MEDIA RELEASE Shimano Canada will be participating in this year’s Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing
2011 KINGSTON CANADIAN OPEN OF FISHING
JULY 21, 22, and 23, 2011
The 2011 KINGSTON CANADIAN OPEN OF FISHING is proud to announce Shimano Canada will be participating in this year’s Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing.
Shimano Canada International manufacturer and distributor of cycling and fishing equipment and accessories have taken a leading role financially in supporting the event with over $12,000 in cash and prizes, in addition seeding the Pay to Play with $1,000 to the Pros with a potential payout of $5,000 and seeding the coangler Pay to Play with $750 with a potential payout of $2,750 bringing the total purse payout over $200,000.00 in cash and prizes making the 2011 Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing the highest payback structure in Canadian bass fishing history.
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Shimano Canada through ongoing research and studies at Queens University and in partnering with the CSFL will continue to support the Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing with the Shimano Live Release System and the In Water Weigh In.
In the spirit of the Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing, Shimano Canada will be donating $3,000 to Soldiers On, an organization that supports injured or ill Canadian Forces personnel. The Soldier On program, and the complementary Soldier On Fund, encourages ill and injured CF personnel to attain and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. It supports these personnel in increasing their independence, in developing new skills and in achieving goals.
The Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing tournament will be run by the Competitive Sport Fishing League (CSFL). Registration fees are $1000 for Pro anglers and $750 for Amateurs/non-boaters. To register, contact the CSFL at Phone: 905-640-2277; Fax: 905-640-2278; e-mail: bassmania@on.aibn.com The CSFL is a recognized leader in the sport fishing industry with over 40 annual tournaments across Southern, Central and Eastern Ontario and has successfully run and operated well over 500 events to date. The CSFL utilizes the Shimano in water weigh in system developed through Queens University, a program funded by Shimano Canada. With the technology of properly regulated aerated tanks, water weigh-in scales and state of the art live release boats that ensures the safe return of the resource to ensure the future of the sport. The CSFL has a tournament category to meet your needs. With great companies like Lund Boats, Mercury Marine, Shimano, Rapala, Everstart Batteries and Ogilvy & Ogilvy behind it, the CSFL is able to provide its customers, spectators, and supporters direct delivery of product knowledge, fishing techniques, and an exciting weigh in show to feast the eyes. More reasons that keep the CSFL the first choice of tournaments. Don’t just watch us grow, come grow with us. Visit us at www.csfl.ca to learn more about the CSFL.
About Shimano Canada: Visit www.shimano.com
About Soldier On: Visit www.cfpsa.com
