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Just a reminder, the Fall 2016 King of the Drift derby will be held at Denny’s Dam Park on the Saugeen River on October 29, 2016. While the entrants are maxed out, its not too late to volunteer. KOTD has given large donations the the Ontario Steelheaders from derby events in previous years. Volunteers are asked to meet at 6:30 am at the Rod Jones Pavilion for orientation. See Ben Lam or Mike Snow or email kingofthedriftsteeelhead@gmail.com for more information.

Thanks to everyone who came out to our annual fall derby this year. We hope to see all of you and more at the spring derby in May 2016.

Winners of Fall Steelhead Derby 2015

1st Place – Greg Allen – 9.7lb
2nd Place – Jeff Byrne – 9.5lb
3rd Place – Barry Pieta – 7.5lb

Catch and release went to Brian Watson – 28.5″ & Junior division goes to Cory Munro with 4.6lb.

This coming weekend, Saturday October 17, 2015, the Ontario Steelheaders is hosting the annual fall steelhead trout derby at the Denny’s Dam Park located on the Saugeen River. Please join us for a great day of fishing, social event for members, families and friends who love to catch steelhead trout. Prizes are awarded for largest steelhead rainbow trout, important information updates and a cozy campfire afterwards. It is sure to be a fun day spent fishing with family and friends.

Derby Details

Cost: $10 per adult (juniors are free)
Derby Start Time: 7AM
Derby End Time: 5PM

Prizes are awarded for:

• Heaviest Steelhead Trout (1st, 2nd and 3rd places)
• Juniors (Under age 16)
• Live Trout Release (Derby director verifies length, girth and weight)

After the Derby

A huge feast is served at the Rod Jones Pavilion in Denny’s Dam Park with a ceremony, prizes, raffle and more. Overnight camping and day use at Denny’s Dam Park is available for participants and their families. Membership applications are also accepted at the ceremonies. Consider supporting the Ontario Steelheaders by grabbing some merchandise like t-shirts, hats, jackets and more. They make great gifts for family, friends and even yourself.

Here is what you can expect after the derby comes to a close at 5PM:

• Large Potluck Dinner
• Awards
• Club Updates
• Guest Speakers
• Draw Prizes
• Winner Ceremony
• Prize Awards To Top Placing Entrants
• Campfire and Overnight Camping

More Information

If you need more information, check out the Denny’s Dam Park page for directions, map and other camping and parking information. You can also contact Scott Redin, if you would like to donate prizes or need more detailed information.

Once again it is that time of the year for the annual spring Steelheaders Derby. Hopefully it isn’t going to be as soggy as the past couple, but I know no one is holding their breath onthat….lol. I have posted a volunteer signup sheet in the park for any one that is willing to help us out with a couple of the tasks that are required to make the derby fun and enjoyable for all. If you sign up for a task, we will depend on you to be there and in functional condition (you will have to save the partying till your task is completed).

Any one that is going to donate prizes could you please get them to me ASAP or at least let me know what it is that you are going to donate. This will give us a better game plan & idea of what we have for our always awesome prize selection. Once again thank you very much to all that donate, you all know the money raised goes to a great cause.

There is a women class that was added last fall, but unfortunately none of the ladies landed any chrome. So to all you lady Steelheaders this is your chance to be the first on the trophy. There is also a plaque for the spring and Fall derbies now for the live release class, so if youget a beauty that won’t make the leader board get its length & let it go to breed and be caught another day.

Now for a reminder of some of the derby “Rules”: Three air horn blasts at the end of the park will indicate 1 hour remaining to weigh in, 2 air horn blasts will indicate 30 minutes remaining & 1 long air horn blast indicates that the derby is officially close. My iPhone is going to be the set time that this is based around, so it may be a good idea to sync your watches and cells to my time. All fish will be weighed with the scale provided by the Ontario Steelheaders & only this scale, no exceptions. There will be no exception for late weigh-ins, no matter how great yourstory (fishtale) is. If there is a tie, the 1st person to weigh in one of the tying fish takes the top position. Last but not least, tight lines, have fun and be safe.

Best Regards,

Scottie Redin
Derby & Events Director
Ontario Steelheaders

Details

Camping

Overnight camping is available at the Denny’s Dam Park located on the Saugeen River. Members and non-members are invited to camp with tent, travel trailer or RV for the event. For more information, see the park page.

Map & Directions

The Saugeen River derby is held at Denny’s Dam Park on the Saugeen River near Southampton Ontario.