Bob Jones Memorial Trophy for Team Cormorant

Photo, courtesy Todd Oishi

Team Cormorant, the Team Gold Medalists at the 2013 Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium, and recipients of the Bob Jones Memorial Trophy.

Left to right: Terence Courtoreille, Todd Oishi, Rob Stroud, John Nishi, and Chris Puchniak

Host Committee - Canadian National Fly Fishing Champiionships

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Standing, from left: Cathy Lewis, Neil Bates, Robert Eagleson, Monty Buechler, Don Pike, Armand Magotiaux, Gary Hanke, Gary Bird

Seated, from left: John Nishi, Gerry Thompson, Kathleen Vander Reyden, Michelle Magotiaux, Louise Stinson, Mary Zolmer, Chris Iskiw

These are the members of the Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium planning committee that brought the fly fishing nationals to Calgary!

This week-long event took place in The City of Calgary on the #BowRiver. Sponsored by Trout Unlimited Canada and Fly Fusion Magazine. A Fly Fishing Team Canada event.

Awards Banquet - Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships

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Host Committee Co-Chair Gerry Thompson opens the banquet

Jim McLennan provided entertainment for the crowd with a half hour concert that included tunes from his CD 'Six String Gumbo'.

Michelle Magotiaux, owner/operator of Bow River Shuttles with Donny Dixon. Donny was the lucky winner of the "Heads or Tails" game led by MC Don Pike (Director of Special Events, Trout Unlimited Canada). His prize was a set of DVDs of Confluence Films' first three films - Drift, Rise and Connect.

Michelle is organizing and hosting the upcoming 'World Premiere' of the latest offering from Confluence Films: "WAYPOINTS". That special event takes place in Calgary at the Cardel Theatre on Nov 08, 2013.

Randy Taylor, President, Fly Fishing Team Canada presenting medals to Team Dredgehogs, this year's bronze medalists.

Left to Right: Bret Walters (Calgary), Dave Forgeron, Marius Adrian Dumitra, Ian Troup, Shelly Dolezsar (Calgary)

See more photos from this event here

Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships (Breakfast TV)

Fly Fishing - Sept 24, 2013 Breakfast TV 

Watch news story here: http://bit.ly/16YQD7Q

Todd Oishi writes: “Here's a link to my Breakfast Television interview about the 2013 Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships that was aired on City T.V. in Calgary, Alberta. The host was quite entertaining, and I even managed to help him catch his first-ever trout on the fly during my segment!”

Bow River Shuttles writes: We were unsuccessful in viewing this news clip using Firefox as our browser. The video would play for only a few seconds, and then show this message: ‘This player is unable to play this protected content at this time’. We switched to Internet Explorer, and the video worked just fine.

Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium in The City of Calgary on the #BowRiver. Sponsored by Trout Unlimited Canada and Fly Fusion Magazine. A Fly Fishing Team Canada event.

Medal Winners - Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships

Gold - Team Comorants  (Click on photos for larger images)

 

Congratulations to all the competitors for a great effort this week! Special congratulations to these guys and gals who took home the top spots.

Medal winners at Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium in The City of Calgary on the #BowRiver. Sponsored by Trout Unlimited Canada and Fly Fusion Magazine. A Fly Fishing Team Canada event.

Silver - Team EnDiable

Bronze - Team Dredgehogs

Individual medals:
Gold - Rob Stroud
Silver - Dave Forgeron
Bronze - Terence Courtoureille

Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships (Global Calgary TV)

Mon, Sep 23 : The Bow River is known around the world as a hot spot for fly-fishing. And some of the best fishermen in Canada are trying their luck on it this week. Here’s Gil Tucker with them warming up in calmer waters, inspiring others to try reeling in a big one.

Day #3 at Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships

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Day #3 at Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium in The City of Calgary on the #BowRiver. Sponsored by Trout Unlimited Canada and Fly Fusion Magazine. A Fly Fishing Team Canada event.

