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The Afghani Bassmasters Petawawa Ontario: Site of a Canadian Military Base since 1905. It is also the site of one of the Ontario BASS Federations most active clubs – the Petawawa Bassmasters. What makes these men unique among most other Canadian Bassmasters? They are all members of our Canadian Military and they frequently find themselves sacrificing all the things in life that we hold so dear (like leaving family and bass fishing behind for six months) to serve our great country overseas. |
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Koppers Fishing Introduces the New Anglers can now do Frog Fishin’ …the Grand Island, NY – Koppers Fishing, the makers of
These two unique top water baits will take frog fishing to an all new level. The ultra-realistic actions and colors may not only fool big bass and northern pike, but quite possibly ‘Mother Nature’ herself. The new baits might change the old fishing phrase of ‘Walking-the-Dog’ to ‘Walking-the Frog!’ According to B.A.S.S. pro Stephen Browning, “These lures are the most amazing realistic frogs on the market following Koppers ‘Match the Hatch’ principals. The amazing action will get you those extra bites and hook ups where other baits fall short.” The series features two models. The top water hard bait walking model has rattlin’ weights for calling in big bass, realistic frog finishes with life-like extended legs for the walking action and two Diiachi super sharp treble hooks for increased hook-ups. The walking model comes in two sizes of 4 1/8” and 4 ¾”. Until now, anglers had to settle for cigar-shaped models that really do not resemble a frog at all….they actually look like a frog colored minnow. The soft plastic hollow frog features a realistic colored hollow body that collapses on the strike exposing the super sharp double custom frog hook for increased hook-ups. It also sports a dual rubber legged skirt that can be trimmed to altar the action of your top water retrieve. The hollow body frog will come in sizes that measure 2 ¼” and 2 5/8”. Both frog series come in ultra-realistic frog colors such as green back/yellow belly, green brown, tan brown and brown black. Browning advises anglers to cast the hollow body weedless model around and in heavy cover on a medium/heavy rod with 50-pound braided line. To get increased ‘Walk-the-Frog’ action, use a plain snap tied with a Palomar knot. For the hard body, treble hook model, try casting it with regular mono line in the 12-15 pound test range or even 30-pound braid around heavier cover. . Both versions of ‘Walk the Frog’ top water series for 2011will be available in the fall of 2010. Anglers can get more information on the company’s complete line of lures at livetargetlures.com Grant Koppers, founder of Koppers Fishing, is a seasoned, professional sport fishing guide from the world-class waters of the Niagara River Region U.S.A./Canada. Drawing upon his passion and 20,000 plus hours of on-the-water experience, Koppers has developed a revolutionary line of artificial lures that he founded in 2007. After spending years on the water examining the biology of baitfish and studying their movements, Koppers created what did not exist; the world’s most anatomically accurate line of fishing lures. For more information, contact Terry or Tom at Koppers Fishing 1-888-231-4448 or email info@koppersfishing.com. |
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Facts of Fishing FYI # 17 This week Dave highlights the latest tournament results, a giant squid and a fishing Granny.
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Kingston Tournament Welcomes More Partners Kingston, Ontario: The Canadian Open of Fishing is proud to announce the support of three outstanding Canadian companies: Mitten Vinyl, Extreme Marine, and Johnson Outdoors. Mitten Inc. has been a world class manufacturer of quality vinyl products and accessories since 1959. Mitten Vinyl prides itself on high quality vinyl products that exceed industry standards for impact and heat resistance, as well as an industry reputation for outstanding customer service. |
Once again it's spring time and the Muskoka Bassmasters are gearing up for their annual Lake Muskoka Pike Open. The Pike Open will take place on pike opening day, Sat May 15th. This tournament is always a great tournament to kick off the tournament season. This is a 100% pay back tournament with great cash and prizes up for grabs. Entry fee is $210 per team with a big fish pool for $20. Lake Muskoka is known for it's monster pike so come out to our open and set the hook on these monsters. We want to see all of you there!. Sat May 15th, 2010, 7:30am - 4:00pm at the docks at Boston Pizza Gravenhurst, Lake Muskoka. Get your entries in soon. All of the info and registration can be found on our website at www.muskokapike.webs.com Chek our website and the BFB Forum for upcoming news. |
Muskoka Bassmasters - Lake Muskoka Pike OpenCharles Sim- Bass Angler and Record Holder
