How Big Was That Fish Kora? -Fish Tale Contest!

Omemee Fish Tales Contest - Children's Division -Kora

Kora shares her Fish Tale at 41 King Street East Omemee. Vote for Kora's story each day, by clicking 'like' on her YouTube entry, at bit.ly/P0NXsY

About the Omemee Summer Family Fishing Fish Tales Contest

Just How Big was that Fish that got away?
Let us video you telling your best Fish Tale, and place it on YouTube,then get your friends to vote , vote, VOTE! Winner will be determined by a combination of the tale with the most likes and judging criteria. Up to 3 top Storytellers in each category will be invited back to share their tale as VIPs during the Omemee August Bass Kayak Fishing Festival, and be featured in the Omemee Pigeon eFlyer eZine. Location- 41 King St E, Omemee. Drop in between 11 am and 7 pm and enter or Record yourself telling your Fish Tale, upload it to YouTube, and send us the link.
This contest is a Fundraiser for Five Counties Children's Centre to help Children facing challenges, reach their full potential.
Adult Entries 1 Doubloon (aka Twonie),Teens - 25 cents, kids FREE.

Omemee Family Fishing Festival Photos - Courtesy Lures and Tours!

Postcards donated by Canada Post-Courtesy Rosa Sharpe Lures and Tours

Rosa Sharpe Professional Fishing Photographer Welcomes Your Fish Photo Entries!

Rosa Sharpe, Lures and Tours,professional fishing photographer, welcomes your photo entries in the First Annual Summer Omemee Family Fishing Festival.

Drop off your fish photo to 41 King Street East, Omemee with a $5 entry fee , or email a jpg to info4can AT gmail DOT com your photo will be posted after receiving your $5 Entry fee via Pay Pal. All entries must be submitted by August 21st, 2012.

Beach Decorating - Bay K.

Bay stopped into the Welcome Centre at 41 King Street East and decorated this lovely beach. She also signed her FREE junior angler license after promising to help take care of the Earth while she is fishing.

You can vote for Bay's Beach by making a donation to the Five Counties Children's Centre when you drop into 41 King Street East.

Rosa Sharpe CFIFF Wishing You 'Happy Jubillee!'

Rosa Sharpe CFIFF Seeks Good Anglers

Rosa Sharpe popped into the Summer Omemee Family Fishing Festival to meet and greet area anglers. Rosa, who is helping judge our First Annual Summer Omemee Fishing Festival Fish photo contest, is looking for a few good anglers for a very special team. Rosa Sharpe, and Charlie Ross formed Canadian Freshwater International Fishing Federation earlier this year. The not-for-profit organization, which launched in April, is seeking members for a selection committee to choose teams of anglers to compete at national and international fishing events.

The first team CFIFF wants to create will compete at the 2013 World Ice Fishing Championship,which will take place in the U.S.A. The ice fishing team will be consist of eight people—five anglers, two coaches and one manager. The 2013 World Ice Fishing Championship is one in a series of events sanctioned by the Italy-based International Federation of Sport Fishing in Fresh Waters. The FIPS-ed has several fishing disciplines, including: ice fishing, boat and shore fishing with artificial baits,and trout fishing with natural baits.

Last year’s Ice Fishing Championship took place in Kazakhstan, and was won by Belarus. Rosa Sharpe, and partner Charlie Ross, of Lures and Tours took the initiative to form the CFIFF,because they feel Canada is under-represented at international fishing events. To find out how you can become involved with this new exciting sports team, visit Www.cfiff.org

Mini Beach Decorating Contest! -Allie

Allie decorated this mini beachh.

'Come in and donate to Five Counties Children's Centre. If you like my beach' shared Allie.

Mini Beach Decorating -Brittany !

Brittany decorated this mini beach.
"If you like my beach,please come in, and make a donation to the Five Counties Children's Centre' shared Brittany.

Millpond Militia vs Pigeon River Pirates!

Pigeon River Pirates Battle Against Millpond Mikitia - Tally Up!

