2017 Sidney Anglers Salmon Enhancement Derby

cpony

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Tickets go on sale today for the Derby. This will be our 7th year and so far have raised over $112,000. All the money has gone back into various Salmon Enhancement projects around the Island. Unfortunately, there are many small projects that fall under the radar for grants and other projects that need matching funding from other sources before they can be go ahead, such as the Esquimalt Net Pen that we are supporting. So come out and support Salmon Enhancement and a chance at $10,000.

If you know of any worthwhile projects that need funding go to our website. We have an application form that can be filled out.

For more information and where to get tickets, check out our website http://www.sidneyanglers.ca/
and facebook page for updates.
https://www.facebook.com/sidneyanglers/
 
Thanks to all those who have already purchased tickets. Ticket sales are ahead of last year so looking like another sell out. Just a reminder there is an Early Bird draw if you purchase your ticket before March 26th. Winner will get free entry into next years Derby.
https://www.sidneyanglers.ca/tickets

Sponsors have also stepped up early and the top 20 heaviest fish are guaranteed prizes off of the new prize table.
 
Sherwood Marine has stepped up again as a Platinum Sponsor by donating a 9.9 Suzuki 4 stroke, long shaft, high thrust, electronic fuel injected kicker.

For those of you that can't fish the Derby but would like to support salmon enhancement here is an option. They are $30 each or 4 for $100

There is a limit of 150 tickets available, actually less now, as some have been purchased already. They are selling on our website now through Paypal! Get them before they sell out.

http://www.sidneyanglers.ca/
 
Just a reminder about the Early Bird Draw. After sending this out we had a good bump in Ticket sales through PayPal for Derby and the Suzuki Outboard overnight.

Sidney Anglers Association2017 Salmon Derby Update
Ticket sales are ahead of last year and we would hate for anyone to miss out so visit one of our ticket sales locations or our Sidney Anglers website as soon as possible. As well as the $30,000 in cash and merchandize prizes we have several other prize opportunities:


EARLY BIRD TICKET DRAW

All 2017 Rod/Derby tickets bought before March 27th will automatically be entered into a draw for a free 2018 Derby ticket. The draw will take place at our SAA monthly meeting on March 27th and the winner will be notified by email.

KICKER OUTBOARD DRAW

Only 150 tickets are available for a 9.9 Suzuki four stroke remote control model with Xlong shaft and power tilt donated by Sherwood Marine. The draw will take place at the Saturday night banquet. Tickets are $30 each or 4 for $100.

PRIZES FOR HEAVIEST FISH

The heaviest 20 fish (after the top three prize fish) are guaranteed
a prize at the Saturday night banquet.
 
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The Sidney Anglers has just ear marked the last of of the 2016 Derby money raised to the Sooke Chinook Net Pen Project. Time to raise more funds for salmon enhancement projects.

Less than three weeks away and still some tickets left. It makes life easier for the committee if we sell out early and can confirm catering numbers. The weather will be better so get the gear and boat ready.
 
Less than two weeks to go before the derby. We have $15,000 in cash prizes for the top three fish weighed in, ($10,000 heaviest) and merchandise prizes for the heaviest 20 fish weighed in (after the top 3 prize winners) including a halibut anchor system, 1-day fishing charter, inflatable PFD, nets, harpoons, and Harbour Air tickets to name a few. The Derby winner will also receive a jacket with the Derby Logo on the front and the words SAA Derby Winner on the back.

Don’t forget about our draw for a 9.9hp Suzuki kicker (4 stroke, power tilt, Xlong shaft, high thrust) donated by Sherwood Marine. Only 150 tickets will be sold at $30/ticket or 4 for $100 and are available now through the Derby tickets page at sidneyanglers.ca

It turns out fishing has been shut down south of the border and our neighbours south of us are snapping up the derby tickets as an excuse to go fishing. So hurray up and get your tickets and support Salmon Enhancement.
 
Ive got my tickets! Early forecasts indicate that the weather should be pretty good again this year. On top of that you get a couple decent meals and there are tons of draw prizes as well as raffle prizes to be won at the dinners. Seems like the fish are on their way as well!
 
Well another successful derby. Here are the top 16 fish. Once we pay off all the bills, I'll post how much was raised for Salmon Enhancement.

Thank you to the volunteers that help pull this off.
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Still a few bills outstanding but we raised well over $25,000 again this year. If you know of any projects that need funding go to the Sidney Anglers website where you will find an application form for funding.
http://www.sidneyanglers.ca/

Lots of fishers were getting into the spirit. Some folks from down south came with their own hats. We already have ticket requests for next year so planning will be starting soon, once we catch our breath.
 

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