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Title: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: Rodney on December 15, 2010, 03:10:33 AM
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/boxingdayderby/index.html
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: F33shFr33k on December 15, 2010, 03:18:13 AM
Good luck to everyone!

  :)
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: DavidD on December 15, 2010, 08:05:24 AM
My Missus made plans for US that day already...  :'(

Tight lines to all that go.
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: joska on December 15, 2010, 08:22:51 AM
 whooooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooooo ;D ;D im on it like a fat kid on cake. not just any cake chocolate cake. i am excited to participate in the derby will be first and hopefully not the last 8)  will be great to meet some of you... maybe get the pm feature if i can find the right guy
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: vancook on December 15, 2010, 10:42:21 AM
I have boxing day off this year and plan to head out there and find my first  steel, fingers crossed.
I'm just hoping the tides cooperate for me xmas day so I can pump some bugs.
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: Steel_Mo_Head on December 15, 2010, 10:48:48 AM
down fersure!
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: Geff_t on December 15, 2010, 11:53:53 AM
searun and I will be there. Hopefully my new waders and jacket will arrive under the tree the day before.
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: Dennis.t on December 15, 2010, 08:43:20 PM
Have never participated and never will.Too many anglers on the river over the holidays.Getting drunk on Boxing day. ;D
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: Fish Slayer on December 15, 2010, 11:10:48 PM
I wonder how the water conditions will be this year? Should be a stellar year for fish weighed in if the water is prime.
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: t-bone on December 16, 2010, 06:58:54 AM
if the water is good, i will be, it is kind of the kick-off to stealie season!
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: hohartmann on December 16, 2010, 09:51:11 PM
hopefully i get my new pin for christmas so i can try it out on boxin day  ;D
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: vancook on December 16, 2010, 11:23:36 PM
if I remember correctly last year a little over 300 people entered and only 8 fish,I think it was 8? were weighed in. If anyone knows the exact #'s  let us know.
It was 10 fish
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: silverslab on December 17, 2010, 09:36:59 AM
does anyone know if tickets are available yet and if so where can you get them

Thanks
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: vancook on December 17, 2010, 10:28:36 AM
does anyone know if tickets are available yet and if so where can you get them

Thanks
Why doesn't anyone click the link on the top of the page? All info can be found here
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/boxingdayderby/index.html
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: Rodney on December 17, 2010, 11:18:50 AM
lol....

Nobody reads anymore, it's no longer a requirement in today's de-generation.

http://forum.flybc.ca/index.php?s=&showtopic=27691&view=findpost&p=319767
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: AreYouNewHere on December 17, 2010, 09:54:22 PM
lol....

Nobody reads anymore, it's no longer a requirement in today's de-generation.

http://forum.flybc.ca/index.php?s=&showtopic=27691&view=findpost&p=319767

Almost agree... but my children seem quite able to read every video game title known to mankind.... of course they don't seem to understand why dad doesn't have the $60 plus to buy it for them  ;D
Title: Derby
Post by: dead head on December 25, 2010, 09:11:16 AM
Just wondering with all this rain we have been having is the boxing day derby still a go? where would we get this info? Merry Christmas.
Title: Re: Derby
Post by: chris gadsden on December 25, 2010, 10:01:28 AM
Just wondering with all this rain we have been having is the boxing day derby still a go? where would we get this info? Merry Christmas.
It usual is a go until a decision is made on the morning of the derby to postpone or not. You could try the clubhouse 858 - 4202
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: BigFisher on December 25, 2010, 05:18:36 PM
Is lunch included with derby ticket?  :)
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: coho killer on December 25, 2010, 05:28:34 PM
Can you buy your ticket at the tamahi bridge? Or do you need to buy one at the tackle store?
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: BigFisher on December 25, 2010, 05:30:07 PM
freds custom tackle, or the fish and game club. tamahi is a punch card station.
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: coho killer on December 25, 2010, 06:58:16 PM
Thanks, any one know what time fred's or rod and gun club is open tomorrow>?
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: Rodney on December 25, 2010, 07:04:15 PM
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/boxingdayderby/index.html
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: Rodney on December 25, 2010, 07:06:27 PM
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/boxingdayderby/index.html
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: Rodney on December 25, 2010, 07:07:01 PM
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/boxingdayderby/index.html
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: BNF861 on December 25, 2010, 08:03:33 PM
Thanks, any one know what time fred's or rod and gun club is open tomorrow>?

Freds will be open at 5:30am tomorrow morning FYI
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: brysonk on December 25, 2010, 09:49:51 PM
good luck to all tomorrow, hope there is a good turn out as the weather has been questionable this last week.
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: Rodney on December 26, 2010, 12:32:21 PM
Derby result update

280 participants.

