North Van City councillor Bob Fearnley was all smiles as wife Via fed him raw oysters fresh from the help-yourself oyster bar.

North Van's Dave Owen (left) and Mark Yelic both work for BC Outdoors and OP Publishing Ltd.

North Van's George Gruenefeld is the Editor of OP Publishing's Western Sportsman and BC Outdoors publication.

Standing at the head of Michael Tickner's beautifully colourful salmon figurine were Georgia Pacific's Shawn Perger and event organizer Diana Zoppa.

Helping out as volunteers were Lorraine Sam (from left), Liana Sam Jennifer McGregor and Flavio Carraro.

Michele Banducci (left) and pretty Lisa Ha, Business in Vancouver's editorial assistant, were all decked out for the occasion.

These North Shore volunteers and their friends were all helping out. From left: Greg Gron, Sandra Pruden, Abbey Barley and Pat Pucci.

Bidding on a warm and cuddly fleece jacket, perfect for fishing trips, were Jacquie and Dave Barry.

"We're here because we fish," said Martin Johnson (from left) Monique Barclay and Dean Simpson.

North Van's Eric Barclay toasted the evening with a white wine and a plate full of tiny fruit filled chocolate cups - yum.

The Wall Centre staff deserves a big pat on the back for serving up a sensational evening. From left: Chris Palmer, banquet captain Marty Morel and West Van's own Robert Hallgren.

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North Shore gals Mary Ann Moffat (left) and Kathleen Staples looked fab in basic black and lemon chiffon respectively.