Tag: fall derby

The Ontario Steelheaders Annual Fall Steelhead Derby on the Saugeen River is coming soon and we welcome all members and non-members to come enjoy a day of fun with family and friends for a friendly competition of who can land the biggest steelhead trout of the day.

After the derby ends, dinner is served at the Rod Jones Pavilion, where we have draw-prizes, raffles, merchandise, club updates, guest speakers, derby prizes and biggest steelhead trout trophies are awarded.

New Derby Rules

We have a couple new rules this year:

1. Last Call: A new rule is forth coming to our future derby’s – we are going to sound off an air horn 1.5 hours to the weight in deadline and a final long horn blast for the 10 minute warning for the final derby weigh-in. Hopefully this will eliminate any future problems with people having different times on the watches, etc.
2. Weight: As well every person that weights a fish in will have the opportunity to weigh their fish 3 times, with the scale provided by the Steelheaders. No other scales will be excepted.

Details

Camping

Overnight amping 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.

Brian Hambley, Laurien Godin & Will Stewardson, Winners of Fall Derby 2012

First- Will Stewardson – 8.4lb
Second- Brian Hambly – 7.8lb
Third- Laurien Godin – 7.6lb

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

Chairman’s address:
Well folks, we had another successful derby for all those who braved the wind and rain. I would like to thank you all again. We had 84 entries (80 adults and 4 juniors) for this event. The leaders are as follows –

Congratulations go out to all this year’s winners. Don’t forget we are all winners, good day of fishing, chatting with new and old friends and an excellent meal… What could be better I ask you!?

The Ontario Steelheaders would like to thank all those who donated prizes and time for our events:

Barry Westall – RedWing Tackle, Hammond Power Solutions, Joslin – Angling Outfitters, Ernie Jantzen – Rodman Custom Rods, Rob Marquette – Frogwater Reels , John Gratton – St Croix, and anyone else who we forgot. I would like to send a special Thanks to Mike, Dave and Brian for all the set-up and cooking. Without these people you wouldn’t have been fed; and to Dar and Lori for handling the crowd for tickets, well done Ladies! Thank you all for your continued support, it means a lot to us!

Dave Munro
Social Events Director

Please join us on Saturday Oct 15th 2011 at Denny’s Conservation Area (Denny’s Park) for our annual Fall Steelhead Derby & River Appreciation Day.

  Cash Prizes +++ Great Food+++ Draw Prizes +++ Trophies+++Camping+++General Assembly   Chairman’s address: “Hi everyone! I would like a chance to thank all the people that showed up for the Spring Derby. A lot of fish were caught, and a good time had by all.   A really Big Thanks goes out to all that helped out with the planning of the meal, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without your help. Great job, let’s do it again!   Another thanks goes to the shops and people that donated prizes for the derby, the list is long and thanks for your support. A special THANKS to Hammond Power Solutions of Guelph for their hefty cash donation of $1500 to the club. Way to go Bill Hammond! Hope to see you all at the Fall Derby, Oct.15. Come on out, bring the kids and have a great day with some new friends. “     Dave Munro. Social Events Director     Anyone wishing to donate prizes to the DERBY please see Dave or Dar Munro at Denny’s Park, or call at home 519-651-8109. All Prizes Welcome!     Bring the kids!! Join us for a fun day on the river. Take in the sights and sounds of the Saugeen River and join us for dinner and a get together afterwards. Registration is available at Denny‟s Park. Look for the signs..!! Dinner will be served at the Rod Jones Pavilion, where we will have draw prizes, merchandise, club updates, and the derby prizes and trophies will be awarded. Please join us for a great day of socializing with members, important information updates and a cozy campfire afterwards. Overnight camping and day use at Denny‟s Park is available for appreciation day participants and their families. Membership applications are also taken at the ceremonies.     Entry fee: $10.00 adults — $7.00 junior Weigh-in deadline: 5:00 PM Everyone Welcome! Please observe all Ontario Fishing Regulations