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 2011
Simcoe Open Welcomes Back Bass Pro Shops as
Title Sponsor
Bass Pro Shops Sign On For Fifth Year ~
Vaughan, ON. Today we are pleased to announce to
media and the public that Bass Pro Shops has
once again committed to title Sponsorship of the
Lake Simcoe Open. Canada’s premier one day bass
fishing extravaganza, hosted by the Aurora
Bassmasters is slated to take place Saturday,
October 22, 2011 out of Couchiching Beach Park
in the City of Orillia.
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 autumn smallmouth bass fishing
opportunities that Lake Simcoe offers. 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 and incentives seldom seen
anywhere else in Canada.
The Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open made
Canadian bass tournament history in 2010, when
it broke the previous record for the five
heaviest bass ever weighed in on Canadian soil.
That record was set ... and is still in the
hands of Joey Muszynski and Mark Moran who
weighed in an astounding 31.5 pounds of
smallmouth bass from Simcoe. For their record
win, the duo took home the guaranteed $25,000
for first place and an additional $20,000 for
the Toyota Truck Record Payout. That extra
payout was the culmination of four years at
$5,000 annually towards the pot- should the
record be broken. They also won $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. Additionally, the
heaviest single bass ever weighed in a Canadian
tournament was also caught during the same event
by the 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 the
Berkley Trilene 8lb Test prize.
2011 Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open ...
Much the same as last year:
We are thrilled that Bass Pro Shops is back as
Title Sponsor of the 2011 Bass Pro Shops Lake
Simcoe Open. Bass Pro brings with it significant
marketing expertise that will help retain
sponsors from previous years and acquire new
ones for 2011, ” said Herb Quan- president of
the Aurora Bassmasters.
“We would like to thank previous sponsors who
have already committed to this year’s event and
look forward to signing on most of the others.
Additionally, negotiations are in place with
several other companies who have expressed
interest in supporting this premier event, said
Quan.” The 2011 BPS Lake Simcoe Open organizing
committee ... who are made up of representatives
from Bass Pro Shops, the Aurora Bassmasters and
the Canadian Sportfishing League, have been hard
at work to ensure another successful tournament
takes place in 2011. We are building upon the
existing framework that has been put into place
for the tournament and are not expecting any
drastic changes for 2011. We also look forward
to bringing new dimensions to the already
exciting weigh-in ceremony that should attract
more spectators from near and far who want to be
part of the event,” concluded Quan.
Details For Competing Anglers:
Although the tournament is still months away,
many anglers are already looking forward to
signing up for the last major bass tournament of
the season. The Aurora Bassmasters are therefore
pleased to announce that the application process
for all tournament anglers is now open. A week
ago today, those who fished the event last year
were given one week to apply ahead of others.
That period is now over – so the application
process is open for all those interested in
fishing this premier event. Total entry fees
remain unchanged from last year and will be $380
per two person team; plus $20 for the Big Fish
pot ($400 total). Anglers wishing to apply
should forward a completed 2011 Application Form
(available at www.simcoeopen.com ) accompanied
with a signed copy of the last page of the rules
(also on the website) and a $400 non-refundable
cheque payable to: SIMCOE OPEN, and mail it to 1
Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughan, ON L4K 5W4. A
completed application form, signed copy of the
rules and payment, does not automatically
constitute entry as the Tournament Director and
Tournament Organizing Committee reserve the
right to refuse/deny entry.
New for 2011 will be an
opportunity for anglers to pay in person at the
store. Just visit the back counter where
applications are available and payment (in
cheque or cash) can be made. As an added bonus,
those who do visit the store to pay and apply
before August 31st will receive a 15% BPS store
discount coupon. Initially, one team member can
fill out the application form and sign it and
the rules page, however on the night of
registration or sooner, that other team member
must sign as well. Anglers will not receive
their boat numbers until the mandatory
pre-tournament meeting on the Friday evening
before the tournament, however boat numbers are
generally assigned according to when
applications and cheques are received. Of
paramount importance is that all competing
anglers include their most up to date email
addresses as direct email will become the
primary form of communication with all competing
anglers.
Please note ... that once again we will cap this
event at 100 teams. Once the tournament is full,
those wishing to still compete are encouraged to
apply and send in a cheque. These anglers will
be added to the waiting list. If a team drops
out, the first team on the waiting list will be
contacted, asked if they still want in and if so
– at that point their cheque will be cashed and
they will become eligible to compete.
Please stay tuned to www.simcoeopen.com for the
latest updates.
Wil Wegman,
Aurora Bassmasters
www.aurorabass.com
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