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[Todd Oishi]

Due to a recent cancellation, there is now one spot open for five anglers who might be interested in forming and entering a five-member team for this competition...

1st Annual B.C. Loch-Style Fly Fishing Championship
Dates: June 16, 17 & 18, 2011

Fly fishers from all across North America, Europe and the United Kingdom are invited to attend this international loch-style competition. Members of the Canadian and U.S. national fly fishing teams will also be on hand and will be competing for the team and individual medals.

Venue: The Trojan Pond, near the town of Logan Lake, British Columbia
Loch-style fly fishing competition
FIPS-MOUCHE rules apply
Eligible species: Rainbow Trout
Minimum length: 25cm
Maximum number of competitors: 40 anglers (8 five-man teams)
Competitors can register as teams or will be assigned to a team if they chose to register as an individual (registration is based on a first come - first served basis)
Entry fees: $200.00 per angler
Awards for top three teams and individuals

Schedule of Events:

Thursday June 16: Official Meet & Greet: 7:00pm
(Meal & drink tickets available at Black Bull Pub for $10.00)

Friday June 17:
Trojan Pond’s Gates Open 7:00am
Competitor’s Meeting 8:00am - 8:15am
Official practice 8:30am - 11:00pm

Lunch Break (meal included in entry fees) 11:00pm - 12:30pm

Session 1 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Session 2 3:30pm - 5:30pm


Saturday June 18:
Trojan’s Gates Open 7:00am
Breakfast (meal included in entry fees) 7:30am - 8:30am
Competitor’s Meeting 8:30am - 8:45am

Session 3 9:00am - 11:00am

Lunch Break (meal included in entry fees) 11:00pm - 12:30pm

Session 4 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Session 5 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Awards Ceremonies & Banquet: 7:30pm
(Meal tickets available at Black Bull Pub for $20.00)


Entry fee includes angling permits and the use of the competition boats and waters for both days, along with a hardy breakfast and buffet-style lunch that will be served on Saturday, June 18th courtesy of Highland Valley Copper.

Proceeds from this fundraising event will be donated to B.C. Children's Hospital.

For information on registration or sponsorship please contact Todd Oishi:
toishis@uniserve.com

Proudly sponsored by:
Highland Valley Copper
Islander Reels
Bare Waders
Moby Net

[Kype]

Loch-Style with one fly? 

[Todd Oishi]

Yes, it can definitely be performed with a single fly (not nearly as effective as multiples though). In this case, loch-style is referring to the fact that the boats must be free-drifting with the wind and the anglers are casting and working their presentation ahead of the drift at all times (no trailing, trolling or anchoring).

I fish loch-style with a single fly all the time while fishing the stillwaters of British Columbia, and have great success as a result of employing this technique. Besides, the winds of our interior and coastal lakes are absolutely ideal for loch-style fishing... 

[Todd Oishi]

For those of you who emailed me wondering where you can purchase a drogue...

Minn Kota makes one that you can order them through your local fishing shop: http://store.minnkotamotors.com/products/3..._Pro_Drift_Sock



Canadian Tire also sells a model that comes in a few different sizes: http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/5/Sp...k.jsp?locale=en



I have a few different sizes of each model, but my absolute favourite design is the "para drogue" that I picked up while I was in England a few years ago: http://www.sportfish.co.uk/product/wychwood-para-drogue



Good-luck.

Cheers,
Todd