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Fishing in British Columbia => Fly Fishing Cafe => Topic started by: Todd Oishi on May 24, 2013, 12:02:27 PM

Title: Evening Fly Fishing Competition on Whonnock Lake - Wed, June 12, 2013
Post by: Todd Oishi on May 24, 2013, 12:02:27 PM

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff494/ChrisPuchniak/TwoanglersLochStyleangling.jpg)

I'm trying to see who would be available and interested in attending an evening loch-style fly fishing competition at Whonnock Lake, in Maple Ridge, on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. This would be a single, 3 hour session competition, that starts at 5:30pm and ends at 8:30pm (gates close at dusk, which nowadays is around 9:00pm). No previous competition or loch-style experience necessary (we'll teach you). Please email me at: info@innovativeflyfisher.com to register or for more information...



This is going to be a fun event and a nice evening out fishing on a scenic lake with a great bunch of guys and gals. Please respond here if you're interested in coming out for a fun time and meeting some of the local anglers and regular participants of the 2012 and 2013 Summer Series.

Cheers,
Todd

Current List of Competitors:
1. Todd Oishi
2. Chris Puchniak
3. Mike Oishi
4. Vance Whitley
5. Kevin Cucheron
6. Johnny Wilkinson
7. Tyler Wilkinson
8. Gerry Nicol
9. Martin Payne (will confirm)
10. Max Cohen

Here's a shot of a 38 cm rainbow that was caught by one of the participants at the last event we held on Whonnock Lake:

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff494/ChrisPuchniak/38-cmheavyrainbowrsd.jpg)


And one of Whonnock's beautiful wild cutthroat trout (this one was 33cm) - a dark fish in a tannin stained lake (as was the rainbow from above). Just for reference, the hook is just resting on top of the gill plate after it had been pulled free:

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff494/ChrisPuchniak/34cmwildcutthroat.jpg)

Title: Re: Evening Fly Fishing Competition on Whonnock Lake - Wed, June 12, 2013
Post by: Todd Oishi on May 30, 2013, 11:27:02 AM

There's still plenty of room for more participants. I've been told that there'll be another stocking prior to this event, so the fishing should be VERY productive. This will also mean that we're finally able to hit a venue at the best possible time for achieving good angling results!

This should prove to be a fun time both on and off the water, so I hope to see a few more new faces coming out to join in on the fun!

Current List of Competitors:
1. Todd Oishi - 2 boats
2. Chris Puchniak - 1 boat
3. Vance Whitley - 1 boat
4. Johnny Wilkinson - 1 boat
5. Jordan Vivieros - boat
6. Kevin Cucheron
7. Tyler Wilkinson
8. Gerry Nicol
9. Noah Kelly
10. Max Cohen
11. Martin Payne
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Title: Re: Evening Fly Fishing Competition on Whonnock Lake - Wed, June 12, 2013
Post by: Todd Oishi on June 08, 2013, 09:43:05 AM

We're looking for a person with a 12 or 14 foot boat (with oars) that would be willing to come out and help mentor one of the youth team members for this event. Please respond here or email me if you're able to help us out.

Thanks,
Todd

Title: Re: Evening Fly Fishing Competition on Whonnock Lake - Wed, June 12, 2013
Post by: hi speed on June 12, 2013, 01:36:03 PM

do you still need more boats

Title: Re: Evening Fly Fishing Competition on Whonnock Lake - Wed, June 12, 2013
Post by: Todd Oishi on June 15, 2013, 03:05:56 PM

Thanks for the offer Hi Speed! We wound up okay in the end, as I borrowed a boat the afternoon of the event. I really appreciate your response to the request, and hope to see you at one of our upcoming events.

Cheers,
Todd