SCB HAWEATER OPEN II
ANGLER INFORMATION PAGE
Greetings Anglers,
The Huron Bass Tour, Sheppard’s Custom Building, Township of NEMI and Little Current Lions Club welcome you to the first annual SCB HAWEATER OPEN.
We’d like to thank all the anglers for registering and supporting this event in our inaugural year. We intend to establish this as one of the biggest open events in Canada and next year will be even bigger.
Since this is the first year of putting on this event, with the complexities of using 2 marinas, multi direction blast off and barge stage we request that all participants read and understand the instructions below before the event. If you have any questions please send us an email and we will get back you as soon as possible. Email: huronbasstour@gmail.com
We will be hosting an information session on Microsoft Teams after our STAGE 2 event. Time and date will be announced on Facebook and Instagram.
In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, the Huron Bass Tour formally acknowledges and recognizes that this tournament is being held on the ancestral waters of the seven local first nations of Aundek Omni Kaning, M’Chigeeng, Sheguiandah, Sheshegwaning, Whitefish River, Wiikwemkoong and Zhiibaahaasing. We thank them again for their blessing to host this event on their homeland. May this event represent a celebration where we all can come together to enjoy professional competition on the biggest stage in Northeastern Ontario.
I look forward to personally meeting all of you and welcome you to Ontario’s new flagship open bass tournament.
Best Regards,
Laszlo Feher
President – Huron Bass Tour
EVENT MAP
LAUNCH / MORNING CHECK IN INSTRUCTIONS
1 Review the table below and ensure you are at your designated marina for morning check in between 5:30am and 7:30am. You must go to the correct marina, or you will not be able to sign in as welcome packages are team specific.
2 A HBT team member will sign you in, complete a boat check, and provide you with a welcome package.
3 Install the vinyl boat numbers found in the welcome package on both sides of your out board so that they can be seen clearly. It is very important that your number can be seen on both sides as it will be used for morning blast off checks and check in at the end of the day.
4 Launch your boat and head to the designated staging area (Blue Circle) as shown on the event map above.
5 At 7:45am the National Anthem will play.
6 At 7:50am Team 1 will pass in front of the barge/stage where the MC will announce their names to the crowd. All teams will follow in order of boat number until the full field is completed. You must pass in front of the barge, or you will not be allowed to score your fish (this is a check that confirms you are present and didn’t leave early).
7 Pick your blast off direction.
8 All teams will troll out single file at 10MPH to the selected blast off point. The blast off points will be marked with 9ft Banners that Indicate “NO WAKE 10MPH” / “DAY 2 BOUNDARY” and “BLAST OFF POINT” affixed to buoys numbers J36 & J48. No team is permitted to pass another team in the no wake zone while traveling to the blast off points (only exception is if their boat fails).
9 Once you clear the respective buoy you are permitted to go full speed.
WEIGH IN INSTRUCTIONS
1 Weigh-in will be at the barge/stage (early weigh-in will start at 2pm)
2 Return times – You must return to the stage and check in with the marshal next to the “SHIELD” black tent (back of the stage/barge) as per your time indicated in the Table below or you will be subject to late penalties.
3 The scheduled weigh-in starts at 4pm. Teams will dock at the docks attached to the barge, dock attendants will hold your boat and provide you with a weigh bag.
4 Bag up your fish in a timely manner and proceed to fish inspection station (silver horse trough under the “SHIELD” black tent) for weigh in.
5 After inspection you may proceed to the stage where we will announce your name, weigh your fish and take photos.
6 Upon completion of weigh-in disembark the stage and walk to the release zone (end of the dock 30ft of water) and release your fish. Hand your bag back to the dock attendants and head out with your boat so the next team may dock.
7 Feel free to move over to an area away from the docking zones and watch the weigh in from your boat. The scores will be recorded, uploaded to the website and digital display screen. We will have large speakers so everyone will be able to hear in front and behind the stage or you can watch the weigh in live on Instagram.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1 Pre Fish – You must be off the water by 4:00pm on August 1, 2025. If you are observed on the water after this time or after tournament hours with out permission from the directors on August 2, 2025 you will be immediately disqualified. Tour representatives will be present at each launch from 3:30pm – 4:30pm on August 1, 2025. They will also be handing out welcome packages early during this time and answering any last minute questions. If you pick up your package early you are responsible to make sure your boat numbers are installed. If you have no boat numbers we will not weigh your fish.
