Monday 22 December 2014

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Everyone!


Thank you to all who participated in our 4th Annual Scotty "12 Days of Christmas" Giveaway! 


We can't thank you all enough for your support and involvement here on our Scotty Fishing Facebook community! Check back next year for our 5th annual giveaway, but also stay tuned for more great draws/contests on our Scotty Facebook page and all of our other social media sites!
 
 
Happy Holidays everyone! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year ahead! 


Tight lines in 2015!

~ Scotty Crew

Thursday 20 November 2014

On the 12th Day of Christmas, Scotty Products gave to me...


You won't want to miss this great holiday giveaway!


We are pleased to announce the approaching arrival of our 4th Annual Scotty "12 Days of Christmas!" 


On the following 12 days (listed in the above graphic), you can enter for a chance to win a spectacular Sport Fishing or Kayak Fishing Rod Holder & Accessory Prize Pack! 


Here's how you'll enter:

  1. Head on over to our Scotty Fishing Products Facebook page and give us a "LIKE"
  2. Check back each day during our 12 Day draw, for the new daily giveaway graphic
  3. "LIKE"  &  "COMMENT" on each of the new daily giveaway graphics, letting us know what species of fish you plan on targeting next year in 2015!    
  4. That's it! You're automatically entered to win that day's draw! Check back the following day to see if you're our lucky winner, as we will be announcing that previous day's results after 7am PST  / 10am EST. 

*Be sure to like the post from our direct Facebook page, and not off of a friends possible
re-post in your news feed, in order to show up in our draw. We are unable to see third party activity.* 

Good luck everyone, and thank you for your support!

We hope you all have a super fun and safe holiday season!  :)



* Facebook Draw Rules & Regulations: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Maximum of 1 comment/like per person per giveaway graphic. Applicants must "like" and "comment" on the original Scotty Fishing Products Facebook post in order to be eligible. Applicants are numbered according to the order/time in which the participant "commented" on that daily draw post. A number is selected randomly and announced after 7am PST the following day; after the daily draw picture was posted. Winners that are announced are responsible for direct messaging Scotty Products with their valid, preferred shipping address and contact phone number in order to receive their draw prize. Winners will also have the opportunity to decide on a Kayak Fishing or Sport Fishing related prize pack.

(Previous winners during the 2014 "Scotty 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway" will no longer be eligible for future wins during the 2014 giveaway period. If name is drawn, an automatic re-draw will take place.) 

Monday 20 October 2014

Trust Orca by Scotty!


Check out our latest video on the newly redesigned Orca Rod Holder! 


The fastest rod release of any holder on the market. Our fibre reinforced engineering grade nylon offers strength, resilience and reliability. With one quick motion, your fishing rod is lifted straight out into the fish fighting position.

Main features:
- Unique Side or Deck Mounting Bracket with new Lock Down Feature
- Tilts up and down, including upright for rod storage when travelling
- Less missed strike opportunities
- Swivels 360 degrees
- Locks closed for travelling

Includes 241L Locking "push button" Combination Side / Deck Mount. To use the new Scotty "lock-down" mount system, simply choose the best direction to fish from and insert the rod holder or accessory, pushing the post straight down into the mount. Can be mounted on top or side of gunnel.

Orca Interior Diameter: 1.60" front, 1.86" back
Mount Dimensions 4" x 2" x 2"
Bolting Dimensions 1 5/16" x 3 3/16"



Special thanks to Positive Media 

Tuesday 9 September 2014

A Successful Last Minute Decision - by Anthony Reid



Anthony Reid - Nanaimo, BC Canada

This past weekend was a short, successful kayak fishing trip. I had decided late Friday evening after my previous plans had fallen through, that I was going to try my luck at fishing the mouth of the Little Qualicum river. I’ve heard nothing but great news over the past few weeks of how great the coho and spring fishing was going around that area so I thought I’d better give it a shot and am I ever glad I did!

