyota Truck Record Payout! Of note, the Toyota Truck Record Payout eluded 2009 Champions, Barry Graves and Jason Gough who weighed in 29lbs even. Their weight was shy of the previous all-time Canadian one-day tournament record of 30.35lbs* set in 2009 by Charles Sim and partner, Nigel Touhey. With no team topping The Record, the Toyota Truck Record Payout will increase by $5,000 for the 2010 event - a total bonus valued at $20,000!
Over $200,000 in potential cash and prizes! Other tournaments claim to be the biggest and the best; the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open is the Granddaddy of them all! With a 250+% payback, realistic and achievable contingencies from some of the industry's most respected brands, the Simcoe Open is an unparalleled fishing experience where competing anglers battle against the most recognizable tournament anglers in the country and Mother Nature both! Not only are a portion of the proceeds directed to the award-winning bass-tagging research spearheaded by the Aurora Bassmasters, in partnership with the CSFL, the tournament emphasizes fair play and measures of certification. |
Applications Now Being Accepted!
Limited Field... Early Application Encouraged: Competing anglers are encouraged to pre-apply as the 2010 field will be limited to 100 Teams. NEW: total entry fees per Team will be $380; plus $20 for Yamaha Big Fish ($400 total). Anglers wishing to apply should forward a completed 2010 Application Form accompanied with a $400 non-refundable payment payable to SIMCOE OPEN: A9 210 Glendale Avenue, Suite 120 St. Catharines, ON L2T 3Y6. Failure to submit payment in-full will result in nullification of the Team's entry application. Cheques must accompany a completed 2010 Application Form available through www.simcoeopen.com. A 2010 Application Form by itself, partially completed, does not automatically constitute entry; furthermore, the Tournament Director (TD) and Tournament Organizing Group (TOG) reserve the right to refuse/deny entry. Mandatory Competitors Meeting: This year's Host Hotel is the Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre located at 400 Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia (705) 325-9511. Additional information will be made available in the very near future. As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Official Web Site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com. 2010 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. Please join our Facebook Group at Bass Pro Shops Open!
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| Ontario Lakes Country Signs On As Presenting Sponsor For Immediate Release: July 21, 2010 |
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Bass Pro Shops is excited to announce that Ontario Lakes Country, which encompasses five unique and distinctive districts: Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Rama, Ramara, and Severn, has thrown its respective support behind the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open slated for Saturday, October 23rd out of Couchiching Beach Park.
Applications Now Being Accepted! Limited Field... Early Application Encouraged: Competing anglers are encouraged to pre-apply as the 2010 field will be limited to 100 Teams. NEW: total entry fees per Team will be $380; plus $20 for Yamaha Big Fish ($400 total). Anglers wishing to apply should forward a completed 2010 Application Form accompanied with a $400 non-refundable payment payable to SIMCOE OPEN: A9 – 210 Glendale Avenue, Suite 120 St. Catharines, ON L2T 3Y6. |
Failure to submit payment in-full will result in nullification of the Team's entry application. Cheques must accompany a completed 2010 Application Form available through www.simcoeopen.com. A 2010 Application Form by itself, partially completed, does not automatically constitute entry; furthermore, the Tournament Director (TD) and Tournament Organizing Group (TOG) reserve the right to refuse/deny entry. In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, it is mandatory for all applicants to include their respective email addresses on the Application Form itself so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties. This includes but is not limited to: receipt of application, confirmation of eligibility and participation, any and all communications relating to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability. Mandatory Competitors Meeting: This year's Host Hotel is the Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre located at 400 Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia – (705) 325-9511. Additional information will be made available in the very near future. As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Official Web Site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com. 2010 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. Please join our Facebook Group at Bass Pro Shops Open!
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| Pure Fishing Signs On As
Contingency Sponsor
For Immediate Release: October 16, 2010 |
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Pure Fishing has committed to continue its respective support of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open slated for October 23rd out of Couchiching Beach Park, City of Orillia.
Taste of Incentives Grow for 2010 BPS Lake Simcoe Open Trilene 8lb Test!: Berkley will award a $1,000 Cash Bonus toward the heaviest fish weighing in at 8lbs or greater. Berkley Gulp! Alive! Bucket Bonus: Berkley will award a $1,000 Cash Bonus toward the heaviest largemouth bass. Berkley Product Allocation: Berkley will provide each participating angler with an assortment of new product for 2010/2011. |
Fully Subscribed!
In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, it is mandatory for all applicants to include their respective email addresses on the Application Form itself so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties. This includes but is not limited to: receipt of application, confirmation of eligibility and participation, any and all communications relating to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability. Mandatory Competitors Meeting: This year's Host Hotel is the Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre located at 400 Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia (705) 325-9511. Additional information will be made available in the very near future. As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Official Web Site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com. 2010 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. Please join our Facebook Group at Bass Pro Shops Open!
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| Rapala Signs On As
X-Spot 36 Sponsor
For Immediate Release: October 16, 2010 |
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Normark has committed to continue its respective support of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open slated for October 23rd out of Couchiching Beach Park, City of Orillia.