2 Please note the directors will be loading / unloading equipment after day 1 from the barge to shore or vice versa and checking the channel for any dead fish.
These are the only boats that are permitted in the channel once the day 1 weigh in is concluded:
Boat # 5 Grey Vexus VX21
Boat # 6 Blue Ranger 520
Boat # 8 Black Lund 2075 Pro V
Boat # 9 Blue Basscat Lynx
3 Boundaries for Day 2 are defined as follows:
– No teams are permitted to fish easterly of buoy J48 and westerly of J36 during Day 2
– No teams are permitted to fish past the east side entrance of the Highway 6 Road Culvert on Day 2
– Teams are permitted to pass through the above noted area on Day 2 to travel from McGregor Bay to Bay of Islands or vice versa but are not allowed to fish.
4 Immediate DQ if observed fishing between the buoys on Day 2.
5 Immediate DQ if observed speeding between the buoys at any time.
6 All competitors will be held to the same professional standards of the team that has worked tirelessly to get this event off the ground. There will be zero tolerance for reckless operation of your vessel, un-sportsmen like conduct, harassment of staff, township staff, marina staff, spectators or competitors.
7 If you are not weighing your fish or not fishing day 2 you must either fill out the “Notice of DNF” form on the website under the SCB HAWEATER OPEN tab or inform the marshal on the stage before you leave between 2:00pm and your check in time.
8 Bags will be passed by a metal detector.
9 Haweater Dance After Day 1 at the Little Current Arena (Name badges with lanyards are your pass to get in for free).
10 Huge Fireworks Display Day 2 at dark watch it from Little Current boardwalk.
FISH CARE
COME PREPARED AND LEAD BY EXAMPLE!
Fish care is one of the highest priorities of the tour and since this event occurs during some of the hottest days of the summer, we request all the anglers to follow the steps below to prevent any unnecessary fish death. This event will be professionally filmed and observed by hundreds, maybe even over a thousand spectators so don’t be the team that brings in a bag of dead fish. Success of this event depends on the management of the fish as much as the people running it and the tour staff is counting on you to do your part.
1 Test and ensure that your live wells are in good working condition.
2 Fizzing is mandatory for this event, if you do not know how to fizz a bass please review the video below. Every team will receive a free fizz kit. We will also touch on this at the information meeting. We encourage teams to practice in the pre-fish and if you still need help, please ask one of our regular competitors to show you.
3 Pool noodle sections are recommended to be used on the surface of your live well to prevent the bass from impacting the lid while traveling in rough water. Please review the video below.
4 Live well additives such as G-Juice are recommended.
5 We request all teams to have ice on hand to keep their fish cool. Teams should have a minimum of 3 – 4 blocks or frozen 3L jugs to use throughout each day. The following locations have ice available, however, this event is during a festival and supplies will be limited; especially in Little Current.
Espanola Ice Locations
UPI Energy – https://maps.app.goo.gl/e5Ca4NxXHv4BwWYh8
Circle K – https://maps.app.goo.gl/SbWGs3hUSEdWjQ3X7
ESSO – https://maps.app.goo.gl/GKNt8vX6UVbrw6SV7
Birch Island Ice Locations
McGregor’s Landing – https://maps.app.goo.gl/iJY3mqN7F3un62UM7
The General’s Store – https://maps.app.goo.gl/c3Wqu1whTevci7Ht8
Little Current Ice Locations
Shell – 83 Manitowaning Rd – https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2ZvUMuYhAaV2n4W9
Shell – 26 Manitowaning Rd – https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qi3CnbfLjJzEttQS6
Your Independent Grocer Little Current – https://maps.app.goo.gl/pkXqBtxFAcGnTPRo8
Spider Bay Marina – https://maps.app.goo.gl/oRaE9wL5jDgvCUqcA
Sheguiandah Ice Locations
Manitoulin Trading Post – https://maps.app.goo.gl/TRmNBkwgrsHQMYg86
AOK Ice Locations
AOK Pump – https://maps.app.goo.gl/xNVAxfkxp53wDuLX7
HOW TO FIZZ A BASS
CREDIT: BASSMASTER
LIVE WELL POOL NOODLES
CREDIT: BASSMASTER
LAUNCH LOCATION & CHECK IN TIMES
| TEAM NUMBER (#) | CAPTAIN | CO ANGLER | Entry Balance | LAUNCH LOCATION | CHECK IN TIME (BOTH DAYS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clint Hurd | Tom Hardy | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:00PM |
| 2 | Cole Chantler | TJ Lacey | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:00PM |
| 3 | Oliver Grigull | James Gignac | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:00PM |
| 4 | Rob Blower | Riley Blower | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:00PM |
| 5 | Robert Sheppard | Knox Sheppard | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:00PM |