My friend Matt had decided to join me (again, last minute) and we made plans to be on the water for 9:00am as slack tide was 10:00am. We didn’t even know where we were going but found a beautiful launch site half a kilometer from the mouth. When we got there, the tide was out so we had to drag our yaks over what seemed to be 18 city blocks of beach. We had finally reached the water and it was now 10:15am and the end of slack tide. There were a ton of boats, float tubes and fly fishermen peppered everywhere. We hadn’t even been there an hour and I could her a couple boaters talking about another spot (not kayak do-able in a days paddling) where double headers were abundant. It wasn’t long after, nearly every power boat had reeled in and left this ‘so called’ hot spot we were currently paddling in. I had started asking the handful of remaining diehards how their luck was and not one person had a good thing to say. I put a 4oz. banana weight, no flasher and a 5 inch green, white and black Coyote spoon on. Matt and I then decided that we would troll north past the mouth then back too our launch site. Lets just say, what happened next was NOT what I was expecting.

Literally after about 100 paddle strokes of our decision, my rod went nuts. I thought it was another rock fish but when my line started to travel horizontally, I knew I had something worth getting excited about. I yelled back to Matt that I had something on, he reeled up and paddled close to see the commotion. It was about a 10 min. fight until i saw silver shine coming from the end of my line. I grabbed my net that I thought was large enough to bring a fish this size but i was wrong, man, was I wrong. 

I took about 5 attempts trying to manipulate him into the net but it just wasn’t working. Meanwhile, I’m yelling and using words for adult ears only thinking he was going to spit the hook at any moment. Angrily I took one more shot and then the worst happened. He dove underneath my kayak opposite to the side I was playing him and well, dragged me in with him. (No lies). The combination of my weight being on the one side, the fish going to the other and the fact that I simply got caught in the moment lead to this. My kayak stayed expensive side up but I was now in the water, holding onto the side of the boat with one hand the rod with the other. Matt paddled over to me and took the rod so I could climb back in. I’m now in my kayak but my paddle is about 30 ft away (I'll be sure to use my Scotty Paddle Leash next time) and my friend is playing my fish so I’m not asking him to help. I used my net to propel myself over to my paddle and start over again. Once I reached Matt, he handed me the rod back and grabbed his net to seal the deal. If he didn’t smell so bad I could have kissed him (you too Matt.) The fish ended up being a 15lb. chinook salmon. I was soaked through to my birthday suit, angry, happy and ecstatic all at the same time. It’s now 12:30 pm and it’s time to go home…
 
The best last minute decision I’ve ever made.

Anthony Reid
Scotty Fishing Products Pro-Staff
Alberni Outpost Pro-Staff
Johnson Outdoors Pro-Staff
TheFishWhisperer.ca Pro-Staff
BC Fishin' Pro-Staff

www.twitter.com/AnthonyYakFish
www.instagram.com/anthonyreid12
Since moving to Vancouver Island at the of age 5, I picked up my first fishing rod and the sport quickly became my favorite hobby, my passion and one might even go as far as calling it a priority. At the age of 10, my family was fortunate enough to move to, and care-take, a remote lodge in the Broughton Island group where I bought my first boat with the money I had earned from cleaning the visitors’ catches. This is where I really became familiar with fishing techniques for a wide variety of salt water species.
Upon moving back to ‘reality’ a few years later I took to fresh water fishing as I no longer had unlimited access to the ocean. Since then, I have fished every corner of the island for a wide variety of species whether it be salt or fresh, boat or on foot. I first tried kayak fishing a few years back in a SOT [sit on top] kayak I borrowed from a friend and it’s safe to say I was completely sold on the concept.
It was shortly after that I had bought my own kayak, I sold my aluminum boat and have never looked back. I love the fact that I can launch my kayak literally anywhere, either fresh or salt with little to no effort. Deep pockets are not required and it’s great exercise. The saying “the fish was so big it pulled my boat around” is no longer a tall tale.

