Saturday 22 December 2012

Our Warmest Wishes!


Wishing Your Families Warmest Wishes!



2012 Christmas brings reflections of the past year and heartfelt wishes to all our online and offline line friends. 


Lures & Tours wishes all your families a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years! 


From Our Families to Yours Merry Christmas!








image Lures and Tours 2012 Christmas card created by Charie Ross
(Left to Right) Canadian Freshwater International Fishing Federation,

Lures & Tours,  Canadian Ice Fishing Championship, Georgina Fishing Series, CPR Fishing Events





Saturday 1 December 2012

2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Early Bird Entries!

Congratulations 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Early Bird Registrants!

2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Registration is now only $250 CDN per team, and each person will win a prize worth $50 to $1,500 in addition to the 80% payout to 15th place! 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Early Bird Registration offers each team bonus chances to win up to 26 Early Bird Draw prizes! Each Saturday morning,we will be posting blog up dates listing the Early Bird Draw Entries to date.

Congratulations to these Early Birds who already entered! They received  2 Early Bird entries for each week their team registered prior to the Early Bird Deadline! Early Birds registered so far include:

  • Team 1 Angler A - Roy Bednar -  Angler B - Joe Montgomery - 26  Early Bird Draw Entries
  • Team 2 Angler A - John Delicata - Angler B - Vlado Crljen - 26  Early Bird Draw Entries
  • Team 3 Angler A - Susie Pike - 26  Angler B- TBA - 26  Early Bird Draw Entries
  • Team 4 Angler A - Adam Robinson - Angler B - Ian Mitchell - 26  Early Bird Draw Entries
Watch for Profiles of these anglers to be posted soon!

This week – Get 22 Early Bird Entries for your team when you register before Friday, December 7, 11:59 pm EST .

2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship offers three different Early Bird Registration Choices:
  1. Online Registration:2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Online Registration with Major Credit Card or PayPal Register Online HERE
  2. Fax or Email: Download and Print your 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Registration then email or Fax asking us to call for Payment details Download a Single page printable 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship pdf Registration form HERE.
  3. Mail In: Print your 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Registration and mail with Certified Cheque or Money order.Download a Single page printable 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship pdf Registration form HERE.
Note: 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Registration is not complete until Payment is Fully processed.
Remember - early entry also equals early starting position!
Onsite registration will be available as well if spaces are still available.terms- Cash, certified check, or money order. Print out your registration to save time on the event day. Download a Single page printable 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship pdf Registration form HERE
Remember to Follow along on the Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Facebook Page, and Join in the Conversation on Twitter: @SimcoeIceFishin 

Early Bird Draw Count Down- Get 22 Entries Per Team NOW!

2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Registration Choices!

2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Registration is now only $250 CDN per team, and each person will win a prize worth $50 to $1,500 in addition to the 80% payout to 15th place! 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Early Bird Registration offers each team bonus chances to win up to 26 Early Bird Draw prizes! Congratulations to Early Birds who already entered! Get 2 Early Bird entries for each week your team registers prior to the Early Bird Deadline! This week – Get 22 Early Bird Entries for your team when you register before Friday, December 7, 11:59 pm EST .
2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship offers three different Early Bird Registration Choices:
  1. Online Registration:2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Online Registration with Major Credit Card or PayPal Register Online HERE
  2. Fax or Email: Download and Print your 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Registration then email or Fax asking us to call for Payment details Download a Single page printable 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship pdf Registration form HERE.
  3. Mail In: Print your 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Registration and mail with Certified Cheque or Money order.Download a Single page printable 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship pdf Registration form HERE.
Note: 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Registration is not complete until Payment is Fully processed.
Remember - early entry also equals early starting position!
Onsite registration will be available as well if spaces are still available.terms- Cash, certified check, or money order. Print out your registration to save time on the event day. Download a Single page printable 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship pdf Registration form HERE.

