This was just sent out to thru email directly to all those who have already sent in their 2012 applications and entry fees ... however about 2 dozen emails bounced back as undeliverable. For those who are still interested- please print you email very clearly on that application form

For Immediate Release: October 25th 2012
The Aurora Bassmasters, host of Canada’s premier one day bass fishing tournament are pleased to announce the addition of two more sponsors to the 2012 event slated for Oct 20 out of Orillia Ontario. Last week we welcomed back Jack Links Beef Jerky and Boaters Exam.com as title sponsors and this week we are happy to welcome back Mustang Survival and Maple Lodge Farms as returning sponsors.

Registration Announcement:

We are currently at 60% capacity and organizers of this year’s event are encouraging anglers to download the application (from www.simcoeopen.com or www.aurorabass.com) . Once complete, mail, courier, or deliver to the Customer Service desk at Bass Pro Shops in Vaughan, along with the $400 entry fee payment on or before the official registration deadline of October 13th . As an added incentive, for all those already registered and for those who register before October 3rd, you will be entered into the draw for team numbers, which will be held at the store on October 4th. From there all anglers will be notified thru email of their confirmed entry and they will know their starting team number.

Other Important Considerations:
• - The host hotel is the Highway Man Inn; preferred rates are available if booked before October 3rd. Please let them know you are booking for the Lake Simcoe Open
• - Registration night will start at 5pm in the Simcoe Room of this hotel. The meeting will take place at 6:15pm and we hope to be finished shortly after 7pm.
• - Umbrella or Alabama Rigs with just four hooks (as per Ontario regulations set out in: http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business...OD_097331.html ) will be permitted for this 2012 event. Results and usage by anglers will be evaluated to determine if any conservation or other issues exist with this new rig.
• - We expect at least one team member to be proficient in the fizzing procedure to treat fish caught in deep water to prevent symptoms of barotrauma.
• - As per other years, paybacks of over 100% with a full field are expected
Please stay tuned for more announcements in the coming weeks.

Press Release prepared by

Wil Wegman
Media Relations/2012 BPS Lake Simcoe Open
Aurora Bassmasters