The Aurora Bassmasters are excited to announce that Maple Toyota and Tracker Boats (Bass Pro Shops) are throwing their 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.

“The Tundra Challenge presents yet another unparalleled opportunity to build upon the success of the all-new Toyota Tundra - the biggest, toughest, most versatile Full Size pickup ever built. Our participation in the BPS Simcoe Open is a natural extension of Toyota’s partnership with Bass Pro Shops; and, on behalf of MAPLE TOYOTA, we’re certainly proud to become part of your tournament season here in Ontario. The 2007 Toyota Tundra; with over 10,000lb towing capacity, it has the power to get the job done.” said Corrado Longhin, GM – Maple Toyota.

“We’re excited at the promise that this tournament holds for Tracker Boats; and, are thrilled to be a partner in this endeavour. The Tundra Challenge presents a tremendous opportunity for all involved; it’s a great way for us (Tracker Boats) to build our brand in the marketplace.” said Pavo Kekki, GM - Tracker Marine Boat Centre, Bass Pro Shops.

Herb Quan, President of the Aurora Bassmasters added that, “On behalf of the Aurora Bassmasters, I’d like to extend our sincere thanks to both Maple Toyota and Tracker Marine Boat Centre for their respective commitment. This will surely lend to the success of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open and the Tundra Challenge will certainly become an integral component in growing this event into the future.”

Maple Toyota: In the event a new all-Ontario smallmouth record is established up and over the existing 9.84lb record, the winning Team will be the proud owner of an all-new Toyota Tundra. For complete contest rules and eligibility, please refer to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability.*

Tracker Boats: In the event a new all-Ontario smallmouth record is established up and over the existing 9.84lb record, the winning Team will be the proud owner of an all-new Tracker Tundra. For complete contest rules and eligibility, please refer to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability.*

PLEASE NOTE (Limited Field):
The first year field has been limited to 50 teams; a waiting list has now been established as all 50 Team positions have been filled. As per the original rules and regulations, 10 additional ’sponsor rep’ teams have been filled as well to bring the total to 60 participating teams. All registered Teams were required to be paid in full by September 30th. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of registration(s) and the original $50 deposit; resulting vacancies will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis from the Official Waiting List. The Early Bird deadline for two Mustang Survival Suits was August 31, 2007 and will be drawn at the conclusion of the weigh-in on October 27th. Total entry fees per team were set at $250. All payments must be forwarded to/and payable to Aurora Bassmasters: 58 English Ivy Way, Willowdale, ON M2H 3M4. Please clearly mark your co-angler in the “re:” line of the cheque.

As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Aurora Bassmasters site at www.aurorabass.com in the coming weeks. For those wishing to be added to the waiting list, please download a copy of the Registration Form from the Bassmaster site and send a $250 to the above address. The cheque will not be cashed unless space becomes available. A complete listing of General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available soon 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 This tournament is an OPEN event where tournament anglers from any bass circuit are invited to attend.