Canadian tackle company, Koppers Fishing & Tackle Corporation, wins New Product Showcase Award at iCast 2010.
The lure maker’s, Live Target – Hollow Body Frog, took the soft body category at the prestigious fishing show. When you visit Kopper’s Live Target website you will find that they take lure design very seriously. They have tried very had to create ‘the world’s most anatomically accurate line of fishing lures’. This characteristic defines the success of these lures.
Live Target's Hollow Body Frog wins 2010 iCast Award
Catch some fishing excitement during Ontario’s family fishing week through the days of July 3 to 11, 2010. Ontario’s 1.3 million anglers have a chance to introduce someone new to fishing.
During these special fishing dates, Ontario residents can fish license free in Ontario provided the new anglers stick to the conservation license quota that is dictated by fishing regulations in the area they are fishing in. To check Ontario fish seasons and quota limits visit the Ontario MNR website.
Ontario’s family fishing week is part of a Canada wide initiative started by the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation and the National Recreational Fishing Task Group.
The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to the excitement of fishing in the Outdoors and the many benefits of fishing in Canada. Fishing and other related activities bring in $6.7 billion dollars to the Canadian economy. The amount is $2.5 billion in Ontario.
WFN is searching for Canada’s Ultimate Fishing Town! Does your town, community or city have the ultimate fishing spot no one knows about? Is your town a destination for outdoor enthusiasts? Does your town have something unique to offer? Are you more passionate about fishing than a neighboring town, city or province?
Beginning July 1st, nominate your town as WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town for a chance to win a $25,000 community donation. The money can be used towards any fishing-related need or initiative your town would benefit from. Not only will the winning town receive the money, WFN will film a half-hour TV show dedicated entirely to fishing in your town.
Once a town is nominated, your friends, family and co –workers can add to the nomination. Build up your town’s entry for when the voting begins!
Imagine sending your child or grandchild to a summer day camp that is geared towards getting kids excited about conservation, fishing and hunting. This type of camp has been available for some time, but in 2010 it can only become better because of a location change.
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) has recently announced changes to their Get Outdoors day camps. A recent press release says,
Three sessions of day camps are being offered by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters as part of their award-winning Get Outdoors youth education and outreach program. The new O.F.A.H. Mario Cortellucci Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre, which just opened in April, will serve as the base camp. Children ages 6 and 7 will attend the August 9-11 session, 8 to 10 year olds are set for August 16-18 and youth from 11 to 13 years will have the last session, August 23-25…Day campers will take part in scavenger hunts, create themed crafts, and learn to recognize wildlife and their calls. Scheduled special guests include the K9 unit (conservation officers and their dogs), and for the younger campers, the Paddling Puppeteers. A BBQ and awards presentation will wrap up every session. The day camps are modeled after the O.F.A.H.’s highly successful overnight Get Outdoors summer leadership camps that take place in July near Huntsville. Entire Article Here
There is currently a waiting list for the leadership camps. Don’t delay because it is expected that the day camps will fill quickly as well.
Watch highlights from last summer below (OFAH sent me some photos and I put them in a video format).
Global News reports that rough water was the cause Friday’s tragic event close to Cedar Point in Georgian Bay.
According to Global News,
“On Friday morning, the OPP recovered the body of Gavin Jamieson, of Tiny Township, east of Cedar Point, in Georgian Bay. Later in the afternoon, they pulled out the the body of 26-year old Matthew James Elson, also of Tiny Township.” Entire Article Here
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these 2 anglers.
The Tiverton Gun, Hunting, Fishing and Sportsman Show is June 19 – 20, 2010. This year the event is held at the Tiverton Sports Arena and you can expect to find outdoor treasures like: military items, gun parts, archery gear, ammunition, fishing tackle, antique and modern firearms, hunting clothing.
Admission is $5 and to set-up your own display table the costs is $35.
Doors open on Saturday 9 AM to 4PM and Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM.
The Tiverton Sports Arena is located:
King St. (HWY 21 N)
Tiverton, ON
