asdve23rveavwa Posted July 29, 2013 Report Posted July 29, 2013 Today is a bittersweet day for all of us on the Fishing For A Cure For Cancer Fish-A-Thon organising committee. Once, again, a year of planning came to fruition yesterday with the fifth annual event. The less than perfect weather in no way spoiled another stellar day! Smiles were found everywhere, and, the fishing overall was probably the best participants have experienced in the five years. Quite a few decent bass/trout and panfish were landed. As for $'s, the final count is not yet in, but, we are over $12 000 raised!! Ryan Bonin and Dan Bouck will chime in with $ amounts/fish sizes and sponsor thank-you's (although I will give a big shout-out to Laurie at Dixie Tackle here!!!) and any other pertinent info. Thanks to the rest of the team, Ryan, Dan, Ginny, Sam, Shawn, Stephanie, Tom, Angela, Ashley, Suzie, Bob, Mike, Danna, Albert and ANYONE else who helped in any way. Juli and I are thrilled to be part of one heck of a winning team with an extremely positive attitude!!! It was great to see so many familiar faces, as well as a bunch of new ones including some OFCers such as Christopher K, a young man who has embraced this forum. The following is but a small portion of the 700 + photos that Juli took throughout Friday night and Saturday. I will post a link to ALL the pics once they are uploaded to Photobucket. Anyone wanting to share/print etc, will be able to have copies of photos of themselves. I will also post this link on the Fish-A-Thon website. Friday night kids campfire fun Saturday, The Main Event Registration, Ryan's Angels signing everyone up Laurie of Dixie Tackle St. Thomas...YOU ROCK LADY!!!!!!!!!! Fishing in the rain Having Fun Proud Anglers Prize bag set-up, think a few of you might recognize that guy Setting up Dinner, Ginny's mom is an amazing lady!! All generations were represented Fish measuring is serious stuff!!! My bud, Tom and his son Austin with a great bluegill Dan, Ryan, Ginny and myself in serious discussion The master of the Q, OFC's very own HTHM...Albert. He makes us all laugh!!! Thanks so much!! Ryan's dad Bob, great guy who puts in much time putting together promotional products for the Fish-A-Thon!! Ryan our main MC, and, Fish-A-Thon founder Take a bow Laurie Chris, what can I say...winner of most pledges (over $2100) grand slam, and, biggest fish other than bass!!!!! Tom's son Austin, winner of boys most pledges award Biggest bass winner has a napsack filled with 100 chocolate bars slung over his shoulder!! Angela, winner of largest fish other than bass, kids division, caught a nice rainbow trout over 15" Ryan's daughter Averie winner of girls most pledges award Various prize winners Rich, winner of the original Fish-A-Thon five years ago Chrisopher K, OFC's new wave People checking out their prizes Ryan getting a special tie award from Averie An unsuspecting Juli caught waiting for the next photo-op The group shot!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks, again, everyone!!! Hope to see all of you next year!!!!!!
irishfield Posted July 29, 2013 Report Posted July 29, 2013 Thanks to all involved!! Much appreciated from the bottoms of our hearts. Wish we could have made it, but the stars never seem to align!
solopaddler Posted July 29, 2013 Report Posted July 29, 2013 Kudos to everyone involved, it looks like a huge success. Much like Wayne timing for this event always seems to be tough for me. Hopefully next year I can make it.
Fish Farmer Posted July 29, 2013 Report Posted July 29, 2013 A special thank you to all the organizers and helpers that volunteer their time and effort in running such a great event. Congrats to all the winners.
ccmtcanada Posted July 29, 2013 Report Posted July 29, 2013 The weekend never seems to work with my summer schedule, but I am more than happy to help out by bidding in the auction. Can't wait to hit the waters for some musky with Mike in September!! Looks like an amazing event....very well planned....and the smiles on everyone's face is simply priceless. Great job to everyone involved!!
fishnsled Posted July 29, 2013 Report Posted July 29, 2013 Congrats to everyone on another successful event. The smiles say it all. A special thank you to the organizers of this great event, hope to see you there next year!
Nemo Posted July 29, 2013 Report Posted July 29, 2013 Awesome work. You should be very proud of that event. Kudos to you and all who volunteered and participated.
TJQ Posted July 29, 2013 Report Posted July 29, 2013 Yes... awesome work for sure! An event to be proud of!
asdve23rveavwa Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Glad everyone is enjoying the photos, and, thanks for the kind words!! The link and other info is coming, thanks for your patience. FYI, the total is now over $13 000 according to Ginny!!!! Almost forgot a member of the team, Shawn's wife Bridget who was an awesome helper setting up prize bags!!! Edited July 30, 2013 by FRANKIE65
MJL Posted July 30, 2013 Report Posted July 30, 2013 Wish I could've made it down this weekend. Just looks awesome. Kudos to everyone involved
Moosebunk Posted July 30, 2013 Report Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks to all involved, great cause and event run by caring people. Hats off. And also thanks Frank, incredible pics and a joy to view. Well done everyone.
Loonietoon Posted July 30, 2013 Report Posted July 30, 2013 Fantastic JOB EVERY BODY.. Sorry I could not make it .. Hopefully next Year as I sure do miss the fun..
asdve23rveavwa Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks to all involved, great cause and event run by caring people. Hats off. And also thanks Frank, incredible pics and a joy to view. Well done everyone. Thanks, Drew, but my girl FisherJuli gets credit for the photos!
Handlebarz Posted July 31, 2013 Report Posted July 31, 2013 Cliff I am starting to dial the musky in last week I boated a 51" along with another tonight I had 7 follows but would not commit then I lost another big girl easy over 50" they will be in full swing in time for the trip. I hope you have your shoulder in good working order as all the last three trips the musky only wanted the new 12's. I would switch up all different baits but the mammoth has there number. Thanks again for all the hard work that went into the event this year and the past years
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