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[Todd Oishi]

Buntzen Lake Fly Fishing Competition - Sunday July 15th, 2012
Port Moody, British Columbia



Competition Water: Buntzen Lake in Port Moody, British Columbia

Schedule of Events:
Boats go in the water around 8:00am
Session 1: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Session 2: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
12:00pm - 1:00pm The Youth Team members will be serving a hot dog and burger lunch, as a part of their fundraising projects, so please bring along some cash to help support their cause.

Details:
1.   Method of angling: Fly fishing loch-style (fishing and casting ahead of the drift of a drifting boats)
2.   FIPS-Mouche Rules apply
3.   Entry Fees/Payouts: None
4.   Eligible fish species: Rainbow and Cutthroat trout, Kokanee and Dolly Varden.
5.   Minimum length for scoring points: 20cm.
6.   Number of sessions: 2 Sessions.
7.   Time Period for each session: 3 hours.
8.   Number of competitors per Team: 2 competitors (Individual Competitors will be paired up).
9.   No-Fish-Period: comp water no-fish policy is in affect as of 8:00am Monday, July 8th, 2012.
10. The use of electric motors is permitted for moving about the lake (trolling is not permitted).
11. Flies must be out of the water when the boat is under power (rowing or motoring).

This competition, as well as the rest of the Summer Series, will allow participants a unique opportunity to participate in a series of friendly-spirited competitions, and to learn more about stillwater fishing in general. This also provides an excellent opportunity for meeting other fly fishers and members of our angling communities.

Please mark this event on your calendar and respond here or email me at: toishis@uniserve.com to confirm that you're able to attend. I really want to encourage newcomers and fly fishers of all skill levels to come out, learn, and see what it's all about. Please keep in mind that it costs absolutely nothing to enter, so you've got absolutely nothing to lose...

I hope to see you at this event!!

Cheers,
Todd Oishi
  

[Todd Oishi]

Update:

The recent stocking reports for Buntzen Lake indicates that it has been stocked with 5000 rainbows in the past 2 months, with 2000 fish going in on June 14th.  The newly stocked trout will all be the half-pound or 11-12 inch size, which is fairly typical for our Lower Mainland lakes. Keep in mind that there are a lot of larger trout in Buntzen Lake as well. In fact... my biggest trout to date, from Buntzen, measured in at a whopping 18 inches!

Buntzen Lake is an absolutely ideal location and setting for this competition, and given the recent stocking numbers... the fish should be fairly abundant and willing to chase a fly! Beyond the competitive aspect, this event also provides a great format and opportunity to socialize, make new friends and reconnect with old ones.

I hope to see a few more fly fishers signing up for this event, and coming out to support the Youth Team - while enjoying a great time both on and off the water...

Here's an updated list of participants (please post on this thread or email me if you wish to register or can't make it and your name is on the list):

1. Todd Oishi
2. Mike Oishi
3. Chris Puchniak
4. Neville Gosling
5. Rob Ramsay
6. Devin Ramsay
7. Vance Whitley
8. Kevin Cucheron
9. Jose Viveiros
10. Jordan Viveiros
11. John Wilkinson
12. Tyler Wilkinson
13. Gordon Engbert
14. Rob Nagai
15. Kevin Ehl
16. Joe Horvath
17. Martin Payne
18. Matthew Mikes
19. Jeff Choi
20. Richard Choi
21. Greg Simpson
22. Dayne Simpson
23. Chris Barnes
24. Aaron Laing
25. Erik Barker

Here's a few photos that were taken at some of our past events:

[Todd Oishi]

Update:

We're looking for a volunteer(s) to help barbecue and serve the lunch (hamburgers and hot dogs) for the fund-raiser portion of this event. All proceeds from the barbecue go directly to the Youth Team and to help send 17 year-old Jordan Viveiros, of Maple Ridge, to compete as a member of the Youth Team at this year's National Championships in Mont Tremblant, Quebec.

Please contact Todd Oishi at: toishis@uniserve.com for more information or post your replies on this thread.

Thank-you!!

[Todd Oishi]

For those who've emailed me and aren't familiar with this style of fly fishing...

  The term “loch-style” is used to describe a method of stillwater fishing where the flies are cast, presented, and retrieved ahead of the drift of a boat, as it's blown across the surface of a lake. The boat drifts broadside to the wind, with the fly fisher(s) seated sideways within the boat and with the wind against their back. The drift of the boat is controlled by using a “drogue” (drift sock) that drags in the water behind the boat to slow its drift and keep it traveling in a fairly straight line.