Thursday 22 November 2012

Sneak Peek 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Sponsors!

Canadian Ice Fishing Campionship Sponsors List Sneak Peak

2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Sponsrs are getting their 'spoke, in! Here is a partial list of sponsors who are supporting this classic event: Get your 'spoke in' Top Sponsors will have first right of refusal for tge 20th Anniversary in 2014! 
Barrie Fall Fishing Festival


Bonnie Boats

Bridge North Sports And Marine

Complete Septic Services -Commercial-Residential - Green Solutions

Ever Start Marine


Georgina Music 

Happy Days Houseboats

Kashaga Lodge

Murray Henderson -Art

Normark -Rapala

On Tour with Spiro Agouros

Outdoor Canada

Paul's Fish Huts

Port Bolster Inn

Berkley-Catch More Fish

RMC Argo


Randy's Fish Huts

River Garden Restaurant

Sarox Heating and Air Conditioning


Top - Bass Tournaments Weigh In

Monday 19 November 2012

2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Early Bird Draw Details!

2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Early Bird Draw Prizes Galore!

2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Early Birds get rewarded with extra chances at winning multiple prizes! Each week a team enters prior to February 15, 2013, they get 2 extra chances at winning up to 26 great prizes! The earlier you register, the more chances you have to win! Plus you can win multiple prizes!

Over 300 prizes will be drawn during the 19th Canadian Ice Fishing Championship!

Retail value for each prize - $50 to $1,500

Early Bird Prizes: The first 26 prizes will be drawn on Registration night Friday Feb 22nd! Get 2 Entries for each week you register your team prior to February 19h, 2013

Goodie Bags: Each angler will receive a goodie bag. Even if only one angler attends the meeting he/she will be given both goodie bags.

Payouts!  80% Payouts will be given down to 15th Position!

Friday 31 August 2012

Thank You 2012 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Sponsors!

2012 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Sponsors We Thank You!

2012 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Sponsors made this event outstanding! Watch for updates on 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Sponsors.
Berkley Catch More Fish Berkley - Line, Reels, Rods, Combos, Hard & Soft Bait, Terminal Tackle

Utilizing science and technology to create the best performing products available. Our company goals remain surprisingly simple – to make fishing fun and help anglers everywhere to CATCH MORE FISH!
Fenwick Elite Tech Ice Fishing Rods Fenwick - 2012 CONTINGENCY PRIZE FOR FENWICK ROD USERS

Fenwick sponsored a Contingency Prize of 2 Rod & Reel Combos to be presented to the Top 2 Finishers that used Fenwick Rods. The Combos are a Fenwick Elite-Tech rod and Pflueger Patriarch Reel - value of each set is approx. $225 Attention to detail combined with contemporary technology, custom components and superior quality is what defines the Fenwick tradition. This is about being prepared for each adventure and knowing you’re using proven gear that will stand the test of time.
Berkley Nanofil Berkley Nanofil - Not a mono. Not a Braid. The Next Generation in Fishing Line

Unified filament technology provides the ultimate advantage against a wide variety of species. Cast farther and feel everything with the ultimate spinning reel line. Minimum diameter, maximum strength – our thinnest line ever made. Zero Memory virtually eliminates line tangles.
RMC Argo Sales and Service RMC Argo Sales & Service – Beaverton

RMC is right in the neighbourhood and is the most knowledgeable shop you'll find for parts, repair and maintenance service to Argos of any age. RMC has been serving Lures & Tours with Argos and trailers and they are great to work with. Owner Roy Camplin also operates fish huts from Beaverton. Call directly at 705-426-5080 - Beaverton, Ontario
Normark Rapala Normark – Rapala

Lures, Line, Knives, Outerwear, Augers and Accessories for Fishing. With a history of 60 years as a business, 70 years of lure making experience and close to 300 world-record catches, Rapala and its products are clearly crafted from experience. For 2012, Normark's contribution to the CIFC includes 200 sets of Ice Claws safety picks which will be distributed to the competitors.
Canadian fishing products company Lucky Strike Baitworks - New Sponsor for 2012