Thursday 21 August 2014

SNEAK PEEK: More new Scotty products shipping fall 2014!

Scotty has been working hard since 1952 to deliver quality gear, and is continuously innovative within the fishing industry every year! We are very excited to introduce more new items to our Scotty product line that will benefit both the sport fishing and paddle sport communities.    

(Click on images below to enlarge.)


>> 423 Downrigger Rod Holder Adapter

Turn your downrigger mount into a rod holder mount with our new 423 Downrigger Rod Holder Adapter. In combination with a 241 or 241L Mount, easily place the adapter on top of your 1023 Tilt-up Mounting Bracket, and select your favourite rod holder and you’re ready to go. Built to last with rugged engineering grade nylon. *241L Combination Side/Deck Mount, 1023 Tilt-Up Mounting Bracket, 1026 Swivel Mount and 400 Orca Rod Holder not included.



>> 3134 Locking Plates

Works in conjuction with your existing mounting knobs and padlocks of your choice. Works with all Scotty tilt-up Electric and Manual downriggers and the Scotty Line Puller. Manufactured using rugged fiber reinforced engineering grade nylon molded over a robust stainless steel plate. * This system provides a degree of protection for your Scotty Downrigger and Swivel Mount. It is not designed to, and will not stop a determined and equipped thief. *Padlocks not included.



>> 441 Backing Plate

Use the Scotty Backing Plate to add structural support when attaching the Scotty 241L / 241 Combination Side / Deck Mount or the Scotty 244L / 244 Flush Deck Mount to thin-walled watercraft. Made with super tough, rugged engineering grade nylon. Stainless steel nuts & machine screws included.



>> 342 Glue-on Paddle Clip

Our super-strong paddle clip now comes with the option of a glue-on mounting pad. This versatile product is great for any inflatable watercraft, including kayaks and SUP’s where drilling holes is not an option. Using marine grade adhesive, mount the low profile 324 in a convenient location and simply snap in your paddle.



Be sure to check out our new 433 Coaming / Gunnel Clamp Mount with Gear-Head attachment too! 

*Please note that all items will hopefully be shipping fall 2014, and may not be available at retail dealers until winter months etc.* 



Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and YouTube today and use our official hashtag #TheWayToFish


Tuesday 19 August 2014

WINNER: 2014 Hot Summer Giveaway


Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2014 Hot Summer Giveaway on Instagram this year! We had lots of great fishing photos to choose from and it was certainly hard picking a winner. Keep posting up your great fishing photos and use our official hashtag #TheWayToFish to still be entered to win our Fan Pic of the Week announced every Monday morning.


We would like to congratulate this years winner Jessica Landry (@jessicalandry_) who will be taking home a new 2500 Line Puller or 1099 Electric Downrigger! Jessica has been posting great pictures and you can tell that she is truly passionate about fishing. Great job Jessica!

Wishing everyone a safe and great rest summer. Thank you again for your continued support and participation. Tight lines and happy fishing!


Follow Scotty Fishing Products on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram

Thursday 10 July 2014

It's going to be one hot #ScottySummer - Instagram Photo Contest Giveaway!


Scotty is very excited to be hosting our 3rd Annual Hot Summer Giveaway on Instagram!


This year we will be giving you a chance at winning a new Line Puller or Depthpower Electric Downrigger by posting your favorite fishing photos on Instagram!



INSTAGRAM CONTEST DETAILS:


1.)
Follow @ScottyProducts on Instagram.

2.)
Post great fishing photos of yourself alone, with friends or family and include the hashtags #ScottySummer and #TheWayToFish.

3.) Be sure to also include our Instagram handle by mentioning @ScottyProducts in your photo description. That’s it! You’ve officially been entered into our photo contest! Tag your fishing friends in your post if you think they would be interested in entering this great contest - Good luck!


