Important Updates for BPS Lake Simcoe Open Anglers

[Wil Wegman]

This was just sent out to thru email directly to all those who have already sent in their 2012 applications and entry fees ... however about 2 dozen emails bounced back as undeliverable. For those who are still interested- please print you email very clearly on that application form

For Immediate Release: October 25th 2012
The Aurora Bassmasters, host of Canada’s premier one day bass fishing tournament are pleased to announce the addition of two more sponsors to the 2012 event slated for Oct 20 out of Orillia Ontario. Last week we welcomed back Jack Links Beef Jerky and Boaters Exam.com as title sponsors and this week we are happy to welcome back Mustang Survival and Maple Lodge Farms as returning sponsors.

Registration Announcement:

We are currently at 60% capacity and organizers of this year’s event are encouraging anglers to download the application (from www.simcoeopen.com or www.aurorabass.com) . Once complete, mail, courier, or deliver to the Customer Service desk at Bass Pro Shops in Vaughan, along with the $400 entry fee payment on or before the official registration deadline of October 13th . As an added incentive, for all those already registered and for those who register before October 3rd, you will be entered into the draw for team numbers, which will be held at the store on October 4th. From there all anglers will be notified thru email of their confirmed entry and they will know their starting team number.

Other Important Considerations:
• - The host hotel is the Highway Man Inn; preferred rates are available if booked before October 3rd. Please let them know you are booking for the Lake Simcoe Open
• - Registration night will start at 5pm in the Simcoe Room of this hotel. The meeting will take place at 6:15pm and we hope to be finished shortly after 7pm.
• - Umbrella or Alabama Rigs with just four hooks (as per Ontario regulations set out in: http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business...OD_097331.html ) will be permitted for this 2012 event. Results and usage by anglers will be evaluated to determine if any conservation or other issues exist with this new rig.
• - We expect at least one team member to be proficient in the fizzing procedure to treat fish caught in deep water to prevent symptoms of barotrauma.
• - As per other years, paybacks of over 100% with a full field are expected
Please stay tuned for more announcements in the coming weeks.

Press Release prepared by

Wil Wegman
Media Relations/2012 BPS Lake Simcoe Open
Aurora Bassmasters

[Brian Gardy]

Will Am I reading this post right regarding boat numbers. So anyone that has registered up untill Oct 4th will have there boat number Drawn before the night of the meeting ?? I thought that there would be a draw for boat numbers the Friday night before the tournament

[Wil Wegman]

Yes- that was the original plan(ie to draw boat numbers night of mtg) but the store thought this would be better - and this way you'll know your number going in.
Wil

[JohnWhyte]

I like the idea of an incentive to sign up early. Everything is so last minute these days its hard to plan anything. Maybe next year they could consider reestablishing boat number by sign up date so half the field doesn't rush in at the last minute.

[Mark Bonello]

I was under the impression that the alabame rig was not going to be allowed!

[Wil Wegman]

Key Mark ... Nope, we had a meeting about it and decided to allow it for this year. We'll evaluate the response and try to make an informed decision for next year's event.
Wil