Paul Castellano and Taro Murata Win Big at 2014 Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open!

For Immediate Release: Oct 22, 2014
Orillia, Ontario Canada: 63 boats and 126 anglers fishing as two person teams blasted off on the relatively calm waters of Lake Couchiching October 18th to compete in Canada’s premier one day bass tournament. All teams would strive to find, catch and ultimately bring back in their livewells the heaviest five bass that they possibly could - but only the winners would take home the guaranteed $10,000 cash payout. Everyone was aware that winds would be the deciding factor and as the strong breeze shifted from the Southwest to Northwest those northerly gusts would force some teams to turn around and call it a day before it ever really started.

Invite You To Join Doug Poirier and Friends For Some Time On The Water Fishing!

When: October 18th, 2014
Where: at The BPS Lake Simcoe Open Bass Fishing Tournament - Orillia

Please come join me, while I host this opportunity to get out fishing for those challenged with disabilities.

Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open Welcomes Back Jack Links and Boater Exam.com As Major Sponsors!

Orillia, Ontario Canada: Organizers of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open bass tournament, hosted by the Aurora Bassmasters, are thrilled to announce they have once again secured Jack Links Beef Jerky and BoaterExam.com as major corporate partners for the 2014 event out of Orillia Oct 18th.  

For Immediate Release: October 4, 2014
Orillia, Ontario Canada: Organizers of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open bass tournament, hosted by the Aurora Bassmasters, are very happy to announce they have re-signed the legendary Big Jim McLaughlin to be MC of their tournament weigh-in ceremonies for the 2014 event out of Orillia Oct 18th. 

Formosa and Saliba Win 2012 Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open For Fourth Time!

Orillia, Ontario Canada: As 100 boats and 200 anglers blasted off on the calm waters of Lake Couchiching the morning of October 20th, many were surprised they had to deal with four foot waves as soon as they entered Lake Simcoe. Some turned around and headed back for calmer waters while others prevailed ... carefully manoeuvring their bass boats to productive fishing waters they found during practice period the week before. The Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open, hosted by the Aurora Bassmasters capitalizes on one of the world’s finest smallmouth fisheries.

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Photo’s By Brad Hudson, Rosa Sharpe of Lures and Tours and the author

Orillia, Ontario Canada:  
A full field of 110 boats with 220 anglers blasted off on a beautiful Saturday morning October 22nd  to try and catch the heaviest five bass they ... or anyone else, had ever seen weighed in during a Canadian Bass Tournament.

For Immediate Release: Oct 27, 2011
Husband and Wife Team Win 2011 Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe
Orillia, Ontario Canada: A full field of 110 boats with 220 anglers blasted off on a beautiful Saturday morning October 22nd

to try and catch the heaviest five bass they or anyone else, had ever seen weighed in during a Canadian Bass Tournament. Last year, the same could be said and the winning team of Mark Moran and Joey Muszynski set the all time Canadian record with an incredible 31.5 pounds worth of smallmouth bass.