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.

BIG PICTURE PAGE for 2008 CONTEST

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ALERT!

If you sign in on or before July 25 names will be entered in a 
FREE drawing for a Rod & Reel 
plus other smaller merchandise prizes

SUPER BONUS!
Bill Joseph of Natures Way Taxidermy is donating a FREE fish mount 
to the winner of the largest fish entered in THIS contest OR 
a $150.00 gift certificate to mount any fish of your choice

Simple Rules
Register in person at A-1 Bait Supply 
or on the internet [see below]

100% payback after expenses and
an optional Cash Bash Pool for largest smallmouth bass.

· Lower Niagara & Lake Ontario & tributaries only.

· $20.00 per person plus OPTIONAL $5.00 Cash Bash

· Only 2 fish per entrant allowed  [for conservation]

· Scales open only from 1:00 to 2:00 PM - fishing starts at sun-up

· Shore picnic/awards at Lewiston  to follow. Fish, dogs & pop. ~ B.Y.O.B.

· N.Y.S. Regulations apply [size limits etc.]

· Details & signup at A-1 Bait in Lewiston or
on the internet at www.OutdoorsNiagara.com [PayPal]

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