14 fish have been weighed in so far.

Largest fish so far is 14lb 14oz.
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: BigFisher on December 26, 2010, 03:11:48 PM
15 fish weighed in. Looks like its shaping up to be a great year.
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: chris gadsden on December 26, 2010, 06:05:28 PM
The 67th annual Chilliwack Fish and Game Protective Association Boxing Day Steelhead Derby saw Richard Sheremeto best 280 other avid steelhead anglers as he captured the coveted Ferguson Furnell perpetual trophy.

His 14 pound 14 ounce buck steelhead taken mid morning was 2 pounds 7 ounces ahead of Jim Couers who took  second place with a 12 pound 7 ounce chrome bullet. Gwyn Joiner had the first fish weighted as his 7 pound 7 pound steelhead hit the scales at 7:56 am, 22 minutes ahead of the next fish to be weighed in. Joiner also picked up the trophy for the heaviest fish taken by a senior.

A total of 15 steelhead were entered by the 2 PM deadline. All fish were in chrome condition and several reports of many wild fish landed by a number of anglers with others telling stories of lost fish.

Complete results:

King Fish, Richard Sheremeto, 14 pounds 14 ounces

Second, Jim Couers, 12 pounds 7 ounces

Third , P. Thomas, 11 pounds 13 ounces

Fourth, R. Lee, 11 pounds 10 ounces

Fifth, Steve Rosebloom, 10 pounds 9 ounces

Heaviest by a club member, Willy Grunenwald, 8 pounds 10 ounces

First weighted in Gwyn Joiner,  7 pounds 7 ounces at 7:56 AM

Heaviest by a senior, Gwyn Joiner, 7 pounds 7 ounces

Smallest steelhead M. Carson, 5 pounds 5 ounces

Hidden weight, N. Karpinski, with a 8 pound 13 ounce fish

Fish tails

Wade Gienow who won the derby in 2006 and 2007 brought another fish in this year again but his 10 pound 7 ounce steelhead was only 2 ounces out of the running for a 5th place finish.

The derby was first held in 1938 when Carl Wilson caught the King Fish.

Heaviest ever derby fish was a 21 pound 5 ounce fish taken by the late Walt Engle taken in the 1970 derby.

The smallest ever winning entry was 9 pounds 13 ounces caught by Wilfred Clark in 1942.

Sheremento's fish is the 3rd largest in the last 11 derbies. Gord Gadsden, 15 pounds 14 ounces in 2000 and Jon Beaty in 2001 with a 15 pound 7 ounce fish run 1 - 2

 Thanks to the donations from many local tackle shops and businesses many anglers who did not catch a fish took home some valuable prizes.

A lot of thanks also goes to club president Paul Dulong and his committee for putting on the 67th edition of the derby with money made from the derby going right back into fish enhancement projects.

Pictures and some video footage to follow.
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: Rodney on December 26, 2010, 06:20:43 PM
Photos are up, thanks to Chris: http://www.fishingwithrod.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=2147
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: chris gadsden on December 26, 2010, 08:08:09 PM
A video of the derby.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVjGYCArtd8
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: chris gadsden on December 26, 2010, 08:55:53 PM
Forgot to mention, the derby winner told me this was his first steelhead trip of the season. ;D
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: Fish Assassin on December 26, 2010, 09:37:26 PM
What happens to the steelhead ? Are they given back to the fishermen or are they donated to charity ?
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: chris gadsden on December 26, 2010, 10:01:30 PM
What happens to the steelhead ? Are they given back to the fishermen or are they donated to charity ?
They can be retained by the angler. In the old days they used to auction the winner off and I belive some fish were donated to the club.
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: k.c. on December 27, 2010, 12:32:57 PM
First year for me in the derby :) Had a great time, won a door prize full of perfume and womens stuff worth $250.00. Me and the wife are both looking forward to next year ;)
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: silverslab on December 27, 2010, 01:29:52 PM
Hi chris, it was my father who took third place and I wondered if it would be possible to email me the picture with the trophy (IMG_3730.jpg )
my email is chthomas@shaw.ca
if you are able to do it thanks so much
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: aquaholic on December 27, 2010, 04:55:57 PM
If you click on the picture you can "RIGHT CLICK COPY" the picture to your computer
Title: Re: 67th annual Chilliwack River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby
Post by: chris gadsden on December 27, 2010, 05:07:33 PM
Hi chris, it was my father who took third place and I wondered if it would be possible to email me the picture with the trophy (IMG_3730.jpg )
my email is chthomas@shaw.ca
if you are able to do it thanks so much
I will encase you wish to have it reprinted.