BUTCH JOHNS MEMORIAL COMPETITION

THE EVENT:

The event is held early in the year towards the end of January and is a fun competition for all who attend. You will find a good gathering of locals and visitors alike in attendance each year.

EVENT HISTORY:

This is an annual event to honour and celebrate the memory of BUTCH JOHNS, the founder and visionary of Innis Fly Fishery. Dave’s father, Clarence ‘Butch’ Johns, had a small parcel of moorland which he did not use which had a spring-fed river running through it. Dave’s idea was to build a lake for his own personal use. With the help and support of his father and siblings the lake was created. After Butch passed away his son Dave decided to hold an annual friendly competition in his fathers memory. The event has been well attended and has been running now for several years.

EVENT RESULTS 2026:

On Sunday 25th January we held the 36th Butch Johns Memorial Trophy Competition. Sixteen anglers took part catching 46 fish, giving a respectable rod average of 2.9.

The weather was extremely good for this time of the year with sun and very little wind all day. The ever consistent, Andrew Willoughby, took First place winning the Butch Johns Trophy. He caught his first fish of seven at 9.51am off 4 pegs giving him a total of 11 points.

A very close second was Dave Perks also with 11 points, catching 8 fish but off 3 pegs only.

Third Place went to myself, Dave Johns, catching 5 fish off 3 pegs for 8 points.

Fourth Place went to Alex Johnstone catching 4 fish off 3 pegs for 7 points.

Finally, for the last of the prize winners was Steve Retallack from Camborne catching 3 fish off 3 pegs for 6 points.

Myself and Theresa would like to Thank you all again for supporting this competition in Dad’s memory.

Look forward to seeing you all again for next years memorial event.