Lucky Strike is providing a variety of merchandise for prizes and handouts: Jigging Lures, Towels, Hats, Dip Nets, Trout Nets, and some BIG inflatable lures we can't wait to see. Lucky Strike Bait Works Ltd. has successfully serviced fishing enthusiasts' needs for more than 80 years. Producing a wide range of fishing lures, landing nets and the famous Lucky Strike wooden plugs -- which launched the company -- Lucky Strike Bait Works has evolved as one of North America's oldest and largest tackle and landing net manufacturer. http://www.luckystrikebaitworks.com
Complete Septic Systems Complete Septic Systems - New Sponsor for 2012
  • Design
  • Residential and Commercial Installations
  • Conventional and Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems
  • Septic Tank, Pipe and Leaching Field Repairs
  • Septic System Inspections/Locates
  • Tertiary Treatment System Maintenance
  • Excavation and Grading
We are more than happy to provide our clients with a fully-integrated service: drawing designs, submitting permit applications, installing each septic system to code, and co-operating with municipal inspectors. We are also able to offer advice and assistance to any prospective clients who may qualify for funding to upgrade their septic systems.
Lower Twin Lakes Lodge Lower Twin Lakes Lodge - Fishing Vacation Draw Sponsor

With the convenience of a drive-to resort, yet the feel and look of a remote fly-in camp, our lodge provides you with clean and very spacious housekeeping cabins, accommodating anywhere between 3-8 people. All cabins are laid out along the shore of Lower Twin Lakes and come equipped with kitchen essentials, bed linens, pillows and blankets. Gravity fed water and shower facilities are available. We also offer a three acre campground where the camp sites are spaciously laid out.

44 Pocock Road P.O. Box 178, Nakina ON P0T 2H0 Tel: 1-888-336-LTLL (5855) 647-727-4747 (local)
Clam OutdoorsIceArmor Clam Corporation

Clam has a rich history in the ice fishing industry and has driven growth with innovative new product introductions over the last few decades. We’re proud to be an innovator and integral part of the sport from the beginning of the modern ice fishing revolution. Our ongoing dedication to being the leader in new technology and gear has brought us to the forefront of the sport.

Phone: 1-800-ICE-FISH (423-3474) 763-231-4120 Fax: 763-231-4121
Happy Days Houseboats Happy Days Houseboats, Pigeon Lake in the Kawarthas

The biggest, newest and most luxurious houseboats for rent on the Trent Severn Waterway. Happy Days Houseboat Rental Ltd.

R.R. # 2, Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Canada K0M 1A0 (705) 738-2201
Williams Lures Williams Lures - a Division of Breck Incorporated

New arrivals for the 2012 Season: The Nipigon is a slender bodied 2 1/2", 1/3 oz spoon that imitates a baitfish in distress. The Yukon is a wide bodied 1/2 oz casting spoon. Available in 6 colors, featuring a red treble hook with red UV reactive tube and a 3D eye with a chartreuse halo that is UV reactive.
Sarox Heating and Air Conditioning SAROX - Heating & Air Conditioning - New Local Sponsor for 2012

Service to all makes. Duct Cleaning - Rental Water Heaters - Furnaces 24 HR Emergency Service Yearly Insurance Plans FREE ESTIMATES

Local Sponsor of the CIFC 904-722-4338 or 1-800-787-9834 in Sutton, Ontario
www.saroxheating.ca
EverStart Batteries Johnson Controls EverStart - Automotive, Marine, ATV, Powersport Batteries

Sponsors of the CIFC courtesy of Johnson Controls
Kashaga Lodge Haliburton Ontario Kashaga Lodge - New Sponsor for 2012

The cottages are quite privately located and have fully-equipped kitchens, decks, BBQs, cable TV, firepits, picnic tables, etc, all just steps from the beach and the dock on glorious Lake Kashagawigamog. And also, surrounded by trails, trails, and more trails.

