- Joe Rotter, Red's Fly Shop
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2023 Details TBA
We have lots of updates to do on this page, but here is the jist. Big event on Saturday with tons of seminars, casting and lecture. Good fun, food, beer, and fellowship. Sunday, Father's Day, we are hosting a scaled back version of the Father's Day Scavenger Hunt we've done in the past. Less species, 1 day, fun for all, and we'll have a great BBQ at the lodge Sunday afternoon.
Father's Day Scavenger Hunt
Teams of (2) anglers will attempt to complete as many unique catches off the species list as possible. It's a fun challenge and nobody is expecting to get them all. Just do your best and have fun! Teams will use their cell phone to video document each catch. As teams submit catches to the tournament platform, videos will populate in real time for both the judges and competing teams. A live leaderboard will be in your pocket. It's a lot of fun to see real time what other teams are catching!
Clean family fun. That's what this event is all about. Spend the weekend chasing various species around the great state of Washington! This is an "all for fun" event that just happens to have some amazing sponsors that have donated a really incredible prize package. Fish super hard... or go easy. Who cares. By the end of this event you'll have increased your fishing knowledge exponentially and have a really good shot at taking home a new fly rod or other valuable tackle.
The closing event on Father's Day is a really fun way to spend time around other anglers that pursued the same exact list of species you did all weekend. It's a friendly, fun, and welcoming environment.
2023 Details TBA
Rendezvous Event - Saturday, June 17th // 10 am - 3 pm
Casting Clinics and Seminars TBA
Fishing Sunday, June 18th // 5 am - 1 pm
Get after it! You have fish to catch before heading back to Red's for the closing ceremony.
Awards Ceremony and Father's Day BBQ 2 pm - 5 pm
We'll meet back up at Red's/Canyon River Ranch and everyone will be expected to spill their guts over a cold brew about where and how they caught their fish! This is going to be a lot of fun.
- Joe Rotter, Red's Fly Shop
2023 Details TBA
Each team will receive a "swag bag" with contributions from Red's, local sponsors, and national sponsors. Big thanks to Orvis, Bajio, Scientific Anglers, Redington, and others for making the prize package possible.
GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE
YOUTH CATEGORY
BIGGEST WESTSLOPE CUTT
BIGGEST RIVER RAINBOW
BIGGEST LARGEMOUTH BASS
BIGGEST TIGER MUSKY
BIGGEST SMALLMOUTH BASS
BIGGEST SCULPIN
BIGGEST CRAWFISH
TRASHIEST TEAM
The trashiest team wins (1) pair of Bajio Sunglasses for the most significant piece of trash or litter removed from the water.
DOOR PRIZE ITEMS
We will do a random drawing on Sunday for these items.
RED'S "2 FLY CHALLENGE"
You'll be given these flies in your swag bag. The team that can catch the greatest number of species using only (2) different patterns (can vary in size/color), can enter to win the Red's 2 Fly Challenge! You aren't limited to just (2) flies, just (2) patterns. Buy in bulk, fish hard!
Prize Package $100 Gift Card at Red's Fly Shop
Guided Trip with Joe Rotter from Red's Fly Shop - The "Average Joe's" Award
So you fished hard but still wound up in the middle of the pack, with only 4 species. You can still win a guided trip with Joe Rotter from Red's! The team that finishes in the dead middle wins a guided trip, in the event of a tie we'll have a drawing on Sunday at the closing ceremony.
Everyone is a Winner!
While there will be some serious hardware divy'd up among the winning teams, our goal is for everyone to gain some value from the event regardless if they catch 15 species or only a single fish for the weekend. We'll give out ample door prizes on Sunday at the closing ceremony, and this is the time where you can meet and learn from our staff that is also fishing in the event. We'll tell you everything! Please trust us to put on a great event, you won't be disapointed.
The tournament is all fly fishing on PUBLIC water in Washington State excluding National Recreation Areas, National Parks, and anglers must adhere to all mandaged fishing regulations. Prior to the tournament entrants will get a detailed briefing on any excluded waters. Your fisheries must offer public access and there is no scents, baits, or otherwise. Judging will be done by the founders of 25 on the Fly in Denver, ethical fish handling and good video quality is essential to be eligible for awards. Make it look good! If you have a 3rd or 4th friend or family member that wants to tag along, no problem! Just as long as they aren't a professional guide haha.
We will cover details and questions on Friday, June 17th over Zoom. You can either pick up your swag bag here in person on Friday, or we can FedEx it to you.Cancellations after June 1st will forfeit 100% of the entry fee. Prior to June 1st entrants can receive a refund of 50% refund.