NYS Ice Pro-Am Tournament Update

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We are currently restructuring the rule set to include two sets of rules/regs: one for the Open Division and one for the Pro-Am Division. This will make it easier for anglers to distinguish which rules apply to each Division. After working out a few more logistics we will be able to announce the 2014 dates for the events - stay tuned!! Also, we still have some awesome apparel items on sale that can be bought at: http://www.nysiceproam.com/Pro-AmStore/Registration-2.html

 

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Planning for the 2014 NYS Ice Pro-Am Events is now in full swing!! Check in to the Series' website for all the latest information and updates: www.NYSiceproam.com

 

Changes and updates for this year's events:

*The Open Division will consist of two 1-Day tournaments at each event.

*We now have two seperate sets of rules and regs, one for each division, with some updates.

*Seminars on the Friday before each event.

*Triple Crown Award for the overall Series Winning Pro-Am Team.

*Earlier start times for the Pro-Am teams.

 

We are contacting new potential sponsors and re-securring last year's sponsors to make this year's events even bigger!! Stay tuned as we announce our sponsors for 2014, as well as upcoming promotional opportunities!! Pre-registration is now OPEN on the website - get in now so you don't miss the upcoming promotions!!

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This year's tournament series is really shaping up to be an epic line-up of ice fishing events!! Now that word is out amungst the masses of ice anglers, we are expecting much larger numbers of participants this year, and that will be further fueled with the addition of new sponsors like IceGator, Joe's Jerky, Thorne Bros, and Soroc Products! Plano and Frabill will once again be headlining the series and providing a substantial amount of product for the prize structures, making this year's series once again the largest in the NE USA!

 

Pre-registration is now open and any angler who pre-registers before Dec. 1st will be added to the Thorne Bros Fishing team offering discounts on clothing, gear, etc. for this season, PLUS they'll be entered into our blind drawings for IPA apparel items and other sponsored products!

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HT came through with a HUGE sponsorship that we received today! Details to come after we inventory all the gear!! A visit to Tupper Lake this week is resulting in many local sponsorships, lots of networking, and lots of positive talk about this coming year's event! Stay tuned as we continue to build this year's events!!

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We received a huge shipment from Plano this week - gonna take all day tomorrow to move, inventory, and organize it all!! Heading down to Chautauqua Lake area on Monday to get everything set-up for the first IPA event in January. 1,000 fliers are now spread across the state and we'll soon be working on the next 1,000. Look for a 1/2 page ad to be in the next couple issues of ODU Magazine and banners to be put up at all three locations over the next couple months.

 

Don't forget, pre-register before December 1st to be entered into the promo drawings!!

www.NYSiceproam.com

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We have now secured over $50k in sponsorships for this year's events! And the prize packages are HUGE!! We have posted the confirmed prize packages for the Chautauqua Lake Event:

http://www.nysiceproam.com/CLPrizeProjection2014.html

 

Pre-register before January 1st to get in on the second round of promotional giveaways, including 4 augers!! Doesn't look like ice will be an issue this year, as long as the snow machine backs off a bit!

[RD9]

Can't wait to fish chautauqua event. Lake has been completely covered for several days now. I see that white perch are included in the small fish divison. There is also a good population of Silver bass which many get confused with each other. On chautauqua although not in the past several years we have caught silver bass up to 17 inches. Just bringing that to your intention because I am sure many would misidentify the two species especially because many of the silver bass lines are sometimes not as pronounced on chautauqua as compared to Erie. It seems you guys are doing a knockout job with these events and a 2000k first place prize is awesome. Just wanted to bring this to your attention because I want to see the events go as smooth as possible for you guys.

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Thank you for the heads up! Sounds like fish ID charts at registration/check-in and the weigh-ins may be necessary to curb the false ID's.

[RD9]

I see in the rules there is a ten point bonus for a grand slam. What will a grand slam consist of? I see it will be announced at the captains meeting so I am assuming it will be a suprise. Could you give a pass example. The one thing that cool about this tournament is that you have to catch multiple species which makes your decision on were to start fishing tough.

For the Chautauqua event most of the year calico fishing is tough during the day, but since fishing starts at 5am you might have a good shot to catch some before daybreak. The only problem with that is you are now hurting your chances at getting a walleye.

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I see in the rules there is a ten point bonus for a grand slam. What will a grand slam consist of? I see it will be announced at the captains meeting so I am assuming it will be a suprise. Could you give a pass example. 

