06 One Fly Photos

[ecce38]

Go to my webpage (link at bottom) to see some pre/post contest photos of this year's One Fly Contest. Click on 'My fishing page' and then '06 One Fly Contest'.

[Phil Lilley]

Thanks for posting pics... I was wondering how the event went.

Is there any details about fish caught... flies??

[Guest flyfishBDS]

ONE FLY 2006

If you missed One Fly 2006 you missed a great day's fun, beautiful conditions and some fun fishing. Andy Nichol's continued his run of success, confirming his mastery of fall technique, with his third successive win, and his 4th win in 5 years. Andy's 16" winning fish fell to a size 14 Olive sowbug of his own making.

Andy also suprised his fellow competitors passing one the Sage Z-Axis fly rod and reel prize to the second place getters, all who caught and released 15" fish, with Josh Yarborough from Norman Ok, winning the draw.

It was great to see a bunch of familiar faces, and plenty of new ones among the 76 competitors. Of course, being a One Fly there were hard luck stories. Two 18" were caught, the fly fishers involved already having chosen a smaller fish as their One Fly entry, not willing to risk losing their fly and being disqualified.

There were flies popped off on fish, cast off into the trees and dropped on the bank, and I daresay a bunch of frantic searches. But most people seemed to do well, with a goodly number of 14" fish (the winning length 3 years ago) coming to hand. All entrants, particularly those returning to the tailwater after an absence, were remarking on the size and condition of the trout they were catching

Lunch this year was a treat held under the trees at the Spider Creek Resort, thanks to Peter Godfrey (owner of the Store and Resort) for the invitation. His shrimp was spectacular. Thanks also to Buddy from Smoking Bud's Restaurant, another of our neighbours, for handling the catering. It was very pleasant to sit yarning on the reost's table and chairs, and a great way to cap off the event.

We also have to thank all our sponsors for our giveaway bags and door prizes including Spirit River, Ross, Fishpond, Rio, Budweiser of course.

And lastly, and very importantly Cary Marcus our Sage rep, for his support and friendship for this little Dam Store and its One Fly since its inception. Plus, as One Fly attendees know, he's good fun to have around. Thanks, mate!

Check out the One Fly Photos on our Fly Fishing Gallery 2006 page