Derbies
The Ontario Steelheaders enjoy two steelhead derbies each year at
Denny's Dam on the Saugeen River. The first is early in May and the second is in October. These derbies are open to members, their
families and friends.
Ontario Steelheaders 2011 Annual Fall Steelhead Derby
Please join us on Saturday October 15th 2011 at Denny’s Conservation Area (Steelheader’s Park) for our annual Fall Steelhead Derby & Appreciation Day.
Cash Prizes ++++++ Draw Prizes +++++ Trophies ++++ Camping ++++
This social event begins early morning, for a day of fishing the river and wraps-up with dinner, raffles & awards. 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, raffles, merchandise, club updates, speakers, 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 | Weigh-in deadline: 5:00 PM | Entry fee: $7.00 junior | Everyone Welcome! |
| 1st Prize | Brandon McConkey | 7.7 lb |
| 2nd Prize | Dwight Ellis | 7.7 lb |
| 3rd Prize | Alex Albl | 7.2 lb |
| Junior Award | No Entry | |
| Live Release | Larry McConkey | 28.5 " |
Dwight should have run to the weigh station! He was only shadowed by Brandon because Brandon can run faster!...Getting old is no fun! Nice goin’ Guys! Alex also turned in a respectable fish to place on the board with the others. Someone finally broke Byrnes’ run on the live release prize... Unbelievable!! The new chefs put on a great roast beef dinner complete with a fish boil and were awesome hosts. The ceremonies featured some great prises and new, exciting merchandise. A somewhat more reserved event than that of the fall of 2010, but a great relaxing day for friends to just spend time together and appreciate what we have. 69 participants in the derby and a great crowd of supporters turned out to rally behind the Ontario Steeelheaders! Membership renewal was very high and the draw prizes were very well received. Thanks again to Dave and Darlene Munro, the event organisers, for their very first Derby.. It was great!