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| THE SKIP BAKER EAST WALKER OPEN Fly Fishing at it’s Best Saturday, September 12th 2009 Well, the 2009 fly fishing tournament has now come and gone! All said and done the BFEF was able to raise around $2400 for our fish raising program! Among the anglers that fished Bridgeport Reservoir, Margie Kamens was able to take top honors by landing 5 qualifying fish, the largest being 22" for a total of 83.5 total points, she also took the largest fish prize for the reservoir! Second in points was Denny Kamens with a total of 81 and his largest fish was 19.5 inches. As for the East Walker Division, Patrick Shibata won the overall with a 4 fish point total of 69 7/8" while Doug Rodericks won the Largest Fish trophy with a 22 3/8" fish. There were lots of fish caught by all the anglers, including many that didn't make the 15" minimum qualifying mark, and of course there were a few that got away! It seemed the action was good and everyone had a great time! There was over $4700 worth of prizes given away at the awards dinner, check out the list below of our great sponsors who donated items and gift certificates. Without the help and generosity of all the volunteers who donate time, merchandise and money this foundation would not be possible! |
Here's a nice shot of the Junior
Anglers who participated in the
June 09 "All Tackle" Tournament.
Anglers who participated in the
June 09 "All Tackle" Tournament.
| June 2009 Tournament - Bob White was the winner of the Biggest Fish in the Men's Division, his rainbow weighed in at 3lbs 14oz. |
| June 2009 Tournament - Margie Kamens took honors for the Biggest Fish in the Women's Division with this 2lb 8oz Rainbow. |
| June 2009 Tournament - Bob Jenson won the Fishing Trip to Alaska that was donated by Western Outdoor News! |
| Also weighing in at the June 2009 Tournament were Terry Tizzard with the heaviest stringer of 6lb 7oz, Heidi Nelson with the heaviest stringer in the Women's Division of 5lb 6oz, Austin Van Nest (age 5) with the biggest fish in the Kids Division of 2lb 10oz, and the heaviest stringer in the Kids Division was Haley Wells with a 5lb 5oz stringer. Western Outdoor News has also donated an additional Alaska Fishing Trip to be raffled off at the Sept. 12, 2009 Fly Fishing Tournament, tickets can be purchased at Paradise Shores RV Park, The Virginia Creek Settlement and Ken's Sporting Goods. |
2009 Fishing Tournament Participants and Visitors,
Please acknowledge the generosity of the following persons and companies who
have shown their support for your 2009 Fly Fishing Tournament. These folks have
recognized the efforts of the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation as a very
worthwhile cause for the betterment of our sport. So, the next time you’re ready to
purchase some new fly fishing tackle, remember the people and companies that
have supported you and your projects. Tight lines!
1) Columbia Sportswear – 4 Livin’ Large Hats, 1 Rogue River Duffel – $200
2) Umpqua Feather Merchants – 12 Trout Fly Assortments (12 flies each) - $150
3) Solitude Fly Company – 20 dozen assorted flies - $240
4) Berkley Fishing – Four (4) Fenwick Eagle GT Fly Rods - $450
5) Ken’s Sporting Goods – Assorted Fishpond Gift Items - $115
6) Cortland Line Company – Brook Series Fly Rod - $200
7) Ken’s Sporting Goods – Sage “Flight” Fly Rod Outfit - $495
8) Outcast Sporting Gear – Super Fat Cat Float Tube - $420
9) Ross Reels USA – CLA 2 Fly Reel - $185
10) Paul Madsen – Fly Tackle Bags –
11) Hendrix Outdoors – Truckee River Waders - $200
12) Hendrix Outdoors – 50 Nippers - $200
13) Walker River Outfitters – ½ Day Guide Trip - $275
14) Todd & Ally Sceirine – ½ Day Trip Sceirine Ranch - $50
15) Circle H Guest Ranch – ½ Day Trip Hunewill Pond - $60
16) Cut It Company – Applebees’s Gift Certificate - $25
17) Columbia Sportswear – 50 Water Bottles - $200
18) Fishpond – Shooting Star Chest Pack - $160
19) The Troutfitter – ½ Day Crowley Guide Trip with Kent Rianda - $300
20) The Troutfitter – 2 Gift Certificates from Wade Yoshi - $500
21) Advertising Specialty, Reno – 50 Custom Coffee Cups - $250
22) Meadowcliff Lodge, Walker – 1 Night stay for 2 people - $100
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24) Total Value - $4,775
| Below are some pics of anglers competing in the 09 tourney and enjoying the awards dinner that evening! |
| Below is some photos and information from the 2009 All Tackle Tournament |
| The Bridgeport Trout Tournament 2010 We are in our sixth full year and have been directly responsible for stocking thousands of browns and rainbows into our local Bridgeport fisheries. The amount of browns caught in Bridgeport at last years opening weekend caused a buzz throughout the Sierra. Many of the 14- 18 inch browns landed came directly from our two certified clean facilities. The Paradise Shores and Virginia Creek Settlement Projects are open to the public. Our caring volunteers are growing trout year round in modified tomato bins that are easy to approach, take pictures of, and feed. We have two major events that provide the Foundation with tax deductible donations. The Bridgeport Trout Tournament on June 26th, 2010 is a family focused event that includes a goody bag, event merchandise (something new every year), quality trophies, prizes, and an indoor awards ceremony that includes a real dinner with all the trimmings. The Kid’s division is always our main focus and we bring each and every child to the stage, present them with a trophy or certificate and submit a group photo to statewide publications. In addition, every year we try and add something extra that may include a tackle manufacture for added opportunities to win cash or prizes. Look for details at Fridays sign in. We look forward to seeing you at the Bridgeport Trout Tournament on June 26th, 2010 Thank you for your continued support!! Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation Board of Directors |