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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: chris gadsden on December 07, 2012, 03:30:31 PM
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For those wondering.
69th annual Boxing Day Steelhead Derby is being held again this year, put on by the Chilliwack Fish Game Protective Association on the Chilliwack Vedder River.
The derby goes back to 1938 but was not held for a few years due to poor steelhead returns.
I think I will win the coveted Ferguson Furnell Trophy, first won by Carl Wilson and many other accomplished steelhead anglers. What about you? ;D
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I shall make an attempt to participate this year.
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I'll probably find a nice big hatchery steelhead on the 27th but I'll be out trying on the 26th lol
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i've fished the 26th derby for years, never landed a fish on boxing day... but a few days before the derby or few days after yea fish on...
hope today I get lucky this year :)
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Damn rights I'm gonna fish it
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I wish I could do it but being in the retail business and Boxing Day is one of the most busiest day, I have to work.
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First place...the chance to be immortalized in the annals of local steelheading ;D ;D ;D
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I think I will win the coveted Ferguson Furnell Trophy, first won by Carl Wilson and many other accomplished steelhead anglers. What about you? ;D
What are you putting in your eggnog ? ;)
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Would have liked to give it a go - but alas - shall be driving down from the Cariboo area. :(
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My Sisters name is on the trophy so I need to keep this in the family. lol
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Will not fish it,never have and never will.Just too crowded for my liking and I do not believe in fishing derbies.Will be spending the day with family and friends.
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Going to give it a go, sounds like fun. :)
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I heard there has already been a lot of people registered already.
I've said I'd fish it but haven't made it out in the past 3 years
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I wish I could make it...sigh lol
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fishing with 350 guys dead set on competing for bragging rights no thanks ill be fishing with plenty of room
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I'll be there for my fourth consecutive year
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http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/2012-12-17-boxing-day-steelhead-derby.html
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Bump as a reminder for those who are interested in participating tomorrow.
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whos all going lol i hope to see some of u there ;D
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Derby update.
330 participants have entered this year.
6 fish have been weighed in so far.
Current first place weighed in at 11.94lb. Second place weighed in at 10.73lb. Third place weighed in at 10.59lb.
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Brutal day if only 6 fish from 330 people... >:(
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well i was pretty choked got a wild fish today about 14 pounds will try and post a pic not exactley shuer how to
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How many people entered?
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How many people entered?
330 participants have entered this year.
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How many people entered?
334. Report to come shortly.
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330 participants have entered this year.
This was the initial tally but they changed it by 4.
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Photographs are now available at:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.400767783330642.90951.111769675563789&type=3
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The 69th annual Steelhead Boxing Day Derby put on by the Chilliwack Fish & Game Protective Association on the Chilliwack River is now in the books. 334 avid steelhead anglers were greeted with ideal fishing conditions this year as they, of course were all after that Kingfish for 2012.
The top prize the anglers were angling for was, the Ferguson Furnell Trophy along with boasting rights among fellow fishers. This prestigious perpetual trophy was first awarded way back in 1938 by the late Carl Wilson. Many other top angler’s names also grace the Ferguson Furnell.
At the 2 o'clock derby deadline 14 hatchery steelhead had been weighed in by weigh master Clive Edwards. Bert Van Herk, a local angler from Chilliwack with a 13.03 silver beauty edged out second place finisher Craig Pinsett’s 12.74 ponder. Ryan Hutchinson was not far behind with a 12.24 fish.
Other results
First fish brought in, Richard Klein, 10.59
Heaviest by a junior, Cody Lidstone, 10.95
By a senior, Brent Marsh, 6.27
Smallest, Ian Warner(sp), 6.16
Hidden weight, Tyler Johansen, 7.92
Others fish.
Kodi Diack 11.94, Jim Coers 11.83, Andrew Heathman 10.73. Kenneth Morrison 10.63, Travis Van Leeuween, 9.96 and Beau Diack 8.01
Will have some video up later including a blooper reel shot.
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A bit of a blooper at the derby. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA7tKf_8J0o&feature=share&list=UU_4LtEFjHj-ulBHuoq6COmQ
A fish brought to the scales 5 minutes before the deadline and a view of all 14 steelhead. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NhjIuh_PKc&feature=share&list=UU_4LtEFjHj-ulBHuoq6COmQ
Thanks to president Mel Dureen and others from the Chilliwack Fish and Game Protective Association for putting on the derby once again.
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Feel the pain of the blooper.
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Congratulations to the the fisherman who weighed in. props to ya.
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That was me for the heaviest junior fish!!! Made my day!
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That was me for the heaviest junior fish!!! Made my day!
Well done, a number from FWR picked up a fish yesterday. I guess all the tips Rod gives us helps. :-\ ;D ;D
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That was me for the heaviest junior fish!!! Made my day!
Nice work buddy!! You succeeded when many experienced rods could not
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That was me for the heaviest junior fish!!! Made my day!
What did you win ?
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Thanks!!!! Yeah there was a prize table so u just picked there was a bradley smoker, lamiglass rod and another rod and reel combo i was called up 4th though so thoes were gone but i got a $80 Camelback that holds 2L of water and great for mountain biking, hiking, and long days on the river!
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Thanks!!!! Yeah there was a prize table so u just picked there was a bradley smoker, lamiglass rod and another rod and reel combo i was called up 4th though so thoes were gone but i got a $80 Camelback that holds 2L of water and great for mountain biking, hiking, and long days on the river!
Congrats young man! 8)
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thanks for the updates chris and rod,checked the vids some nice looking fish. tight lines lines.