Our photo contest giveaway will be running until Monday, August 18, closing at 12:00 am PST (winner of the Hot Summer Giveaway Photo Contest will be announced Tuesday morning after 7:00am PST and will be notified via Instagram. The winner will also be announced to other social networks also.)

* Winner must reside and have a valid shipping address within the continent of North America. * Please see contest poster above on how to enter this Instagram only photo contest and for additional Giveaway Terms & Conditions.




Remember to use the hash tag #TheWayToFish all year long, as you might just also be our "Fan Pic of the Week”. New winner announced every Monday!  <*((((((>{

Thursday 3 July 2014

SNEAK PEEK: Coaming / Gunnel Clamp Mount


 Introducing the 433 Kayak
Coaming / Gunnel Clamp Mount!

433 shown with Scotty Height Extenders, Bait Caster Rod Holder
and Anchor Lock.  All sold separately. 

Position your rod holder or Scotty accessory virtually anywhere on the lip of your kayak's coaming. Built tough from rugged engineering grade nylon, the 433 revolutionizes the way your can fish from your sit-in kayak. 
433 shown with Bait Board, Sea-Light and Bait Caster
Rod Holder.  All sold separately. 

The attached Gear-Head mount allows you to quickly change rod holder positions with a simple twist. Easily fasten the 433, drop and lock your favourite Scotty Rod Holder or accessory and start fishing! 
A non-permanent solution for mounting fishing gear to your watercraft and getting you out there! 


*Shipping Summer/Fall 2014

* Scotty Accessories and Rod Holders sold separately

Tuesday 17 June 2014

The Draw of Kayak Fishing - by Mike Zilkowsky



In the past few years, chances are that you have seen more than a few anglers fishing out of kayaks. With a closer view, you will see that these anglers are rigged up and ready to give any fish a run for its money.

Over the past few years, kayak fishing has become the fastest growing area of the fishing industry. More manufacturers are jumping on board and we are starting to see kayaks that are built as pure fishing machines. Let me explain why this has become such a popular way to fish:

An angler can get a fishing kayak, paddle and PFD for around $500 on the bottom end. Average prices for a fishing kayak, good paddle and good PFD will be closer to $1500 with the top end being closer to $3000. While the high end kayaks are out of reach for a lot of anglers; an investment of $1500 will get you into a great fishing kayak, a lightweight paddle and a PFD designed for kayak fishing.


Fishing kayaks come in two flavors, the traditional sit-in kayak and the sit-on-top kayak. Both have advantages and disadvantages. More and more though, anglers are favoring the sit-on-
top kayak for the limitless possibilities of rigging options and stability. They say “necessity is the mother of invention” and let me tell you, invention has favored the fishing kayak! Newer hull designs provide more stability than ever before and continuing advancements in seat designs allow anglers to comfortably be on the water for 10-12+ hours. Fishing kayaks are making waves in mainstream fishing scenes and streams.


No longer do anglers have to drive around looking for a boat launch. They simply unload their kayak from their vehicle, throw their gear in and head out fishing. With the new plastics being used for the hulls and integrated skid plates on the stern, these kayaks can be dragged through the bush or across the ground to the launch. Add on a kayak cart and you have an easy method to transport your kayak across that crowded, paved, parking lot and avoid the wait at the launch. For me, the cost was a huge incentive. For less than $2000; I had a fishing machine that required no trailer, no insurance and no costly fuel to power it. I could fish any body of water that I could walk to and I wasn’t wishing that those remote lakes had a boat launch. One of the biggest advantages of kayak fishing is the ability to load your kayak onto any vehicle and head out. Whether you are loading up kayaks on your truck, a minivan or small car; you can fish from a kayak without having to upgrade your current vehicle.


