CSFL - prO/Am


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Toronto, Ontario – May 13, 2008 - The Competitive Sport Fishing League (“CSFL”) announces the Second Annual RICK AMSBURY Memorial prO/Am in support of FLEMING COLLEGE FOUNDATION on Sturgeon Lake on July 30 together with an additional prO/Am in support of the GEORGIAN COLLEGE Marine Unit on Lake Simcoe on July 9 which takes place during the National Fishing Week founded by RICK AMSBURY himself.

In 2007, the First Annual Rick Amsbury Memorial prO/Am was held out of Rivera Park in downtown Lindsay, Ontario on Sturgeon Lake. Over 160 anglers were paired up for this event and was recorded as one of the most successful events of the year.

Andrew Pallotta of the CSFL states “The day could not have started off any better. Things just kept falling into place. From the morning check in, to the weigh-in, to the incredible meal, it was apparent that all the participants dedicated the event to the spirit of the day.”

Greg Hammond, Marketing Manager of Shimano Canada comments “Rick “Huck” Amsbury was very influential in the Canadian fishing industry. We, at Shimano, are very proud of Rick’s accomplishments. He laid the foundation for many fish advocacy projects that exist today. We would like to thank the CSFL and the Fleming College Foundation for their involvement in running this annual tournament in his honour. Huck would have been proud of the professionalism put forth by the participants. I know Rick was smiling down on all of us on that bright and sunny day.”

Andrew goes on to say “I’m proud to be associated with a company such as Shimano who has honoured an individual for all his contributions he has made to the fishing industry.”

Vita Pallotta of the CSFL adds “Cam Brownson of Angler & Hunter TV did an incredible job capturing the event and giving a biography of the life of Rick Amsbury. I was quite proud to be associated with such an event.”

Greg Hammond has placed a challenge to all Pro Anglers. For every amateur a Pro refers and registers for the Rick Amsbury Memorial prO/Am that Pro Angler will be eligible for a draw to win a $500 gas card donated by Shimano Canada.

With the success of the Rick Amsbury Memorial prO/Am, the CSFL is pleased to announce a second prO/Am to be held on Lake Simcoe out of the Port of Orillia in support of Georgian College Marine Unit. Similar to the Rick Amsbury event, proceeds raised at this event will be donated to Georgian College.

Noted below are the cash paybacks for the Pro Anglers. This payout structure can be used as a guideline for the retail value of the prize packages awarded to the Am’s.




For more information please contact:

Andrew Pallotta
Competitive Sport Fishing League
bassmania@on.aibn.com
Tel. 905-640-2277

The Competitive Sport Fishing League is a recognized leader in the sport fishing industry which offers a comprehensive schedule for tournament anglers with over 40 annual tournaments across Southern and Eastern Ontario and has run and operated well over 300 successful events to date. No matter your skill level the CSFL has a tournament category to meet your needs. With great companies like Lund Boats, Mercury Marine, Shimano, Harris Kayot Marine, Strike King Lures, Rapala, The Toronto International Boat Show, Shake Down Sounds, Freiburger Communications, Ogilvy & Ogilvy, The Spring Fishing & Boat Show and Cardinal Scales behind us, the CSFL is able to provide its customers, spectators, and supporters direct delivery of product knowledge, fishing techniques, on water strategies, 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.