misfish Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) For those that still want to try your hand at the pro/am,there are 25 openings left for Am,s.. The Rick Amsbury Memorial Pro Am Presented by Shimano Canada Lindsay, ON – Fleming College Foundation in partnership with Shimano Canada and the Competitive Sport Fishing League will be hosting the 1st Annual Rick Amsbury Memorial Pro Am beginning at 8 am on Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 at Rivera Park on Sturgeon Lake in Lindsay, Ontario. Amateurs will be randomly paired with one of 100 professional anglers including such legends as Bob Izumi, Dave Mercer, Rocky Crawford, Mike Miller and many more! The event will include a buffet dinner after the tournament, amazing prizes for the top 20 teams including a fishing boat, provided by Lund Boats, motor provided by Mercury Marine and trailer provided by ShoreLand’r Trailers! The evening will also include a silent auction full of one-of-a-kind items. The cost for each amateur is $350. Andrew Pallotta of the Competitive Sport Fishing League will serve as the tournament organizer. Rick Amsbury, was a leader in Canada’s outdoor community. He spent his free time fishing, hunting and selflessly teaching others about our outdoor heritage and the important difference our conservation legacy has made and continues to make to all Canadians. Rick dedicated his considerable professional talents and abilities to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, helping to make them the largest conservation organization in Canada. As Executive Director of the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association, Rick led the initiative with government agencies coast to coast to promote fishing to people of all ages – especially young anglers. Funds raised through this event will be matched by the Ontario Government and will contribute to the Rick Amsbury Memorial Student Bursary Fund. This $2,000 bursary is awarded each year to a full-time 2nd year student in the Fish & Wildlife Program who demonstrates an active involvement in both hunting & fishing and is in need of financial assistance in order to complete his/ her studies. To register for the tournament please contact Andrew Pallotta at 905-640-2277 or by email at [email protected]. Edited May 16, 2007 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfish Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Good to know, thnx for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 That's great news. Glad to see a format for the Pros as well. Are there any other events planned for the Competitive Sport Fishing League that you know of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 it's on a wed......... 8am, guess some of the pros don't like to get up too early or it take s Bob a while to get through the timmies drive thru in the morning....lol could be a fun day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mistyriver1 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I fished my only Pro-am two years ago at a CSFL event on Scugog. Had a great time. My wife had arranged it for my 40th birthday. Got to fish with Pete Bowman. Andy (organizer) is a great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) Hey Roger,theres one in August as well.It,s called the Indy pro/am. August 15th out of Goreskis ,on the Bog. Same one Misty was in Im sure. CSFL Edited May 16, 2007 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowshep Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 At what skill leave should l be at. l don't want to have the pro's draging me behind the boat. Peace Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 if you can hold on to a fishing rod if you can hang on to a boat going 120kph then your skill level is good to go so go and have fun, you will learn more in a day then in 2 years of fishing by yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundra Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I was thinking of giving that AM thing a try but I'm going to have to wait til next year and plan my schedule better . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelcat Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 One more skill you might need: Net fish skill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 One more skill you might need: Net fish skill Right away you should ask your pro if he/she would like you to net the fish. I tended not to,as I didnt want to be the guy that knocked the big one off. bowshep,go for it dude.You will have a great time.Just the ride alone is worth the price of admission.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowshep Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 l tried the web suite and something is wrong with the suite title Peace Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Would love to give it a try, I can only imagine how much I could learn, sadly, though I'm sure it's worth it, the cost is too steep for me at the moment. If anyone goes, don't forget your camera and be prepared to give a long report Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Competitive Sport Fishing League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 What's the deal with this wed morning stuff? I have a feeling one key reason theres lots of am spots available is because most amateurs have jobs. That's the reason I won't be signing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 shoot... i'd have signed up for sure except i will be in quebec till the 11th... Ohh well maybe the next one... thanks for posting this BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 What's the deal with this wed morning stuff? I have a feeling one key reason theres lots of am spots available is because most amateurs have jobs. That's the reason I won't be signing up. Brandon I have no idea why,but atleast they are offering it.I would think because of all the series Andy runs,the weekends are all booked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) What's the deal with this wed morning stuff? I have a feeling one key reason theres lots of am spots available is because most amateurs have jobs. That's the reason I won't be signing up. Brandon, I'm sorry you can't make it because of work, maybe you could get sick for that one day . There are loads of people, myself included, who work weekends, and therefore miss out on most of these things and more, therefore having it on a Wed. can be considered a good thing, it's all a matter of perspective I guess. Maureen Edited May 16, 2007 by motv8tr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nater Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 To bad its just a 1 day event...any idea what time boats have to be in at? Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Check out the site dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliptheslop Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Im in, who cares what day of the week it is, everyday fishing is a good day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Ya got that right.Just to bad this year those days are spread so far apart. Have a good time FTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Some big names in that field. I'll take the day off work if someone will sponsor me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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