~ Hendrickson Hatch Catch & Release Fly Fishing Tournament 2012 ~

FISH THE GREAT SALMON RIVER!

Photo Contest! We are looking for a new photo to replace the picture we currently use on our Hendrickson Hatch posters and promotions. During this year's tournament we are asking participants to bring a camera and take a few good pictures. Each participant will be allowed to submit two pictures for the contest. The winning photo will be used on our posters and Internet site. We will also send a prize to the individual that submits the winning picture.

During the first weekend of June Malone, New York will host the 8th Annual Hendrickson Hatch Fly Fishing Tournament. Anglers are invited to come to town June 2&3, 2012 to fish one of the North Country's most productive streams, the Great Salmon River. Flowing north through Franklin County, the Salmon River drains the foothills of the Adirondacks and winds its way through the town and village of Malone before dumping into the St. Lawrence River. Interested anglers may print a mail-in brochure for registration in this year's tournament. Members of the Malone Revitalization Foundation would like to thank all sponsors for supporting this event. Please visit the links below to learn more about this year's tournament sponsors. Special thanks to Brookfield Power for being a premier sponsor for the 8th consecutive year.

River Update - May 13, 2012 - The Salmon River is currently fishing very well. Yesterday my son and I spent about 4 hours on the water. We picked up about 10 browns between 12 & 16 inches (I'm sure most of them came off a truck a few days ago), I lost one large fish (probably a solid 20 incher), and we picked up about a half dozen 8-10 inchers. The river is a little high so fish large and heavy flies to get down to the fish. There we some mayflies emerging as well as lots of smaller insects. Yesterday the larger trout completely ingnored any surface fly, but the smaller fish were grabbing dry flies. Look for conditions to be good over the next week. Happy fishing!
John

A CATCH AND RELEASE BUDDY TOURNAMENT

RULES:

Fishing will take place on the Salmon River between the Chasm Falls dam and State Route 37 in Westville, NY. A map of the Salmon River will be given to each participant for a reference. Access to the river must be public and legal. Please respect all posted and private property. Fishing licenses are required for ages 16 and up.

REGISTRATION:

Registration will take place at North Country Community College between 8:00 and 9:45 am on Saturday morning. Registration fee is $35. (Kids 12 & under, $15) Registation fee includes miscellaneous gifts at registration, an invitation to Saturday evening's reception at Donovan's restaurant, and a ribs and chicken BBQ on Sunday afternoon. Registered anglers will also be entered into a drawing for miscellaneous door prizes on Sunday afternoon. Family members are invited to the BBQ for $10. Kids eat free!

All tournament proceeds go to the Malone Revitalization Foundation for continued enhancement of the Salmon River.

AWARDS / PRIZES:

Plaques will be awarded to the top 3 winning anglers based on the total number of inches accumulated. A plaque will also be awarded to the angler with the largest trout landed and released. All registered anglers will be entered in a drawing for the chance to win miscellaneous door prizes.