Safety Not An April Fool’s Joke For Mustang Survival.

April 1st, 2008

The Aurora Bassmasters are pleased to announce that Mustang Survival has once again thrown its support behind the exciting partnership between their club and Bass Pro Shops Canada, Inc. for the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open slated for Saturday, October 25th 2008 out of Sibbald Point Provincial Park.

“On behalf of Mustang, we are very proud to again lend our support to this exciting event; this tournament is the perfect fit for us. And, it’s the right time of year to get people in the safety-first frame of mind.” said Rick Cassels, Manager – Sales Programs, Mustang Survival. “In partnership with the Aurora Bassmasters and Bass Pro Shops, we are pleased to extend both an angler and spectator participation bonus. Mustang is committing two sets of Classic Survival Suits, four in total, two of which will be awarded to a participating Team and the others will be awarded to two lucky spectators at the end of the official weigh-in!” Cassels went on to say, “In addition to our product contribution, we have also committed to increasing the payout, which will surely lend to the success and overall stature of the event into the future.”

Herb Quan president of the Aurora Bassmasters added that, “On behalf of the entire Aurora Bassmaster chapter I’d like to thank Rick Cassels and Mustang Survival for their respective commitment. This will lend to the overall success of the BPS Lake Simcoe Open and will ensure its growth on into the future.”

Limited Field … Early Application Encouraged:

Competing anglers are encouraged to pre-apply as the second year field will be limited to 80 teams. NEW: total entry fees per team will be $280; this includes $20 for Big Fish and $10 for Launch. Anglers wishing to pre-apply should send a $50.00 non-refundable deposit (cheque) or the entire amount payable to Aurora Bassmasters: c/o Herb Quan 58 English Ivy Way, Willowdale, ON M2H 3M4. Payment in full must be received prior to September 30, 2008. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the Team’s entry position. Cheques must accompany a completed 2008 Application Form available through www.aurorabass.com. An Application Form by itself does not automatically constitute entry; furthermore, the Tournament Director reserves the right to refuse/deny entry.

Taste of Incentives Grow for 2008 BPS Lake Simcoe Open

Mustang Angler Commitment: Mustang will commit two (2) Mustang Classic Survival Suits to be awarded to a participating Team at the end of the official weigh-in.

Mustang Spectator Commitment: Mustang will commit two (2) Mustang Classic Survival Suits, independent of each other, to be awarded to two (2) lucky spectators at the end of the official weigh-in.

Mustang Payout: Mustang will also commit an additional $1,000 toward the payout structure to participating anglers and Teams.

In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, we are asking all applicants to include their email addresses on the Application Form so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties.

Outside the traditional 80% payout structure, additional announcements are pending in support of the BPS Lake Simcoe Open by participating sponsors including Toyota, Tracker Boats, Pure Fishing, Rapala, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Shimano, Mustang Survival and many, many more.

As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Aurora Bassmasters site at www.aurorabass.com in the coming weeks and months. Application Forms and a complete listing of General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online through the Aurora Bassmasters.

The Aurora Bassmasters are one of 30 clubs across the province belonging to the Ontario BASS Federation Nation at www.ontariobass.com. The BPS Lake Simcoe Open currently holds the record for the five heaviest bass ever weighed in during a Canadian Tournament at 29.90 lbs.

For More Information Contact:

Herb Quan- registration
quanchuk@allstream.net

Simon Frost:
tymike@sympatico.ca

Press Release prepared by:
Wil Wegman
wil.wegman@aurorabass.com