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[chris gadsden]

Just a heads up that the annual Pikeminnow derby is now in the planning stages, more information in the weeks ahead.

For now information sent to me by Nick.

PLACE-CULTUS LAKE

       DATE- SATURDAY, JUNE 19 2010

       START TIME:DAYLIGHT  FINISH TIME: 2:00PM

       DERBY DAY TICKET SALES START AT 7:00AM AND END AT 12:30PM

      75% OF DRAW PRIZES WILL BE DRAWN FROM EARLY BIRD TICKET SALES (PRE DERBY DAY)

[SteveP]

Hi Chris,

I am looking for further information regarding this Derby, specifically about sponsorship. Can you please PM me with a contact name and phone number to discuss further as I am having a hard time finding further information about this year’s derby.

thank you!

[Rodney]

Hi Steve, for sponsorship enquiries for the pikeminnow derby, send an email to Evelyn Kwak at evelynkwak@shaw.ca.

If they already have enough sponsorship, I'd be happy to accept some for our event in July http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fftf

[Sea Nymph]

Hey Chris, I'm thinking of taking my daughter, what's the best bait for the pike minnows?

[chris gadsden]

Hey Chris, I'm thinking of taking my daughter, what's the best bait for the pike minnows?

Worms, hot dogs, bread dough and small spoons.

Also best to take a boat if you have one but there will be guide boats to take people out for short trips.

Of course there is docks to fish from but last year the fishing was slow from them.

[vancook]

Looking forward to taking out my little cousins to this event. They've never been fishing before. good opportunity to get them excited about it

[chris gadsden]

Looking forward to taking out my little cousins to this event. They've never been fishing before. good opportunity to get them excited about it

Very good, lots of prizes again this year. A reminder that 75% of draw prizes are for tickets bought before the day of the derby. Tickets at Fred's Custom Tackle, Chilliwack Dart and Tackle and Rosedale Mini Mart. Entry $5 adults and $2 under 16.

[Rodney]

Here is a video clip of the derby in 2007 for those who have never been, so you have a better idea on what type of fishing is available.

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/video/special-2007-02.html

Chris failed to mention that Nina was about to clean up the pikeminnow population at the public dock last week until he and I lost her magic lure.

[chris gadsden]

Frank, Nick and I went out to Cultus Lake today and tagged more Pikeminnows for the derby, there now is a total of 75 of them swimming around the lake with tags.  Anyone catching one of these numbered tagged PM's on derby day will win $100. We will be tagging another 25 before the derby.

It was nice day on the lake except for a late afternoon rain showere and of course Nick out fished us on the pikeminnows as well he picked up 2 nice cutthroat. Certainly a fishery that is over looked on this lake.

The seine boat that has a contract with the Salmon Round Table to remove pikeminnows was catching a good number today as well.

[Every Day]

Frank, Nick and I went out to Cultus Lake today and tagged more Pikeminnows for the derby, there now is a total of 75 of them swimming around the lake with tags.  Anyone catching one of these numbered tagged PM's on derby day will win $100. We will be tagging another 25 before the derby.

It was nice day on the lake except for a late afternoon rain showere and of course Nick out fished us on the pikeminnows as well he picked up 2 nice cutthroat. Certainly a fishery that is over looked on this lake.

The seine boat that has a contract with the Salmon Round Table to remove pikeminnows was catching a good number today as well.

Hey Chris, nice to see you out there today 
Glad you guys got a few... we caught one of the tagged ones in the net too as well.
Ended up getting 1500 in 2 sets... man was I ever busy for a while 

And as for trout...
There are a heck of a lot of them at the far end of the lake.. we got 33 in one net set, and seem to get a few in most sets. All are of pretty good size too.

[Sea Nymph]

Excellent thx for the info, I'm looking forward to a fun day on the water for a good cause.

[chris gadsden]

Frank, Nick and Gerry tagged the rest of the pikeminnows today at Cultus Lake for a total of 100 swimming around now with a tag worth $100 if you get the specially numbered tagged PM's.

Leave them alone Every Day.

[Every Day]

Frank, Nick and Gerry tagged the rest of the pikeminnows today at Cultus Lake for a total of 100 swimming around now with a tag worth $100 if you get the specially numbered tagged PM's.

Leave them alone Every Day.

Only caught 2 so far... and I was the one that had to help them swim away 
Gotta start carrying a bucket full of water around with me when Im on the boat 

[chris gadsden]

More information for the derby from Ev

Greg Clark Memorial Family Fishing Derby at Cultus Lake Main Beach
.   June 19, 2010 from sunrise to the weigh in at 2 pm sharp
.   The derby is sponsored by the Fraser Valley Salmon Society and the
Family Fishing Weekend
.   Cost is $2 for children and $5 for adults 16 and over
.   **It is very important that you purchase your tickets before the day
of the event as we draw 75% of the prizes on tickets that were purchased
before the derby.  What we do is take all the tickets bought before the
derby day and draw them around 9 am in the morning and post the ticket and
prizes so that they can be picked up the ticket holder anytime before 2 pm
on derby day.  This saves us a lot of time at the end of the derby.
.   Tickets can be purchased at Fred's Custom Tackle, Chilliwack Dart &
Tackle and Rosedale Mini Mart
.   We have a lot of prizes some of them are very significant.
o   2 Mountain Bikes with $50 gift Certificate
o   8 digital cameras with other fishing equipment with 6 of the cameras
o   Upgraded pontoon boat
o   Professionally Guided Sturgeon Fishing trip for 4
o   PVR
o   About 200 rod and reels
o   Assorted fishing tackle
o   T Shirts, hats numerous other items
.   Every Pikeminnow caught in Cultus Lake on Derby Day using proper
fishing methods and brought to the weigh in is worth $2 no matter what size
it is.
.   100 Pikeminnows have been tagged with a special spaghetti tag and if
caught are worth a minimum of $100 each
.   Any other tag caught in Cultus Lake on Derby Day using proper
fishing methods in a Pikeminnow is worth $25 per fish
.   A food concession is available for all at near cost prices
.   You must have your own fishing tackle but we do have some men that
would be willing to help you set up your rod and reel if you are unsure how.
.   Pikeminnows are biting right now on worms and crickets
.   Bring your own boat be it motorized or a canoe, if you do not have a
boat you can fish off the piers on Main Beach at Cultus Lake
.   There will be numerous other organizations that have set up booths
to bring awareness to their organization and how it operates
.   We will have face painting for the younger children
.   If you have any questions please call Evelyn at 604 799 3466

[fishman1]

I will not be in the Chilliwack area until the derby day.  Can you buy tickets over the phone?

Thanks