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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Dave on December 22, 2018, 01:18:32 PM
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Despite what many may think about the value/ethics of steelhead fishing derbies, I would like voice my support for the 3 happening now on the Chilliwack- Vedder.
Thankyou to Chad Hammond of Chilliwack Dart and Tackle … all proceeds from the steelhead derby the store is running this year will go directly to the Chilliwack Vedder River Clean up Society. With the increasing costs associated with the CVRCS, this will really help us.
Second, to Fred Helmer of Fred’s Custom Tackle, and Wally Hall Sr. for running the Wally Hall Jr. Memorial Derby. All proceeds from this go to the Fraser Valley Watershed Coalition, who leverage funding and partnerships to create fish habitat. Over the years this derby has given over $20,000 to the FVWC whose projects have directly improved steelhead spawning areas. I enter this derby and don’t even fish :o
The third and most popular is the long running annual Boxing Day derby sponsored by the Chilliwack Fish and Game Protective Association. This club is now also handing the proceeds to the FVWC, and last year gave $10,000.
So get out there, catch some fish, and support these stores.
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Any guess for the number brought to the scales on the 26th. I am putting a Auston Matthews Maple Leaf Drennan up to the winner, maybe a few other experienced floats in the bag too. I will start,
saying 6.
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5
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"Auston Matthews Maple Leaf Drennan"
Not in my house, but I could find a good home for it. ;)
4 fish weighed in Dec.26th
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I say there will be 8..... 5 bucks and 3 Does...Is there a gently used float package for the winner of this guessing contest also, Chris? ;D
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I say there will be 8..... 5 bucks and 3 Does...Is there a gently used float package for the winner of this guessing contest also, Chris? ;D
Yes the winner will be pleased.
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I will say 11 fish weighed in.
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Seems to be a good steelhead year from what I've seen so far. Weather looks relatively good as well leading up to the day, so conditions should be ok, especially with the colder weather.
I'm going to go with 13 fish! :o Probably a dream, but fingers crossed for a good showing.
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7 fish 200 anglers
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I'm guessing 20. All it takes is 2 or 3 guys who are really lucky :D
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I'm going with 9 and hopefully one of them is mine!
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I will go with 14 only because I hate that #and 214 contestants size winner also 14ib..I also like to dream …. PS could not agree more Dave on you comments... Rich E
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Seems to be a good steelhead year from what I've seen so far.
What have you seen? I thought you lived on the island. Only two fish weighed in so far this yr.
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What have you seen? I thought you lived on the island. Only two fish weighed in so far this yr.
Summer run numbers on the island and mainland were very good, exceptionally good in some places.
Chinook numbers were exceptionally good. Coho numbers were exceptionally good, and from what I've seen, winter steelhead have quite often mirrored coho numbers in my journal keeping from past years.
Also from my journals, it seems that steelhead do run on cycles. 2015 was an exceptional year, and 2012 as also very good for me. I've also seen a fairly good showing of fall runs and early winters out on the island. In short, it's an "educated guess," and high hopes based off other runs of fish from this year.
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Water conditions looked good for the derby tomorrow, I made a few casts at Gwyn's Run this morning as I thought of him and our good friendship. Gwyn just loved the annual Boxing Day Derby and was the chairman
of it too.. https://theprogress.newspapers.com/image/81386286/?terms=Gwyn%2BJoiner%2Bsteelhead%2Bderby
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Water conditions looked good for the derby tomorrow, I made a few casts at Gwyn's Run this morning as I thought of him and our good friendship. Gwyn just loved the annual Boxing Day Derby and was the chairman
of it too.. https://theprogress.newspapers.com/image/81386286/?terms=Gwyn%2BJoiner%2Bsteelhead%2Bderby
Good read , thank you for posting
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Float package ready and heading to the club house soon, hope the winner is there. ;D ;D
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Good on ya Chris 8)
Keep us updated plz.... I usually participate in the derby ...but I’m in Winnipeg visiting family this Christmas.....can’t help wishing I was there...
I’m hoping you post a video.. ;D
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Fish assassin for the win! Congrats
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How many fish weighed in?
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5
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Thank you
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Fish assassin for the win! Congrats
Rod has the picture of the prize package for FA, all with #34 on them and the Drennan with the Leaf logo on it. ;D ;D he may want to donate it to the second place finisher. ;D ;D ;D My pictures of derby up on FB soon and video too.
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Congrats FA. 🎣🏆
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Rod has the picture of the prize package for FA, all with #34 on them and the Drennan with the Leaf logo on it. ;D ;D he may want to donate it to the second place finisher. ;D ;D ;D My pictures of derby up on FB soon and video too.
Can I trade it in for a Petterson float and Canuck logo ? :D
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Chris where does 5 fit in historically? Compared to other years
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Chris where does 5 fit in historically? Compared to other years
Google this and will bring up some info. Ferguson Furnell steelhead derby
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Chris where does 5 fit in historically? Compared to other years
5 fish with conditions as perfect as today.....not good at all...a sign of the times...
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5 fish with conditions as perfect as today.....not good at all...a sign of the times...
C'mon Bob, don't be so pessimistic - there was only 326 entrants ::)
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Chris where does 5 fit in historically? Compared to other years
2017 = 4
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=41625.msg393885#msg393885
2016 = 15 http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=40634.msg382943#msg382943
2008- 6
2006- 4
2005- 11
2004- 13
2003- 10
2002- 7
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=40634.msg383052#msg383052
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My video of the prize presentations for those that were not there. https://youtu.be/vYVICs1i9Rg
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2017 = 4
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=41625.msg393885#msg393885
2016 = 15 http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=40634.msg382943#msg382943
2008- 6
2006- 4
2005- 11
2004- 13
2003- 10
2002- 7
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=40634.msg383052#msg383052
Thanks Ralph, has the brood egg take been pretty consistent thoughout the years?
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Thanks Ralph, has the brood egg take been pretty consistent thoughout the years?
I'll save Ralph the response ... yes.
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Interesting thanks
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Although egg numbers are relatively consistent year to year, the numbers of juveniles released has varied because like most hatchery salmon stocks, Chilliwack steelhead have had some disease issues.
Most likely those release numbers are available if you want them.
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Most likely those release numbers are available if you want them.
They're available at:
http://www.gofishbc.com/Stocked-Fish.aspx
Choose detailed reports, input Region 2 and Vedder-Chilliwack River.
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I must be blind. I keep searching but do not see the Boxing Day Derby results. 8)
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Brandon Eddy - 12.25lb
Joshua Stover - 11.38lb
Ed Hackl - 11.11lb
Ryan Hutchison - 10.32lb
Cody Sojka - 9.11lb
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Brandon Eddy - 12.25lb
Joshua Stover - 11.38lb
Ed Hackl - 11.11lb
Ryan Hutchison - 10.32lb
Cody Sojka - 9.11lb
And my video above has it all too. ;D
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Can I trade it in for a Petterson float and Canuck logo ? :D
Send me a PM when you are up this way to get your package and I will buy you a Tims too. ;D ;D