Fishing For Kids Update ~ Aug 30th "Spectacular"

Coming through the pass this morning was the promise of hope, beauty and glory...

I will as in blogs past let the pictures tell the story of this magical day...

Willie Mitchell who fished with Bruce and "assistant guide" Korey displays the smile and spirit of this event felt by guests, WCFC staff and supporting crew...not to mention the record amount of money raised for the two beneficiaries...BC Children's Hospital and the Canucks Autism Network.

The bite was hottest in the morning and the charming Guide Ed Chudder (according to Dyane Legge) releases an early catch before the sun had reached its full height...

The incredibly handsome (and possibly svelte) "in his own words" Guest Mario Emond plays a nice Spring with guide Bryce and guest Bob and ended up winning a package of tickets to the Giants, Whitecaps, Lions and Canucks...

Catching fish and winning tickets...what can be better than that.

Although good in the pre-season Mike Gillis struggled to get back on top today but is a hands-on team player and passes a fish to one of the weigh boats for measurement...

His boss and Vancouver Canucks owner Paolo Aquilini fought to keep in the running...

Since he finished 26th which would leave him out of the playoffs (if there was a post-season tournament) I'm happy he's got a strong team to suport him.

Of course all the fish were released, here Drew sets another one free...

At 5 pm the bell rang and class was over for another year...

The 38lber from day one held its lead to take the tournament and win Ian Smith $200,000.00 which of couse was donated back to the charities.

Nevin, Mike, Dan, Ian, Alex, Griffin, Bud, Bruce, Paolo & Brian hold the cheque.

So far tonight there has been over $800,000 raised...this is unprecedented!

I don't think anyone expected this result and the number is still growing so for now I'll just say "SPECTACULAR"!

Everyone wins...

The 2011 Fishing For Kids comes to and end.

Ken Beatty

Reporting for the Clubhouse