The Classic was awesome and will be here to stay according to the 119 "classy" entrants and the numerous great sponsors that made this event successful.?? The weather was fantastic although the fishing was kinda slow for what has been a very consistent and above average bite on Crowley recently.?? Some very cool air moved in on Friday and Saturday and temps were more September-ish especially on the morning of the event.

The "LORD OF THE FLY" in 2007 has been crowned!?? Mammoth local JASON FAZIO edged out Frank Murata by just one fish and won the individual category with 19 points.?? Jason was handed $1500.00 in cash for his stellar performance under extreme duress due to visual and verbal distractions by an unnamed judge boat?ĶWay to stay focused Jason! Frank received $500.00 for being runner up.?? Both contestants fished the North Arm and primarily used the still water nymphing technique to hook up.

In the team division Craig Higa and Ted Fukahara of team Trout Fly #1 posted ten points by sticking in the North Arm to take home $2000.00 in cash.

The runners up for the team category saw a draw with the San Diego Fly Fishers sponsored father and son team of Joel and Seth Cline scoring nine points.?? Team "Get Whacked" comprised of Glen Tagami and Mike Hamamura split the $1000.00 cash award with the Clines for their efforts.?? The Clines fished McGee Bay using donated flies supplied by Sierra Drifters.?? Glen and Mike did their work in the North Arm and scored their points by skillfully using the still water nymphing method.

Lots of laughter and camaraderie with a laid back and friendly attitude was my take on the extremely positive atmosphere of this event. ??I must say it was a very enjoyable experience and we are looking forward to doing the 2008 Still Water Classic next year.?? The Crowley Lake Fish Camp staff did an incredible job of organizing the awards ceremony and raffle on the grass overlooking the lake. The catered lunch from Hot Chicks in Mammoth Lakes was delicious and a good time was had by all.

The Still Water Classic will raise $10,000 to purchase fish for Crowley Lake THIS year.?? I asked the crowd for a show of hands if they preferred to have browns, rainbows, or cutts bought with their money.?? It was a blow out.?? BROWNS, no question. We will keep you informed as to when and how many, or how large, the numbers of browns will be planted by the Inland Aqua Culture Group.?? We want to evaluate the final numbers after the DFG has ended their stocking of the lake this year.?? John Fredrikson of IAG gave the crowd the particulars about IAG and how the organization will enhance Crowley and other fisheries of the Eastern Sierra currently and in the future.

The judging of this event went extremely well.?? I would like to apologize for some posted scoring errors that were done by me after tallying the judges score cards.?? Denny Kamens #41 in the individual category was shorted a point on the posted score board.?? His actual score was 9.?? I missed a point in his overall score. ????Denny had several judges that scored him points in the North Arm. The judges did not miss any fish, I just suck at math!?? Team #25 "Triple Hardcore" member Greg Sano was also shorted three points for the same reason as above.?? I may have to go back to night school and take simple math again.?? Triple Hardcore should have been credited 17 points.?? Amro Abdel #28 got posted for three points, he actually had eight points.?? His posted numbers were incorrect due to my poor handwriting.?? The remedy to this solution is obvious, get Tom Loe out of the tallying department!?? I am resigning as of now and we will have more astute persons doing the tallying next year for sure.?? Please accept my apologies. ??We are fortunate that they did not alter any of the awards.

High fives to the judges of this event!?? I am very proud of the seven Sierra Drifters guides that donated their precious time and awesome equipment for the Classic.

Special thanks go to Joe Contaldi owner and lead guide of Performance Anglers in Mammoth Lakes.?? Joe stands out as the ONLY OTHER LOCAL GUIDE that donated his time and equipment to judge the Classic on a busy weekend in addition to his generous raffle prizes.???? Way to go Joe!

Jim Mitchell, thank you for your unselfish efforts.?? I would have put money on you to place in this event.??

Honda Marine representatives Travis and Sheila Burton did a great job and covered a lot of ground very efficiently.?? Honda was a major contributor to the Classic.?? Your assistance in this event is greatly appreciated. ??Honda outboards on the sterns of all the fish magnets in the future???