What Does the Casey Cup Mean to You?

How it all started…in 2007 the COMPETITIVE SPORT FISHING LEAGUE announced the renaming of the Phenix Open to the Casey Cup: In 2007 the CSFL renamed the Phenix Open as the Casey Cup in memory of Gerald “Casey” Creber.  This …

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Golf Fore Fish – C.S.I.A. Charity Golf Tournament

Join us for the 13th Annual Golf Fore Fish Charity Golf Tournament! Glen Eagle Golf Club on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 An opportunity to support a great cause and meet industry leaders! Proceeds support the National Fishing Week Program Catch …

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Return of the BM100’s

The BM100′s are back by popular demand with a slight twist to this year’s performance. This year’s BM100 anglers will not only be given the opportunity to compete in the 2012 CSFL BASSMANIA CLASSIC XVI but also be given an …

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Welcome to the 2012 Season of the CSFL

The Competitive Sport Fishing League welcomes you to 2012 season.  Your continued support is greatly appreciated and the CSFL hopes to meet your expectations and that you may exceed yours. As the bass season fast approaches we can assure you …

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Thank You From The CSFL

The CSFL would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to those of you who attended this year’s Spring Fishing & Boat Show, and making this year’s Show our highest attended show to date and to those …

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CSFL is Heading to Lake St. Clair!

Dates are confirmed for Lake St. Clair; October 13 & 14, 2012. These are two-1 day events for the newly formed Bassmania Southwestern Tour. As the events take place after the Bassmania Classic XVI any points amassed will count toward …

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May
17

What Does the Casey Cup Mean to You?

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How it all started…in 2007 the COMPETITIVE SPORT FISHING LEAGUE announced the renaming of the Phenix Open to the Casey Cup:

In 2007 the CSFL renamed the Phenix Open as the Casey Cup in memory of Gerald “Casey” Creber.  This event is dedicated to all the tournament anglers that have passed away and through the spirit of this event, the CSFL continues to honour these anglers.

Gerald “Casey” Creber (1938-2006), born in Orillia and raised in Cannington, enjoyed life to the fullest. Casey, a monument engraver by trade, was always a hard worker. At the age of 16, Casey started his live bait business. After putting in a full day, Casey managed to catch and deliver live bait to his customers. In 1963 Casey purchased the Port Bolster Inn, home to “Casey’s Huts”. His devotion to angling was apparent to both his family and his customers. In 1965 Casey became a Charter Captain on Lake Simcoe and in 1975 added Lake Ontario to his resume. In 1995, Casey added competitive fishing to his passion. With his wife Leona at his side, this was a team to be reckoned with. Among numerous titles accomplished, in particular the 2005 Canada/US Walleye Championship, Casey and Leona will always be remembered for the challenge they set forth at the 2005 Bassmania Balsam Lake Classic. We wish to dedicate this event to Casey Creber and all the anglers we have lost along to way in hopes of keeping their memory alive.

This annual event is in memory of those anglers that lived their dream. Although they are no longer with us, their memories live on. Please join us in this fundraising event held in memory of Casey Creber, Rick White, Bill Baker, Todd Grover, John McGuire, Gord Wilton, Kevin Jennings, Fred Pepper, Peter Janzen, Rick Amsbury, Bob Scott, Hank Gibson, Jonathan McConnell, Mike Seburn, Rob and Steve Lowe, Mike Dean, Roger Pardy , Mac Teegarden, Larry Bourgeois, John Vandervene, Gary Mills, Wes Sullivan, Cliff Lickers, Steve Perrault, Mike Maynard, Ken Thornhill, Blake Gilmore and Joey Mansholt.

This year’s Casey Cup will take place on Sunday June 24, 2012, out of Couchiching Park in Orillia. The memoriam will start at 6:55 am and the blast off will begin with the first heat at 7:00 am. Weigh in takes place at 3:00 pm. We invite all family and friends of the anglers in which this event is dedicated to.

 

The Casey Cup Champions to date: 

2007 Mike Desforges and Doug Brownridge with 24.22 lbs

2008 Joe Muszynski and Eli Prestia with 26.28 lbs

2009 Barry Graves and Jason Gough with 26.68 lbs

2010 Chris Vandermeer and Jeff Slute with 26.55 lbs

2011 Joe Myszynski and Scott Murison with 25.85 lbs

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May
15

Golf Fore Fish – C.S.I.A. Charity Golf Tournament

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Join us for the 13th Annual Golf Fore Fish Charity Golf Tournament!

Glen Eagle Golf Club on Wednesday, June 6, 2012

An opportunity to support a great cause and meet industry leaders!

Proceeds support the National Fishing Week Program Catch Fishing – a celebration encouraging people to introduce someone to our great outdoor heritage, fishing.

