Only a half-inch separated the first and second largest fish pulled out of the Okanagan Lake on Saturday at the annual Blind Fishing Derby, hosted by the Kelowna Yacht Club.
When Kathy Sannes arrived back to the dock, guests at the event were excited to see her 18-and-a-half-inch rainbow trout, the biggest fish the avid angler has caught in her career.
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Shortly after, another rainbow trout arrived for measurement. This one was caught by Darryl Harand and came in at 19 inches, and with a photo finish, Harand won the 2017 Blind Fishing Derby.
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香蕉视频直播淜elowna Yacht Club and its members are proud to be active supporters of our community. All volunteering members are donating their boats, their time and their fuel to provide this unique experience to our fellow citizens who seldom experience the pleasure of boating,香蕉视频直播 the yacht club stated.
For more information about Kelowna Yacht Club and its support for our Okanagan communities, visit