Stampede Reservoir Kokanee Derby-August 4, 2007

Sportsman Division
	Name	Weight (oz.)	Length( cm.)
1	Glenn Wellborn	18.75	15.04 in
2	Joe Obrien	18.50	15.39 in
3	Tammy Mitchell	18.45	14.92 in
4	Danny White	18.05	15.31 in
5	Jim Dummer	18.05	14.88 in
6	Rich Crispi	18.00	14.72 in
7	Jason Tidwell	17.75	15.00 in
8	Dale Gibbins	17.60	15.39 in
9	Russ Wickwire	17.30	14.76 in
10	Doug Clements	17.25	14.57 in
11	Robbie Dunham	17.10	15.24 in
12	Larry Abernathy	16.70	14.61 in
13	Steve Kynard	16.30	14.17 in
14	Chris Jacobson	15.95	14.80 in
15	Kevin Wilson	15.95	14.37 in
18	* Big Mackinaw *
19	1st Place: Bill Back	7.59lbs
20	2nd Place: Rich Crispi	6.16lbs
21	3rd Place: Blake Schultz	4.50lbs
22	** Sportsman Blind Bogey **
23	1st: Terri Molloy	13.50
24	2nd: Karla Smith	13.40
25	2nd: Bob Loggins	13.40
26	3rd: John Kline	13.30
27	*** Pro Blind Bogey ***
28	1st: Joe Aksamit	27.00
29	2nd: Mike Giovacchini	26.55
30	3rd: Jack Schultz	25.60

Junior Division
	Name	Weight (oz.)	Length( cm.)
1	Jeffrey Johnson	18.30	15.47 in
2	Maddie McKenzie	17.45	14.96 in
3	Patrick McKenzie	16.85	14.76 in
4	Conner Mitchell	16.45	14.09 in
5	Jack Walmsley	14.80	14.17 in
6	JT Goering	14.30	13.70 in
7	Ryan Tripp	13.50	13.35 in
8	Bailey Thompson	12.70	13.43 in
9	Tyler Mannon	12.65	13.03 in
10	Curtis Maccoun	12.45	12.56 in
11	Haylee Tripp	12.40	13.15 in
12	Douglas Back	12.35	12.99 in
13	Connie Tran	12.10	12.80 in
14	Jenna Smith	12.05	13.23 in
15	Rachel Smith	11.55	12.44 in

Pro Division
	Name	Weight (oz.)	Length( cm.)
1	Mike Tripp	34.55	14.57 in
2	Tom Hamada	34.15	15.43 in
3	James Franco	34.15	14.49 in
4	John Yurkovich	33.95	14.61 in
5	John Zeman	33.65	14.96 in
6	Tony Puccinelli	33.45	14.72 in
7	Rick Givens	31.15	14.88 in
8	Dean Bakotich	30.45	14.02 in
9	Kyle Neeser	29.95	14.76 in
10	Bob Bognaes	29.95	14.41 in
11	Howard Darney	29.85	15.08 in
12	Al Millan	28.90	14.49 in
13	Jim Franco	28.70	13.98 in
14	Rick Coehlo	27.50	13.62 in
15	Joe Aksamit	27.00	13.58 in

It was a derby of diverse conditions to say the least. This year?s 2007 Stampede Kokanee derby required some serious dedication to from its anglers in order to place in the winners? line up. Calm chilly Sierra temperatures in the upper forties greeted the 170 anglers who participated in this year?s Stampede event. Regardless of the chill, a dawn bite provided most anglers with steady to almost wide open action. As the sun crept its way over the Sierras and the temperatures jumped into the comfortable sixties, anglers found steady action all over the lake with nets dipping into the water as far as the eye can see. A breeze soon blanketed the lake keeping the temps in the upper seventies to low eighties. As late morning arrived, unfortunately, conditions were too good to last. The breeze which had once provided comfort soon became a prevailing wind reminiscent of the San Francisco Bay. What was once a glassy calm high altitude lake soon became a choppy white-capped washing machine of an impoundment. The winds and waves made it difficult to control a boat yet alone fish. Many anglers decided to head for the launch ramp early well ahead of the two o?clock weigh-in time. But many braved the unfriendly conditions in search of the elusive kicker fish, the one fish needed to qualify for the winners? circle. Regardless of the conditions, the bite was still there for those who adjusted their presentations and adapted to the adverse conditions. Fish that did make it to the weigh-in averaged 13 to 14 inches with a healthy showing of fish in the 14 ? to 15 inch class. Although smaller than past years? average, this year?s fish were healthy, plump, and full of feistiness. Winning fish ranged from 14 ? to just over 15 inches. Derby hotspots included south of the island, Jay?s cove, and the dam. Despite the wind, the tall pine trees of the Emigrant Group Campground provided our derby particpants with a break from the wind thus providing us with another successful luncheon/raffle event. In his usual superb style, Perry Coy, owner and operator of Perry Coy?s BBQ Catering, provided our derby participants with another excellent BBQ luncheon consisting of oak barbequed trip tip and all the fixins. It was a raffle of sorts which capped off this year?s event leaving many participants with more stuff to bring with them back down the hill. The 2007 Stampede Kokanee Derby is a direct result of the dedication of the members, directors, and supporters of Kokanee Power without which this, and other events, would not be possible. We Thank You for your continued support!!

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