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3rd Annual Angler Young Angler Tournament in Central Ontario The 2010 Angler Young Angler Tournament will be held on the Shores of Lake Scugog located in the heart of Durham Region and is considered by many as an “easy to fish” walleye factory. The 2009 event held on this very same body of which was a tremendous success as measured by the smiling faces of every child that attended and the huge crowds that attended. Many Anglers vowed to return for the 2010 event and their commitment is holding true as many have begun to contact us about reserving a spot. The main objective of the Angler Young Angler Tournaments is to introduce and educate young anglers to competitive sport fishing in a fun environment surrounded by family and friends while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Each team in the tournaments consists of one angler and two young anglers, 17 and under. Each event includes official weigh-in, prizes, awards and BBQ to follow a hard day’s fishing. The winner of each regional event qualifies for the opportunity to participate in the National Championship. The event is capped at 50 boats and the entry forms will be available on line and at DT Power Sports. First Prize for this event will be a Lund Boat and Mercury Outboard Package. Confirmation of the official launch site, prize structure below first, entry fees for this event will follow in the coming days. I can assure you that our AYA team led by Greg Booth of DT Power Sports is committed to building on last year’s event and carrying the momentum through to the 2010 event. Our AYA team is excited about the 2010 Tournament and we are in contact with past Corporate Sponsors of the event and are actively seeking new Sponsors for the awesome event. Please feel free to contact anyone of us for further details; we will release the details as they become confirmed. We all know that kids are the future of fishing, but as anglers we need to light the path. If you have any questions please feel free to contact any of the below mentioned
Download the Entry Form and Rules (Adobe pdf format) Click here...................... |
We are pleased to announce that there will be a 3rd Annual Angler Young Angler Tournament in Central Ontario for the 2010 season. Due to renovation construction in Palmer Park and the surrounding water front as well as previously book engagements we have moved the event to Sunday June 6th 2010. This event will once again be supported through DT Power Sports located in Uxbridge Ont. The weigh-in and stage facilities will once again be supplied by the CSFL. |
Support Grows for Kingston, Ontario: It took just 1 day to fill the roster of Professional Anglers who will descend on Kingston this July in support of Canadian Troops and in pursuit of big bass prize money at The Canadian Open of Fishing, July 22-24, hosted by the City of Kingston. In similar fashion, partners continue to jump on board in record numbers to be part of the fishing event of the summer. The growing list of tournament friends now includes
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Koppers signs Elite anglers Browning and Velvick Grand Island, N.Y. – On the Eve of the Bassmaster Classic, Koppers Fishing, makers of the ultra-realistic LIVETARGET crank baits, inked deals with Bassmaster Elite pros Stephen Browning and Byron Velvick.
The sponsorship arrangement, spearheaded by Koppers’ Pro Staff Manager Victor Cook, will be under the spotlight at the 2010 Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham, AL. There, Browning and Velvick will duke it out with 49 of the industry’s best for the prestigious top honor and Championship title. “We’re very excited about our new relationships with Byron and Stephen” says Cook; “both are solid anglers with great reputations in the B.A.S.S. arena.” The LIVETARGET brand made its’ debut in 2008 in the Midwest and Great Lakes Regions, opening 100 dealers its’ first year. Two years later, the Company’s reach now exceeds more than 1,000 dealers in the U.S. and Canada, with distribution into Japan and nine European countries. Despite the accelerated international attention, Cook comments that B.A.S.S. is the ideal platform to launch the Team LIVETARGET pro staff campaign. “They’re at the top of the game” says Cook, “and we’re positioned to show the industry our intentions to participate. Stephen and Byron are truly excited about our line and we feel they will represent our brand with passion and dignity.” Browning, who had 4 top 10 finishes in 2009, had success at all events with the LIVETARGET brand, including a 5th place in Iowa, where 15 of his 20 fish were caught using the 64 series Craw crank. His success at the event was pivotal in improving his rank to qualify for the Classic on Lay Lake, February 19-21. “I’m really excited about their product line and impressed with the Koppers’ organization,” says Browning, “They are on the cusp of something big and I look forward to growing with them”. Browning will unveil his new threads at the Classic later this week. Well known Elite Series pro and television personality Byron Velvick will also sport the LIVETARGET colors in the 2010 Bassmaster Elite season. The former "Bachelor" contestant and Bass Center analyst, currently hosts a weekly inshore saltwater show “Going Coastal”, which is both entertaining and educational to ESPN2 viewers. “I became familiar with the LIVETARGET line during the back half of the ’09 Series,” says Velvick. “I immediately fell in love with them. Bottom line…they flat out catch fish.”