For the Chautauqua event most of the year calico fishing is tough during the day, but since fishing starts at 5am you might have a good shot to catch some before daybreak. The only problem with that is you are now hurting your chances at getting a walleye.

Usually the Grand Slam requires you to catch one of each species in the tournament. For Chautauqua it will be one of each of the following: Walleye, Perch (yellow or white), Sunfish, Bluegill, Crappie, and Rock Bass. Not an easy feat for sure!! But then again, a 10 pt bonus is a substantial reward too! With the notion that you need to fish for multiple species, team's need to have a good game plan going into these events. No doubt, it's a challenge!!

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Today is the last day to pre-register and get in on the 2nd round of promotional drawings! We will also be updating the Chautauqua Prize listings with links to the Triple Crown Prize Package as well as the two raffle packages. This year's prize packages are sick, and when the prize cash checks are added to them, they will be some of the largest prize packages given out on the ice this season!!

 

Keep in mind, the events are being limited to the first 50 Pro-AM teams to pre-register, and the Chautauqua Lake Event is already over 1/2 full! 

 

Check out the latest tournament information at: www.NYSiceproam.com

 

Edited December 31, 2013 by Finders Keepers

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We are very confident that Chautauqua Lake will have safe ice for our first event. Anyone fishing that event can receive 10% off all purchases (including bait) at Chautauqua Guide & Tackle that weekend! They also kicked in a 1/2 day charter for us to give away! Also, everyone pre-registered for the Tupper Lake Event by Jan. 13 will be entered into a drawing for free lodging for two anglers for two nights at Shaheen's Motel!

 

Sodus now has safe ice across the entire bay with anglers fishing most locations. Tupper Lake also has safe ice, so it is looking good for ice this year!! Let's hope the current pattern holds and keeps the ice all season long!! 

 

We will be posting ice and weather forecasts for the Chautauqua Event starting next weekend. Tune into our website at www.NYSiceproam.com to keep up with all the latest tournament information!

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Just a reminder that the last day to pre-register for the Chautauqua Lake Event is this Monday, Jan. 13th. With only a slight warm-up this weekend and then cold temps again, we are looking great for ice!! We will be unloading over $25,000 in cash & prizes - c'mon down and get your share!!

 

Chautauqua Reel Outdoors Bait & Tackle

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The next IPA event will be Tupper Lake in a couple weeks. If you've never fished this lake before, it is an awesome fishery with pike and lake trout to 30 lbs, walleye into the upper teens (the DEC has shocked and seen several eyes that would make the new NYS record), plus tons of panfish. We have another $25,000 in prizes to offload at this event, including 70 door prizes! If we hit 800 anglers someone will be owning a brand new 2014 Polaris Sportsman 550 ATV!! Gotta get in it to win it!!

 

www.NYSiceproam.com

 

Only $30/angler in the general Open Division, $160/team for the Pro-Am Team event. See ya there!!

Edited January 27, 2014 by Finders Keepers

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This coming Monday is the last day to pre-register for the Tupper Lake event. If you have never fished this waterway, it is an amazing fishery with huge Walleye, Lake Trout, and Pike. Shaheen's still has rooms available if you haven't booked your hotel yet. Also, the Franklin House Tavern in Sodus has rooms available for $65/person/night if anyone needs lodging for the Sodus Pro-Am Event on the 22nd and 23rd. They have also come through with a great sponsorship for the event! Both events are drawing lots of attention and are looking to be sizable events this year!!

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The Sodus Bay event is this coming weekend - there will be close to $30,000 in prizes given away including the Triple Crown Series Championship Package and Cup Trophy!! Gotta get in it to win it!!

 

www.NYSiceproam.com

 

 

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Sodus looks to have a great turn-out as we approach 200 anglers. Final registration is tomorrow from 3-7am. We'll have 25 pro-am teams going for the $2400+ 1st place prize package including (2) Ice Armour Extreme Suits this weekend! 9 of the teams will be going for the Series Triple Crown Title! The pressure is on and the competition will be fierce!!

Edited February 22, 2014 by Finders Keepers

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Next year's dates to be posted soon! Looks like we will be running two large, full IPA events and two smaller team-only events. Plus, we are putting together a state-wide, month and a half long tournament you'll definitely want to get in: the NYS Winter Classic!! More details to come after we secure the weigh-in stations/locations, but imagine a tournament with 7 categories, where you can fish anywhere in NYS on any waterway (open water, ice, tributaries). Updates can be found on our website at: www.NYSiceproam.com

 

Good luck this open water season!!

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