This year's fifth annual Pawtuckaway Lake Kayak Bass Fishing Tournament was held on Sunday June 2oth, 2009 - on a beautiful New England day.
We had a full contingent of 35 contestants.
Ki Bernier, above, won the 2009 first place with this healthy, 4 lb. 10 oz. Pawtuckaway Bass.
The Second place award, for top 3 combined weight was won by Adam Clancy (Adam was also the winner of last years 'Lunker'.)
3Rd Place - Most fish (or 'High Hook') was won by Bob Goodrich.
2009 Sponsors:
Mountain Road Trading Post
Mountain Road Trading Post - Northwood
Old Town Canoe & Kayak
Native Kayak
Heritage Kayak
Barn Door Gap Adventures - guided Kayak fishing and tours
Hawkeye Hunting & Fishing News
Our 2009 winners/Prizes:
1st place - Old Town 'Vapor 12 Angler' Kayak.
Ki Bernier 4 lbs. 10 oz.
2nd place Heritage 'Featherlite' Kayak
Adam Clancy - Top 3 weight 7 lbs. 5 oz.
3rd place - Shimano Baitcast combo
Bob Goodrich - our own category - High Hook - 7 boardable fish.
(Shimano Baitcast combo donated by our Northwood Shop)
Other great awards:
1/2 day of guided kayak fishing from Barn Door Gap Adventures (www.yakfishnh.com)
Other prizes (by random Drawing):
Annual subscriptions to 'Hawkeye Hunting & Fishing News'.
$50 Gift Certificate to 'Mountain Road Trading Post - Raymond'.
$25 Gift Certificate to 'Mountain Road Trading Post - Northwood'.
About the 2008 Tourney:
This year's tourney appeared to be a great success and everyone seemed to have a lot of fun.
We had a full compliment of 35 kayakers and boarded 66 bass (all over 12").
Our 'tag-a-long' - 'live wells' worked well and all fish were released alive.
It seemed that everybody enjoyed the cookout & awards gathering after the tourney.
Special Thanks to our 'Weigh-in' boats: 7 roving 'weigh-in' boats were on the water all day. These boats had a yellow flag displayed for identification and used cell phones for contact.
Steve Donahue/Ryan Donahue
Don Worth/Denise Arsenault
Mike Rose/Nikki Rose
Steve Costain
Butch Cook
Tyler Rozen
John Roderick/Nick Roderick
Awards Party:
An Awards party and cookout was held following the Tourney at The Mountain Road Trading Post with dealer representatives from Heritage Kayaks & Native Watercraft to answer any questions about the growing sport of kayak fishing.
Again, thanks to all that contributed and participated, and to Chuck Joy (our Legacy Paddlesports rep) and George Hammond for his great food, cooking and otherwise pitchin' In.
We encourage comments and input to make improvements to our unique Tourney. If you have any comments or suggestions - please contact us at mrtp01@comcast.net or call 603.895.3501