Tofino Saltwater Classic Fishing Derby 2012

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Tue, Jan 3rd, 2012

PRESS RELEASE:

2012 Derby Dates Announced for the Third Annual Tofino Saltwater Classic Fishing Derby

July 7 – 8, 2012

NHL's Brendan Morrison to Host West Coast Vancouver Island Event

Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, January 3, 2012 – Canadian professional ice hockey centre Brendan Morrison with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League today announced that he will again host the Tofino Saltwater Classic Fishing Derby fundraising event to be held for the third consecutive year in Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, from July 7 – 8, 2012.

To date, the Saltwater Classic has raised more than $45,000 to support Tofino community initiatives including the Wickaninnish School Parent Advisory Council’s Healthy Lunch Program, the Tofino General Hospital Foundation, The Tofino Parks and Recreation program and the Tofino Salmon Enhancement Society.

"I’m really pleased that the Saltwater Classic continues to be such a popular and positive event,” said Tofino Saltwater Classic Fishing Derby host, Brendan Morrison. "My family and I look forward to again welcoming anglers from all over the world to the pristine waters around Tofino for this year's derby.”

Open to pre-registered participants, the Tofino Saltwater Classic $250 entry fee includes a celebratory dinner and silent auction hosted by Brendan Morrison on July 7. Anglers will compete for up to $12,000 in cash prizes awarded in five categories:
•Three largest Chinook salmon
•Largest Coho salmon
•Largest halibut

The remainder of the entry fee proceeds, along with the proceeds from the silent auction, will support a number of Tofino community initiatives.

About the Tofino Saltwater Classic
In its third year, the Tofino Saltwater Classic fishing derby was created by the National Hockey League's (NHL) Brendan Morrison as a fundraiser for Tofino community initiatives. Participant entry forms and other information can be found at www.tofinosaltwaterclassic.com.

About Tofino
Tofino is a year-round travel destination on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Bounded by the open Pacific Ocean, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Tofino is known for its miles of pristine beaches and unparalleled adventures, including whale and wildlife watching, saltwater and freshwater fishing, surfing, kayaking, boating, hiking, and winter storm watching. www.tourismtofino.com



Event Contact
Shawna Gardham
e: info@tofinosaltwaterclassic.com
p: 604.928.5013

Media Contact
Lynda Kaye
Kaye Public Relations for the Tofino Saltwater Classic
e: lynda@kayepr.com
p: 250.725.2035

With a maximum number of entrants, Great Fishing and a Great Location, this year will be the best ever so make your plans soon!
We are also happy to help with derby info and charter options at www.tofinofishing.com

[tofinofish]

Tofino Saltwater Classic is well over half sold out, so if you are thinking of joining us this year, you will need to plan soon.
If you come, we are offering gear discounts for Derby entrants as well..

Jay

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Update..Actually over 70% sold out!

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Update..Actually over 70% sold out!

Less than 1 Month to go before TSWC Derby and limited tickets left.

[tofinofish]

Tofino SWC Derby Sold Out this past weekend. We are looking forward to another great event. Don't miss your chance to get involved next year as it may not get bigger, but will only get better...

[tofinofish]

Day one

1 hour to weigh in deadline and the leader Chinook at 27 lbs is waiting to be beat...
Huge numbers of Chinook and Coho but not many large reported yet.

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Lutz Zilliken led the pack with a 27 lb Chinook after day one..

Dinner and Auction last night was best ever! One major supporter stepped up to the live auction and "donated" over $15,000 for Brendan Morrison and Willie Mitchell signed Jerseys!
Huge success all around last night with capacity crowd.

Derby Winners will be posted here later.

[Pippen]

Give Lutz a crate of tomatoes if his fish stands after today.....he hates tomatoes, hahaha.

[tofinofish]

One Crate of Tomatoes and $6000 dollars to Lutz Zillikan and Billy McGuiness for winning Chinook Salmon at 27 lbs.

Tough weather day on Day 2 but fun had by all and unquestionably a big fundraising success.

Already overbooked for next year's event, will need more boats.

J.

[tofinofish]

One Crate of Tomatoes and $6000 dollars to Lutz Zillikan and Billy McGuiness for winning Chinook Salmon at 27 lbs.

Tough weather day on Day 2 but fun had by all and unquestionably a big fundraising success.

Already overbooked for next year's event, will need more boats.

J.

- Forgot to add - Huge Cudos to Lutz and Billy for donating 3 Thousand back to Tofino Salmon Enhancement!