Buy a Ticket, Win a Boat With the Land O’ Lakes Fishing Tournament!

Aug 07, 2014

The second Land O’ Lakes Large and Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tournament is set to reel anglers to the region Saturday August 16. Tickets are rapidly selling! This year the top prize is for a 2014 Legend 14 FT Ultralite Boat with a motor and trailer courtesy of North Country Marine. There is also an iPad up for grabs this year as well. Your odds of winning these prizes are 1 in 500 and as long as you purchase a ticket you are automatically entered to win these and other fishing prize packs, including cash prizes for each lake.
The five lakes chosen for the tournament are Skootamatta, Kashwakamak, Bobs, Beaver and Stoco Lake, with $500 up for grabs on each lake for the angler who reels in the biggest Large or Smallmouth Bass. In its inaugural year the tournament drew nearly 400 fishermen to our region to part-take in an incredible day of fishing across the five different lakes. The tournament is sponsored by the Land o'Lakes Tourist Association and General Manager of LOLTA, Lucas Wales, is aiming to have a sold out tournament this August. “The benefit of hosting the fishing tournament is provide an economic support for small businesses and small communities throughout the Land O’ Lakes. The more people we have coming into the area for our fishing tournament the greater the exposure for the many facets of our region, especially including our restaurants and accommodators. Our aim is to create return visits, whether it be to ride our trails system, shop in our downtowns, or explore different festivals and events, we are thinking long-term with the outcomes of this tournament.”
Wales continues “We have a handful of registrants from Pennsylvania this year who will be fishing throughout our region on August 16. It is fantastic to see such a diverse list of registrants so far from the United States and the GTA, we are truly becoming a hub for those looking to escape the city lifestyle. We can’t wait to see everyone’s big catch on August 16th.” Tickets are $50, available online at: http://bit.ly/1pUcjw9 You can also purchase your tickets at various businesses in the area including Olco Gas Station, Sunset Family Campground, Sharbot Lake Employment Services, North Frontenac Township Office, Fernleigh Lodge, Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre. Visit travellandolakes.com