FFCBC kicks off without a hitch
By Justin Holmes
Fort Frances Times
All 137 teams vying for the $50,000 first prize in the annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship roared out across Sand Bay without incident this morning starting at 7 a.m.
“The quote of the day [from the anglers] was ‘tired but wired,’” noted Doug Cain, director of angler registrations for the FFCBC, who added the morning “went awesome.”
“Every boat was in the water by 8 o’clock,” he remarked.
The exodus onto Rainy Lake was led by defending champs Mark Libitka of Kenora and Dave Bennett of Sioux Narrows.
Fort Frances Times
All 137 teams vying for the $50,000 first prize in the annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship roared out across Sand Bay without incident this morning starting at 7 a.m.
“The quote of the day [from the anglers] was ‘tired but wired,’” noted Doug Cain, director of angler registrations for the FFCBC, who added the morning “went awesome.”
“Every boat was in the water by 8 o’clock,” he remarked.
The exodus onto Rainy Lake was led by defending champs Mark Libitka of Kenora and Dave Bennett of Sioux Narrows.
FORT FRANCES CANADIAN BASS CHAMPIONSHIP Signs a Reciprocal Agreement with The COMPETITIVE SPORT FISHING LEAGUE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fort Frances, Ontario – March 28, 2007 – The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC). announced that they have officially signed a Reciprocal Agreement with the Competitive Sport Fishing League (CSFL)
Fort Frances, Ontario – March 28, 2007 – The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC). announced that they have officially signed a Reciprocal Agreement with the Competitive Sport Fishing League (CSFL)
Volunteers wanted
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is 13 years old in 2007. Because of our excellent committee and volunteer support during this time, the FFCBC has become one of the premier bass tournament events in North America. We want to continue this tradition of quality and success, and to do so, we’re asking for your input.
The FFCBC committee is looking for enthusiastic new members. We want individuals who will strengthen the tournament with fresh ideas, new perspectives, and passion for their area of expertise.
The FFCBC committee is looking for enthusiastic new members. We want individuals who will strengthen the tournament with fresh ideas, new perspectives, and passion for their area of expertise.
Anglers To Pay Infrastructure Fee
Starting in 2007 the anglers competing in the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC) will contribute to underwriting part of the tournament operation costs, angler benefit expenses and capital and operating expenditures of the event through a new infrastructure fee.
Gamble pays off for FFCBC winners
August 02, 2006
Alex Cruickshank
Mark Libitka and Dave Bennett took a big gamble this past weekend at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, hoping it would pay off in the long run.
It did—to the tune of $50,000.
Libitka, of Kenora, and Bennett, of Sioux Narrows, stumbled onto a great school of fish during their pre-fishing on Rainy Lake and stuck with it throughout the three-day event to capture the 12th-annual FFCBC title.
Alex Cruickshank
Mark Libitka and Dave Bennett took a big gamble this past weekend at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, hoping it would pay off in the long run.
It did—to the tune of $50,000.
Libitka, of Kenora, and Bennett, of Sioux Narrows, stumbled onto a great school of fish during their pre-fishing on Rainy Lake and stuck with it throughout the three-day event to capture the 12th-annual FFCBC title.
Entry Deadline Looming. Draw to be Held October 4TH
Entries for the 2007 Fort Frances Canadian Bass championship must be received by September 30TH. Tournament competition dates for 2007 are July 26, 27 and 28.
The entry fee for the tournament is $1,250.00 per two-person team. There is a 100% payback. The total of the entry fees are returned to the anglers as cash prizes.
The Fort Frances Times is the official registration site.
The entry fee for the tournament is $1,250.00 per two-person team. There is a 100% payback. The total of the entry fees are returned to the anglers as cash prizes.
The Fort Frances Times is the official registration site.
Leer, Gustafson lead after first day Number, weight of bass way up from last year
By Alex Cruickshank
Staff writer
Chip Leer and Jeff Gustafson found themselves atop the leaderboard after the first day of the 12th-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship courtesy of their 19.06-pound catch yesterday.
Team #89 was pleased with the positive early results, but they also know they’ll need two more solid days of fishing if they are going to hoist the FFCBC trophy following the final weigh-in tomorrow afternoon.
Staff writer
Chip Leer and Jeff Gustafson found themselves atop the leaderboard after the first day of the 12th-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship courtesy of their 19.06-pound catch yesterday.
Team #89 was pleased with the positive early results, but they also know they’ll need two more solid days of fishing if they are going to hoist the FFCBC trophy following the final weigh-in tomorrow afternoon.
Hebert, Whalen top ‘Quests’
Crystal Green
Fort Frances Times
Another successful “Quest for the Best” saw Sarah Hebert crowned the winner, with Jessica Whalen capturing the “Kiddie Quest” title, last night.
The event—staged annually by the local Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship—is always popular, with another sell-out crowd on hand under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina again this year.
Fort Frances Times
Another successful “Quest for the Best” saw Sarah Hebert crowned the winner, with Jessica Whalen capturing the “Kiddie Quest” title, last night.
The event—staged annually by the local Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship—is always popular, with another sell-out crowd on hand under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina again this year.
Money won at ‘Fish or No Fish’
By Heather Ogilvie
Fort Frances Times
FORT FRANCES—The top prizes up for grabs weren’t won during the inaugural “Fish or No Fish” game—similar to NBC’s hit show “Deal or No Deal”—held Monday night under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.
But two lucky contestants did walk away with some cash.
Steve Sus, 19, of Fort Frances was selected for the first game, which had a top prize of $10,000.
Fort Frances Times
FORT FRANCES—The top prizes up for grabs weren’t won during the inaugural “Fish or No Fish” game—similar to NBC’s hit show “Deal or No Deal”—held Monday night under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.
But two lucky contestants did walk away with some cash.
Steve Sus, 19, of Fort Frances was selected for the first game, which had a top prize of $10,000.