16th Annual Just for the Halibut Derby

[porcupine]

May 12th & 13th, 2012: The 16th Annual Just for the Halibut Derby. First prize is $7,500 cash, 2nd prize is $2,500, and 3rd prize is $1,000 cash. A hidden weight “Bonus” prize is sponsored by SG Power. Tickets are available at Island Outfitters, Pedder Bay Marina or Cheanuh Marina. Call 250-475-4969 for more information.

[Shepnoir]

A little quick in the afternoons but better tides than years past! Look forward to it!!

[porcupine]

There has been a change on the date of the 16th Annual Just for the Halibut Derby so as not to conflict with the Sidney Salmon derby. The 16th Annual Just for the Halibut Derby has been rescheduled for May 12th & 13th.

[Gypseas]

Mothers Day....again?

[porcupine]

Yes..............mother's day again!

[Shepnoir]

With all due respect, gotta ask why this derby is always held on Mother's day but more importantly why do you hold the event when the currents are borderline dangerous?! Doesn't seem overly responsible IMO.

[combover]

mothers day fishing derby.
am i the only one that sees a problem with that statement

[wolf]

ITS done early enough to take out your mommy out in the afternoon whats the big deal??? go fishing that may even be the best day for her anyways any guy out of the house leaving them a lone toss them some $$$$ tell them to go shopping...win win isnt it??

[Labman2]

I just tell the wife, "You aren't my Mother", she gets Valentines day!

[peetz]

You sure can tell who is PUSSY whipped in here ....

[beemer]

You sure can tell who is PUSSY whipped in here ....

really peetz? To actually have to spend a whole day with the person who clothed, cared and fed you for 18 years is really not a lot to ask of a decent son.

The timing of this derby is lousy , the original date was fine.

beemer

[wolf]

WOW ok what about the fathers day derby ?? seems everyone who can goes in that one??? whats the diff???

[beemer]

WOW ok what about the fathers day derby ?? seems everyone who can goes in that one??? whats the diff???

You are more likely to bring the old man and have a day with him. Either way have a merry Christmas all , and buy your mother something nice!

beemer

[Lipripper]

I do have to agree. Lame day choice.... I just looked at the heights not currents but the tides don't seem that bad.

Two weeks either side would work... Id say poor form.

Peetz, pussy whipping comes from wives , not moms.

[peetz]

hmmmmm ... really now .

[combover]

peetz classy comment. some of us just aren't as self centered as others i guess. needless to say i won't be in it and i know of for buds that are out now too.. 1 day a year devoted to mothers and wives, your right they ask for way to much. classy for sure.

[nedarb2]

Is there a website set up for this? where are the derby area limits/weigh in location and all that happening?

[porcupine]

Good luck to all in the derby this weekend. If weigh in a hali I'll be taking your picture.

[nedarb2]

Boat is packed and ready to rip! See you at the scale porcupine

[porcupine]

Looks like a great weekend weather wise! Good luck to all!

[Dave S]

Boat is packed and ready to rip! See you at the scale porcupine

Don't go where I was today. Only dogs and skates there. Good luck man. Break that scale.

[fish stalker]

My mom would totally be down for me going in the derby as long as I brought her some home lol

after catching my first hali with Wolf and having my mom over for dinner that night she said she going to expand her look for a boyfriend who fishes so he can take me out so I can bring her home fresh fish lol good luck guys!!

[High Five]

Was great hali fishing yesterday....good luck guys lots out there.....

High Five

[r.s craven]

Anybody wanting to use the Cattle point launch should note that it will be closed
off Sunday between 6:30 am and noon for the Oak Bay marathon.

[The Jackel]

I hear an 83.9 cm fish is leading :D

[Derby]

I hear an 83.9 cm fish is leading :D
I though you caught bigger fish than that???? I sure hope you can when I get out with you next month..... :)

[LastChance]

Damn fine fishing out there today.

[porcupine]

Island Outfitters is putting the results on their web page.

http://fishingvictoria.com/

[finaddict]

Boy would I be pissed if I caught a 142 lb halibut and came in second place!!!

Results



1
Trevor Macdougall
144.5
Halibut


2
Andrew Stawicki
142.6
Halibut


3
Jason Birmington
120.2
Halibut


4
Toby Summers
102.8
Halibut


5
Daryl Minifie
93.4
Halibut

[sammyslabber]

"putting the results on their web page" porci what's with the sideways pics?:confused: :D

[fish stalker]

does anyone know was everyone who placed anchored or anyone have any luck drift jigging?

[Adler]

does anyone know was everyone who placed anchored or anyone have any luck drift jigging?

Hey Stalker,

My first fish report on the forum will be a response to your question - I went out in our boat Saturday for halibut, drifting, and not expecting much (which is probably why we didn't register for the derby). My mistake. We drifted for a good 4 hours or so right by Clover Point, the currents and wind were really slow, not much movement, so very lucky. It took a while, but with octopus as bait, we finally had a bite around 11:30 am, and instead of it being a dog fish as we kind of suspected, it was a nice, albeit small, halibut! Just over 20lbs was our guess, about the same as the one we caught earlier this year on the charter. It was the only fish for us that day, but also the first caught on our boat since we bought it late winter, so a great day! We've still got lots to learn, and I know most days we won't be so lucky with the currents, but man was it fun!

Cheers!

[fish stalker]

hey sweet news dood!! good for you! very inspiring for getting the fam out for another trip! just saw your pic in the paper! damn you got some bendy elbows lol. congrats on the catch!

[porcupine]

"putting the results on their web page" porci what's with the sideways pics?:confused: :D

There were obvious problems with the program. Yesterday, when I was in the store, they told me that the programmer had been called and he was going to come in a fix it. Their intention was for all of the pictures to be on the web site. The face book page turned out better, but the pics there should be tagged IMHO.