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Went out on a solo trip to Turkey Point. She was a warm one tank god I was wearing my UV long sleeve hoodie. #weedlessapparel#smallmouth#smallmouthnation#bassfishing#bassporn#lakeerie#skeeter#fishing#thetugisthedrug

2 more bags of UV long sleeves, ladies over the shoulder, some ladies vneck shirts and hats !#uvprotection#weedlessapparel#sunprotection#fishinglife#summer#girlswhofish

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Happy Canada Day ! Dad and son combo catching some smallies! #teachthemyoung#kidswhofish#bass#smallmouthbassfishing#thetugisthedrug#weedlessapparel#smallies#fishing#

Hey guys N gals, We have a big order coming in for cool dry hats and UV long sleeve hoodies again. I will keep you posted ! Thank you for your patience & tight lines

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Here is some good news !

2020 Canadian Tire Mitchell's Bay Open Tournament Cancelled It is with painful regret, and after serious deliberation by the Mitchell’s Bay Area Association (MB...AA) and the Bass Tournament Committee, and given the current Ontario Emergency Measures Regulations due to COVID- 19, a decision has been made to cancel the 7th Annual Canadian Tire Mitchell’s Bay Open scheduled for July 3, 4 and 5th, 2020. Our focus will remain on resuming the tournament in July of 2021. The CTMBO from the beginning was designed as a community event meant to celebrate angling, showcase Mitchell’s Bay and Lake St Clair as a prime fishing destination, promote our sponsors in this world of contingency budgets, engage and educate children through our Children’s Event, enhance tourism opportunities and bring the community of Mitchell’s Bay residents together. It is all that we do together that makes the tournament more than just a tournament. In a recent meeting, members of the Tournament Committee reviewed all of the pressures that moving forward with this year’s event would place on our anglers, sponsors and volunteer compliment. Firstly, our anglers. We understand that plans are made, vacation schedules and accommodations are arranged and that sponsors look forward to your tournament participation. We felt we needed to take a proactive stand on the pressures and considerations facing you and rather than wait to make a last minute call, it was in the best interest of all to give as much notice as possible. Information regarding your 2020 entry fees refund and your place in the 2021 tournament will be posted shortly on the Mitchell’s Bay Open website at mitchellsbayopen.com. Secondly our sponsors. Many, if not all of our sponsors, are realizing a huge down turn in business. Revenues are down if not gone all together. Staff are being laid off and/or working under pressure in today’s medical crisis. Knowing our sponsors personally, we understand that it pains you to see how this pandemic has affected your employees. We are very fortunate to have a sound core of enthusiastic and supportive sponsors for this event. The last thing we want to ask of you is to support us financially this year. We felt that it was only right to respect your situation in this time of emergency measures and give you the time and space to deal with and recover from this extenuating circumstance. Finally, our volunteers. Without our 50 plus volunteers, the scope of our tournament would not be what it is. We take so much pride in hosting a tournament that sets itself apart from many other events. Our Angler’s Dinner, our Children’s Program, the compilation of our Tournament Booklet, the work of our photographers and the offering of support and assistance during the tournament are all designed to maximize the experience at the CTMBO. The scope and success of the CTMBO would be quite different if it were not for this greater experience and all of you! A quick review of the list of volunteers reveals that most are retirees. Your health and safety is a priority to us. We are saddened by the cancellation of the 2020 tournament and hope that you can understand the necessity of making this decision at the present time. We welcome any comments you may have in regards to this announcement. We look forward to working together to host many more successful events in the future in what will be a changed world. Sincerely, Carol Ann Belanger/Tom Beaton Tournament Co-Chairs

As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities and with fishing season approaching it is an ideal time to follow up with some helpful safety tips that you can ...use should you be participating this weekend in trout opener. As ambassadors of the sport we look upon our CSFL anglers to help guide one another in practicing safe fishing and keeping us united. Premier Doug Ford has stated fishing season will not be delayed; so while a number of boat launches are closed, Ford is encouraging anglers to get out, continue their physical distances and fish from shore. An easy way you can tell if you are 6 feet away from your fellow angler is simply a fishing rod away, just make sure you don’t hook anyone in the process! If you are planning on fishing and going out with your family members we recommend to bring a form of identification that states the same household address should an OPP or MNR officer request the document for verification purposes. Your Outdoors Card is important, especially during these times. As confirmed by Wil Wegman of the Ministry of Natural Resources, 100% of your license fee goes towards the future of fish and wildlife in Ontario. This includes, stocking approximately 8 million fish a year in lakes all across Ontario, fish and wildlife population research and monitoring, along with conservation officers who protect natural resources. If you haven’t purchased or need to renew your card, you can do so online today. While the provincial government has stated fishing season will still be open, use your best judgement when approaching the shoreline. We ask that you respect the local by-laws and should a community request their public access be limited to their local residents it is important to respect their request so we can utilize their facilities in the future. Research your desired location before you travel to your destination! COVID-19 has drastically affected our daily routines, from social distancing to how we now shop at our local supermarket and tackle stores. These have all been put in place for the safety of one another. As these times can be stressful, we ask please remember to be kind to one another. It is your decision whether to fish or not, however do not condemn those who wish to safely practice fishing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by COVID-19. We hope you are staying as safe as possible; please continue to care for the well-being of one another. We are all in this together, and together is how we can beat COVID-19.

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Hey Guys n Gals, regulations are still in effect & nothing has changed !!!

Attention all walleye anglers !!! Great tournament coming soon.