Browns Bay Chum Derby

[Mad Shepherd]

Dates are out for the 2011 CHUM DERBY Oct 21-22

[Fish Assassin]

Are there going to be any fish this year? I was told it was go to be a another bad year. Sure hope not.

[FishBC.org]

Their website also says the 23rd too.

http://www.brownsbayresort.com/marina/chumderby.html

[Island Fish Lifter]

Not interested in chum fishing.

[FishBC.org]

I'll probably do the derby.. Chum are a good fight at least.

[Heavyc]

But Dave, there's a bottle of Fireball that's been calling your name since last october. I heard it at the LQ the other day.

"dave, where are you going dave? What are you doing dave?"

[spring fever]

Not interested in fishing chum much

[lorneparker1]

me niether. But iam interestd in getting drunk! so i'll more then likely be there!

[Fish Assassin]

Whats wrong with you? Chum are a blast to catch plus they make great candy. I sure hope there is a Chum run this year.

[Heavyc]

ROFLMAO, I just realized Lorne changed his avatar.

But if he pulls the OBH chum technique, that'd be hilarious (and likely photographed)

[Duffer]

Im hearing chum stories....

[Fish Assassin]

What??????? Big numbers? or just the od fish? Can anyone confirm that there is going to be a solid run. I want Chum Candy..

[albernifisher]

Moorage and rv spot are booked,This derby and the winter spring derby out of poets nook are my two favourite derbies of the year.Lots of good people and lots of booze, can't wait

[lorneparker1]

Ive done the loggers twice. by FAR my fav. the chum is the loggers of the north i hear but never been in it. Would like to this year!

[FishBC.org]

Ive done the loggers twice. by FAR my fav. the chum is the loggers of the north i hear but never been in it. Would like to this year!

Might be worth a good time. I see there's some chum starting to kick around now out there.
What's the loggers like?

[albernifisher]

Hey holmes,sure thing but you better be prepared to sit down and polish it off with me

[Jencourt]

Moorage and RV spot is booked. Now lets hope the fish show up . Fished hard last year for three chums.Would be nice to see what this fishery is like wen it is good.
One thing for sure the beer tent is always entertaining as too is the clubhouse. Not much chatter about it this year is everyone sitting this one out or what?

[Fish Assassin]

Lets see the chum show up...And lets see the commercialization/money maker for the marina gone. I think people had more fun when it was a free for all raiseing money for a purpose and people having fun.

[Osama Bin Hopper]

I'm tossing the idea around for sure.

[casper5280]

Will be there as usual, but different crew this year. this is always a good time. The best year was meeting Osama Bin Hopper and his lovely wife, Copper, My Escape and others that I can't remember at this time down at the fire pit at the point. Jeff brought out all those huge scallops and we cooked them on the fire and then watched Kevin back his truck up the hill and in to the ditch, and that was just the first night. The next day we saw the "Browns Bay Derby Poster Child" the guy chewing the head off the chum wearing only sweat pants covered in blood and holding a bottle of Crown. We were trolling beside him and my buddy wanted to get away from him as he thought he might climb on are boat. This derby is always the last kick at the cat and then the boat gets put to bed for the winter.

[GLG]

Booked and in again this year. Casper did you get to see that guy when he put on his Campbell River tie.
I laughed so hard my gut hurt. I liked his method of bonking his fish... with his fist.
Too much fun that year but as all things must end we sure saw a lot of cops on the water the year after.
Can someone post up a few photos from years gone by?
Could use a laugh or two as this site is getting stale.
GLG

[casper5280]

Ya, we saw it that was when my buddy said it was time to go!!! We did hear there were cops out the following year but never did see any.

[Duffer]

I will post some pics of last year later Gil Cops checked us last year they really busted one guy hard that was fishing inside the boundary last year. Just a reminder

[kelly]

Hmmmmmm this would be fun.....Might have to come up just for the sat night.

