2009 Bass Pro Shops Open News

[Wil Wegman]

Thanks to Johnson Outdoors for their continued support of Canada's premier one day bass tournament . For those asking ... yes there's still spots left for the 2009 event in Orillia but those interested are asked to apply ASAP. Please see details below.

Thanks

Wil

PRESS RELEASE


~ Minn Kota/Humminbird Bonus ~


For Immediate Release:
September 7, 2009


Johnson Outdoors Canada, Inc., purveyors of Minn Kota & Humminbird, has again committed its respective support to Canada’s premier one-day bass tournament, the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe slated for October 24th, 2009.

“The grassroots nature of this event will offer the ardent angler the opportunity to compete against some of the biggest personalities in the industry today; not to mention, some of the most versatile and well-respected smallmouth anglers in North America, including our very own, Mike Desforges.” said Dave Duffin, Director of Sales, Johnson Outdoors. “We are proud to support this event with a partner such as Bass Pro Shops; providing our mutual customer base with an exciting cash payout structure on respective Minn Kota and Humminbird products that offer the features and reliability anglers have come to know.” Duffin continued.

Johnson Outdoors Canada, Inc. will award $2,000 to the top placing Team exclusively rigged with Minn Kota & Humminbird product only. In addition, a $500 cash bonus will be awarded to said Team should one of their Humminbird graphs feature their Side Imaging Technology such as models 797, 997 or 1197.

Applications Being Accepted!

Limited Field … Early Application Encouraged:
Competing anglers are encouraged to pre-apply as the 2009 field will be limited to 100 teams. NEW: total entry fees per team will be $300; plus $20 for Yamaha Big Fish ($320 total). Anglers wishing to apply should forward a completed 2009 Application Form accompanied and a $320 non-refundable payment payable to Aurora Bassmasters: c/o Simcoe Open Application 10 Laurwood Court Aurora, Ontario L4G 5C2.
Cheques must accompany a completed 2009 Application Form available through www.simcoeopen.com. A 2009 Application Form by itself does not automatically constitute entry; furthermore, the Tournament Director reserves the right to refuse/deny entry.

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 and the Official Web Site of the Aurora Bassmasters at www.aurorabass.com. 2009 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. The Aurora Bassmasters are one of 30 clubs across the province belonging to the Ontario BASS Federation Nation at www.ontariobass.com.

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Press Release prepared by:
Wil Wegman wil.wegman@aurorabass.com
Simon Frost
tymike@sympatico.ca

[Stephen King]

So, I have sent in my application, and cheque! But that still does not grant me a spot? What exactly are the requirements other than that to have a spot, and how will I know if I do get a spot?

[Wil Wegman]

Hi Stephen,

Organizers simply use the application process as a safeguard to 'dis-allow' entry of a team or indivuidual 'in the event that' they deem the entry of that team would not be benneficial to the tournament as a whole. So, for an extreme example, if two well known poachers were to send in a form and payment we would have the opportunity to deny their application. We hope never to be in such a position and anticipate 100% of those 'applying' to fish the 2009 BPS Open will indeed be 'accepted'.

Those who have sent in their application forms and payments to that Aurora address should receive an email notice saying their application and payment has been received. In about 2 weeks a more comprehensive letter will be sent to all as well.

More annoucments will be coming but if you have any other specific questions - just ask here or U2U me.

Hope this helps Steve,

Wil

[DarrenNegri]

I was wondering the same thing when I recieved my confirmation e-mail....thanks for clearing that up...

[Peter Savoia]

When will we be geting our numbers?
Thanks
Peter

[Stephen King]

Yep, that clears it all up for me! Newbies like myself have to ask dumb questions from time to time! And since my partner and I are not well known poachers, LMAO, I am really looking forward to fishing this event! It sounds like a top notch tourney!!

[Wil Wegman]

Hey Peter ... Team numbers won't be handed out until the pre-registration meeting up in Orillia on the Friday evening before the tournament. An email letter will go out in a couple of weeks explaining where this will be etc, etc. Those who can't send one team member to that meeting will need to notify either Simon or myself in advance that they can't make it and they will have to sign/register/pick up their numbers beginning at 6am the morning of the tournament on Oct 24th.

Thanks

Wil

[Peter Savoia]

Thanks Wil

[Mike Nabulsi]

Wil, is there a hotel/motel in Orillia offering a special rate as the site is now on the other end of the lake ?

[Wil Wegman]

Hi Mike ... we're working on that and trying to get the best rate ... I wish we could have secured this sooner - so my applogies.

Please stay tuned and we'll let y'all know as soon as we firm something up.

Thanks

Wil