Innovations in kayak paddles have pushed the boundaries and allowed for the creation of super lightweight paddles made from incredibly durable materials. No longer are anglers paddling around with an aluminum paddle. Today’s paddles are made from carbon fiber and fiberglass. With options like ergonomic bent shafts, lure retrieval hooks and integrated measuring devices; kayak paddles have advanced beyond expectations. No longer are the days of just grabbing a paddle and heading out. Now you can have your paddle matched for the type of paddler you are and what you want to use it for. These paddles now weigh 25-32 oz and range in size from 185 cm to 250 cm. Trust me when I say that the change has been great. My first paddle was a basic aluminum paddle with plastic blades. I’m now on the kayak with an adjustable length carbon fiber paddle that has an ergo shaft and foam core. I can barely tell that I have anything in my hands while I am out on the water fishing.

Gratefully gone are the days of a life jacket that is one size fits all. With numerous personal flotation device manufacturers out there, the PFD is now selected based on comfort, size, gender and intended use. Companies are now constantly listening to their pro-staff and consumers for creative input. PFDs of today are designed to replace the old bulky, bright orange lifejackets with sleek, well designed, comfortable jackets that anglers will actually wear for the entire day on the water. Kayak fishing specific PFDs now come with mesh lower backs for comfort, multiple pockets for gear and new foam technology to reduce the bulk. Add in the fact that most now have 7-9 adjustment buckles and multiple gear pockets and it is easy to see why anglers are comfortable wearing these all day on the


I could get into the specific gear used by kayak anglers for outfit their kayaks, but it varies based on personal preference and different species the angler is pursuing. One thing for certain is that kayak manufacturers are constantly striving to improve their designs and incorporate built in rod holders, sonar and transducer mounts and integrated tackle storage.

We are now seeing that more and more stores in Canada and the US are seeing the benefit of stocking fishing kayaks and making it easier for anglers to access the gear. With more anglers realizing that they can fish waters that were inaccessible before and get a little exercise, there is a constant increase in the popularity of the sport. I, for one, am very happy to see that.


Here in Alberta, we now have 2 kayak fishing events each year. The first, the Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic, is held in June and is open to any angler in a solo manpowered craft. Over the past 4 years, this tournament has continued to grow and is now attracting attention from anglers outside Alberta and large fishing gear manufacturers who are donating great gear for the anglers to win. The second, more of a fun get-together than a tournament, is held in September as a last hoorah for bragging rights until next year.


If having the ability to fish any body of water, anywhere, anytime sounds like something you might be interested in, stop by your local kayak store and check out the newest fishing kayaks.

Hopefully, we will see you out paddling on the water.


Mike Zilkowsky
Scotty Fishing Products Pro-Staff
Wilderness Systems Pro-Staff
Adventure Technologies Pro-Staff
www.facebook.com/pikeyaker

https://pikeyaker.wordpress.com


Mike Zilkowsky is an average, ordinary, everyday Alberta fisherman. Only he does it from a kayak in a province where most people fish from an expensive powerboat. His love for fishing and kayak fishing has become his passion and he is an advocate for sustainable fishing practices and kayak fishing in Canada. He is the Tournament Director for the annual Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic and donates proceeds raised at the tournament to the Alberta Fish and Game Association. He also organizes an annual get together of kayak anglers from his Facebook group Kayak Fishing Alberta.

Thursday 12 June 2014

SCOTTY NEWS: Scotty Fishing Products hits 15K followers on Facebook!

Wow! We passed 15,000 likes on the Scotty Fishing Products Facebook page without even realizing it! Thank you to all of our amazing fans and followers! We are so lucky to have the best customers any brand/company could ask for!


Keep using the hashtag #TheWayToFish and you might just be our next Fan Pic of the Week! 

www.scotty.com

Thursday 5 June 2014

Father's Day Photo Contest Giveaway!

Scotty would like to do something special for one super dad out there this Father's Day!


Father's Day is right around the corner and we are happy to be hosting a photo contest giveaway for one lucky fishing dad out there! From sport fishing to kayak fishing, Scotty has something for every fishing enthusiast out there!