Koppers will display their LIVETARGET line at the Classic in booth #2523. www.livetargetlures.com
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After a successful debut in the spring of 2006 and expansion into a full tour in 2007, 2008 & 2009 BASS TALK 2010 is coming back to the Quinte-Eastern Ontario Region once again! Bay Marine, the newest Ranger Boat dealer in Canada will be the host of the most information packed bass fishing seminars in Canada! Learn everything and anything that you wanted to know about bass fishing but were afraid to ask! Come and listen to lectures by some of Canada’s biggest name professional bass fishermen! Have you ever…
Learn about these terms, techniques, the latest in equipment and tackle along with the hottest new bass catching techniques and tactics from some of Canada’s top tournament Bass fishermen! The Quinte-Eastern Ontario Region BASS TALK 2010 session has scheduled the likes of Charles Sim, “Big Jim” McLaughlin, Jeff Kerr, Joe Muszynski, Scott Palmer & Lenny Devos to teach and help you catch more & larger bass. Bay Marine - Presents BASS TALK 2010 (Quinte-Eastern Ontario)
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This will be the 6th. Annual Parry Sound Pike Tournament and the second one associated with the TOP50 Pike Series events. The tournament is always the first one of the year as pike season opens May 1st. on Georgian Bay, a great way to start the open water season. With thousands of bays accessible from Parry Sound Harbor anglers have a shot at some of the best early season pike angling going. Combine this with the beautiful surrounding’s of Georgian Bay makes this a great event for the novice angler or seasoned pike anglers all are welcome. The tournament will be held at the Big Sound Marina. This facility will provide docking for all boats for boat check in the morning of the tournament weight in and prize presentation after the event. There are three public boat launches situated within a short boat ride from the Big Sound facility. Any money raised by the Parry Sound Pike Tournament will go towards helping to establish the Parry Sound Fishing Association; a donation will be made to a local charity or group. We are hoping to see many new faces this year and a few old ones. Parry Sound is a great place to fish and boat so come on out give it a try you will be glad you did. Rules and Entry form on the Top50 website. http://www.topfifty.ca |
Quinte Walleye Open Every year the H.R. Frink Outdoor Education Centre serves thousands of elementary and secondary students in the Quinte Area and beyond. The ’Frink’ is in need of a shelter facility for visiting classes. A portion of the funds raised at this event will go toward this worthy cause! Get your boat ready, send in your registration, grab a couple of friends, and get ready for a day of competitive angling while supporting local children to learn about everything the great outdoors has to offer! Early Bird Entry $120 per 3 angler team.
Watch for event updates on the message board at www.bigfatbass.com Full Info sheet and Entry Form, click here. For more information visit www.quintebassmasters.ca or contact kevdorey@yahoo.com or 613 921-1228 |
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2010 Berkley B1 Canadian Bass Open The event that rocked the Canadian bass fishing scene in 2009 is back, bigger and better than ever for 2010! On To be the best, you must beat the best. Registration forms available February 6th @ 6am. Maximum of 150x teams. Registration Cost: $500 per teams of 2. Guaranteed minimum first place prize of $25,000.00 For more information, download the Angler Package now available at www.BerkleyB1.com
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October 2nd & 3rd, the 2nd edition of the Berkley B1 Canadian Bass Open, Canada's most prestigious bass fishing competition, will ascend onto the pristine waters of Lake St.Francis in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec. The Berkley B1 is a 2 day, team format competition, pitting the best anglers in Canada against one another for the ultimate bragging rights. Who will potentially challenge the 30.35 lb monster bag brought to the scales by Nigel Touhey and Charles Sim at a tournament on this same body of water in the fall of 2009? Tournament anglers, weekend fisherman, fishing enthusiasts, this is simply the event that cannot be missed! This October, come witness history in the making as the stage is set to identify who has the drive and ability to take over the most coveted title in Canadian bass fishing. 
Temiskaming Shores to Host First ever
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| 1 $25,000.oo 2 $10,000.oo 3 $ 5,500.oo 4 $ 5,000.oo 5 $ 4,500.oo 6 $ 4,000.oo 7 $ 3,500.oo 8 $ 3,500.oo 9 $ 3,000.oo 10 $ 2,500.oo |
11 $2,500.oo 12 $ 2,500.oo 13 $ 2,000.oo 14 $ 2,000.oo 15 $ 2,000.oo 16 $ 1,500.oo 17 $ 1,500.oo 18 $ 1,500.oo 19 $ 1,500.oo 20 $ 1,500.oo |
21 $ 1,000.oo 22 $ 1,000.oo 23 $ 1,000.oo 24 $ 1,000.oo 25 $ 1,000.oo |
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Big Fish each day will be worth $1000.oo
All payouts based on 100 team field, and presently in talks with more sponsors.
Contact /Dave LaFontaine Tournament Director ,for Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series.
Home 1-705-563-8307 or cell 1-705-647-2793
e-mail davecaro@ntl.sympatico.ca
Teams must be paid up in full by May 29th, 2010 no spots will be held.
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The 2010 BASS TALK schedule is as follows: Downtown Bass Anglers Presents BASS TALK 2010 Learn about these terms, the latest in equipment and tackle along with the hottest new bass catching techniques and tactics from some of Canada's top tournament Bass fishermen! BASS TALK has scheduled the likes of Mike Desforges, Doug Brownridge, Dave Chong, Pete Garnier, Mark Kulik, Derek Strub, Lenny Devos, Curtis Richardson, Jarrod Dean and others to teach and help you catch more and larger bass.
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 Sponsors of the 2008 Big Fat Bass Contest |
