Another Big Sponsor for Simcoe Open

The Aurora Bassmasters are excited to announce that GE Money Canada is throwing its respective support behind 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.

“We’re extremely pleased to have GE Money Canada as a partner in this endeavour. Their commitment will no doubt have a positive impact toward helping us achieve our goals, growing this event year-over-year in partnership with the Aurora Bassmasters” 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 GE Money Canada for their commitment. Along with the growing list of sponsors, the support of GE Money Canada will definitely lend to the overall success of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open.”

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 their completed registration form and 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.

Taste of Incentives Grow for 2007 BPS Lake Simcoe Open

GE Money Canada Purse: GE Money is contributing $1,500 to the purse of the 2007 Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open.

BPS Record Payout: The BPS Record Payout will be held in trust by the Aurora Bassmasters and awarded to the Team that breaks the 30.0lb mark. Currently the all time Canadian one day bass tournament record is 29.90 pounds (for five smallmouth) that was set at this event last year. If, in 2007 this one-day, all-time Canadian bass tournament record is not broken it will continue to be held in trust until the following year when an additional $2,500 will be added to the BPS Record Payout. Furthermore, when the BPS Record Payout is awarded, the contribution ($2,500 annually) will renew and again be considered the BPS Record Payout for subsequent years to the Team that successfully breaks the new Record as established.

As new information is made available, it will be posted on Bass Pro Shops’ website at www.basspro.com or the Aurora Bassmasters site at www.aurorabass.com. Registration Forms are now available on 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.