Here's what you'll need to do in order to WIN your choice of a Scotty Aluminum Landing Net - OR - Rod Holder Prize Pack


1.) Upload a fishing photo of your father (or yourself if you are a dad) to TWITTER or INSTAGRAM with a good caption for your fishing pic!

2.) Include the hashtags #ScottyDad + #TheWayToFish to your photo post to be eligible and entered to WIN! 
(Winner must also follow @ScottyProducts on Twitter and/or Instagram, depending on 
which platform the picture was originally uploaded to.)

3.) Submitted winning picture will be posted to our Scotty social networking pages, and will be announced on Friday June 13th.

  
Good luck and don't forget that Father's Day
falls on Sunday, June 15th this year! :)


Contest Rules & Regulations: 
- Photo submission deadline for Fathers's Day Photo Contest Giveaway is June 13th at 12am PST. 

- Multiple different photo submissions per user is permitted and encouraged. (However, posting the same image multiple times will not increase your odds of winning.)
- Customers who submit a photo to our Scotty social platforms give permission for their photo to be shared and posted to the Scotty blog, Facebook page, Twitter feed, Instagram feed & Google + pages.
- Winner will be hand selected by Scotty Fishing Products at our discretion. Inappropriate images will automatically be excluded from the contest at our personal discretion.
- Photo must include your father (or you), and can include any other family or friends in the picture. Please obtain permission from other individuals if they are included in the submitted photo. Please allow them to review our Rules & Regulations.
- Winner must reside (and have a shipping address) in North America, complete with a contact number for shipping purposes only. 



SCOTTY NEWS: @ScottyProducts hits 5K followers on Twitter!


A special thank you to all of our amazing fans and followers of @ScottyProducts on Twitter!

Without you we wouldn't be where we are today! Thank you for sharing your fishing stories, photos and great adventures with us on Twitter and our other online social networking communities!

Be sure to continue posting your pics and use our hash tag #TheWayToFish - You might just be our "Fan Pic of the Week" or be featured on our other social networks!

From all of us here at Scotty Fishing & Outdoor Products, we wish you tight lines and great memories out on the water.

Happy fishing!


~ Scotty Crew


www.scotty.com 

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Thursday 8 May 2014

TIPS FROM THE PROS - Kayak Fishing Adventures




Kayak Fishing Adventures
By Chistopher Arnold

Scotty Pro-Staff Kayak Angler


What a winter! It seemed that spring would elude us weeks following March 21st  2014, but plans had been made. The date was set and we were not about to let Mother Nature stand in our way. Six kayak anglers all with different levels of experience on a mission to start the 2014 fishing season off with an adventure. 
South Western NS on the Meteghan & Annis River systems




On Friday, April 11th we made our way to our fishing camp in a rural area of Nova Scotia. According to a local, the ice had just retreated the week before. The water level was exceptionally high and fast flowing through the narrows. The water system we fish is made up of several lakes connected by a river that eventually makes its way to sea. So, we unload the gear, set up camp and it isn’t long before we’re fishing from shore near the camp. Fly and spinning gear are the weapons of choice. The three fly tiers of the group are eager to throw their latest creations from the vice while us other three are like kids on Christmas morn wanting to play with our new toys, in this case, new flies the boys have tied for us. Not having much luck from shore, we load the kayaks with all the necessities and launch from the shore line right below the camp. With wind and rain out of the west, we paddled out across the lake to find the calm waters protected by the trees and high ground. It isn’t long before the first fish is hooked and it’s a smallmouth bass.

"When hunting the prespawn smallmouth here in Nova Scotia, look for the transitions from deeper main lake water into shallower, warmer bays, inlets and points. A slow presentation is key for your lure, fly or bait."