Rapala X-Spot 36 It all began with a hungry Finnish guy and a carving knife. It was the 1930's when a simple fisherman made an observation of simple genius: big fish eat little fish, especially little fish that are wounded. So begins the greatest fishing story ever told. Lauri Rapala whittled. Carved. And shaved. Eventually a lure began to take shape. Using a shoemaker's knife and some sandpaper, he created his first successful lure from cork in 1936. With this in mind, in celebration of its heritage, Normark Canada will contribute $2,000 to the 36th Place Team herein known as the Rapala X-Spot '36 (in the event of a tie, the purse will be split); in addition, Normark Canada will also contribute a mix of product toward competitor's registration bags. |
Fully Subscribed!
In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, it is mandatory for all applicants to include their respective email addresses on the Application Form itself so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties. This includes but is not limited to: receipt of application, confirmation of eligibility and participation, any and all communications relating to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability. Mandatory Competitors Meeting: This year's Host Hotel is the Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre located at 400 Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia (705) 325-9511. Additional information will be made available in the very near future. As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Official Web Site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com. 2010 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. Please join our Facebook Group at Bass Pro Shops Open!
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| Shimano Pay-To-Play Challenge
For Immediate Release: October 16, 2010 |
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Shimano Canada has committed to continue its respective support of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open slated for October 23rd out of Couchiching Beach Park, City of Orillia.
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Fully Subscribed!
In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, it is mandatory for all applicants to include their respective email addresses on the Application Form itself so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties. This includes but is not limited to: receipt of application, confirmation of eligibility and participation, any and all communications relating to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability. Mandatory Competitors Meeting: This year's Host Hotel is the Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre located at 400 Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia (705) 325-9511. Additional information will be made available in the very near future. As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Official Web Site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com. 2010 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. Please join our Facebook Group at Bass Pro Shops Open!
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| Toyota Truck Record Payout Hits $20,000
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2010 |
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The Aurora Bassmasters are excited to announce that Toyota Canada is partnering with Bass Pro Shops for the 4th Annual Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open slated for Saturday, October 23rd out of Orillia's Chouchiching Beach Park.
Applications Now Being Accepted! Competing anglers are encouraged to pre-apply as the 2010 field will be limited to 100 Teams. NEW: total entry fees per Team will be $380; plus $20 for Yamaha Big Fish ($400 total). Anglers wishing to apply should forward a completed 2010 Application Form accompanied with a $400 non-refundable payment payable to SIMCOE OPEN: A9 210 Glendale Avenue, Suite 120 St. Catharines, ON L2T 3Y6. Failure to submit payment in-full will result in nullification of the Team's entry application. Cheques must accompany a completed 2010 Application Form available through www.simcoeopen.com. A 2010 Application Form by itself, partially completed, does not automatically constitute entry; furthermore, the Tournament Director (TD) and Tournament Organizing Group (TOG) reserve the right to refuse/deny entry. In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, it is mandatory for all applicants to include their respective email addresses on the Application Form itself so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties. This includes but is not limited to: receipt of application, confirmation of eligibility and participation, any and all communications relating to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability. |
Limited Field . . . Early Application EncouragedLimited Field . . . Early Application Encouraged! "The Toyota Truck Record Payout provides us with yet another great opportunity to build upon the success of our long-lasting partnership with Bass Pro Shops." Said Tony Wearing, Managing Director, Toyota Canada Inc. "Like the anglers competing in this year's Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open, our Toyota Trucks attempt to set new benchmarks in terms of performance, even in the most gruelling conditions. We wish all this year's competitors the very best of luck." Tony Wearing concluded. In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, it is mandatory for all applicants to include their respective email addresses on the Application Form itself so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties. This includes but is not limited to: receipt of application, confirmation of eligibility and participation, any and all communications relating to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability. As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Official Web Site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com. 2010 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. Please join our Facebook Group at Bass Pro Shops Open! About Toyota Canada "Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus cars, SUVs and trucks, and Toyota industrial equipment. TCI's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax and parts distribution centres in Toronto and Vancouver. More information about Toyota is available at www.toyota.ca.
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| Yamaha Signs On As
BIG FISH Sponsor
For Immediate Release: June 7, 2010 |
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Yamaha Motor Canada has committed to continue its respective support of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open slated for October 23rd out of Couchiching Beach Park, City of Orillia.