For more information please visit www.csia.ca

 

C.S.I.A. Mandate

The C.S.I.A. is Canada’s fishing tackle industry association. Its mandate is to work to ensure the stability of the $6.7 Billion recreational fishing industry. Obviously, this cannot be achieved without healthy and sustainable fish populations in all areas of the country. As a consequence, the CSIA is actively involved in advocating sound fisheries management principles that address the root problems contributing to the decline of fish populations. While fishing opportunities are vital to the health of the industry, the CSIA recognizes the need for balance.

Members of the association include a network of retailer operations such as Canadian Tire and large and small independent retailers from coast to coast. The remainder of the membership is made up of distributors, and manufacturers such as Zebco, Shimano, Pure Fishing and Normark, as well as the largest outdoor media operations in Canada.

The CSIA enjoys network support from major organizations such as BC’s Sport Fishing Institute and most outdoor conservation groups as well as the hunting industry in Ontario. Cooperation from these organizations enables the CSIA to deliver programs and messages that support strong national fisheries conservation principles.

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Apr
28

Return of the BM100’s

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The BM100′s are back by popular demand with a slight twist to this year’s performance. This year’s BM100 anglers will not only be given the opportunity to

compete in the 2012 CSFL BASSMANIA CLASSIC XVI but also be given an opportunity to compete in two of their very own BM100 events which will take place on Cameron Lake, June 30th and on Sparrow Lake, July 28th, both of which events are restricted to 115 horse power and under.

The BM100 Tour will continue to soar with two of our more popular crossover events maximizing their competitive fishing skills and adding to this sport’s edge with both Gloucester Pool on July 8th and Lake Scugog on August 19th which will continue to elevate their skills on their journey to the 2012 CSFL BASSMANIA CLASSIC XVI on Rice Lake, with an opportunity to compete for a purse that may exceed $100,000.00 in cash and prizes.

For more information please feel free to call our office at 905-640-2277

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Apr
22

Welcome to the 2012 Season of the CSFL

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The Competitive Sport Fishing League welcomes you to 2012 season.  Your continued support is greatly appreciated and the CSFL hopes to meet your expectations and that you may exceed yours. As the bass season fast approaches we can assure you that the anticipation will only intensify as June 24th marks the annual Casey Cup and the beginning of a new year for the CSFL.

As the cost of fuel will play a major role in the tournament scene this year, a dilemma that will be shared by both angler and organizer.  A 20% hike in fuel is expected this year which will dramatically increase our cost of operation. With that being said, the pre-registrations are not any different from any other year and in fact certain divisions have already surpassed previous year’s. However, we do feel, as a leading organization of bass tournaments in Canada, that we be proactive and take a responsible role in the industry by alleviating cost by growing our fields with as minimal change as possible. With a difficult task at hand it is important that the CSFL makes the right changes today that will not undermine its past and ensure its presence in maintaining its level of standards for its future and your passion of the sport.  The CSFL has worked hard to secure new locations and in contacting all the pre-registered anglers from the Northerns and the BM100s that would have been affected by the following updates.

After reviewing the obvious method to offset the organization’s expenses, the CSFL has decided it will not impose any membership fees, increase entries, decrease pay backs, or charge for the Classic. These are just a few reasons why anglers continue to compete in the CSFL and Classic qualifiers will continue to increase their pay back structure from 80% to as high as 155% before prizes.

At this time the CSFL will do everything in its power to maintain its integrity and keep these added costs at arm’s length and through angler recruitment the CSFL can ensure its growth.

At this time we have decided to eliminate a portion of the Northern Tour and have merged it with the Western Tour thereby creating the Northwestern Tour which will consist of Georgian Bay on July 7, Gloucester Pool on July 8, Lake Muskoka on July 29 and Couchiching Only on August 11.

The BM100 Tour which consisted of two Northern cross over events will now include two restricted horse power events (115 hpr and under) and the tour will now consist of Cameron Lake on June 30 (BM100 only), Gloucester Pool on July 8 (Cross over BM100 and Western), Sparrow Lake on July 28 (BM100 only) and Lake Scugog on August 19 (Cross over BM100 and Central).

Originally the BM100 Tour was its own division and recently was crossed over with other events to help broaden the portfolio and sustain bigger fields in a plan to gain more recognition for the CSFL, its anglers and its sponsors.

We hope to return to both Lake of Bays and Haliburton in the near future for qualifying events and possibly a Classic.

The 2012 CSFL Schedule of Events has been amended accordingly and can be found on www.csfl.ca.

The best of luck with your journey to the Bassmania Classic XVI on Rice Lake, Hastings/Peterborough.