Excited, we all now have the proof that fish are moving in and it’s game on! We continue along the shore line leapfrogging each other until we get to the back lake where we planned to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening. Another bass and chain pickerel were caught along the way. The back lake water was high but was getting calmer as the weather front was moving out. The sun was peeking through and we knew this would help our cause. The bass were showing activity along the shores hitting small flies and lures so we spread out around the lake. After landing about a dozen bass and half that in pickerel, we made our way back to camp for the night. The food and entertainment was great as we made plans for day two. 
On April 12th we made our way to another system that in the past has produced very well early in the season. Surprised again at the high water level, we set out to find fish. Here, it’s the chain pickerel that are following bait. Not committing though. We managed to land a few on fly before leaving the first lake and heading down to the next lake. We’re all having hits and misses, follows and the occasional break off. We break for shore lunch once in to the next lake but lose one fisher to a stomach flu bug. He paddled back to the vehicles to sit this one out and recover.

Thankfully, the sun appeared and warmed things up. After hours in, only a few pickerel are moved and caught so we head back to meet up with our sick brother, fishing the way back though. More pickerel moving and following but did manage a nice bass too. So we ended day two a little disappointed but that’s fishing.

It's April 13th, early a.m. and three of the group (the fly tiers) are prepping their gear for a trip down from the camp in to a different lake. With one still recovering from illness and the other two up way too late for this early a start, the fly guys set out. The three at camp cleaned up, packed and headed in to town for warm food and hot coffee while the others fished. When the three arrived back at camp, the pictures they had of all the bass they caught on the fly was amazing. It had turned on that morning like a light switch with great results.
Usually, our first trip of the season there is weeks earlier with as many fish caught. It seems things were slow to start but will heat up quickly. Our May trip on different parts of the Meteghan and Annis River systems will be epic!

Cheers,
 Chris 

Do you have a kayak fishing question for Chris? Contact him here!

 Follow Christopher Arnold and his kayak fishing adventures!

WEB: www.chrisarnold.ca
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/alwaysfishin1
YOUTUBE:
www.youtube.com/user/TheTeamexstream
TEAM CKA: www.canadiankayakanglers.com/team-cka

Tuesday 29 April 2014

Mother's Day Photo Contest Giveaway!

Scotty would like to do something special for one lucky mom out there this Mother's Day!

Julie & Ben Zilkowsky enjoying a paddle!

If you have a wonderful mother or are a mom who loves the great outdoors and fishing, then it's time to take advantage of our Mothers Day Photo Contest Giveaway! From sport fishing to kayak fishing, Scotty has something for every fishing enthusiast out there!


Here's what you need to do in order to WIN
an awesome, custom Scotty Rod Holder &
Accessory prize pack!


1.) Email a picture of your mother (or yourself) fishing to scottygraphics@gmail.com - Please use the email subject "Mother's Day". 

2.) Tell us why you deserve to win this custom prize pack for your wonderful mom (or yourself), and a brief description about the photo. Is there a particular species she enjoys fishing for?

3.) We will send you a confirmation email letting you know that we have received your submission within 1-2 business days, and will be announcing our contest winner on May 9th! Submitted winning picture will be posted to our Scotty social networking pages, and the winner will be notified on May 8th. (Please double check the email address you sent your submission to, if you do not receive a confirmation email.)

  
Good luck and don't forget that Mother's Day
falls on Sunday, May 11th this year! :)


Contest Rules & Regulations: 
- Photo submission deadline for Mother's Day Photo Contest Giveaway is May 8th at 9am PST.
- Customers who submit a photo to Scotty (scottygraphics@gmail.com) give permission for photo to be shared and posted to the Scotty blog, Facebook page, Twitter feed, Instagram feed and Google + pages.
- Winner will be hand selected by Scotty Fishing Products at our discretion. Inappropriate images will automatically be removed from the contest at our personal discretion.
- Photo must include your mother (or you), and can include any other family or friends in the picture. Please obtain permission from other individuals if they are included in the submitted photo. Please allow them to review our Rules & Regulations.
- Winner must reside (and have a shipping address) in North America, complete with a contact number for shipping purposes only. 

