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April 30th, 2005 - 1st. Annual Desert Lake Fishing Tournament
FIRST ANNUAL NATIVE FISH SOCIETY DESERT LAKE FISHING TOURNAMENT sponsored by John Smeraglio at Deschutes Canyon Fly Shop and Jeff DuPont of Wild Winds Guest Ranch
When: April 30th.~May 2nd.
Where: Wild Winds Guest Ranch Just East of Grass Valley Oregon
TOURNAMENT ~ VENUE:
Wild Winds Ranch has five small lakes, all within 10 minutes from the furthest Lake of the Guest Ranch House. The Lakes small, 1 to 2 aches, but size does’nt matter because the Kamloops Trout sizes range from 12 to 30 inches in length, and can weigh-in at 1 to 8 bls. The average fish you’ll hook will be in the 20 to 25 inch category, and will run FAST and jump HIGH!!!
The Lakes are readily walked; no floating devices are required or allowed during the tournament. Wading is possible, though the edges drop off quickly on several of them, so care should be taken.
Its a beautiful place, and we’ll be the only ones there. The Ranch Guest House sleeps 10 people comfortably. Jeff DuPont and his friendly staff will provide harry meals along with a laid back atmosphere. Yes, satellite TV, a large table for the card players, and a bar thetas just steps away, stocked to your liking(except as note, liquor is on your own). These lakes are very small, averaging about one acre. Despite their size, they hold huge Kamloops trout that run hard and jump with abandon. A variety of fly angling techniques will take fish, and you will probably use them all. All contestants will fish all lakes during the three days.
Rules are stringent: no cheating on measurements, no floating devices, no weighted lines, one rod strung at a time, and more. Judges will roam the competition. All rules and further information are detailed at www.nativefishsociety. org.
The cost is $650 per angler. The cost includes rod fees; a sample of appropriate fly patterns from Idlewyld Flies; lodging; lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Sunday and breakfast and lunch on Monday; refreshment stations spread liberally among the lakes; and all the fun you can have. Net proceeds go to support the conservation program of the Native Fish Society. Limited to 10 people. Contribute to the mission of the Native Fish Society while enjoying three days of great fishing—you cannot ask for more! Reservations are on a first-come, firstserved basis. To reserve your space, call Paige Wallace at (503) 977-3133 or send an e-mail: paige@nativefishsociety.org.
Tournament SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY APRIL 30 - MAY 2 WILD WINDS RANCH (just outside of Grass Valley) Limited to 10 anglers: five teams of two Five small lakes, all within a very short walking distance...big fish...as in really big Kamloops up to 30 inches! The average—yes, average—fish will be between 20 and 25 inches!
Contestants will be hosted at Wild Winds Ranch. The house will comfortably sleep all contestants. Jeff and his staff will serve hearty meals. This is a fun competition in a great location. There are great prizes for the first and second place teams. These are just a few features of the first-ever Native Fish Society Desert Lake Fishing Tournament to be held April 30 and May 1 and 2 at Wild Winds Ranch near Grass Valley.
Contestants — 10 in all arranged in five teams of two—will rotate and fish among the ranch’s five lakes a half day Saturday, all day Sunday, and a half day Monday. The team recording the most total inches during the three days will be declared winners! Prizes will be awarded to first- and second-place teams. Sponsored by: John Smeraglio and the Deschutes Canyon Fly Shop; Jeff DuPont and Wild Winds Ranch
1st Place Winners Prize is a Two Person, One Day float trip on the Umpqua River system with local guide Dean Finnerty. A value of $350.00.
2nd Place Winners Prize is a William Joseph Fishing Pack called “The Creel”, even though the name denotes tradition, this pack represents a whole new category in carry systems. Each team mate will receive one. Product value $85.00 ea.
3rd Place Prize Winners will each receive a $75.00 Fly Line Gift Certificate from Brian O’keefe of Scientific Anglers.
For the Last Place Team, We’ve put together a very special Cancelation Prize that will be of great help for you in next years Tournament!!! Contact John at (541) 395-2565 or (866) 647-4721 |
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