The CSFL is a recognized leader in the sport fishing industry with over 40 annual tournaments across Southern, Central and Eastern Ontario and have successfully run and operated well over 500 events to date. The CSFL utilizes the Shimano in water weigh in system developed through Queens University, a program funded by Shimano Canada. With the technology of properly regulated aerated tanks, water weigh-in scales and state of the art live release boats that ensures the safe return of the resource to ensure the future of the sport. The CSFL has a tournament category to meet your needs; with great companies like Lund Boats, Mercury Marine, Shimano, Spring Fishing & Boat Show, Niagara Outdoor Sports & Boat Show, Rapala, EverStart Batteries, and Ogilvy & Ogilvy behind it, the CSFL is able to provide its customers, spectators, and supporters direct delivery of product knowledge, fishing techniques, and an exciting weigh in show to feast the eyes. More reasons that keep the CSFL the first choice of tournaments.

Don’t just watch us grow, come grow with us. Visit us at www.csfl.ca to learn more about the CSFL.

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Apr
18

Thank You From The CSFL

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The CSFL would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to those of you who attended this year’s Spring Fishing & Boat Show, and making this year’s Show our highest attended show to date and to those of you who ventured down to the Niagara Region in helping us launch our newest venture, the Niagara Outdoor Sports & Boat Show. We would also like to thank the Pro Staff, our tournament anglers, who participated in this year’s show as your passion and professionalism did not only reflect on the CSFL, on fellow anglers and on manufacturers but on the integrity of the sport as a whole, and for this we applaud you.

Thank you

The CSFL

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Jan
30

CSFL is Heading to Lake St. Clair!

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Dates are confirmed for Lake St. Clair; October 13 & 14, 2012.

These are two-1 day events for the newly formed Bassmania Southwestern Tour.

As the events take place after the Bassmania Classic XVI any points amassed will count toward the 2013 season. Also in 2013, Upper Niagara will be moved into the Southwestern Tour.

Tournament location for the St. Clair events is still to be determined.

If you wish to register or have any questions please contact the CSFL at 905-640-2277.

Click Here to Download the 2012 CSFL Registration and Schedule

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Dec
20

Shimano Platinum Angler

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Win back your purchase and become eligible to win $1,200.00 in Tournament Entry Fees and a $500.00 Gas Card for 2013!

Click Here to Download the Shimano Platinum Angler Registration Form!

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Nov
29

Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing Registration Form

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REMINDER: Kingston Canadian Open Of Fishing Registration Opens

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011 at 8:00 am 

Click Here to Download the 2012 Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing Registration Form!

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Nov
29

Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing

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KINGSTON CANADIAN OPEN OF FISHING
July 19, 20 and 21, 2012
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

 Kingston, Ontario will once again host the 2012 KINGSTON CANADIAN OPEN OF FISHING where 80 of Canada’s top celebrity and professional anglers will participate in Canada’s most anticipated event of the year on Thursday, July 19, 2012 through to Saturday, July 21, 2012 as registration for the event will commence on December 1, 2011 at 8:00 am.

 Toronto, Ontario – Tuesday, November 29, 2011 the Competitive Sport Fishing League announced today that the KINGSTON CANADIAN OPEN OF FISHING will take place on July 19, 2012 through July 21, 2012 on Lake Ontario out of Kingston, Ontario. The CSFL will host a three-day, no elimination Pro/Am combined team weight event as this year the event will be in support of The Kingston Military Family Resource Centre (KMFRC).  KMFRC is a registered non-profit, charitable organization that supports and enhances the health and well-being of the military community. an organization that assists injured or ill Canadian Forces personnel.

 


KINGSTON CANADIAN OPEN OF FISHING

Thursday, July 19, 2012 to Saturday, July 21, 2012

First Capital Place, Confederation Park, Kingston, Ontario

Pro/Am combined team weight event

$1,000.00 Entry for the Pro’s & $750.00 Entry for the Am’s

PRO’s Cash Payback
Over 127% Cash Pro Payback

AM’s Prize Value Payback

Up to 85% Prize Values based on MSRP

1st $40,000.00

2nd $15,000.00

1st $15,000.00

2nd $7,500.00

3rd $7,500.00

4th $5,000.00

3rd $3,250.00

4th $2,500.00

5th $4,000.00

6th $3,000.00

5th $2,000.00

6th $1,800.00

7th $2,500.00

8th $2,250.00

7th $1,600.00

8th $1,400.00

9th $2,000.00

10th $1,750.00

9th $1,200.00

10th $1,000.00

11th – 15th $1,500.00

11th – 15th $900.00

16th – 20th $1,250.00

16th – 20th $800.00

21st – 25th $1,000.00

21st – 25th $750.00

Contingencies will be announced throughout future press releases.