- Winner must be able to recieve and respond to the email address that the photo is submitted from. Inability to respond to the winner announcment on May 8th via email, may result in disqualification and force Scotty to choose a new contest giveaway winner.
- One photo submission per person / email address.


Tuesday 22 April 2014

SNEAK PEEK: The NEW 416 Scotty Rod Balancer


Fight the fish instantly with the Scotty® Rod Balancer! Built from engineering grade nylon, the 416 is built tough and made to last. This minimalist, nonresistance approach to fishing encourages an "instant strike" method for more bite to strike hook-ups. Works with all Scotty® post mounts and rod holder height extenders, offering 360° rotation.

MSRP: $9.99

The versatile Rod Balancer also makes for a great rod rest when fighting big fish in a small boat or kayak. So go ahead and fight the fish, not the fishing gear!  <*((((((>{

Scotty Gear-Head Mount, Extender and 241L Side/Deck
Mount sold separately.

  • Nonresistance approach encourages more bite to strike hook-ups when fishing
  •  Increased successful and efficient hook-sets
  •  Built tough from rugged engineering grade nylon
  •  Makes for a great rod rest when fighting big fish in a small boat or kayak
  •  Works with all Scotty post mounts and rod holder height extenders
  •  360° rotation available when using Scotty post mounts or extenders
  •  Made to last by Scotty® in Canada
  •  Scotty® always recommends using a rod safety leash at all times 
 
 For further product details you can contact Scotty here!    #TheWayToFish

Monday 7 April 2014

"Vancouver Ocean Safari" - FishingWithRod.com

Recently Alexandra and Jeff from Scotty went on a trip with Jason from BonChovy Fishing Charters, Rick Clark with Born To Fish BC, Gibbs Delta Tackle and Rodney Hsu from FishingWithRod.com off Howe Sound, Vancouver BC.

Read the full blog write up here >>  Salmon, Crabs and Prawns at Your Doorstep!

Check out the Fishing With Rod's whole video series on our Vancouver fishing trip to see our Scotty 2500 Line Puller in action as we pull up spot prawn and crab, all while targeting some Winter Chinook!





Be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates and fishing related information!  <*{{{{{{{>(

Thursday 20 February 2014

The 2014 Scotty Spring Gear Giveaway on Facebook is right around the corner!


It's almost that time of year again! Spring is right around the corner and to celebrate, we're throwing another Spring Gear Giveaway! Every day for one week, you will have your chance at winning a sweet fishing gear pack to add to your fishing arsenal for the season!


Be sure to like us on our Scotty Fishing Products Facebook Page in order to follow our posts. Starting March 10th, when you see our first daily draw post; be sure to "LIKE" it and "COMMENT" on the picture - We want to know where you will be fishing this spring!

You have until 7am PST the following day to enter to win. One lucky winner will be chosen at random and will be announced that next morning. But it doesn't stop there... You will have a weeks worth of chances to win! So be sure to watch out for our daily giveaway posts to enter to win some awesome Scotty fishing gear! Good luck everyone and happy Spring!   ~ Scotty Crew


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* Facebook Draw Rules & Regulations:
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
Maximum of 1 comment/person/giveaway post. Applicants must "like" and "comment" on the original Scotty Fishing Products Facebook post in order to be eligible. Applicants are numbered according to the order/time in which the participant comments on that daily draw post. A number is selected randomly and announced after 7am PST the following day; after the daily draw picture was posted. Prizes granted will be within a $100 retail value proximity and are to be determined at our discretion.  Spring Gear Giveaway excludes the 2500 Line Puller and all Downriggers. Winners announced are responsible for direct messaging Scotty Fishing Products with their valid, preferred shipping address and contact phone number in order to receive their desired draw prize.

(Previous winners during the 2013 "Scotty Spring Gear Giveaway"will no longer be eligible for future wins during the 2013 giveaway period. If name is drawn, an automatic re-draw will take place.)