Clover Pass Resort<\/a>.\u00a0The fishing event and tournament will be held August 10-15, 2011 at the resort located on Clover Passage north of Ketchikan.<\/p>\nLadies will be introduced to their Alaskan fishing experience with a day of guided fishing in the waters surrounding the resort. This will be followed by two days of self-guided fishing for salmon, halibut, and bottom fish from one of Clover Pass Resort\u2019s 20\u2019 covered aluminum Thunder Jet boats. The ladies will spend their final day of fishing in a Thunder Jet for a one day Pink Salmon fishing tournament.<\/p>\n
The event will include fishing-related workshops designed to not only introduce Southeast Alaska fishing techniques to potential first-time fisherwomen, but to also improve the techniques of ladies that have extensive experience fishing in Alaska. (See below for detailed Schedule of Events)<\/p>\n
Entry fees for the event are $1,750 per person.\u00a0Ten percent of each entry fee will be donated to charity, with five percent being donated towards breast cancer research, and the other five percent being donated to the derby winner\u2019s charity of choice.\u00a0Included with each entry fee is five night\u2019s accommodations, ground transfers to and from the resort, all meals, one day of guided fishing, three days boat rental, bait and tackle, and fish processing for each person\u2019s catch.\u00a0In addition, each participant will receive fishing workshops, dockside demonstrations by the resort\u2019s world-class staff, a pedicure, a thirty-minute massage, and a Ketchikan welcome basket.<\/p>\n
In addition to directing half of the charity proceeds, the lucky lady who lands the largest Pink Salmon will also take home a pink rod & reel combo and win a free trip to next year\u2019s contest to defend her title. Other prizes will be awarded for largest Silver Salmon and for the most cumulative weight by boat.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have been trying to put all of the pieces of this trip together for a few years and are happy that things have finally come together,\u201d said Russell Thomas, Clover Pass Resort General Manager.\u00a0\u201cThis tournament will not only raise money for some well-deserving charities but will also give the ladies plenty of opportunity to catch some wonderful fish, build relationships with friends, and experience the magic Alaska has to offer.\u00a0We see the workshops and activities surrounding the tournament as an opportunity for women that may have mistakenly convinced themselves their skill level would not allow them to fish in Alaska the opportunity to get hands-on instruction from knowledgeable professionals in the industry and to break down any barriers that may have existed prior to the trip.\u201d<\/p>\n
Raising money for breast cancer awareness and research was also a focal point of organizing the event.\u00a0 Russell\u2019s mother, Pam, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003.\u00a0 Thanks to early detection and fantastic medical care, she is living cancer free. Russell\u2019s grandmother and aunt are also breast cancer survivors.\u00a0 \u201cThis cause has always been important to our family and to our team at Alaska Sportfishing Expeditions.\u00a0 But after watching family members and friends struggle with the difficulties of this disease, the work becomes much more personal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clover Pass Resort is one of the longest operating fishing lodges in the State of Alaska, opening its doors in the early 1950\u2019s. The resort is located on the road system about 12 miles north of downtown Ketchikan and on the shores of Clover Passage, a corridor for salmon returning to their spawning grounds each summer.\u00a0All five types of pacific salmon, halibut, rock fish, and ling cod are available in the waters around Ketchikan.\u00a0The resort has capacity for 60 guests, with a restaurant, marina, and RV park.<\/p>\n
\u201cThink Alaskan Pink Ladies Classic\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\nSchedule of Events<\/strong><\/p>\nWednesday, August 10<\/strong><\/p>\nArrive Ketchikan<\/p>\n
Check In<\/p>\n
Sightseeing Tour<\/p>\n
Opening Reception \/ Orientation<\/p>\n
Thursday, August 11<\/strong><\/p>\nA Day of Guided Fishing<\/p>\n
Evening Workshop:\u00a0Salmon Fishing Seminar with Misty & Louise Pattison<\/strong><\/p>\nFriday, August 12<\/strong><\/p>\nSelf Guided Fishing from 20\u2019 Thunder Jet Boat<\/p>\n
Evening Workshop:\u00a0Knot Tying Class with Jeremy Merrill<\/strong><\/p>\nSaturday, August 13<\/strong><\/p>\nSelf Guided Fishing from 20\u2019 Thunder Jet Boat<\/p>\n
Evening Workshop:\u00a0Cooking Demonstration<\/strong><\/p>\nSunday, August 14<\/strong><\/p>\n1st<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Think Alaskan Pink Ladies Classic<\/p>\nSelf-Guided Fishing Derby<\/p>\n
Weigh In<\/p>\n
Evening:\u00a0Dinner and Awards Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\nMonday, August 15<\/strong><\/p>\nCheck Out<\/p>\n
Depart Ketchikan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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