New Melones 2-Day Kokanee Tourney-June 23/24, 2007

Sportsman Division
	Name	Weight (oz.)	Length( cm.)
1	Robbie Dunham	53.85
2	Rich Collins	49.30
3	Clinton Williams	47.35
4	Libby Enochs	46.90	43.00
5	John Darroch	46.90	37.80
6	Robert Mulbeir	46.55
7	Doug Poor	45.85
8	Fred Scott	45.65
9	Larry Abernathy	45.45
10	Mike Tracy	44.15
11	Tammy Mitchell	43.10
12	Jeff Warner	41.90
13	Ron Lemos	41.55
14	Ron Berg	41.20
15	Chris Jacobson	41.15
16	Tony Lopes	38.25
17	Scott Key	37.90
18	Barbara Smith	37.80
19	Dean Wilson	37.70
20	Ron Keffer	37.60
21	Jeff Boyle	37.40
22	Bob Enochs	37.25	38.30
23	Jim Francis	37.25	35.50
24	Bruce Griffith	37.05
25	Stan Blanchard	37.00
26	Mike Roy	36.85
27	Butch Jacobson	36.80
28	Bill Back	36.75
29	Vickie Noonan	36.55
30	Mike Liebig	36.10

Junior Division
	Name	Weight (oz.)	Length( cm.)
1	Bobbi Loggins	46.50
2	Tyler Mannon	45.60
3	Connor Mitchell	44.90
4	Austin Smitherman	43.45
5	Connie Tran	42.15

Pro Division
	Name	Weight (oz.)	Length( cm.)
1	James Franco	90.15
2	TJ White	89.90
3	Mike Tripp	85.60
4	Nancy Coe	84.70
5	Tony Puccinelli	78.90
6	Al Millan	78.80
7	Tony Martarano	77.85
8	John Zeman	77.45
9	Fred Thomason	77.15
10	Tim Marble	76.20
11	Mitch Glassy	75.60
12	John Yurkovich	75.35	38.30

It was two days of beautiful summer weather and chrome beauties! Chrome kokanee beauties that is. Two hundred and thirty anglers converged on this Central California impoundment known as New Melones Reservoir for the Kokanee Power 2-Day Kokanee Tournament. For most, the action on both days was steady to scratchy with nice fish averaging 14 1/2 to 15 inches. There was a good showing of kokes 15 1/2 to 16 3/4 inches for anglers taking the top prizes at this third annual event. It was definitely not easy pickings for the derby participants. Anglers found themselves changing lure/dodger presentations often throughout both days as the bite required adapting to the finicky kokanee. There were many schools of fish found that just wouldn't cooperate. The trick for successful tournament anglers was to find willing fish and stay with them. The competition both days stayed tight with winning anglers finding the slightly larger fish. Top spots during the tournament included Carson's Cove, South Island, and Angel's Creek. After weigh-in, anglers were treated to raffles sponsored by Fishermans Friend, the Angels Camp Business Association, Glory Hole Sports, Automotion and Park Street Automotive Services. This year's event was topped off with an awesome BBQ by Perry Coy's Catering Service featuring trip tip, teriyaki chicken & roast pork. Just when you thought it was over, Sunday's event featured a dim sum luncheon graciously provided by our very own Sonia Millan (Vice President Al Millan's mom).

Many special thanks to Perry Coy and Sonia Millan for an excellent meal and Glory Hole Sports, the Angels Camp Business Association, Automotion, Park Street Automotive, Fishermans Friend, North River Boats, Scotty Downriggers, and Walker Downriggers for their continued support. We'd also like to extend our appreciation to the Angels Inn for hosting our derby headquarters this year. Last but not least, Thank You to the many anglers who participated in this year's event.

Also check out our photo galleries to view pictures from these events!

For more information, contact info@kokaneepower.org.