| 6 | David Feher | Ben Bond | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:00PM |
| 7 | Justin Stephenson | Dale Stephenson | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:01PM |
| 8 | Laszlo Feher | Gabor Feher | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:01PM |
| 9 | Paul St Cyr | Jean Guy St Cyr | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:01PM |
| 10 | DJ Eckert | Dillion Griffin | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:01PM |
| 11 | Colin Hunter | Floren Lukatsky | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:01PM |
| 12 | Santana Eshkawkogan | Evan Peltier | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:01PM |
| 13 | Neil Debassige | Galen Trudeau | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:02PM |
| 14 | Mike Rochon | Darren Hamer | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:02PM |
| 15 | Calen Hogben | David Hogben | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:02PM |
| 16 | Spencer Carlson | Jack Masters | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:02PM |
| 17 | Bob Izumi | Erick Hodgins | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:02PM |
| 18 | Harold Nesbitt | Pat Villemarie | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:02PM |
| 19 | Charles Sim | Matthew Parent | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:03PM |
| 20 | Tim Trudeau | Kirby Paul | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:03PM |
| 21 | Matt Bettio | Terry Kowalchuk | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:03PM |
| 22 | Andrew Mainville | Robert Mainville | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:03PM |
| 23 | Adam Baggs | Noah Grigg | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:03PM |
| 24 | Jeremy Fidaoui | Andre Fidaoui | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:03PM |
| 25 | Brian Green | Johnny Fidaoui | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:04PM |
| 26 | Peter Maarrocco | Pat Maarrocco | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:04PM |
| 27 | Patrick Bazinet | Anik Archembault | Paid | Spider Bay Marina | 4:04PM |
| 28 | Al Benoit | Rob Ouellette | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:04PM |
| 29 | Nathan Bryant | Greg Trudeau | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:04PM |
| 30 | Jeff Buck | Jeff Hamill | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:04PM |
| 31 | Fred Brush | Jeff Lock | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:05PM |
| 32 | Matt Guacci | Ally Ratté | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:05PM |
| 33 | Graham Van Every | David Chong | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:05PM |
| 34 | Kevin Bodnarchuk | Jennifer Taylor | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:05PM |
| 35 | Gerard Cocks | Jeff Slute | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:05PM |
| 36 | Alain Moore | Cory Martin | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:05PM |
| 37 | Ben Pearse | Matt Tourond | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:06PM |
| 38 | Steve Gravel | Avelyn Gravel | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:06PM |
| 39 | Denis Hannah | Kevin Williams | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:06PM |
| 40 | Jason Stannard | Ken Steppler | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:06PM |
| 41 | Jason Shearer | Kayla McKelvie | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:06PM |
| 42 | Braylen Nedjelski | Isaac Brisebois | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:06PM |
| 43 | Tom Durocher | Scott Raymond | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:07PM |
| 44 | Randy Nykilchyk | Jeff Parks | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:07PM |
| 45 | Joshua McVeigh | Josephine Currie | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:07PM |
| 46 | Aaron Recollet | Lesley Recollet | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:07PM |
| 47 | Shane Corbiere | Andy Recollet | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:07PM |
| 48 | John Ainslie | Kerry Paquette | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:07PM |
| 49 | Richard Assinewai | Robert Assinewai | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:08PM |
| 50 | Mark Shigwadja | Evans Pitawanakwat | Paid | Harbor Vue Marine | 4:08PM |
| 51 | Rob Greco | Reinhardt Keller | Paid | Harbor Vue Marine | 4:08PM |
| 52 | Mikala Feher | Gabby St Cry | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:08PM |
| 53 | Jason Grignon | Merl Southwind | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:08PM |
| 54 | Denis Shank | Rebecca Boake | Paid | Harbor Vue Marina | 4:08PM |
| 55 | Glen Younggregoris | Jillian Young | Paid | Harbor Vue Marine | 4:09PM |