Ladies,Share your story....

Shimano is interested in hearing from all the Shimano women anglers who have a story to share about their days on the water. What were you using when you caught the fish of your lifetime? If you can keep you stories to 400 words or less and send them to Shimano, we will automatically enter you into a drawing to win an 4GB Apple iPod Nano. Oh, and don’t be shy. If you have a picture that compliments your story, pass it along too. One winner will be chosen each month. Winners will be notified by email.

SELECTION OF WINNERS: One winner each month will be selected by random drawing of all eligible entries, subject to verification and compliance with the rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail before the end of each month. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received.

PRIZES: All winners will receive an Apple 4GB iPod Nano, and have their story posted on http://fish.shimano.com. (Approximate retail value is $199.99). All prizes will be awarded. Prizes are non-transferable, non-negotiable and not redeemable for cash, credit or merchandise. Only one prize will be awarded per household. If any prize becomes unavailable for any reason, Shimano reserve the right to substitute a prize of comparable value. Returned or unclaimed prizes will be forfeited, and no alternate winners will be selected.

CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS. Entrants agree Shimano has the sole right to decide all matters and disputes arising from this contest and that the decision is final and binding. Except where prohibited by law, entrants agree to allow use of their name, photograph, likeness and any information provided on entry form, in any medium of communication, including print, Internet, radio and/or television and for any purpose, including advertising, promotional or other purposes, by Shimano and/or its affiliates, without additional compensation. Winner by acceptance of the prize, agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless Shimano, their respective parent companies and affiliates, and each of their employees, representatives, contractors, sponsors and advertisers, from any and all liability, loss, damage, costs or claims related to any allegation regarding the winner’s participation in the contest or the award of, the receipt of, or the use of their prize. Sponsors are not responsible for personal injury of any prizewinner incurred in connection with the use of their prize. Winner may be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility and release of liability prior to receiving their prize. Winner assumes all applicable tax liability for the prize. For the names of the winners, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope at the end of each month to: Shimano Fishing Tackle Division/Marketing Dept., One Holland, Irvine, CA 92618.

ELIGIBILITY: Contest is not open to employees of Shimano or their employees. Immediate family members of such employees and employees of any of their affiliated companies, licensees, advertising or promotional agencies, or sponsors are also ineligible. Void where prohibited or restricted. Entrants under the age of 18 must have authorized signature of parent/guardian.

INTERNET: If for any reason, the Internet-related portion of this program is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, tampering, fraud, technical failure, or any other cause which corrupts or threatens the administration, security or integrity of the Sweepstakes, Shimano reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate or suspend the program or any portion of the program. ANY ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE FAIR AND LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS PROGRAM WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE PROGRAM.