  In comparison to fishing from a stationary or anchored boat, loch-style fishing allows the fly fisher to effectively cover a much greater area and number of trout within a similar time-frame. Fishing from a drifting boat provides the added advantage of a stealthy approach that significantly reduces the chance of spooking the trout as the fly is usually the first object that they will see.

  While traditional trolling of a fly can be effective in deeper water, it certainly has its limitations for shallow water presentations, as the presentation of the fly is limited to areas where the boat has recently traveled, thereby creating a higher probability that the trout will have seen the boat and fly line long before the fly itself. On busy and heavily-pressured lakes, the forward presentation of loch-style fishing allows the fly fisher to effectively cover the shoreline, small bays and other areas of the lake where trolling a fly would be ineffective and virtually impossible...

  For those who have emailed me in regards to the rules and for a definition of loch-style fishing; here's a diagram that I drew that illustrates the competitors' "fishing zones" that they're allowed target while fishing loch-style. The flies, while in the water, must not pass behind the centerline of the boat (absolutely no trolling allowed). Fishing or having your flies in the water while the boat is under power, either from oars or a motor is not permitted.

  Both competitors must fish in front of the boat from the same (downwind) side and cast their flies in the water on their half of the boat. See diagram below:



I know from past experiences and very recent reports that there are some rather large trout residing in Buntzen Lake, which should make this a very interesting and entertaining event. They've also stocked Buntzen with over 7000 trout during the past few months, which will be the half-pound or 11-12 inch size, and should prove to be very aggressive and fun to catch!

I'd love to see a few more people signing up for what should prove to be an exceptionally fun and interesting event! I have plenty of drift socks (drogues) and thwart boards for those that are curious about loch-style fly fishing and wanting to come out and enjoy a day on the water and socializing. Please keep in mind that it costs absolutely nothing to enter, so you've got absolutely nothing to lose...

Cheers,
Todd

[Todd Oishi]

I just received a last minute cancellation for next Sunday's event (Sunday, July 15th), so we're searching for more fly fishers that have 12 or 14 foot boats that want to fill in and join in on the fun. No previous competition experience is necessary (keep in mind that this is fun event and a great way to meet a few new faces from this forum). The fishing and weather forecast looks good, so please sign up and come out to support the kids.

Thanks,
Todd

[Todd Oishi]

I just wanted to thank all 21 competitors that came out and fished under very challenging conditions. I also wanted to say a very special thanks to Rick Clark and his charming wife for coming out and volunteering their time to cook the wonderful lunch for the event!!!

Here are the official results from today's competition (2 three-hour session with 21 competitors that were split into 3 letter groups):

Place -  Name    -    Placing Points  - Fish Points -    No. of Fish
1.     Todd Oishi               2          -         4500       -         6
2.     Martin Payne           2          -         3380       -         5
3.     Kevin Cucheron       4          -         1860       -         3 
4.     Rob Ramsay            5          -         1760       -         3
5.     Chris Puchniak        7          -         1660       -         2 
6.     Vance Whitley         8          -           700       -         1
7.     Jordan Viveiros        9         -         1320       -          2
8.     Matthew Mikes        9         -           640        -         1
9.     Chris Chan              9         -           640        -         1
10.   Erik Barker             11        -           600       -          1
11.   Tyler Wilkinson      12         -           560        -         1
12.   Neville Gosling       14         -              0        -         0
12.   Jose Viveiros         14          -              0        -         0
12.   Rob Zed                14          -              0       -          0
12.   Kevin Ehl               14          -              0        -         0
12.   Joe Horvath          14           -             0        -         0
12.   Dan Baraniuk        14          -              0       -          0
12.   John Wilkinson      14          -              0       -          0
12.   Devin Ramsay       14          -              0       -          0
12.   Greg Simpson       14          -              0       -          0
12.   Dayne Simpson     14          -             0        -         0

I'll post the results from each session tomorrow....

