Results of Big Bass Classic II 2009 Held Saturday August 8

Second Annual Big Bass Classic went on without a hitch! Fishing was great and support was even greater with 70 participants! Thanks to our outdoor writers Bill Hilts Jr., Greater Niagara Newspapers,  & Will Elliott, Buffalo News, for the support and also the Sentinel of the WNY Newspapers Group.

2009 Winners:

Ron Mrzygut of Niagara Falls took first place honors with the total weight of his 2 fish entry of 8 lbs. 6 oz. He also took honors in the Cash Bash for the largest bass entered at 5 lb. 2 oz. Last year Mrzygut also took first place with a total of 7 lbs. 9 oz. but the Cash Bash prize was won by Tom Brown of Ransomville.

Second place went to Brian Hall with a total weight of 7 lbs. 13 oz. Hall also entered a 5 lb. 2 oz. big bass and tied Mryzgut but lost the Cash Bash due to 1 minute time delay at weigh-in. Rules: first fish registerd is declared the winner. Hall was guided by Captain Frank Campbell.

Third place went to Jerry Caughhill from Niagara Falls. His total weight was 7 lb. 6 oz.

Most all fish were caught on live bait such as bass minnows, crayfish and leeches. Most fishing was done at the bar at Fort Niagara.

There were 70 entries surpassing the 62 from the 2008 Classic.

Richard Fortier again directed the weigh-in scales and was the sole judge. Never a hitch. Fortier will also command the weigh-in scale at the Lower River Big Fall Walleye Classic II on September 19 2009. [Sponsored by A-1 Bait and Outdoors Niagara.com.]

Many Thanks for all your support!   ...................PICTURES SHORTLY

Results Big Bass Classic Contest Held Saturday August 2 2008

This was our first summer Contest and we are very happy with the turnout and the quality of our fishermen
Congratulations to all and special thanks to Bill Hilts Jr., and Joe Ognibene
of The Greater Niagara Newspapers  and Will Elliott, Buffalo News

The winners of the Big Bass Contest for 2008 sponsored by A-1 Bait & www.OutdoorsNiagara.com were:

1st.  Place: Ron Myrzgut; 7# 9oz.
2nd. Place: Paul Brown; 7# 4oz.
3rd.  Place: Rich Domin: 7# 3oz.

Weights are of the total weight of just 2 fish that were allowed for entry in the interest of conservation.

Big fish "Cash Bash" winner was Paul Brown with his 4# 8 oz bass entry.

Paul Brown is also entitled to a free fish mount of his bass or a $150.00 gift certificate toward a mount of his choice by Bill Joseph of Natures Way Taxidermy for his 4# 8oz. entry.

Early bird entry winner was Chuck Brolinski who won a nice rod & reel package plus there were many other similar/lesser prize drawings for the "early birds"

·There were 62 entries. [Great for a first year SUMMER contest, and THANKS for your help]

·Waters were Lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario & Tributaries.

·Most fish reported were caught at the Niagara Bar.

·Plenty of 3-plus pound fish entered.

·Contest was open for shore fishermen and all we had was one shore man who entered fish.

·Food and prizes were held at the Lewiston Landing Pavilion.

·* Weigh master was Richard Fortier who done an excellent job and we are grateful.

Pictures & more information on the www.outdoorsniagara.com website.

A-1 Bait & Outdoors Niagara are planning a "Fall Walleye Classic" to coincide with the 32nd Annual Greater Niagara "Fall Classic" Derby - 2008: A Fish Odyssey September 18-28, 2008 Niagara County Derby. The Fall A-1 /Outdoors Niagara one-day Fall Walleye Classic will be on Saturday September 20th and entries in the Fish Odyssey are also eligible to win prizes in the Walleye Classic tournament. Why not fish both and double the fun? Please help spread the word.

The Classic will feature the Lower Niagara & Lake Ontario.

Thank You for all your support from Ron Hutcheson/A-1 Bait & Mark Daul/Outdoors Niagara, We will keep you updated on the Fall Walleye Classic as time approaches.

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