Women step into competitive waters

Women step into competitive waters

Two women are competing in the national fly fishing competition being held in Calgary.

Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium in The City of Calgary on the #BowRiver. Sponsored by Trout Unlimited Canada and Fly Fusion Magazine. A Fly Fishing Team Canada event.

Day #2 at Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships

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Day #2 at Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium in The City of Calgary on the #BowRiver. Sponsored by Trout Unlimited Canada and Fly Fusion Magazine. A Fly Fishing Team Canada event. Loch-style fishing http://lochstyleflyfishing.com/articles.htm

Day #1 at the Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium

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 Day #1 at the Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium in The City of Calgary on the #BowRiver. Sponsored by Trout Unlimited Canada and Fly Fusion Magazine.

Results after Session 2 - 2013 Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships

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Here are the individual results of the 2013 Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships, after 2 sessions. Full results have been posted in the Desert Palms room.

Courtesy, Todd Oishi

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Team results after 2 sessions. Full results are posted in the Desert Palms room...

Courtesy, Todd Oishi

Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships - Global TV News

Tue, Sep 24 : Calgary is home to a unique competition this week. It’s the Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships. Grant Pollock reports.

Volunteers at Canadian Fly Fishing Championships

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The driving force behind the Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium are volunteers from the Calgary Hook and Hackle Club and the Calgary Women Fly Fishers Club. 

A number of them were 'on the job' yesterday afternoon, looking after all aspects of the registration process.

Conservation Symposium at Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships

Conservation Symposium at Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium

The Canadian Championships got off to a strong start earlier this afternoon with the Conservation Symposium. Three very solid speakers, Jim McLennan, Lorne Fitch and Brad Stelfox anchored this impressive event. More info about the speakers at this link: http://bit.ly/16v1YIo

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Conservation Symposium MC Don Pike, Director of Special Events, Trout Unlimited Canada

Gerry Thompson, Co-Chair, Host Committee, Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium welcoming members of the eleven teams who have come together for the event from across the country.

Jim McLennan, McLennan Fly Fishing – “The Bow River: an Angler's Perspective."

Jim’s presentation traced his history with the Bow River, which intersects with the development of the guiding/outfitting industry, the arrival of Trout Unlimited Canada in Alberta, and the growth of the river's reputation internationally.

Lorne Fitch – “Stumps, Sawdust and Sediment: A Legacy of Logging in the Headwaters?"

Lorne discussed the perilous prognosis for native fish in Alberta's headwaters resulting from habitat declines – a consequence historic and current land use. Timber harvest is a major cause of these declines but the effects are cumulative. How can we turn the situation around to rescue native fish species, improve water quality and restore watershed integrity?

Brad Stelfox – “Tracking the Effects of Land Use on Salmonids in the Bow River: Could the Bow River host the National Fly Fishing Championships in 50 years?

Brad explored how landscape activities and land use decisions made today will affect the Bow River fishery we leave to the next generation.

Conservation Symposium at Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships - Monday Sept 23, 3pm-5pm

Conservation Symposium at Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium - Monday Sept 23, 3pm-5pm

"The CFFC competition is here all next week. The championships kick off with a Conservation Symposium at 3PM to 5PM on Monday September 23rd at the Carriage House Inn. Attendance is free of charge (though a donation would be appreciated)> Three well known Albertans will offer their unique perspectives on the Bow River and the future of both the river and other southern Alberta fisheries.

Jim McLennan will lead off by talking about “The Bow River: an Angler's Perspective." His presentation will trace his history with the Bow River, which intersects with the development of the guiding/outfitting industry, the arrival of Trout Unlimited Canada in Alberta, and the growth of the river's reputation internationally.

Lorne Fitch will follow Jim with his presentation titled “Stumps, Sawdust and Sediment: A Legacy of Logging in the Headwaters?"  He will discuss the perilous prognosis for native fish in Alberta's headwaters resulting from habitat declines – a consequence historic and current land use. Timber harvest is a major cause of these declines but the effects are cumulative. How can we turn the situation around to rescue native fish species, improve water quality and restore watershed integrity?

