Thanks to all the sponsors and participants that helped raise money for the stocking of brown trout into Crowley Lake. A special thanks to David Ross the creator of the logo that is on the shirts and hats for the 2008 SWC. We have heard that everybody loves the design and more shirts and hats had to be ordered due to their popularity. You can reach David at davidjoeross@gmail.com if you need any design work done. The San Diego Fly Fishers and their generosity also call for special thanks. They have donated for both SWC events and several individual SDFF members have sponsored contestants each year to participate. Gordon and Sue Stolla - you are very special and it has been noticed. The fishing for the Classic was terrible and not indicative of the average conditions we have been having on Crowley lately. I think the fish knew there were some heavy hitters in McGee for the event.

Entries were significantly less than last year's first Annual Still Water Classic, just under 100 I am told. We were sure hoping to get some of you Double Haul castaways to participate in the Classic. Next year perhaps? You are helping yourself when you participate in the enhancement of Crowley and other fisheries in the Sierra. 200 is the goal for next year people, please pass this on.

Last years proceeds from the Classic put $10,000.00 that equated to 2400 lbs. worth of brown trout into Crowley Lake by the Inland Aqua Culture Group. We have been catching these SWC/IAG trout daily this year and they are gorgeous. IAG is locally based, owned, and operated by several well known names in the area including Tim Alpers ( local pioneering aqua culturist) and John Fredrickson (June and Crowley Lake management) are partners in this aqua culture business venture. The facility is being leased to them by Mono County. We will give you the details as to how many fish will get planted this year as soon as we get some final numbers from Crowley Management. Or you can reach them at crowleylakefishcamp@yahoo.com. Early estimates are indicating that a larger amount of money ($12,000.00) was raised by fewer contestants. The prize and raffle structuring was different (no cash this year) and this certainly attributed to the higher generation of money that shall be put into fish. Kudos to the management for raising the proceeds bar this year.

Don Goodyear has been crowned the 2008 SWC "Lord of the Fly" He scored 7 fish to take first place individual. Way to "be the fly" Don! Stop by the Crowley Lake Fish Camp and check out the great trophy all the "Lords" shall be immortalized on. Thanks to Pete Del Judici for his skills and generosity.

Dave Valadez and Kevin Kinney had 6 fish to tie for 2nd

Jim Kinney and Jason Morgan tied for 4th with 5 fish each.

The team division had an interesting twist. Team Cyber Trout consisted of long time Sierra Drifters Client Bryan McBride who was quoted on the spot to be using our midge fly patterns along with teammate Bill Hammons. Fire Captain Bryan McBride was literally "on fire" and had the hottest rod in McGee Bay! Bryan caught 10 fish individually and would have won both events but he did not enter in the individual category, so was not eligible for the Lord of the Fly trophy. High fives to the Cyber Trout boys for the first place team win! 6.5 was their score.

I apologize for not having individual names for the remaining teams but the results are as follows:

2nd place with a 6.0 score was the Deep Creek Still Water Team

Team En La Mosca was 3rd with 5.0 score

4th went to Pulp Fishin' Love that name!

Teams Gettin' Bit, Trio Minus One, and the A-Team all had a 3.0 to take fifth place.

The grand prize trip to the Bahamas was won with a winning raffle ticket by Craig Higa. Your investment in Crowley really paid off Craig!

Here are some pics of the 2008 Still Water Classic?Ķ click on www.sierradrifters.com/fish.htm

Be the fly friends?Ķ
Tom Loe
Sierra Drifters Guide Service
760-935-4250
Driftfish@qnet.com
and Michele Loe Michele@MammothLakes.com

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