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.
Poll
23 (29.5%)
Author
Topic: 2012 Boxing Day Steelhead Derby (Read 15817 times)