Author Topic: $500 shopping spree at CTO (Read 3062 times)

Blaine · « **on:** Dec 08, 2011, 04:07 PM »

All you have to do to have a shot at winning it is enter a fish in our 6th annual season long, statewide ice tournament

There are a few changes to the tourney this year. In years past, we have relied on the manufactures to donate gear to the tourney. With the economy the way it is, it has been real tough to drum up enough GOOD prizes to support the event. This year we are forced to charge a minimal entry fee... $10 if you enter before Jan 1, $15 after.

This year we have reduced the categories down to 4 species. Perch, crappie, trout and bass. There are no longer minimum length requirements (other than what the state says). There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes in each catogory. 1st pize in each category is a Frabill Outpost hub shanty

Also new this year is the addition of a second Grand Prize drawing!

Every time you enter a fish, you get another entry in the Grand Prize drawing. Enter as many fish as you want... The first drawing is a $500 shopping spree here at Connecticut Outfitters, the second is a Humminbird Flasher.

Details, rules and leader board can be found on our web site.

I think that covers it... Good luck and...
Let the games begin!

calicohunter · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 06:26 PM »

Unbelievable! $10 and enter as many legal fish as we like?!! If we get ice you'll be seeing us weekly! It'll be nice to catch a first place fish but we'll just be happy working for those grand prizes and even happier if we snag one!

Looks like its gonna be a great tournament!

jammer icecube · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 07:31 PM »

Nice work board sponsor ! Thanks

Jammer

spanky1 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 08:20 PM »

Works for me Blaine. Hopefully I'll be seeing you guys soon!

Trooper Bri · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 08:25 PM »

Economy or not, there's not many local shops that do this kind of thing, let alone the big box stores. The Outpost is a great 1'st prize. Light, quick, fits 2, and you can stand up straight in it. Bought one a couple seasons ago. Well worth a 10 entry fee.

Thanks guys for sponsoring the board, and putting on a great seasonal tourney! Good luck all in the tourney.

Blaine · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 10:45 AM »

Quote from: spanky1 on Dec 08, 2011, 08:20 PM

Works for me Blaine. Hopefully I'll be seeing you guys soon!

I know you are a long way from the shop... We made it easy for our infrequent flyers. You can now register for the tourney over the phone with a credit card

chadroc · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 12:37 PM »

500? sounds like my credit card bill after ice season! cannot wait to get in the store and see you guys. been way too long.

this is my year i think!

Blaine · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 01:10 PM »

Well, well, well... Look who's back!

Where the hell ya been? I'll make sure I have a fresh roll in the receipt printer when you show... The shop is LOADED with toys

Blaine · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 08:50 AM »

Just got confirmation of several new prizes to be added to the list

Remember, you save $5 by signing up before the end of the month! We can do it over the phone with a credit card...

minger1 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 10:15 AM »

Blaine any word on the 8inch power heads from nils

Blaine · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 10:26 AM »

Got 2 left at the moment... I'll be ordering more soon.

minger1 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 10:46 AM »

Great see you saturday

Blaine · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 10:22 AM »

Since most guys (and gals) will be on the ice this weekend, I figured it was time to bump this up... $15 gets you in!

Matt_Atkins · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 11:49 AM »

Blaine,
Outta curiosty does frabill sell replacement syrofoam for the "Kool Keeper" my neighborhood raccon did a number on it, though he neatly opened the the top and and ate all the shiners.

Blaine · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 12:03 PM »

Sorry, Matt...

thndrvlly · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 12:57 PM »

you guys are the best!!!! that should make everbody wanna stop in and support you guys . I know we do an thanks again! You guys are the premier shop in ct and prob. the northeast.

Blaine · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 01:14 PM »

Quote from: Blaine on Jan 18, 2012, 10:22 AM

Since most guys (and gals) will be on the ice this weekend, I figured it was time to bump this up... $15 gets you in!

Remember, you long distance guys can do it over the phone with a credit card...

Blaine · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 25, 2012, 01:03 PM »

We've started to get a few entries in the tournament... Just a reminder, there is no limit to how many fish you can enter. It costs you the same to enter your first fish as it does your 50th. EVERY time you enter a fish, you get ANOTHER entry into the 2 grand prize drawings...

Blaine · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 26, 2012, 12:29 PM »

8 fish entered yesterday...

Esoxman · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 27, 2012, 07:43 AM »

Blaine u rule saw clip of the 17 pounder u caught do u carry the fish grabber device u used to lift the fish out of the hole?Well done for solo professional. Oh yeah lost none of the large shinners on vac in 2 wks love to get out if river stays.thanx

Blaine · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 27, 2012, 08:13 AM »

Quote from: Esoxman on Jan 27, 2012, 07:43 AM

do u carry the fish grabber device u used to lift the fish out of the hole?

We have several different lipping tools ranging from cheap to BIG $$$...

jss111678 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 27, 2012, 11:08 AM »

esox if you are talking about the boga grips i'm sure he has them if not dicks has them, and some made by field and stream they are less than the real bogas but i find work just as good

Sargesshanty · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 31, 2012, 08:02 PM »

Would love to enter the derby but still trying to figure out where there is ice to fish. I have been going to Maine but its getting a little expensive. Where do we have to go to weigh the fish? Is CTO the only place? Hope to start seeing some people on the ice. Good luck to everyone who entered.

jss111678 · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 01, 2012, 06:32 AM »

go on the cto website to get the rules. you don't have to wiegh the fish you can take pictures of it next to something that messures it and send those in or bring them to the shop

gboutdoors · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 01, 2012, 10:12 AM »

"where to fish in CT" : Most of the northwest corner still has fishable ice, a friend of ours was on Mashapaug (Northeast) this weekend. I got calls from the ice on Twin and Tyler. ANything that has had 6-7 inches in the past weeks is likely to be still fishable. Goodl uck and stay safe!

pikePERSUADER1 · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 07, 2012, 05:20 PM »

Quote from: Sargesshanty on Jan 31, 2012, 08:02 PM

Would love to enter the derby but still trying to figure out where there is ice to fish. I have been going to Maine but its getting a little expensive. Where do we have to go to weigh the fish? Is CTO the only place? Hope to start seeing some people on the ice. Good luck to everyone who entered.

I believe the fish MUST be caught in CT. waters!!!

gboutdoors · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 20, 2012, 02:23 PM »

There is still time and opportunity (see the recent posts this morning re dogg, colebrook and Tyler). We received a pile of entries today, perch, trout, crappie....remember it doesn't have to be a category winner to win one of the two grand prizes. Every fish is another chance to win.

Velcro · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 21, 2012, 06:41 AM »

Will floating tipups count? I found a pool noodle.

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Author Topic: $500 shopping spree at CTO (Read 3062 times)

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