FFCBC earlier in 2017

By Joey Payeur, Fort Frances Times Ltd.

The change of the calendar will bring a slight change to the scheduling of next year’s Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.
The 23rd edition of the annual angler extravaganza will be held from July 20-22, 2017.
While that differs by just one day from this year’s event, the switch is in regards to the tournament traditionally being held one week before the long weekend that usually kicks off August.

Fort-Kenora duo wins first FFCBC

By Joey Payeur, Fort Frances Times Ltd.

Troy Norman and Jay Samsal came across the biggest threats to their lead, did a 180-degree turn, and pointed their bow elsewhere.
It wasn’t a sign of fear but respect. And by the end of the day Saturday, their integrity—along with fantastic fishing skills—were rewarded handsomely.

Godin, Lindsay grab Day 1 lead

Courtesy Fort Frances Times

If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em—even if it’s 11 years after the fact.
Devlin’s Bill Godin and Dave Lindsay of Kenora are the team to catch after Day 1 of the 2016 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship after hauling in 17.36 pounds.
It was the lowest Day 1 leading total at the FFCBC since Lindsay and his brother, Norm, brought in 14.62 pounds during the tourney’s inaugural year in 1995.
Lindsay, who won the tournament twice with his sibling in 1995 and 1997, also paired up with his father, Lee, for his most recent title in 2005.

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Attention Anglers

WANTED: Anglers and boats for the Shops on Scott Boat Show & Shine. The event will be taking place on Wednesday, 30 July on Scott Street. There are three prizes of $500.00 each for the boats who win in each catogorie. Voting is determined by the public. There will also be giveaways by our co-sponsor FXR Sporting Wear. Please join us and show Fort Frances you encourage their support!! Show and Shine runs from 12:00 noon to 4 pm.

Attention Anglers

WANTED: Pro Anglers for the ProAm Tournament on 17 July, 2016 We are looking for boats that would be willing and able to take an amateur fishing for our morning tournament. It is a one fish tournament with the largest bass winning. It runs from 8 am to 1 pm. on Sunday 17 July 2016. A bag breakfast will be provided as well as hamburgers and hotdogs for lunch. If you can join us, please email Shelley at swepruk@gmail.com

Siblings net first FFCBC title

By Joey Payeur, Fort Frances Times Ltd.

Steve and Scott Sandberg lived by a basic philosophy all week—keep moving and the rest can’t catch you.
The Minnesota-based brothers (from Brooklyn Park and Ham Lake, respectively) netted a bounty of bass as they zipped around Rainy Lake for three days that translated into their first victory at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.
The Sandbergs took over the lead after Day 2 on Friday, then finished off the rest of the 92-team field with a Saturday haul of 16.24 pounds.

Brother duo capture FFCBC title

By Joey Payeur, Fort Frances Times Ltd.

From being a last-minute addition to the field that finished in 58th place on their first try to reaching the pinnacle, Steve and Scott Sandberg have travelled a long river together.
“We really dedicate this win to each other,” said Steve Sandberg, a Brooklyn Park, Mn. resident about his Ham Lake, Mn.-based brother, whom he joined forces with to win the $20,000 first prize at the 21st-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship on Saturday at the Sorting Gap Marina.