Thanks again to everyone for making this a very successful and fun event!!
Todd

[Todd Oishi]

Individual Results in Session 1:

Group A:
Place -  Name    -    Placing Points  - Fish Points -    No. of Fish  - Longest Fish
1.     Vance Whitley         1          -           700       -         1               30cm
2.     Matthew Mikes        2          -           640        -        1               27cm
3.     Rob Zed                 7          -              0       -          0
3.     Kevin Ehl                7          -              0        -         0
3.     Joe Horvath            7           -             0        -         0
3.     Dayne Simpson       7           -             0        -         0
3.     Devin Ramsay         7          -              0       -          0

Group B:
Place -  Name    -    Placing Points  - Fish Points -    No. of Fish  - Longest Fish
1.     Todd Oishi               1          -         3080       -         5               31cm
2.     Rob Ramsay            2          -         1100       -         2               24cm
3.     Erik Barker              7          -              0        -        0
3.     Jose Viveiros           7          -              0        -         0
3.     Jordan Viveiros        7          -              0        -         0
3.     Neville Gosling         7          -              0        -         0
3.     Greg Simpson          7          -              0        -         0

Group C;
Place -  Name    -    Placing Points  - Fish Points -    No. of Fish  - Longest Fish
1.     Martin Payne           1          -           660       -         1               28cm
2.     Kevin Cucheron       2          -           640       -         1               27cm  
2.     Chris Chan              2          -           640       -         1               27cm
4.     Chris Puchniak        4          -           620        -         1               26cm  
5.     Tyler Wilkinson       5          -            560       -         1               23cm
6.     John Wilkinson        7          -              0       -          0
6.     Dan Baraniuk          7          -              0       -          0

Individual Results of Session 1:

Place -  Name    -    Placing Points  - Fish Points -    No. of Fish  - Longest Fish
1.     Todd Oishi               1          -         3080       -         5               31cm
2.     Vance Whitley         1          -           700       -         1               30cm
3.     Martin Payne           1          -           660       -         1               28cm
4.     Rob Ramsay            2          -         1100       -         2               24cm
5.     Matthew Mikes        2         -           640        -         1               27cm
5.     Chris Chan              2         -           640        -         1               27cm
5.     Kevin Cucheron       2          -          640       -          1               27cm
8.     Chris Puchniak        4          -           620       -         1               26cm  
9.     Tyler Wilkinson        5         -           560        -         1               23cm
10.   Jordan Viveiros        7         -              0        -         0
10.   Erik Barker              7         -              0        -         0
10.   Neville Gosling         7         -              0        -         0
10.   Jose Viveiros           7          -              0        -         0
10.   Rob Zed                  7          -             0       -          0
10.   Kevin Ehl                 7          -             0        -         0
10.   Joe Horvath             7           -            0        -         0
10.   Dan Baraniuk           7          -             0       -          0
10.   John Wilkinson         7          -             0       -          0
10.   Devin Ramsay          7          -             0       -          0
10.   Greg Simpson          7          -             0       -          0
10.   Dayne Simpson        7          -             0        -         0


Individual Results in Session 2:

Group A:
Place -  Name    -    Placing Points  - Fish Points -    No. of Fish  - Longest Fish
1.     Vance Whitley         7          -             0       -          0
2.     Matthew Mikes        7          -             0        -         0
3.     Rob Zed                 7          -              0       -          0
3.     Kevin Ehl                7          -              0        -         0
3.     Joe Horvath            7           -             0        -         0
3.     Dayne Simpson       7           -             0        -         0
3.     Devin Ramsay         7          -              0       -          0

Group B:
Place -  Name    -    Placing Points  - Fish Points -    No. of Fish  - Longest Fish
1.     Todd Oishi               1          -         1420       -         2               31cm
2.     Jordan Viveiros        2          -          1320       -         2               29cm
3.     Rob Ramsay            3          -           660        -         1               28cm
3.     Erik Barker              4          -           600        -         1               25cm
3.     Jose Viveiros           7          -               0        -         0
3.     Neville Gosling         7          -               0        -         0
3.     Greg Simpson          7          -               0        -         0

Group C;
Place -  Name    -    Placing Points  - Fish Points -    No. of Fish  - Longest Fish
1.     Martin Payne           1          -         2780       -         4               31cm
2.     Kevin Cucheron       2          -         1220       -         2               28cm  
3.     Chris Puchniak        3          -         1040        -         1               47cm  
4.     Chris Chan              7          -              0        -         0
5.     Tyler Wilkinson        7          -              0        -         0
6.     John Wilkinson        7          -              0        -         0
6.     Dan Baraniuk          7          -              0        -         0

