Thanks to Johnson Outdoors for their continued support of Canada's premier one day bass tournament . For those asking ... yes there's still spots left for the 2009 event in Orillia but those interested are asked to apply ASAP. Please see details below.

Thanks

Wil

PRESS RELEASE


~ Minn Kota/Humminbird Bonus ~


For Immediate Release:
September 7, 2009


Johnson Outdoors Canada, Inc., purveyors of Minn Kota & Humminbird, has again committed its respective support to Canada’s premier one-day bass tournament, the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe slated for October 24th, 2009.

“The grassroots nature of this event will offer the ardent angler the opportunity to compete against some of the biggest personalities in the industry today; not to mention, some of the most versatile and well-respected smallmouth anglers in North America, including our very own, Mike Desforges.” said Dave Duffin, Director of Sales, Johnson Outdoors. “We are proud to support this event with a partner such as Bass Pro Shops; providing our mutual customer base with an exciting cash payout structure on respective Minn Kota and Humminbird products that offer the features and reliability anglers have come to know.” Duffin continued.

Johnson Outdoors Canada, Inc. will award $2,000 to the top placing Team exclusively rigged with Minn Kota & Humminbird product only. In addition, a $500 cash bonus will be awarded to said Team should one of their Humminbird graphs feature their Side Imaging Technology such as models 797, 997 or 1197.

Applications Being Accepted!

Limited Field … Early Application Encouraged:
Competing anglers are encouraged to pre-apply as the 2009 field will be limited to 100 teams. NEW: total entry fees per team will be $300; plus $20 for Yamaha Big Fish ($320 total). Anglers wishing to apply should forward a completed 2009 Application Form accompanied and a $320 non-refundable payment payable to Aurora Bassmasters: c/o Simcoe Open Application 10 Laurwood Court Aurora, Ontario L4G 5C2.
Cheques must accompany a completed 2009 Application Form available through www.simcoeopen.com. A 2009 Application Form by itself does not automatically constitute entry; furthermore, the Tournament Director reserves the right to refuse/deny entry.

As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Official Web Site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com and the Official Web Site of the Aurora Bassmasters at www.aurorabass.com. 2009 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. The Aurora Bassmasters are one of 30 clubs across the province belonging to the Ontario BASS Federation Nation at www.ontariobass.com.

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Press Release prepared by:
Wil Wegman wil.wegman@aurorabass.com
Simon Frost
tymike@sympatico.ca