Pigeon River Pirates Captured the Omemee Pigeon Mascott,now it's Millpond Militia battling it out against Pigeon River Pirates to see which team will get the most points!
Participants starting today will be randomly assigned to a team,either Pirates or Militia,then have the opportunity to gain Points for themselves,and their team by completing various tasks including:

- Fish weight in grams
- Casting Score
- Fish identification Puzzle Score
- Bringing a friend
- Telling a Fish Tale
- Chalk Drawing Donation Competition
- Fish Fry Competition Score
- Attending the Fish Photo Workshop
- Fish Writing
- Fish License
- Fish Colouring Draw Entry
- Fish Tackle Memory Game
- Omemee Treasure Hunt Score

Join in the Fun! See you at 41 King Street East, Omemee at 9 am.

Anime Caricature Artist Can Sketch You!

Young Anime Caracturist Brittany,Raises Funds Helping Kids!

Ever wonder how you would Anime Stye? Here's your chance! Brittany astounded visitors at the Omemee Arts Jam. During the Omemee Arts Jam, Thursday nught,Brittany quickly sketched people in Anime style.
Brittany will be bringing her unique talent to the Omemee Family Fishing Festival,Saturday July 14 from 2 pm to 4:30pm.Brittany will be donating part of her proceeds from her Caricatures Sessions to the Five Counties Children's Centre. Here is one of Brittany's Sketches, which are available at the Omemee Welcome Centre at 41 King Street East,Omemee.

Brittany is offering very special pricing during Omemee Family Fishing Festival - Anime Caricatture sketches $1 for children & $2 for adults.

Ontario Angler Awards Enter Today!

Ontario Angler Awards Encourages Conservation!

Anglers participating in Omemee's First Annual Summer Family Fishing Festival, may want to bring along their cameras to qualify for the Ontario Angler Awards. Ontario Angler Awards offer awards through Ontario Tourism to visitors, and residents submitting reports of their catch alibg with optional pictures of their catch. Read on to find out about how you can qualify for the Ontario Angler Awards.

Ontario Angler Awards-You Can Win!

Omemee Family Fishing Festival Fish Weigh In Station!

Weigh Your Fish!

Bring your fish to The Weigh In Station at the back door of the Omemee Welcome Centre at 41 King Street East on the Corner of Colborne and King Street East 11 am to 11 pm get your catch documented, earn points to win great prizes, and more!

Omemee Summer Family Fishing Festival Welcomes Your Fish!

Saturday July 14, 2012, Professional Fishing Photographer Rosa Sharpe of Lures and Tours will be on hand to take pictures of participants.


Free Junior Fishing licenses , Free Kids Tackle Share too!
Participation Certificates for the first 20 Children.

Yes,Omemee Family Fishing Offers Mobile Site!

Omemee Family Fishing Site Offers Mobile Option.

Omemee Family Fishing Site is mobile friendly,for the convenience of Smart Phone, iPad, Android, and other mobile users. Omemee Family Fishing mobile site offers a viewing experience similar to our desktop version in that the general feel of the Omemee Family Fishing desktop theme is used In the Omemee Family Fishing mobile site. We hope visitors to our mobile site will find it user friendly. Should you encounter difficulties using the Omemee Family Fishing mobile site, please drop us a comment below.

Omemee Family Fishing Fish Tales Fundraiser!

Omemee Summer Family Fishing Fish Tales Contest

Just How Big was that Fish that got away?
Whether it is the story of Jingles The Muskie, or a true Fish Tale, we want to hear from you!
Help raise funds for Five Counties Children's Centre by sharing your Fish Tale!

Let us video you telling your best Fish Tale, and place it on YouTube,then get your friends to vote , vote, VOTE! Winner will be determined by a combination of the tale with the most likes and judging criteria. Up to 3 top Storytellers in each category will be invited back to share their tale as VIPs during the Omemee August Bass Kayak Fishing Festival, and be featured in the Omemee Pigeon eFlyer eZine. Location- 41 King St E, Omemee. Drop in between 11 am and 7 pm and enter or Record yourself telling your Fish Tale, upload it to YouTube, and send us the link.
This contest is a Fundraiser for Five Counties Children's Centre to help children facing challenges, reach their full potential.