Individual Results of Session 2:

Place -  Name    -    Placing Points  - Fish Points -    No. of Fish  - Longest Fish
1.     Martin Payne           1          -         2780       -         4               31cm                
2.     Todd Oishi               1          -         1420       -         2               31cm              
3.     Jordan Viveiros        2          -         1320       -         2               29cm              
4.     Kevin Cucheron       2          -         1220       -         2                28cm              
5.     Chris Puchniak        3          -         1040        -         1               47cm                
6.     Rob Ramsay            3          -          660        -         1                28cm              
7.     Erik Barker              4          -          600        -         1                25cm              
8.     Matthew Mikes        7         -               0        -         0
9.     Chris Chan              7         -               0        -         0
10.   Vance Whitley         7         -               0        -         0
11.   Tyler Wilkinson        7         -               0        -         0
12.   Neville Gosling         7         -               0        -         0
12.   Jose Viveiros           7         -               0        -         0
12.   Rob Zed                  7         -               0        -         0
12.   Kevin Ehl                7         -                0        -         0
12.   Joe Horvath            7         -                0        -         0
12.   Dan Baraniuk          7         -                0        -         0
12.   John Wilkinson        7         -                0        -         0
12.   Devin Ramsay         7         -                0        -         0
12.   Greg Simpson         7         -                0        -         0
12.   Dayne Simpson       7         -                0        -         0

[Todd Oishi]

Final Individual Results after Session 2:

Place -  Name    -    Placing Points  - Fish Points -    No. of Fish  - Longest Fish
1.     Todd Oishi               2          -         4500       -         7               31cm
2.     Martin Payne           2          -         3380       -         5               31cm
3.     Kevin Cucheron       4          -         1860       -         3               28cm   
4.     Rob Ramsay            5          -         1760       -         3               28cm
5.     Chris Puchniak        7          -         1660       -         2               47cm   
6.     Vance Whitley         8          -           700       -         1               30cm 
7.     Jordan Viveiros        9         -         1320       -          2               29cm
8.     Matthew Mikes        9         -           640        -         1               27cm 
9.     Chris Chan              9         -           640        -         1               27cm
10.   Erik Barker             11        -           600       -          1               25cm
11.   Tyler Wilkinson      12         -           560        -         1               23cm
12.   Neville Gosling       14         -              0        -         0
12.   Jose Viveiros         14          -              0        -         0
12.   Rob Zed                14          -              0       -          0
12.   Kevin Ehl               14          -              0        -         0
12.   Joe Horvath          14           -             0        -         0
12.   Dan Baraniuk        14          -              0       -          0
12.   John Wilkinson      14          -              0       -          0
12.   Devin Ramsay       14          -              0       -          0
12.   Greg Simpson       14          -              0       -          0
12.   Dayne Simpson     14          -             0        -         0

[Todd Oishi]

Here's the updated Summer Series League's Leader Board, which includes the results from the Whonnock Lake; Sasamat Lake and Buntzen Lake competitions (28 competitors):

1.   Todd Oishi              1523
2.   Chris Puchniak        1417
3.   Rob Ramsay             903
4.   Devin Ramsay          849
5.   Martin Payne            700
6.   Vance Whitley          643
7.   Kevin Cucheron        525  
8.   Arthur Olesiak          500  
9.   Jordan Viveiros        488
10.   Jason Gemperle       464  
11.   Richard Choi            263  
12.   Matthew Mikes        233    
13.   Paul Davidson         219
14.   Chris Chan              210
15.   Chris Barnes           200  
16.   Erik Barker              191
17.   Tyler Wilkinson       175
18.   Jeff Choi                  127  
19.   Aaron Laing            108
20.   Greg Simpson         104
20.   Dayne Simpson      104
22.   Neville Gosling         40
22.   Jose Viveiros            40
22.   Rob Zed                   40
22.   Kevin Ehl                  40
22.   Joe Horvath             40
22.   Dan Baraniuk           40
22.   John Wilkinson         40



Here's a photo of one of the cutthroat trout that was caught (and released) by one of the competitors. It measured at 47 cm (18.5 inches), and was likely a solid 2.5 pounds. 


Click on the following link to read more about yesterday's event at Buntzen Lake: http://innovativeflyfisher.com/forum/index.php?topic=384.0