Payouts are based on 80 Pro’s & 80 Am’s Prizes will be paid out accordingly.

 Should an Am’s prize not be sponsored, the CSFL will payback 50% of prize value in cash.

 

The inaugural event of 2010 set an all time Canadian record, as the event filled within 3 days of the opening registration and raised over $22,000 for Soldiers On, the 2011 event also held its own as it periled the inaugural event as Cory Johnston took home $40,000 in cash and Darren Izumi took home the 2011 Lund Boat package valued over $15,000.

 The Canadian Open of Fishing will once again team up Pro anglers with co-anglers for a three-day bass tournament on Lake Ontario. The Pros will be competing for cash prizes exceeding $100,000 with this year’s winning Pro angler will walk away with $40,000 in cash, as the top co-angler will receive a $15,000 Lund/Mercury Boat package. This year, Ams will have a chance at an impressive list of prizes valued at well over $50,000. As the 2011 Kingston Canadian Open set a new precedent extending the pay structure to the 25th position, this year’s event will also maintain similar payouts based on a full field of 80 boats.

 We are proud to announce Shimano Canada will again partner with the Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing.  Bob Mahoney of Shimano Canada states “Shimano is proud to once again be a sponsor of the Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing.  Shimano shares an interest in this great sport and will continue to play a role in an exciting and well received competitive angling event such as the KINGSTON CANADIAN OPEN OF FISHING and the charity it supports.  Through this event, we are able to bring awareness and support to the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre.”

 Andrew Pallotta of the CSFL states “With the pre-registration taking place immediately after the 2011 Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing event, the roster is already sitting in a very healthy state. With an 80 boat field size I am confident that this year’s registration will be another record breaking year.”  Andrew then goes on to say, “I am especially excited for the co-anglers, as this year they will individually draw their own pros in the order in which they registered for the event.   The Am’s will be required to attend a pre-orientation meeting at 3:00 pm to draw their Pro Anglers for the event.”

 The official opening of registration for the 2012 KINGSTON CANADIAN OPEN OF FISHING will commence on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 8:00 am. In keeping the event fair for all competitors, start positions for the Pros with the exception of last year’s champion will be drawn daily, at the end of each day, until the field is full.

 The Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing tournament will be run by the Competitive Sport Fishing League (CSFL). Registration fees are $1,000 for Pro anglers and $750 for amateurs/non-boaters. To register, contact the CSFL at Phone: 905-640-2277; Fax: 905-640- 2278; e-mail: bassmania@on.aibn.com.

 The CSFL is a recognized leader in the sport fishing industry with over 40 annual tournaments across Southern, Central and Eastern Ontario and have successfully run and operated well over 500 events to date. The CSFL utilizes the Shimano in water weigh in system developed through Queens University, a program funded by Shimano Canada. With the technology of properly regulated aerated tanks, water weigh-in scales and state of the art live release boats that ensures the safe return of the resource to ensure the future of the sport. The CSFL has a tournament category to meet your needs. With great companies like Lund Boats, Mercury Marine, Shimano, Rapala, Everstart Batteries and Ogilvy & Ogilvy behind it, the CSFL is able to provide its customers, spectators, and supporters direct delivery of product knowledge, fishing techniques, and an exciting weigh in show to feast the eyes. More reasons that keep the CSFL the first choice of tournaments. Don’t just watch us grow, come grow with us. Visit us at www.csfl.ca to learn more about the CSFL.

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Nov
24

Canadian Collegiate Bass Anglers

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The Canadian Collegiate Bass Anglers was formed in 2009, and was an evolution of The Conestoga College Fishing Team.  Matt Pezzetta, the founder of the Conestoga team, and current Canadian Collegiate Anglers president, started the federation after seeing a news report on the Alabama University fishing team and what large following college fishing had in the US. The Canadian Collegiate Bass Anglers are currently a federation of 14 anglers, representing 7 different schools ranging from Sudbury to London.

The Canadian Collegiate Bass Anglers concentrate on qualifying the best of the best collegiate anglers to represent Canada in the Boat US Collegiate Bass Championships, which annually take place every May in Texas, although changing venues to Pickwick Lake in Alabama for 2012. This past May, 3 of the Canadian Collegiate Bass Anglers drove to Dallas, Texas to compete in this prestigious tournament. Please visit the Canadian Collegiate Bass Angler website to get the full story of their experience, from the trip to the tournament.

As the federation grows, so does the responsibility to the sport. Every year, the members are encouraged to get involved in the community, whether it is speaking at meetings, volunteering with big brothers or just simply taking someone fish who has not been before. With this younger based age group getting involved, they are showing promise in our sport for tomorrow.

For more information, please visit: www.canadiancollegiatebass.com and for information, please contact canadiancollegiatebass@live.ca

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