Four Seasons - Give us a call 1-888-330-3746
REX Building Materials REX Building Materials - New Sponsor for 2012

Over 50 years - family operated. Competitive Pricing - Volume Discounts Our products are what set us apart form our competition. We take pride in knowing that our clients are receiving some of the best possible products available on the market today. We stand behind all of our products and that is why we offer you a complete satisfaction guarantee.

Give us a try, you'll be glad you called. 416-654-1022
Briars Resort Spa and Conference Center

The Briars is one of Ontario's premier destination resorts. The Briars' captivating marriage of traditional Ontario country inn warmth with extensive lakeside resort, spa and conference facilities creates "Another World on Lake Simcoe." We are pleased to offer one and two night weekend getaways. Packages include accommodation, delicious meals and use of all facilities. Join us on a Saturday for our Dinner Dance. Be free to swim, hike, dance and dine.

55 Hedge Road, R.R. 1, Jackson's Point, Ontario
1-800-465-2376, 905-722-3271
Prestige Jewellery Prestige Jewellery - NEW Sponsor for 2012

Prestige Jewellery eliminates the middleman.  Owner Sam Bozuk repairs, custom designs and handcrafts products for customers around the world.  Customer satisfaction is Sam’s priority … honest pricing, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and personal service are the trademarks of Prestige Jewellery.

In the Glenwoods Centre, Keswick Ph: 905-476-3700
Ice Master Auger Adapter for drills IceMaster - Auger Power Adapters

The Ice Master is an affordable two-piece conversion kit that turns your power drill and hand auger into a power auger! It consists of the exclusive retainer disk and adapting pin. The Exclusive Retainer protects the auger from going to the bottom should it disengage from the drill chuck and takes the weight of the auger off of the chuck and puts it on the handle protecting the chuck from damage.

For use with Strikemaster Laser, Mora; Eskimo and Normark.
Aztech Communications Aztech Communications

A full-service dealership, Aztech Communications prides itself on outstanding sales and service offering up-to-the minute technology in the wireless communications field. We offer clients not only the most qualified sales expertise, but also follow up service including warranty, loaner phones, and in-house repairs.

Locations: Barrie, Collingwood, Ottawa, Richmond Hill, Peterborough, Toronto
Le Baron Outdoor Sporting Products Le Baron - Serving Sports enthusiasts since 1960

Fishing, Camping, Hunting. Four seasons apparel and footwear.
PROUDLY CANADIAN Le Baron carries many of the brands of our other sponsors.
Get their catalogue
XZone Lures Soft Baits XZONE LURES - Home of the SLAMMER

The original Slammer is the bait that changed the way we fish and made the drop shot a must do technique. Slammers now come in 6 sizes and 32 colors.
Xzone Lures is at the forefront of the tackle industry and the Slammer joins an elite group of successful game changing profiles along with the curly tailed grub, the tube jig, and the sen
DW and Sons Bait and Tackle Jackson's Point Ontario D.W. & Sons Bait and Tackle - New Sponsor for 2012

"D.W." is a family owned and operated shop in Jackson's Pt. with live bait and a selection of tackle and accessories for all seaons of fishing. They speak fish with a slight Newfie accent.

Drop in. 956 Lake Drive East, Jackson's Pt. (one street east of Dalton Rd.) Ph: 905-722-3535
RadioWorld.ca

Our Large Showroom contains a fully functional display of ice fishing flashers, underwater cameras, GPS units, and a complete assortment of related accessories. At Radioworld your satisfaction is important at both the before and after sale level. In fact, at Radioworld Customer Satisfaction is our primary concern. We offer competitive pricing on a wide selection of ice fishing electronics and related products.

4335 Steeles Ave West, Toronto, On M3N 1V7 416-667-1000
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