[Sculpin]

Booked and in again this year. Casper did you get to see that guy when he put on his Campbell River tie.
I laughed so hard my gut hurt. I liked his method of bonking his fish... with his fist.
Too much fun that year but as all things must end we sure saw a lot of cops on the water the year after.
Can someone post up a few photos from years gone by?
Could use a laugh or two as this site is getting stale.
GLG

No doubt about the stale commetn GLG. You have any pictures?

[Islandgirl]

The best year was meeting Osama Bin Hopper and his lovely wife, Copper, My Escape and others that I can't remember at this time down at the fire pit at the point. Jeff brought out all those huge scallops and we cooked them on the fire and then watched Kevin back his truck up the hill and in to the ditch, and that was just the first night. .
Haha ha..
I remember that one..the good old days....LOL

[GLG]

heres one from 2007?
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg204/fishingbc/CHUMFEST2007.jpg

[FishBC.org]

heres one from 2008
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg204/fishingbc/CHUMFEST2007.jpg


Hahahahha sushi anyone?
Thanks for the share GLG

[Sculpin]

Great pic GLG. Is that you in the pic?

Sounds like a blast. Those chum are good on the barby, canned, and smoked. Great way to extend the season.:D

[GLG]

Yea you got good eyes there Sculpin that's me in the white boat behind the "chumdumpster" I'm wearning the blue jean rain coat and grey CB hat. You might not recognize me because I have sun glasses on.:p
GLG

[GLG]

Be on the look out for pirates.
They have been known to come aboard and steal fish for their on board BBQ.

Got this photo from the SFBC most wanted list.
Anyone know this boat.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c194/KLench/Fishing%20Adventures/BaddogandBarblessFishonChumDerby.jpg

GLG;)

[Sculpin]

Priceless. Keep em coming GLG. Sounds like too much fun. Might have to redo my wiring on the trailer sooner than I thougt.

Any chum around?

[GLG]

Look out for this guy he yells "purple haze" over and over at the top of his lungs.
Not sure what he means but it could be a flash back from the 70's
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c194/KLench/Fishing%20Adventures/KevreadytoRock.jpg

Wish I could find out what flasher he uses because it seems to work.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c194/KLench/Fishing%20Adventures/OurCatch2.jpg

[Sculpin]

Ha ha. Awesome stuff GLG. Some could learn from you big time. Thanks for postin em:D.

FA do you have any past Chum derby pic's to share?

[GLG]

Heard this guy was so drunk he was going to walk back to camp to get more beer.
Lucky for him Captain Chaos grabbed the net and got him back into the boat.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c194/KLench/Fishing%20Adventures/CAPTIAN_CHAOS.jpg

[GLG]

Best to leave the bumpers on your boat as fishing can get a little tight sometimes.
Don't want any more fights breaking out this year due to a scratch on the gelcoat.
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy24/lakedout/20051015104148raftedboatsandbellydu.jpg

[GLG]

Someone asked if there is fish there? Yea one or two maybe more. Not sure math was never my strong suit when i run out of fingers and I still have my CB boats on.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c194/KLench/Fishing%20Adventures/DennisandSerina.jpg

Bed time as i have a test fish in the morning at BB:cool:
GLG

[casper5280]

Yes, Islandgirl those were the good old days. That was the best year we had up there. Are you going again this year? I don't think that we will be parked beside you this year as I have a new bigger boat and it won't fit on the that dock (hell the other one barely fit).

[casper5280]

Has anyone heard a fish forecast for this years chum returns? And will DFO plan to have a opening around derby time.

[Big Green Machine]

Best to leave the bumpers on your boat as fishing can get a little tight sometimes.
Don't want any more fights breaking out this year due to a scratch on the gelcoat.
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy24/lakedout/20051015104148raftedboatsandbellydu.jpg

The boat on the left with Randy from Trailer Park Boys looks like there's water coming over the port side of the transom, is that an inflatable?

[Islandgirl]

Looks like the chum dumpster...and he is sinking....
No..not an inflatable...LOL

[kelly]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd116/nuck43/derb.jpg

Here is one of the crowd off the point. I think thats IFL on the right.

