misfish Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Recieved this email this morning. Thought some would be interested. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, Ontario - November 22, 2007 - The Fishing & Boat Show officially launches a new Salmon Derby for Lake Ontario in 2008. The SALMON MASTERS DERBY will officially start on Saturday May 3rd and end on June 30th, 2008. The SALMON MASTERS CLASSIC which reflects the 2008 season will take place during the summer of 2009 out of the Whitby Harbour. The Fishing & Boat Show is proud to announce the commencement of a new annual event. Fifty-nine days of daily, weekly, monthly, weigh station and overall prizes together with a SALMON MASTERS CLASSIC for daily winners and event sponsor teams. Andrew and Vita Pallotta, founders of The Competitive Sport Fishing League "CSFL" and The Fishing & Boat Show stated how excited they are about extending their business to include salmon anglers. For those of you that are not familiar with the Pallotta's, the family has been directly involved in the competitive sport fishing industry for well over a decade and through the CSFL they have successfully operated well over 300 events to date for BASS, WALLEYE, PIKE, and CRAPPIE. Over the past few years, the CSFL has supplied live release boats for the FLW, has taken part in productions such as the Fish ‘n Canada’s "LAST CULL", the "CELEBRITY SHOWDOWN" with FISH TV and the most recent event for BASS PRO SHOPS, the "SIMCOE OPEN". The CSFL is the owner of the innovative MEGA TANK, a 47 foot tank which allows front and rear presentation and was the Main Stage attraction at the former Spring Fishing Show, will be present at the new Fishing & Boat Show, is featured as "The Great Canadian Fish Tank" at the Toronto International Boat Show, is also featured at the Bass Pro Shops Spring Classic and is the Main Stage for the Winnipeg Mid-Canada Boat Show. Andrew Pallotta goes on to say, "We are a dedicated organization with a creative reputation. Our organization has and will continue to strongly promote CATCH AND RELEASE and in making that statement, it is important to our organization that we continue to grow a healthy population of kings with financial support in restocking programs.” Vita Pallotta states "We are a deep rooted organization which continues to bloom yearly, and strengthening our roots with each and every passing year. This project brings excitement and challenges and I am looking forward to this new venture." Andrew adds "The $1,000 a day derby was a great concept, and a goal that we wish to reach and surpass in the years to come." The following is to be used as a guideline and may be subject to change. The SALMON MASTERS DERBY will officially start on Saturday May 3rd and end on Monday June 30th, 2008. The SALMON MASTERS DERBY will pay out $500.00 a day and will accumulate if a daily prize is not awarded. Eligible fish are Salmon only. Fish must be 15 lbs or greater for the month of May and 20 lbs or greater for the month of June to be eligible for the daily prize. Tickets will be made available January, 2008. Ticket sales are as follows: $20.00 per day ticket; $25.00 per youth ticket; $75.00 per adult ticket and $300.00 per boat ticket; early bird ticket contestants will receive an official SALMON MASTERS hat. Weekly, monthly, weigh station and overall prizes will be announced as they are confirmed. Weigh stations will be announce as they are confirmed. The SALMON MASTERS CLASSIC which reflects the 2008 season, will take place in the summer of 2009, out of the Whitby Harbour. Each of the daily prize winners and their team (a team may consist of a maximum of 4 anglers including the daily prize winner) along with event sponsor teams, will be invited to participate in a one day showdown - details to follow. For more information please contact: Andrew Pallotta Competitive Sport Fishing League The Fishing & Boat Show [email protected] Tel. 905-640-2277 www.salmonmastersderby.com (website currently under construction) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Well that certainly sounds interesting !!!!! as long as it doesnt go bust like that $1,000 dollar a day salmon derby a few years agao,they went broke,but these guys have been aroung for along time,and so far it sounds great....i will have to get more info about it,as im in the great ontario salmon derby every year,and i also do several 1 day salmon derbies as well,so its just one more reason to take another few days off work to go salmon fishing on lake ontario...cool ,ill wait till the spring fishing show in febuary to find out more info and decide weather or not to enter this one as well...i hope [percher] dan reads this too,as he is an avid lake ontario fisherman too...thanks for sharing this great info....cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I know my bro will be wanting to hit this one.Im sure he,ll be talking to you again.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Excellent! I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilario11 Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 well, derbies on Lake O haven't fared well over the past several years...salmon fishing hyas been in decline for years..well, I guess it doesn't hurt to try...as long as these individuals don't ave too much tied up in this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Rebel Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Swweeeetttt !!! Sum thing to pay for my gas! Other then my 1st mate. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Well that certainly sounds interesting !!!!! as long as it doesnt go bust like that $1,000 dollar a day salmon derby a few years agao,they went broke,but these guys have been aroung for along time,and so far it sounds great....i will have to get more info about it,as im in the great ontario salmon derby every year,and i also do several 1 day salmon derbies as well,so its just one more reason to take another few days off work to go salmon fishing on lake ontario...cool ,ill wait till the spring fishing show in febuary to find out more info and decide weather or not to enter this one as well...i hope [percher] dan reads this too,as he is an avid lake ontario fisherman too...thanks for sharing this great info....cheers Shawn... I have riggers.. (manuals...) care to teach a green horn? G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Shawn... I have riggers.. (manuals...) care to teach a green horn? G Ger,if you come up here,I,ll share my whites and lakers with you next May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Brian, Sounds Like a plan... Let me get them Riggers mounted this winter/Very early spring... but be gentle.. I have the riggers, balls and I assume you use a rod holder.. I have Salty's... but ZERO clue on using them! LOL.. would appreciate the lesson.. G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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