Ontario Bass Opener Contest

[AnglersChoice]

The Ontario Bass opener is fast approaching, and in speaking with a couple other of the tackle manufacturers we have decided to have a Fun little online Bass fishing Contest with a few Prizes.

This contest will be held on Saturday June 26th 2010 (the opening day of the bass season). The contest starts at 12:01 AM and concludes 11:59 PM. It is open to all anglers as long as you are following the Ontario Regulations for your specific zone. We will be judging this based on total length of 5 fish (not weight). There is also a Big Fish category as well, the biggest of your catch will be entered. You will need to have a digital camera and a tape measure. When a fish is caught, you place the fish on a flat surface on the tape measure and take a clear straight picture of the fish. You are then free to release the fish. At the end of the day you can Email the pics to [email protected] They will be forwarded to the judging panel to review. We will allow you until 12:00 PM (noon) on Sunday June 27th to submit your pictures. Anything after 12:00 PM (as shown on the submitted email) will be excluded from the contest. ***Note- If you are entering Photo's for multiple family members, Please send one email per entrant and include their name in the subject***

So far we have secured Prizes from Bass Haven, CL Fishin, Nitro Lures, Angler's Choice and Strictly Fishing . We are still deciding on the prize layout and will post the prizes as soon as we can.

We are going to be adding a kids 12 and under category to this contest as well. This will be a Big Fish contest. So get your kids out there and enjoy the day catching some fish. So far we have a LARGE assortment of crank baits (Rebel, Cotton Cordel, Heddon, Smithwick, Bomber etc.) for the kids prizes courtesy of Dennis and Cathy @ Bass Haven. More prizes will be added soon.

For more information either visit http://www.anglerschoice.ca

 

[AnglersChoice]

just so everyone knows, this is FREE!!!!!!! to enter. all you have to do is catch some bass and send in your pics. thats it.

 

[iJay]

I am soooo in for this, I have had some tremendous luck catching Bass this year, I havent been trying and I know they are out of season Its strictly catch and release on barbless hooks.
Great to see something like this online!

 

[iJay]

one more thing to ensure fairness, a hand written timestamp should be in the picture with the persons email address

 

[efka]

I am soooo in for this, I have had some tremendous luck catching Bass this year, I havent been trying and I know they are out of season Its strictly catch and release on barbless hooks.
Great to see something like this online!

once they are in season, they don't bite ... everyone knows that :wink:

 

[iJay]

once they are in season, they don't bite ... everyone knows that :wink:

A sad but all too tru realization. I am still gonna try my luck!!!

 

[ec1]

sounds like fun! If I do happen to get out on the Saturday and get out of work, I am gonna see what I can catch!

 

[AnglersChoice]

Hey guys, just wanted to note that we have even more prizes coming in, we have added Dixie Tackle in St Thomas, Pro Tackle in Wallaceburg & Erieau, and Subway to the list of prizes.

this contest is FREE to enter and is intended to be FUN for the whole family, get your kids out and catch them come bass. It's looking like the top prize for the Kids contest is going to be a complete tackle package, Including a Rod and Reel!!!!!!!!!!. i will know more about that next week.

 

[AnglersChoice]

Just a quick update, picked up some things from Dixie Tackle and CL Fishin.

Carl was generous enough to donate 10 of his new Premium Spinnerbaits.
Laurie also pulled through with a few Dixie Tackle shirts and a Flambeau 2061 Hainging Bait Bag. some key features
• Multi-directional hanging system easily accommodates over 64 lures • Unique two-level rack offers storage for extra long baits • Large side pockets with hook-and-loop closure • Large front storage pocket and 4 secure tool holders

This thing is big and retails for over $100.00

As well, we have a large assortment of crank baits from Dennis and Cathy at Bass Haven.

Just a teaser pic

get in on this if you can guys. I still have a couple places to pick up prizes from.

 

[AnglersChoice]

I would also like to thank Andy Copland of Just Fish Guide Service, he has generously donated a Bass charter on Lake St Clair for 2, i think this will make a kid very happy.

You can visit Andy's site to see the rig you will be going in and what you will need to bring at http://www.justfishguideservice.ca

 

[AnglersChoice]

I stopped by Strictly's today and picked up a grab bag of stuff from Charlie and Gord.

and hit Big Catch Outdoors in Belle River, Dave and Don also Donated a Custom made fillet knife by Skips Custom Knives complete with hand made leather sheath, and an Abso Grip.

I would like to thank all sponsors so far, you all have been incredibly generous with your donations

 

[diggyj]

Those prizes sound and look awsome, thanks for hosting such a great contest. Hopefully get many bass on the end of my line next weekend.

Dirk

 

[efka]

AnglersChoice those are some good lures, and the knife.... well i'm gonna sign up just because of the knife.
thanks for making this contest happen.

 

[AnglersChoice]

Thanks guys, Ive still got a few more prizes to list and get pics for. as far as signing up, It is absolutely FREE!, all you have to do is email me your pics on the 26th and until noon on the 27th. we will go through them and determine the winners. Remember as well to take a kid fishing as we have a bunch of killer prizes for the kids!

That Knife is 100% custom made about an hour away from me. and features a hand carved water buffalo handle.

 

[feenstra32]

Can't wait. Since this is the bass opener only bass will be counted, or any fish?

 

[AnglersChoice]

Bass only. Largemouth or Smallmouth. and you can fish where ever you want in ontario, as long as you are legal. I hope to see some good pics.

 

[efka]

one question why is the deadline on 27 noon? lots of people will be fishing on sunday as well, maybe you can push it to midnight? just an idea...

 

[AnglersChoice]

so people have less of a chance of sending pics from the sunday just to win a few prizes. the way i see it, it doesnt really take that long to email a few pics (never has for me anyway) and most will send them sat night.

 

[efka]

so people have less of a chance of sending pics from the sunday just to win a few prizes. the way i see it, it doesnt really take that long to email a few pics (never has for me anyway) and most will send them sat night.

i guess those who got stuck in the cottage for the weekend are out of luck then.. :wink:

 

[AnglersChoice]

This is a FUN little contest. If you are going to be out at a cottage with no net access, email me your pics anyway (late) and see what happens, you may just get rewarded anyway :wink: