Ontario Kayak Fishing Classic

Posted on July 16, 2009

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Photo by John Bennett

Over the weekend of July 11/12, Kashaga Lodge hosted the first-ever Kayak-only fishing tournament in Ontario. The event saw 36 participants from throughout Ontario and Quebec brave the wind and weather over the two-day event. Anglers could register three bass per day on a catch-photo-release basis and digital cameras were handed over to the judges at the end of the day. In the Pro-Industry division, teams of two registered their best three bass per day and they could also register a musky to add to the total inches.

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Photo by Dieter LeeThe event felt more like a high school reunion dockside then a competitive fishing tournament. It's always comforting, and informative, to be amongst people who share the same passion as you. At the potluck dinner, participants gathered to continue sharing fishing tales - many people stayed up until the last log had turned to ash. There was even a birthday cake and singing for Marco Potvin who celebrated his special day at the event.

Here are the official results

OKFC Team Industry Division

  1. Team Ocean Kayak - Don Theoret and Jamie Pistilli
  2. Team Hobie - Jeff Goudreau and Jeff Wall
  3. Team Yak-fisher.net - Marco "Joco" Potvin and Elward Cortez
  4. Swift Canoe and Kayak - Jim Mcfarlane and Mike Ramsay
  5. Team Wilderness Systems - Paul Winkle and Paul Brittian

OKFC Individual results

  1. Tie Micheal Harris and Jeff Goudreau
  2. Don Theoret
  3. Jamie Pistilli
  4. Marco "Joco" Potvin
  5. Elward Cortez
  6. Corey McCord
  7. Jim McFarlane
  8. Dieter Lee
  9. Neil Danby
  10. Jeff Wall

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Don Theoret caught and registered the only musky in the pro division.

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Photo by John Bennett

Brianna Bennett caught her first ever musky on the weekend a beauty 28" fish on a wacky worm!

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Corey McCord also landed his first ever a nice 40" fish.

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Big Bass of the event went to Neil Danby who took home an Okuma Rod and Reel combo.

In the kids division the winner was Alex Goudreau who gave the bass heck all weekend!

I can't wait for next years event which should be huge and just as successful.

#Thanks to all the events great sponsors: Confluence Watersports and Ocean Kayak for both donating Kayaks as prizes for this great Tournament!

Also thanks to Kokatat, Okuma, Scotty, Kayak Angler Magazine, Ken at Kashaga Lodge for hosting the event, Swift Canoe and Kayak, Nomad Adventure company, www.Yak-fisher.net, Berkley, Musky Innovations , Shimano, G-Loomis, Trailhead Ottawa, Boatworks, Thule Trailers.

Jamie Pistilli
www.thefishingconsultant.com
www.kayakfishingmovie.com
Team Ocean Kayak

Comments

Posted by Steve Maier From Newmarket on Jul 26, 2009

Excellent time.Be back next year.

Posted by AJ From Keswick on Jul 23, 2009

Sorry i missed it Pistilli. Sounded like a blast!

Posted by Michael Harris From Owen Sound on Jul 21, 2009

A great introduction to the Sport. Fishing was boring to me until I did it from Kayak. Whole new ball game!!

Posted by Jim Quan From Markham on Jul 16, 2009

Jamie, I think we were more interested in having a good time and meeting other kayak anglers. The tournament was just a perfect excuse for a get together.

Posted by YakDreams From Whitby on Jul 16, 2009

Nice write-up Jamie, such an excellent time, cannot wait til next year! Neil

Posted by Don Theoret From Ottawa on Jul 16, 2009

Always great teaming up with an H-level celeb. Let's crush them bass next year buddy!

Posted by Jeffrey Goudreau From Windsor on Jul 16, 2009

Check the score card again dude :)

Posted by Jeffrey Goudreau From Windsor on Jul 16, 2009

Wow, what a great time that turned out to be. Thanks for the write up Jamie :)

Posted by Elward "Coonago" Cortez From Ottawa on Jul 16, 2009

Jamie, Team Yak-fisher.net finished second not third.

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Kayak Fishing - Jamie Pistilli

Jamie Pistilli has been fishing the waters of North America and the Caribbean for over 20 years, and although he has caught everything from tarpon to sharks, his specialty is trophy musky and carp fishing. Jamie has been featured in numerous fishing publications and is a regional editor for Kayak Angler Magazine. He's also a member of the Ocean Kayak Pro Team, and an active advisor, guide and fishing consultant in Ottawa, Ontario.