2020 DPC

We're very excited to announce the 2020 Ditch Pickle Classic "Catch-Photo-Release" Fly Fishing Tournament on Lake Champlain!


The 2020 DPC based out of Swanton, Vermont will be held on August 29-30 on beautiful Lake Champlain.  The DPC is open to anglers of all ages and skill levels.

2019 individual champ Matt Dickstein of team "Bad Monkey" holding the DPC Throhpy.  Matt and his teamate Jay Modry took the win with an impressive 57 points!

You don't need a big fancy bass boat to fish the DPC either! Kayaks, canoes and motor boats are all permitted. The DPC is a team event and we make every effort to pair people up with team mates and fill empty seats in boats. 
Each team will have 1-3 anglers and, if you want to be a 1-man team, you will be responsible for the team entry fee of $100. If you are your own 1-man team, you must still have a co-rider to assist with photographic documentation of your catch! We're allowing more than 1 team to fish from a boat as long as it's within reason.
Spectators may ride along or pilot a boat for a team.

Don't be scared off if you don't have a boat! If you have a strong desire to fish in the DPC but have any apprehension what-so-ever, please send us an email to DitchPickleClassic@gmail.com and we'll do whatever we can to make it happen for you! The sooner we hear from you, the sooner we can get you set up!





2020 Prize Categories...

- 1st Place Team
- 2nd Place Team
- 3rd Place Team
Adin Girard took home Top Jr. Angler in 2018!

- 1st Place Individual
- 2nd Place Individual
- 3rd Place Individual

- 1st Place Paddler
- 2nd Place Paddler
- 3rd Place Paddler

- 1st Place Junior Angler (under 18)


- Jr. Rock Bass Award

- Largest Northern Pike

- Best Exotic Fish (Bowfin, Gar, Carp)

- Dink Award (Smallest Bass)

- Breakdown Award (it happens every year!)

*Big Pickle (Largest Bass / Largemouth or  Smallmouth)
* Seperate $ Pool
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Tournament Weekend... 

Check in...
On Saturday the 29th, we will have our check-in at the Headquarters for the Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge on Tabor Road. Click HERE for directions and info about the site.
Checking in at the refuge headquarters (2015)
We will be open for check-in as of 8:30am on the 29th
Check-in hours = 8:30 - 10am
Lines in @ 11am!!

We encourage all competitors to arrive early for check-in!




Every angler must check-in and sign a waiver prior to launching!





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The Goods... 

This year the DPC is excited to once again team up with Predator Fly Gear to supply our custom 2020 DPC shirts to our competitors!
https://predatorflygear.com


PFG is a Vermont based company featuring the amazing artwork of Nick Mayer on Slick looking high performance fishing shirts.



We're also supplying each team with a captain's bag, filled with an assortment of products from the many other generous sponsors of the Ditch Pickle Classic! 


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The DPC Experience...



The Pickle has become a highlight of the season for many.  We expanded the event to a 2-day format to make room for more quality fishing and more time hangin' with buddies, soaking in the Lake Champlain vibes.  Take the DPC too seriously and you might miss the point, which is to have fun.  Don't come the the DPC for the win...come for the experience.






Here's a list of folks that are down for the 2020 experience... 


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2020 Team Listings...Check Back Frequently!...


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