The TroutLegend Cooperative has Sanctioned the Trojan Pond Fly Fishing Tournament for the 2010/2011 Ranking Cycle. This long running, well run, modified fips-mouche fly fishing tournament is sure to place a few talented North American anglers on the Leader Board.
Event Info:
It is time to register for the 13th Annual Trojan Pond Fund raising Fly Fishing Tournament! This year the tournament will be on Saturday August 14th, 2010. First, I would like to again thank everyone who supported the tournament last year and helped to raise over $21,490 for the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation for Cancer Care. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
This year we will continue to provide the usual hearty breakfast and lunch and will streamline the registration process and the live auction so there will be more time for fishing! We are again requesting participants to donate an item for the auction. If possible, please send the donated item in advance, or let us know what you plan to bring so we can advertise it appropriately. You can contact Mike Ohata at 250-523-3540 or michael.ohata@teck.com to arrange for the auction item to be picked up.
In 2009 the total number of fish caught was 488, averaging 40.5 cm in length. Of the caught fish, 39 were tagged, (compared to 25 tagged fish caught in 2008). This year we will tag an additional 250 fish prior to the derby, increasing the probability of catching a tagged fish. Since 90% of the fisherman participated in Bob’s Extra (doubling the length value of a tagged fish) we will now include $25 as part of the registration fee of $200.
We are continuing with the same award categories for 2010 and will again have a grand door prize, a flat screen TV courtesy of Western Aerial, that will be drawn at the end of the tournament (the winner will have to be present in the building to claim the prize).
This year we are pleased to announce that Sun Life Financial is sponsoring a Lucky $10,000 Fish. There will be a special tag on the Lucky $10,000 Fish. If this fish is caught Sun Life Financial will award $5,000 to the fisherman and $5,000 will be donated to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation in his/her name for which the fisherman will receive a charitable donation tax receipt. Naturally, being a FUNDRAISER, the fisherman will pay an additional $10.00 for this opportunity.
Please forward one cheque for $210 (it includes Bob’s Extra and the Sun Life Financial Lucky $10,000 Fish) payable to Highland Valley Copper to cover the $50 entry fee and $160 donation to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. We will forward your $150 donation (plus the $10 donation for the Sun Life Financial Lucky $10,000 Fish) to the Foundation and they will send you a charitable donation tax receipt. If you wish to receive a charitable donation tax receipt for materials donated for the auction please bring the original receipt for the value of the product to the derby and submit it at registration.
Many fisherman have requested that they would like to pay in advance for the Raffle of Choice. This year we have a number of great raffle items up for grabs, including a stainless steel barbeque from Custom Hose and Fitting, a fly fishing rod and reel set from Go Fish BC, and a $500 clothing gift certificate from Valhalla Pure Outfitters in Kamloops. If you wish to purchase raffle tickets, please include the additional $20 with your registration.
To ensure an entry for the 13th Annual Fundraising Fly Fishing Trojan Pond Tournament please register by July 31, 2010. This year we will providing each participating fisherman with a backpack as a gift for participating in the fundraiser. Attached is your registration form and the tournament rules. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!
Remember, tight lines and sharp barbless hooks! Register as soon as possible to ensure entry and avoid missing out. See you August 14!
Schedule:
7:30 Registration
8:00 Breakfast
8:45 Boat Positioning
9:00 Tournament Starts
12:30 BBQ & Silent Auction
1:00 Live Auction
1:30 Continue Fishing
TBD Fishing Ends (weather dependent)
5:00 Silent Auction Results & Prizes
TROJAN POND FLY FISHING FUNDRAISING
TOURNAMENT RULES
1. Single, barbless fly hook.
2. Catch and release. Only live fish will be recorded.
3. Fishing from anchored boat only.
4. Once the fish is netted, use the measuring stick as a guide. If the fish is longer than 30 cm (12 inch), leave the fish in net/bucket and wave for a judge. A judge will measure the fish, record it, and report to the derby centre. The judge will check for barbless single hook and anchor. Non-compliance will disqualify that fish length.
5. Fish will be measured for length to the last cm (i.e. 44.6 cm will be recorded as 44 cm.) Measurement is from nose to the centre of tail fork.
6. The officials will handle the fish. (Feel free to help if required.)
7. Judge will revive and release the fish for you.
8. The total cumulative length winners are determined by the total length of all the measurable fish per boat (two people). Ties will be broken by the largest fish caught.
9. Only one prize will be awarded per angler, with exceptions for the Big Fish Awards. Ties will be broken by the person who caught the first fish.
10. If a tagged fish is caught the fish counts for double the length for the team total cumulative length prizes.
11. Fishing Ethic – When moving your boats to your fishing spot, travel through the center and then out towards the shore. Do not motor your boat along the shoreline. There will be an area of the pond sectioned off for electric motors or extremely slow boat speed so fish will not be disturbed in the shallow water.
12. Fishing Ethic – Please use 8 pound tippet and do not play out the fish as it is very stressful for the fish.
13. If you need to leave the tournament early, please contact an organizer to arrange an escort. Remember LEFT HAND DRIVE only.
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
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