@shootoutfishing is big on “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” we are also big on not believing we aren’t perfect, so changes are sometimes what we do to continuously offer you the best series in Ontario

The @netbait division is clearly not broken as it still continues to grow and bring out Ontario’s highest boat totals. We do see room for growth and that’s the reason why we have opened up the championship to 60 teams, to not only allow teams that can’t commit to being forced to fish 6 events in our busy schedules, to allowing teams to just plain qualify with points with no minimums, just be in the top 60 best! It also opens up our championship payback to be in the $10,000 first place range, and $8000USD in contingencies. The @freedomtackle division however was broken. So we’ve done what we had done best and went right back to basics. Back to the “Shootout Series” formats with No championship which adds 10% into daily paybacks, allows teams to walkon, but will still offer the League feel with #gourleysoutdoors TOY prize! We’ve also dropped the $50 Deposits to $20 to again “keep your money in your pockets for as long as possible” BUT…… the most exciting change for 2026 is the ALL NEW SFL Classic. Open to ALL teams that fish any 2 SFL events including #netbait #freedomdivision or #scumfrog #snagproof Open events and will have a GUARANTEED $10,000 first place prize paying back over 100% on #bigrideaulake