[GLG]

The boat on the left with Randy from Trailer Park Boys looks like there's water coming over the port side of the transom, is that an inflatable?
Na it's the same boat that was in the first picture I posted. Just might be full of rain water, wisk, blood and fish.

[GLG]

Back from the chuck and a test fish. Hit greenseas for a little action this aft. fished from 1 till 3 and brought to the boat 4 or 5 with 3 or 4 LDR's. Fish are bright and I did get a few looks for letting them go. It's a test fish so what do they expect. Used regular chum gear the pink squirt with a touch of blue on it. You can pick them up at the gas dock at BB. Only ran three rods with one side around 70 and the other side at 80 and 60. Cant tell everything as I need to keep a few things close to the vest for the derby. OBMG guys were doing well as were the other boats. Great day on the water with no wind and plenty of sunshine.
Tight lines
GLG

[Duffer]

Heres last years chum dumpster pic...

[tortuga]

heres last years chum dumpster pic...

lmao rolf laughing

[Islandgirl]

Has anyone heard a fish forecast for this years chum returns? And will DFO plan to have a opening around derby time.

Seines open Oct 4 and Oct 17 it looks like...

"The next Area B seine fishing opportunity in Johnstone Strait is planned on
October 17, subject to in-season assessment information. Harvesters should
contact their Area Harvest Committee representatives for updated information."

[casper5280]

Thanks Islandgirl. Not looking good for the derby, wish that they would push that second opening to after the derby. O well still going but if the fishing sucks I'm sorry but this will be my last trip up there. To much travel and money for no fish. We usually take 2 days off work and travel from Victoria for the derby. This year half are party called it quits( 6 guys and 2 boats) because of the last 2 years, if this continues I will join them. It's to bad because this is a fun time.

[Islandgirl]

You know a few years ago they seined up until the saturday am of the derby...that REALLY hurt!

Sunday afternoon we started getting a few fish..too late I know, but at least this year it is 4 days prior to the derby. It all really depends on what is coming down the straight.

I won't be making it this year, family commitements and it has gotten a little too commercialized/big business for me. I will plan to fish the weekend before, and just before the commie opening.

[Duffer]

I'm renting a chalet for the Derby anyone interested in staying up there Friday night to help share the cost looking for 3 or 4 people 50 bucks a head PM me if your interested.

[Fish Assassin]

What about Staurday night? Any more info? How big? How many people? How many beds?

[Duffer]

Only Friday, 3 people, each get a bed. If interested pm me right away or its gone.

[r.s craven]

well how did the derby go ? winners losers ??

[frayedknot]

Well I know it is a late post about the derby, but I had to get out of detox first and my liver still hasn't forgiven me. This is the fifth year strait for me and my friend from parksville ( buddy's boats name is MORNING WOOD) Got to stay at the rental suite thisyear instead of the camper ( Thanks Casper,siwash and company)
Fishing was good on saturday going 8 for 15 on but nothing big. Sunday was a different story and nothing short of fabulous fishing for 3 hours. off the point in deep water bay. Played , lost , released and kept our limit. ( played over 30 fish )nothing big again but we came home with our two day limit.
Now about Brown's Bay Resort : Thanks to Brent , Ester, Mike, Linda and all the other staff at Brown's Bay. We had a great time and appreciate the time and energy that was put in to make a very successful event.
The charity derby has donated 37,000.00 to date, to Green Ways Land Trust. I am sure with such a successful event the numbers will grow..
There is live entertainment Friday ( Kenny Shaw/ Brain Temple) and Saturday night( John Renolds put on another great performance again) . There is always incredible prizes for a 25.00 Derby including a T-Shirt. I would recommend this derby to everyone, It is a no stress fun derby.. I have always had a great time and am already booked in for next year.

[Duffer]

X3 Excellent event lots of fun and well run!! Every year gets better first yr for me and my two sons together in the same boat and we hope to make it many more.