Applications Now Being Accepted! Limited Field... Early Application Encouraged: Competing anglers are encouraged to pre-apply as the 2010 field will be limited to 100 Teams. NEW: total entry fees per Team will be $380; plus $20 for Yamaha Big Fish ($400 total). Anglers wishing to apply should forward a completed 2010 Application Form accompanied with a $400 non-refundable payment payable to SIMCOE OPEN: A9 210 Glendale Avenue, Suite 120 St. Catharines, ON L2T 3Y6. Failure to submit payment in-full will result in nullification of the Team's entry application. Cheques must accompany a completed 2010 Application Form available through www.simcoeopen.com. A 2010 Application Form by itself, partially completed, does not automatically constitute entry; furthermore, the Tournament Director (TD) and Tournament Organizing Group (TOG) reserve the right to refuse/deny entry. |
In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, it is mandatory for all applicants to include their respective email addresses on the Application Form itself so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties. This includes but is not limited to: receipt of application, confirmation of eligibility and participation, any and all communications relating to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability. Mandatory Competitors Meeting This year's Host Hotel is the Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre located at 400 Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia (705) 325-9511. Additional information will be made available in the very near future. As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Official Web Site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com. 2010 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. Please join our Facebook Group at Bass Pro Shops Open!
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| Canadian Bass Tournament Record set at 2010 Lake Simcoe Open
For Immediate Release: October 27, 2010 |
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October 23rd 2010 Orillia, Ontario: The most incredible victory in the history of Canadian Bass Tournament Fishing is beginning to sink in for Mark Moran and Joe Muszynski. The tournament team won Canada's most prestigious one day bass tournament and did it with a new all time Canadian record weight for the five heaviest bass ever weighed on Canadian soil. Their weight for the 2010 Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open of 31.50 pounds of smallmouth bass topped the previous record of 30.35 lbs. For their record win, the duo took home the guaranteed $25,000 for first place, an additional $20,000 for the Toyota Truck Record Payout, $5,500 for the Shimano Pay to Play bonus and $2,500 for using a Minn Kota electric motor and running Humminbird electronics. Their $53,000 total cash payout is one of the highest in the history of tournament fishing in the country. The BPS Lake Simcoe Open hosted by the Aurora Bassmasters began as the "Crackle Cup" in 2001 as a late fall tournament that would capitalize on the incredible smallmouth bass fishing opportunities that Lake Simcoe offers at this time of year. Total weights over 28 pounds soon became the norm as the tournament grew in popularity. In 2007, Bass Pro Shops Canada became the title sponsor and have since attracted other sponsors that help provide payouts seldom seen anywhere else in Canada.
How the Winners Did It:
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The 2010 BPS Lake Simcoe Open, had a full field of 100 teams with some of Canada's finest anglers. Orillia hosted record crowds at the free weigh-in show who watched team after team weighing in some of the biggest smallmouth bass on the planet. Facts of Fishing star, Dave Mercer MC'd the event which was broadcast live on the websites below. He also fished the tournament with JP DeRose of the WFN's Gettin Schooled with JP. The Yamaha Big Fish award went to 12th place team of James Paluch and Shaun McKay who caught a monster 8.05 smallmouth that earned them $4,000, plus an additional $1,000 for Berkley Trilene 8lb Test prize ... the first time this has ever been awarded anywhere in Canada. This Big Fish weight is currently being explored by tournament officials as a possible record for the single heaviest bass ever weighed in during a Canadian tournament.
Behind the Weigh-In Scene: This award winning research program coordinated by the Aurora Bassmasters and supported by MNR's Community Fisheries and Wildlife Involvement Program has collected data from this and other bass tournaments for the last five years. Collectively over 1,300 bass have been tagged and released. Anglers who catch a tagged fish ... like the one caught by Rob Hyatt during this event, are asked to report the number and details to MNR. The phone number and individual fish ID numbers are on each tag.
Sponsors of the 2010 BPS Lake Simcoe Open include: We appreciate all the assistance from various bass club members, Junior Bassmasters and the dedicated MNR staff who ran the sampling station. Click here to see the top 20 standings
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| 2011 Simcoe Open Slated for Sat. Oct 22nd
For Immediate Release: June 17, 2011 |
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Although bass season has not yet started throughout southern and central Ontario, many anglers are already looking forward to the last major bass tournament of the season. The Aurora Bassmasters would like to let all previous and future participants of the legendary Lake Simcoe Open bass tournament know that the 2011 event is scheduled, as planned for Saturday October 23rd out of Orillia Ontario. At the 2010 Lake Simcoe Open, the heaviest five bass ever brought to the scales here in Canada set a new all-time Canadian Tournament record of 31.5 pounds. The single heaviest smallmouth was also weighed in at 8.05 pounds, setting another Canadian tournament record. With some recent managerial changes at Bass Pro Shops, it is uncertain at this time whether Bass Pro Shops will remain associated with Canada's premier one day bass fishing tournament. Every effort is being made to re-establish sponsor commitments for the 2011 Simcoe Open, and this process will take some time to work out. One way or another, the 2011 Simcoe Open organizing committee is committed to delivering another spectacular event this year. We therefore ask all anglers interested in fishing this event, to mark October 22nd on your calendars for the 2011 Simcoe Open. We will try to re-confirm as many sponsor commitments as possible and appreciate the patience of all participants as we work diligently to deliver another outstanding event |
Through direct email, we will make every effort to let participants of the 2010 Simcoe Open know when the application process for 2011 has begun. We do encourage all those interested in Canada's premier one day bass tournament to continue to look for updates and an opportunity to fill out an application for the 2011 Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com. Thank You,
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