Dr. Brad Stelfox will wrap up the symposium with his talk on “Tracking the Effects of Land Use on Salmonids in the Bow River: Could the Bow River host the National Fly Fishing Championships in 50 years?" His talk will explore how landscape activities and land use decisions made today will affect the Bow River fishery we leave to the next generation.

The symposium is a great opportunity to hear what some of our best conservationists have to say about the past, present and future of our waters.

For more information please go to: http://www.flyfishingnationals.com/index.html

The Championship week winds up with a banquet featuring Live and Silent auctions and the medal award ceremonies. Tickets are only $60 and can be purchased on the web site.

Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium (Calgary) - Sept 23-27, 2013

Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium (Calgary) - Sept 23-27, 2013

A joint effort between Fly Fishing Canada and the Calgary Fly Fishing Championship Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada, the championships are strictly a catch-and-release event to provide a focal point that brings fly fishers together from throughout Canada and the world. They not only exchange technical information about their sport, but also address problems concerning conservation, water quality, habitat loss, and other environmental issues. In addition to providing the competitors with a world-class fly fishing experience, our event will showcase our “Blue Ribbon Waters”, engage youth in a series of activities focused on learning to fly fish and conserve fish habitat, and raise money to restore an important side channel on the Bow River.

The fishing portions of the event are being held on the Bow River and two community lakes - Arbour Lake and Lake Midnapore. The Carriage House Inn will be the venue for the Conservation Symposium on the 23rd from 3-5 PM and Banquet/Auction on the 27th from 6 - 10 PM

Websites: http://www.flyfishingnationals.com/ (main website) and http://www.flyfishingcanada.net/ (registration and rules)

Participants

We currently some room left for participants but registration will be closing at the end of August. You can register a team of 5 or sign up as an individual and be assigned to a team.

Further information and the rules and rule modifications are available on both websites - be sure to review them and ask questions before signing up.

Volunteers

We currently require a number of controllers (about 75 total slots to fill) during the Bow River portion of the competition. Morning and afternoon time slots are available Sept 25 and 26th, and a morning only slot on Friday Sept 27. This is a great way to learn a few new tricks and tips. Contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator Kathy Vander Reyden at Kathy@kavee.net or 403-256-5039. Visit http://www.flyfishingnationals.com/ for more information.

Spectators

The fishing portions event will be open to spectators - more information will be posted once a schedule is set.

On Monday September 23 a Conservation Symposium will be held (3 -5 PM) that addresses water quality issues in Alberta. Three renowned speakers will address the theme " The Bow River and South Saskatchewan Watershed - past, present and future". Jim McLennan will discuss the history of the Bow River, Lorne Fitch - Current threats and issues facing native trout, and Dr.Brad Stelfox - what the future holds for the Bow River. The symposium is open to the public by donation - proceeds to Trout Unlimited Canada for local projects.

On Friday September 27 a Premium Alberta Beef buffet dinner, awards ceremony, live and silent auctions, fly tying contest by the competitors and a musical performance by Jim McLenan (guitartist) will be held to raise funds for Fly Fishing Canada and Trout Unlimited; tickets are only $60 and can be purchased on-line at http://www.flyfishingnationals.com/. Buy your ticket early as the cut off is September 20/13.

Questions can be submitted via our website http://www.flyfishingnationals.com/

Additional information will be added as it becomes available.

Thank you!

New Canadian Fly Fishing Nationals website

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Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium

The brand new Canadian Fly Fishing Nationals website is now live and is iPhone and Android friendly - check it out.

www.flyfishingnationals.com

Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium - Sept 23-27, 2013

Check out the new Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium ad running in Fly Fusion Magazine, official magazine partner to the 2013 championships!

Coming to The City of Calgary and the Bow River September 2013.

