OKFC '09

The "Ontario Kayak Fishing Classic" was a definite success!!
A huge "thank-you" to our 36 entrants all those who came together to make this event possible!
After thirteen months of planning that included a lot of ups and downs for this first ever freshwater kayak fishing tournament in Canada, I am very proud to put the Nomad Adventures stamp of approval on it. The event ran very smoothly right from the day prior, to the clean-up after.
This can be attributed to an excellent cast of organizers L-A Shibish, Don Theoret and Jeff Goudreau to Ken McPhail the owner of Kashaga Lodge.
Special thanks to Confluence Watersports, Fogh Marine and Swift Canoe and Kayaks for taking time to attend, compete, provide demos and insight into all boat related queries from the field.

Our guests were amazing and not too shabby a bunch of yakfishers either. There was a decent mix of Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass and a few Muskie too.
Prize fallout is as follows;

1st place - Mike Harris, new '09 Tarpon 160 angler
2nd place - Don Theoret, Kokatat dry suit
3rd place - Jamie Pistilli, Kokatat PFD

Youth winner - Alex Goudreau, Youth PFD

Pro/Team Division - Ocean Kayak Don Theoret/Jamie Pistilli, Muskie Innovations gift pkg

Largest Fish - Neil Danby, Okuma reel/rod combo

Everyone took home their fair share of wares and our charity, Haliburton Highlands Outdoor Association can look forward to our contribution based on this year's success.