Adult Entries 1 Doubloon (aka Twonie),
Teens - 25 cents,
Children - FREE.

Bass Fish Tale - Aundreia :How Much Does That Bass Weigh?

Omememee Fish Tales Contest - Children's Division -Aundreia

Aundreia shares her Fish Tale at 41 King Street East Omemee. Vote for Aundreia's story each day, by clicking 'like' on her YouTube entry, at bit.ly/LMmkSMT

About the Omemee Summer Family Fishing Fish Tales Contest

Just How Big was that Fish that got away?
Let us video you telling your best Fish Tale, and place it on YouTube,then get your friends to vote , vote, VOTE! Winner will be determined by a combination of the tale with the most likes and judging criteria. Up to 3 top Storytellers in each category will be invited back to share their tale as VIPs during the Omemee August Bass Kayak Fishing Festival, and be featured in the Omemee Pigeon eFlyer eZine. Location- 41 King St E, Omemee. Drop in between 11 am and 7 pm and enter or Record yourself telling your Fish Tale, upload it to YouTube, and send us the link.
This contest is a Fundraiser for Five Counties Children's Centre to help Children facing challenges, reach their full potential.
Adult Entries 1 Doubloon (aka Twonie),Teens - 25 cents, kids FREE.

Professional Fishing Photographer Rosa Sharpe On Board!

Rosa Sharpe Lures and Tours Professional Fishing Photographer Supports Omemee Family Fishing Festival!

Rosa Sharpe, CEO Lures and Tours, dropped into the Omemee Family Fishing Festival to chat Family Fishing fun. You may have seen Rosa in Coboconk at the Top Bass Tournament last weekend photographing the event.

'Lures and Tours is dedicated to supporting fishing events throughout Ontario.' shared Rosa adding,'I'm looking forward to being at the Omemee Family Fishing Festival on Saturday, and meeting everyone. I encourage everyone to come out and have fun!' ' We'll be there rain or or shine!'

Rosa Sharpe, professional fishing photographer, has kindly volunteered to be a judge in our First Annual Omemee Summer Family Fishing Photo Contest, organized by WalPeg Studio. Register your Fishing Photo today! Registration $5 per photo per adult. Kids -Free.

About Lures and Tours:Lures and Tours is well known for their FREE pocket- size sport-fishing recreational guides packed with valuable information, maps, and directories. Stop into 41 King Street East to pick up your FREE Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Highlands Sport Fishing,and Recreational Directory. Available since 2005, each new directory is eagerly anticipated. You can read a preview of the 2012 directory online at www.luresandtours.com

Fishing Wiith Grandpa Fish Tale : Luke - How Did That Fish Get Away?

Greatest Fish Tale Contest Welcomes Participants!

Luke shares his Fish Tale at 41 King Street East Omemee. Vote for Luke's story each day, by clicking 'like' on his YouTube entry, at bit.ly/MnHe1X

About the Omemee Summer Family Fishing Fish Tales Contest

Just How Big was that Fish that got away?
Let us video you telling your best Fish Tale, and place it on YouTube,then get your friends to vote , vote, VOTE! Winner will be determined by a combination of the tale with the most likes and judging criteria. Up to 3 top Storytellers in each category will be invited back to share their tale as VIPs during the Omemee August Bass Kayak Fishing Festival, and be featured in the Omemee Pigeon eFlyer eZine. Location- 41 King St E, Omemee. Drop in between 11 am and 7 pm and enter or Record yourself telling your Fish Tale, upload it to YouTube, and send us the link.
This contest is a Fundraiser for Five Counties Children's Centre to help Children facing challenges, reach their full potential.
Adult Entries 1 Doubloon (aka Twonie),Teens - 25 cents, kids FREE.

