Casting a line towards the 2007 World Trade Expo

Saturday, August 26, 2006

Press Corps Poker Finals


And now for the much anticipated final tally. The hands counted out as follows:

1. John Kumiski- Four of a kind 6
2. Joe Cornwall- Full house 4’s over 6’s
3. Ronell Smith- Full house 3’s over 4’s
4. Charlie Meyers- Full house 2’s over 7’s
5. Walt Jennings- Straight 10 thru Ace
6. Dee Cornwall- Straight 3 thru 7
7. Troy Letherman- Two pair 6’s and Jacks
8. Dusan Smetana- Ace, 8 high
9. Jim Reilly- Ace, 6 high
10. Don Bishop- Ace high (tie)
11. Roger Maves- Ace high (tie)
12. Ben Hoffman- King high
13. Tim Moody- King high
14. Greg Thomas- King high
15. Paul Downing- Queen high
16. Ross Purnell- Queen high
17. Rusty Chinnis- Jack high
18. Keith Jackson- Jack high
19. Jay Nichols- 10 high
20. John Viehman- 9 high
21. Steve Dally- 4 high

The prize list includes:

-Modular Backpack by Trailflex
-A selection of BUZZ OFF products from Imperial Headwear
-The Flat Creek Jacket from Cloudveil
-Winner's choice of an Islander IR Click and Pawl trout reel or an LX Large Arbor Disc Drag reel (up to an 8wt, LX3.8)
-Winner's choice of the new Prism colored scissors or hemostats from Dr Slick
-Orvis' new Zero G 908-4 Saltwater fly rod, 9-foot, 4-piece, Mid-Flex 7.5 rod for 8-wt. line. 4 3/8oz
-An Abel Holds Everything Tackle Bag
-Two pairs of Smith Optics sunglasses

Our top nine finishers will be awarded prizes: the grand prize winner, John Kumiski, having first pick.

Winners will be contacted in the coming days with information on how to collect. Congratulations to all our prize winners, and thanks to everyone for participating!