2008 Contest: Home Waters Contest
Everyone has a fishing story to tell, especially young people. They are invited to share their stories with Kathryn through letters and pictures. Two lucky entries will be selected and revealed by Kathryn as she visits the boy and girl at their school. At that time she will make the thrilling announcement that the young star will be heading out for a day of fishing, sharing memories and stories about their home waters as they are being filmed for TV. Kathryn will also visit with friends and family who appreciate what makes the young angler such a sportsperson. They will share family photos and stories that will be included in the show.

Katie Renaud
Age 9
Espanola, ON

Who taught you how to fish?

My Dad taught me how to fish when I was three, I love to fish! I remember when I was just four I caught a small bass, I was so excited to go back and tell my mom.

Why is fishing important to you?

Fishing is important to me because I usually go with my dad and my brother, and sometimes my mom. I think fishing is important because I spend time with my family. The fun part is catching the really, really big fish, until the fishing rod falls in the water.




Audrey Quimpere
Age 3
Kedgwick, NB

Who taught you how to fish?

Hi, my name is Audrey. I am 3 years old and I am a fishing Princess.I’ve been fishing since I was in my mommy’s belly. I love nature and everything that comes with it. At this moment I only fished trouts but I always hope to have a salmon at the end of the line. ..lol. My goal is to fished my first salmon at the age of 5. Then I’ll be old enough. The first time I caught a trout, I threw myself in the lake, that’s how excited I was. My daddy is my teacher at this moment cause my mommy is always working in the summer at a fishing lodge. I want to follow my family’s love for the river.

Why is fishing important to you?

We love going fishing with our daughter not only for the fun of it, but to see the love and pride in her hands when she has a fishing rod in her hands. She loves watching you and your show and she tells us that one day she will be as good as you and she will be just like you.




Dario Raic
Age 9
Woodbine, ON

Who taught you how to fish?

My dad took me for the first time on the boat on Lake Nipissing to fish for Pickerel. When I was five years old, my father and his friend Tony took me fly fishing. Since then fly fishing is one of my favorite sports.

Why is fishing important to you?

Fishing is important to me because I learn lots about fish, nature and I love being in the outdoors.

 



2007 WINNER: Joe Fabian
Joe kindly decided to donate the What a Catch fly rod to Casting for Recovery Canada. All of the women who participated in CRFC will be eligible to win the fly rod. The draw will take place after the last CFRC event at the end of October. The winner will be posted on the CFRC website.

2007 Contest Answers:

  1. In the show '"Pike"...Wolf of the North', what was the name of my fishing buddy?
    ANSWER: Tom

  2. From the same show, what are two attributes that loons and fishermen have in common that are mentioned in the show?
    ANSWER: Loons are fantastic fishermen that fish a lot/do nothing but fish, and are devoted parents that mate for life.

  3. In the show ‘The Big Game’ I was role-playing – what were the four different professions I played?
    ANSWER: 1) Halfback/Tailback; 2) Coach; 3) Referee; 4) Reporter.

  4. In the show ‘Fat Cat in Brazil’, what fish did I catch that caused me to laugh so hard and why?
    ANSWER: A foul-smelling, red-tailed catfish that was burping, belching, or experiencing flatulation and/or making farting noises.

  5. In the show ‘You Always Remember Your First,’ what did my city friends do for the first time?
    ANSWER: Fly fish for Atlantic Salmon in Labrador.

  6. In the show ‘Cowboy Ways’, list the two things that I said symbolized Canada.
    ANSWER: Cutthroat trout and beavers.


  One entry per family member only.
Must be eighteen years or older.
Reel not included.
Whatacatch (Kathryn Maroun) is not responsible for any injury incurred in the use of the fly rod, nor are we responsible for repairs, loss, or damage after it has been shipped to the winner of the contest.
Contest ends July 10th.