David Chong

UPDATE! Unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts BASS PRO SHOPS head office was unable to provide BASS TALK 2007 with a high ranking US Pro! On the positive side rather than settling we've managed to bring in some more elite Canadian talent! Welcome to the BASS PRO SHOP BASS TALK Lineup FISH TV co-host, Ron James and the"ICEMAN" himself Simon Frost! The complete line-up with topics will be available on our website shortly! Also there will be some additional fabulous draw prizes for all attendees donated by the Bass Pro Shop in Vaughan Mills! Get those registrations in ASAP as this MAIN EVENT is less than 2 weeks away Thank You, Dave Chong

John, They're all right! A sideways sweep set is what I feel gets those hooks solidly! Love it when those Smallies are eating jerks! Cheers, Dave

Congratulations to Ann Rocchi who is the winner of the 2 passes to Bass Talk 2007! Thank you to all who entered our contest! For the unfortunate non-winners you can still register, for full info please visit our web-site at www.basstalk.ca The first sessions are less than 2 weeks away! Regards, Dave

I'm thrilled to be part of such a great team of talented anglers! Looking for to some fun shoots this upcoming summer! Anyone who has suggestions for a show feel free to contact us at the Etreme Angler website! Regards, Dave

Bassman, You are definitely entitled to your opinion and can do what you wish with your money! From all the responses and feedback that we received last year, the majority of attendees definitely felt that it was worth their while and that they got their money's worth! The speakers here are amongst the elite bass tournament anglers in Canada and are more than willing to share their experiences and ideas with all the attendees. I've been fishing my entire life and strongly believe that you never stop learning in this sport. I have myself paid for and attended 5 different BassMasters University sessions(similar US based events). Even though I'm speaking at some of these sessions I'm also anxious to hear the other presenters as well! Other than fishing what better way to spend a winter's day/weekend than learning and talking bass fishing! As for a cash grab, there are many expenses that go into these functions, hall & equipment rentals, food, speaker fees and so on... Last year we also raised over $3000.00 for Dave Mercer's "Casting For A Cure" (Canadain Cancer Society) and plan to do even more this year. We've also added the Big Brothers Big Sisters Take a Kid Fishing Day to the causes that we support. Did I mention that coffee, donuts and lunch are included in your registration! BTW if you're going to spend your money on equipment make it a Daiwa! Cheers, Dave

I obtain my first Lucky Craft about 10 years ago in California. People who were with me thought I was nuts to spend that kind of money on a lure! Well, over the years I've spent $$$thousands on them and they have won me tens of $$$thousand. As far as I'm considered the return on investment was well worth it. I am currently part of Lucky Craft USA's regional pro-staff but this only came about this year! All I can tell you is try one and see if it works for you, most people that I know who have tried one usually end up with 2, 3, 4 ... What can I say? Fishing is a disease Cheers, Dave

2007 is just flying along! We've already had the Toronto Boat Show, we'll be bass fishing in no time! We would like to announce the following additions: Backwater Tackle as the retail sponsor for the Huntsville event at Ward Edmonds! Baitcasters as the retail sponsor for the Lake & Trail event in Perth! Fishing World as the retail sponsor for the Humminbird event in Hamilton! Reminder that the Bass Pro Shops event is coming up quick so get your registrations in ASAP! Thanks, Dave & Doug

Thanks for the warm welcome! We are going to do the draw Mon. Jan. 29th and announce the winner! We would appreciate it if you don't win and are planning on attending to get your registrations in as soon as possible. This makes it easier on us when it comes to planning the lunch and stuff. Cheers, Dave

The speakers and topics are different for each session! The topics are varied and should be of interest to anyone who would like to be a better bass angler! If you don't happen to win feel free to purchase a tickets and come out for some fun informative talks! Cheers, Dave

Away from fishing I operate a Photo Retail Business called Exposures Plus! We deal in almost anything that involves photos right from digital cameras to frames and albums. We also provide photo finishing services! Feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you require anything in these areas and I will do my best to help you out! Regards, Dave Chong