HAPPY NEW YEAR

Well we made it, to 2012, and with the new year comes some new changes to the Series that anglers will find interesting, and bring better pay backs to the top team at each event.

As I stated after the Directors meeting in November we had a idea put forth that will help improve the pay back for 1st place and bring more attention to the Series and help out the local bussinesses in the area,s we fish. This will of coures put more work on the volenteers running the Series but, we will work it out as usual LOL. OK here we go, the new idea is going to be called the, BONUS BUCKS. Pay attention, and read how this works. it could cost you lots of money if you do not understand how it works.

First off ..Every angler who wishes to be part of the Bous Bucks, MUST,pay a $10 fee once a year, BEFORE THE 1ST of MAY which will be used to help buy things we need to run the Series. There will be NO getting in on the Bonus Bucks after the 1st of May. Anglers must, I repeat MUST, send me that money as soon as possible with thier names, address, and phone numbers, because we have to have this all put togeather in order to make it run smoothly. So let every angler you know about this, and make sure your partner is paid up, because both team members must be paid up to get the money if they win.

How it works , We have picked up sponsors who have given the Series money which will go into a pool, the more sponsors the more money in the pool. This money will then be split between the 12 Qualifying events and be added to the 1st place winners payback, ..PROVIDED.. they are a payed up BONUS BUCKS member. IF the team does not qualify or is not part of the BONUS BUCKS , then that money will carry over to the next event, making that 1st place worth double and so on until its won. Right now there would be a extra $233 added to the first place team if they qualify, and more sponsors are calling in, so it will be going up for sure.

There will only be so many sponsors allowed in each area, so make sure you know the list.

QUALIFYING for thev BONUS BUCKS,, BOTH team members MUST be paid up before May 1st .

Each area we fish will have a few of our BONUs BUCKS sponsors in the area. Each Angler on the winning team ... MUST... have a receipt showing that they spent at least $25 at one or more of the sponsors in the last 7 days before the event.

There will be a list of the BOnUs BUCKS sponsors all year right here on the web, so that anglers will know who and where they are. We are only alowing so many sponsors in each area, so pay attention to the list because if you say I DID NOT KNOW, ,thats too bad, NO MONEY HONEY

I can not strees enough how important ALL of our sponsors are in the Series, and how important it is that ..YOU.. the anglers show your support for our sponsors by shopping at thier locations and telling them you shop there because they support the Series. IF you only make one New Years resolution , that should be it.

I really want you the anglers to remember this SERIES is not my Series, it is your Series, you are the Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series, and you should be proud of what you have built. This is one of the most fun, and yet serious Bass Tournament Series in the north, for both young and old alike, and I,am proud to be part of this great family and do what I can to make it grow. Any questions just give me a call. I think this new Bonus Bucks should work out good for the Series the sponsors and you the anglers.

Remember you do not have to be part of this if you do not wish too, but you never know when you're going to win.

Please send memberships to

Dave LaFontaine

Earlton Ontario

Box 666

POJ 1EO

It can be cash, money order or cheque made out to Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series

My number is 1-705-563-8307 cell 1-705-647-2793

The Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series announces the 2012 Tournament Dates.

Sat. May 26th - Lake Sesikinika

Sun. May 27th - Lake Kenogami

Sat. June 16th - Larder Lake

Sat. June 23rd -Lake Temiskaming New Liskeard

Sun. June 24th - Bay Lake Latchford

Sat. July 7th - Lake Temagami

Sun. July 8th - Cassels Lake - Temagami

Sat. July 28th - PortLoring

Sat. Aug. 11th - Mattawa

Sun. Aug. 12th - Trout Lake

Sat. Aug. 25th -Lake Nosbonsing

Sun. Aug. 26th -Lake Nipissing ( Hunters Bay )

2012 Classic will be Sept. 29Th & 30th on Lake Temiskaming in New Liskeard

We are hopeing to have some great news for anglers soon, just need to work out some more details and secure a few more sponsors, but we are sure you the anglers will be pleased with this new set up.

Stay Safe have Fun

Dave LaFontaine

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