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This year in celebration of Bob’s 40th, the crew is heading back to Horsefly to fling some large dry flies for large bows. In preparation for the trip, Matsumura’s been busy tying up some good looking hoppers. How does a guy like Mats with two young kids and busy fireman job find the time… well unfortunately in the off season Matsumura decided to tear his achilles. The good news is bellyboating down a river for 30kms is good physio therapy for Mats.

Nice Hoppers Matsumura!

Next summer…Kirby turns 50!

After being skunked for almost 14 consecutive fishing derbies, Elcombe decided to spend a day in solitude on Kentucky Lake near Merritt to break his dreaded curse. As we all know, only two things really get the Kirbmeister upset…missing out on a fishing trip and not catching fish on a fishing trip. Fortunately for Elcombe, the stars lined up, the weather was great, there were no equipment malfunctions and his dynamite was obviously working because he managed to land up to twenty rainbows using green and black leeches. Nicely done Elcombe.

Kentucky Lake in June. Looking more like a tropical destination. Some have been speculating that perhaps the fact the Kirby’s heavy use of sunscreen…aka Powder, could be the reason why he had so much success on this day.

This years fishing trip took place at Hathueme Lake Resort off of the Coquihalla Hwy between Merritt and Kelowna. Although the forecast was for a wet weekend, the trip ended up being dry but cold and windy. Fishing was slower for most but two fish weighed in. Harry placing second with a 2.8 lber and Brad winning with his 22″ 3.9 oz rainbow.

Good times!

Nineteen guys for this 2012 trip. Gord, Derek, Mitch, Higo, Brad, Scott, Kirby, Sean, Ron, Ted, Bob, Greg, Kenny, Denny, Iceman, Orson, Harry, Roy, Rob

2012 winner – Brad with the perpetual trophy. 3.9 oz rainbow/22 inches is the winner.

Like the sign says…

Bobber chillin’

Newbie Rob enjoying the weekend. Rob ended up catching his first rainbow using a strike indicator technique. He is now hooked.

Casting

Ken with a fish