Shimano Canada Increases its Level of Commitment at the Bass Pro Shops Open
Shimano Commits its World Class "In Water" Weigh-In System for the Bass Pro Shops Open.
Derek Strub
July 17th 2007
The Aurora Bassmasters are excited to announce that Shimano Canada has increased its level of commitment toward the new partnership between their club and Bass Pro Shops Canada, Inc. The partnership will focus around the newly established (Annual) Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open on October 27th, 2007.
“On behalf of Shimano Canada, we are very proud to be able to support the BPS Lake Simcoe Open with Shimano’s Live Release In-Water Weigh-In System.” said Greg Hammond, Marketing Manager, Shimano Canada. “Shimano has fast become known as the industry’s leader with respect to tournament weigh-in’s. In conjunction with Queen’s University, Shimano has developed an in-water weigh-in system which has become the industry standard. We look forward to playing an integral role in the health and management of the fish caught at the BPS Lake Simcoe Open and assisting the MNR’s efforts with respect to the clubs ongoing tagging program that promotes fisheries research.” Hammond continued.
“We’re extremely pleased to hear that Shimano Canada will be lending their cooperative support by way of providing the BPS Lake Simcoe Open with their renowned in-water weigh-in expertise and their catch and release boat, said George Wallace, Canadian Market Manager, Bass Pro Shops.
Herb Quan president of the Aurora Bassmasters added that, “On behalf of the entire Aurora Bassmaster chapter I’d like to thank Shimano Canada for their commitment. This again will lend to the overall health & prosperity of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open by ensuring the health of the fishery itself.”
Limited Field … Early Registration Encouraged:
All anglers competing in the BPS Simcoe Open are encouraged to pre-register as the first year field will be limited to ~ 50 teams. To entice early registration, a special prize package consisting of two Mustang Survival Classic Floater suits will be up for grabs to all those who sign up prior to August 31st 2007. Total entry fees per team will be $250; this includes $20 for Big Fish and $10 for Launch at Monto Reno Marina in Lefroy. Anglers wishing to pre-register should send either a $50.00 non-refundable cheque as a deposit or the entire amount payable to Aurora Bassmasters to: 58 English Ivy Way, Willowdale, ON M2H 3M4. Please clearly mark your co-angler in the “re:” line of the cheque itself.
Registration Form – Now Available
The new BPS Lake Simcoe Open Registration Form can be accessed through the Aurora Bassmasters website at www.aurorabass.com
As new information is made available, it will be posted on Bass Pro Shops’ website at www.basspro.com or the Aurora Bassmasters site. A complete listing of General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online through the Aurora Bassmasters in the coming weeks. The Aurora Bassmasters are one of 30 clubs across the province belonging to the Ontario BASS Federation Nation at www.ontariobass.com . This tournament is an OPEN event where tournament anglers from any bass circuit are invited to attend.