Fish Photography -Take Memorable Photos!

Fish Photography - Make Lasting Impressions!

How do you take a great fish photo? Whether it is your grandchild's first fish,or a prize winner in a catch and release tourney,you want a picture that truly says a thousand words.

"While the subject of this workshop is fish photography,many of the concepts are the same for other subjects' shared Walter adding,'this workshop will be of interest to many people.'

 
Walter Cracknell of WalPeg Studios will be holding a 'How to Photograph Your Fish' Workshop, Saturday, July 14 th at 2 pm at 41 King Street East,Omemee.  Come learn how to make that shot a truly memorable picture. Bring YOUR fish photo for optional individual critiquing and entry into our First Annual Summer Family Fishing Festival Photo Competitition. Entry fee per Photo: $5.

While this is a FREE workshop, seatingE is limited,so a  fully refundable $10 seating reservation is requested. Seating fee will be fully refunded when you arrive at the workshop. Any seating reservation fees not picked up at the beginning of the workshop will be donated to Five Counties Children's Centre to help children who face challenges in life, realize their true potential. Please reserve your ticket for this event at 41 King Street E between the hours of 11am and 7 pm , or call 705-799-2857.

About WalPeg Studio: Walter and Peggy Cracknell have been producing quality photography for over 40 years. Both Walter and Peggy are photographers involved in the Giclée process.Walter taught photography at Flemimg College Frost Campus, and has been a guest speaker at many Photographic and Horticultural Societies. Visit their website www.walpegstudio.com to enjoy their beautiful photography.

Arts Jam Celebrates Water!

Omemee Welcome Centre Welcomes Artists!

Thursday, July 12, 2012 Artists will share artwork of all genres at Omemee Welcome Centre in a unique multimedia Arts Jam as part of the Omemee Family Fishing Festival.

Representations of Some Arts Currently Displayed at Omemee Welcome Centre

Singers, visual artists, writers, performers, culinary artists, actors, storytellers, dancers and more will be welcomed to share their talents with others Thursday evening from 6 to 9 pm at 41 King Street East, Omemee. Following the Arts Jam, artists will also have the opportunity to select a space for displaying their work and business cards. All participating artists will also have the opportunity be featured in the Omemee Pigeon eFlyer. Refreshments provided.

The theme for this Mixed Media Arts Jam is 'Water'. Artists are encouraged to bring up to four 2-3 minute selections to share.  Since seating is limited, audience and artists alike are encouraged to pre-register by dropping off a fully refundable $8 deposit. Deposits will be refunded at the door. Deposits not picked up will be donated to the Five Counties Children's Centre to help children facing challenges realize their full potential. Free will donations will be gratefully accepted. Proceeds to the Five Counties Children's Centre.

Pictured above: Representations of some of the artists work currently at the Welcome Centre including:Photography -WalPeg Studio, Earth Works Jewellry -Omemee Rocks, Writing: Marg Buller and J.Alexander, Stained Glass -F. Chatten, Origami - E.Sholer

Omemee Family Fishing Festival Welcomes Dr. Crayfish!

Dr. Premek Hamr specializes in Crayfish. Dr. Hamr popped into Omemee Famiky Fushing headquarters at 41 King Street East to share som very important information about Crayfish.
Did you know that most crayfish caught in local waters are not native to this aeprea? Rusty Crayfish were some how moved from their USA homes to Ontario lakes and streams,so it can be very difficult to find our own local species.

Did you know that moving crayfish from one body of water to another is illegal. To try to prevent future expansion of species from one area to another, it is important to not move cray fish from place to place.

Did you know crayfish are an excellent indicator of the health of our water? Crayfish are an integral part of water habitats,and food chains.

Did you know crayfish are no longer allowed to be used as bait? Here is a YouTube Interview with Dr.Premek Hamr. If you are lucky ,you might catch a glimpse of his car in the Omemee area -just watch for his lisence plate: Ontario CRAYFISH Yours to duscover!