Lots of stuff to cover today!

But first…have you heard?  The BOAT DRAW IS BACK!

Yup! Thanks to Ron and Loretta at Princeton Outdoor Supply we are once again able to offer the chance to win a 10′ AlumaCraft to everyone who enters the #2019PCMDerby!

Yeah, we were pretty excited too! Loretta laughed at me. *Shrug* I’m ok with that!

Moving on…

The Derby eligible lakes for 2019!

• Allison Lake
• Dry Lake
• Round Lake
• Laird Lake
• McCaffrey Lake
• Kump Lake
• Robertson Lake
• Thalia Lake
• Ricky Lake
• Clifford Lake
• Larry Lake
• Goose Lake
• Stoney Lake
• Courtney Lake
• Second Lake
• Kane Lake
• Harmon Lake
• Englishman Lake
• Lundbom Lake
• Bluey Lake
• Kentucky Alleyne Lakes (One of these is a youth lake)

Yes, it’s a LONG list! But, we are looking to have a fantastic turnout this year and we wanted to give everyone some options. Hopefully we can avoid overloading any one lake.

Where are my Youth?!

We are going to be having prizes specifically for the youth this year! Peter loved nothing more than his youth fishing programs and the #PCMDerby is a proud supporter of this tradition. All the proceeds from the derby go towards the youth fishing programs offered through Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC 

Call Jamie 604-807-3005 to register your kids for this great family friendly event!

Prizes!

SO MANY PRIZES! This year may be our best year yet for prizes. Our sponsors have really stepped up their game and there will be something for EVERYONE!

Ladies! Youth! And…yeah… you guys too! Make sure you keep an eye on our Facebook page for pictures and announcements. Seriously, you don’t want to miss it.

Happy 2019, everyone!

As the first couple of months of 2019 are fading into a snow and ice encrusted memory, we are longing for days spent under the sun. Dreams of birds singing as the waves lap gently against the hull of a boat, the sound of line flying through the air to land on the still waters of a peaceful lake in hopes of enticing a big one to bite…

It’s coming…

The 2019 PCM Memorial Flyfishing Derby will once again be held on May long weekend. Anglers are welcome to come and set up camp at Whispering Pines Friday, May 17 and stay through to Monday the 20th. Official derby days will be the Saturday and Sunday with the Anglers dinner and awards ceremony taking place at Seven Half Diamond Ranch Saloon Sunday evening.

Feel free to email us at pcmmemorialderby@gmail.com to reserve your spots.

The 2018 Derby raised $3,270.10 that went towards the Steelhead Society of BC and the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. This means you anglers have raised over $17,175.00 towards enhancing fishing for future generations to come!

Come and join us again this year for fun, fresh air, and fundraising!

Hang in there, spring is coming! Tight Lines!

The entry forms are available HERE

Please note! This year all derby fees MUST be paid in advance. We accept personal cheque by mail or can accept Visa/MasterCard over the phone. If you can track us down in person we will also be happy to take cash.

We’re looking forward to another successful weekend of fishing, fun, and fundraising. This year all the proceeds will be going to the Steelhead Society of BC and The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

As I look out my window into the whiteout blizzard dumping snow all through the Thompson Nicola region…I CANNOT WAIT for Spring to get here!

Start tying your flies now, we’re officially on derby day countdown.

I know I do. Our home is littered with Islander Reels of all shapes and sizes and they never let us down. I wish I was eligible for the derby cause Islander has joined the sponsorship team again! For trout anglers in search of the perfect fly reel, the Islander has it. Precision machined, buffed to a mirror finish and built to exacting standards—all in Canada.

 

If you’re fly fishing…you need flies. Rob Texmo has once again offered up a box of his premium flies. Anyone who has been to previous derbies knows that these are a hot commodity and greatly admired.

 

Thanks to Islander Reels and Flies by Tex for helping to make the May Long weekend a success!

 

We’re now on Twitter and Instagram! You can find us on both @PCMDerby

Share your pictures and stories from past derbies with us!