Contest Officially Started April 15th and Runs Through December 1st

Winners will be announced December 15th

New Categories & More Prizes for 2010!

1. Best Trout Pose with Montana Troutfitters Logo Being Worn
    Will Win Winston BIIX 9' 6wt & Lamson Litespeed 2
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2. Best Father/Daughter/Son or Mother/Daughter/Son Fishing Photo
    Will Win Ross Journey Youth Fly Fishing Outfit & Troutfitters Kids Cap
*New Category*

3. Best Streamer In Mouth Shot with Montana Troutfitters Logo
    Will Win 9' 8wt Sage Xi3
*New Category*

4. Best Overall Artistic use of Montana Troutfitters Logo in Photo
    Will Win Float Trip with Montana Troutfitters & Fishpond Pack
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5. Best Insect Photograph on a Troutfitters Logo
    Will win 5 dozen assorted flies in a Troutfitters Fly Box & a pair of Smith Sunglasses
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6. Best Non Trout Species With Troutfitters Logo in Photo
   Will win Sage Bass Rod & Rio Carp Line
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7. Best Remote Location Shot with Troutfitters Logo in Photo
    Will win Troutfitters PBR Hoodie, Korkers Predator Boot With Kling On Sole &
    Troutfitters Low Life Hat & T-Shirt
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Judging of contest will be done by Brian O'Keefe and Todd Moen of Catch Magazine

Troutfitters Employees, family members and Guide Staff are ineligible for the photo contest

All photos submitted will automatically become the property of Montana Troutfitters and may be used as such for any purposes Montana Troutfitters and the contests sponsors deem appropriate. Contestants submitting photos still maintain their own rights for their photo usage, however they will relinquish any pursuit of monetary gain for such photos from Montana Troutfitters or any of its affiliates or sponsors. By submitting photos to Montana Troutfitters contestant agrees to above terms.

Contestants may submit multiple photos for multiple categories and are eligible for all categories, however, individual photo's will only be considered for one category. So when submitting specify which category you would like your photos to be considered for. For example, if you submit a photograph of a non trout species in a remote location with a logo being worn – you must specify whether you would like it to be considered for the Remote Location category or the Non Trout Species category.

Photos featuring a Non-Montana Troutfitters Logo will not under any circumstances be considered for the contest. Only photos submitted with a Montana Troutfitters logo will be entered into the contest.

All photos must be submitted in electronic format via email or burned onto a CD. All files must be submitted in .JPG format and shot in at least 4 Mega Pixels. All photos must be received by Dec 1st.
Any photos deemed to be altered to include Montana Troutfitters logo will be automatically disqualified for the contest. By submitting photos to Montana Troutfitters contestant agrees to all above terms.

Bottom line – have fun with the contest, get some Troutfitters logo gear and get out on the river and start shooting some great shots!

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Category Winners Are Listed Below

Judging of contest was courtesy of Brian O'Keefe and
Todd Moen of Catch Magazine

For the best in fishing photography from around the world check out Catch Magazine online at http://www.catchmagazine.net/

Winners Listed 1st, Runners Up Listed 2nd
Runners Up Eligible for a $25 Gift Certificate

1. Best Trout Pose with Montana Troutfitters Logo Being Worn
Wins 9' 5wt Sage Z-Axis & Float Trip with Kris Kumlien

Winner - Kyle McGovern


Runner Up - Chad Ellis


Honorable Mention - Michael Ebinger


2. Best Overall Artistic use of Montana Troutfitters Logo in Photo
Wins 9' 6wt Winston BIIX Rod & Ross Vexsis 2 Reel

Winner - Michael Ebinger


Runner Up - Eric Kummerfeldt


Honorable Mention - Shane Rickert


3. Best Insect Photograph on a Troutfitters Logo
Wins Echo Carbon Rod of Choice & 5 Dozen Assorted Flies in a Troutfitters Box

Winner - Ryan Alsup


Runner Up - Shane Rickert


Honorable Mention - Andy Bickar


4. Best Non Trout Species With Troutfitters Logo in Photo
Wins Rio Carp Line, SA Magnum Taper Sharkskin Line & Airflo Ridge Line

Winner - Bob Hess


Runner Up - Kyle McGovern


Honorable Mention - Michael Buck


5. Best Remote Location Shot with Troutfitters Logo in Photo
Wins a pair of Korkers brand new Predator Boots, a Troutfitters Hoodie, an embroidered Troutfitters Under Armour Shirt, and a Troutfitters Hat of Choice

Winner - Eric Kummerfeldt


Runner Up - Jim Borowski


Honorable Mention - Alex Rehmer