New Fly Fishing League in Calgary, Alberta

Photo, courtesy Kyle Snarr

 Southern Alberta Competitive Fly Fishing League

I'm forming a Fly Fishing League in the Calgary, Alberta area - with the help of Kyle Snarr (member of the National Youth Fly Fishing Team), and would like to extend an invitaion to all of you and anyone that you know might be be interested in joining the new League and participating in a few of the friendly-spirited fly fishing competitions that we'll be holding on some southern Alberta stillwaters and rivers this summer and fall?

These events will provide the competitors with the opportunity to observe the tactics and techniques that other competitors are using when approaching a particular stretch of river or stillwater and its fish. They'll also serve as a valuable training excercise and educational tool for local youth. The venues will be selected with greatest thought and consideration, and worked through a rotation in order to ensure that they we won't have a negative impact on them or their fish.

The competitions are all single day events, with individual and team scores being recorded. A Leader Board will be set up and used to record the results of each competition and the individual and team standings for the Southern Alberta Competitive Fly Fishing League. There will be gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded to the the Top 3 individuals and teams at the conclusion of the season. Individual registrants are welcome to join in on the fun, and will be paired up with a partner prior to the start of each competition. competitors are free to pair up with whomever they choose as the season progresses.

These competitions will provide an excellent introduction into the world of competitive fly fishing. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend these competitions, and are guaranteed to learn and benefit from this experience. This also an excellent chance for novice and experienced competitors to gain some additional competitive fly fishing experience and improve their skills.

Please respond on this thread to be registered and added to the mailing list (there are no fees or charges to be a part of this League).

Cheers,
Todd Oishi

http://innovativeflyfisher.com/forum/index.php?topic=770.0

Registered members of the Southern Alberta Competitive Fly Fishing League:

Kyle Snarr
Oscar Marulanda
James Pier
Mike Briggs
Rob Viala
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Host City Announced For the 2013 Canadian Host City Announced For the 2013 Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 1^st, 2013

Host City Announced For the 2013 Canadian  

National Fly Fishing Championships                                

Calgary, AB – Fly Fishing Canada and the NFFC Host Committee for 2013 are pleased to announce that Calgary, Alberta has been selected as the host city for the 11th Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships and Conservation Symposium. The event will be held from September 23^rd to 27^th with participant registration opening January 2013. The highly organized host committee, a newly formed chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada chaired by Gerry Thompson, is actively assembling what will be a very memorable year.

“We are honoured to have been provided the opportunity to host the 11^th Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships”, says host committee chair Gerry Thompson, “The city of Calgary and the world class Bow River fishery that flows through it have a rich history within the sport of fly fishing and will prove to be the perfect host for celebrating this special gathering of the fly-fishing community. Participating fly anglers can expect nothing short of the best from this planning committee and we look forward to seeing you next September.”

“We are thrilled to have Calgary as the host of our 2013 Nationals,” says Fly Fishing Canada President Randy Taylor, “The strong team of volunteers that have come together to form the local organizing committee, together with Calgary’s world-class fly-fishing opportunities, creates the dynamic framework for what we anticipate will be a highly successful event. We have no doubt that Calgary will deliver in spades.”

Founded in 1987, Fly Fishing Canada is a not-for-profit organization responsible for providing a national competition for Canada’s top competitive fly anglers. The objectives of Fly Fishing Canada’s Nationals include: sharing of fly-fishing information and techniques; showcasing local conservation initiatives and achievements through the Conservation Symposium; and providing a unique opportunity for passionate anglers from across North America to gather and learn more about fly fishing and related conservation issues in a friendly environment.

For additional information regarding the 2013 Calgary National Fly Fishing Championships and Conservation Symposium visit Fly Fishing Canada online: www.flyfishingcanada.net

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  

Host Committee - NFFC 2013 (CFE License #0224)

Contact: Chris Bird, Communications Chair

P: 888.435.9624

E: cbird@birdmarketinggroup.com

FB: Facebook.com/flyfishingnationals

Fly Fishing Canada

Contact: Randy Taylor, President

P: 613-599-9600

E: president@flyfishingcanada.net