Anyone planning on coming 2nd in the Boxing Day Stelie derby this year

[fishingguy44]

Just wondering if anyone else is planning to fish the derby this year? This will be my 4th. thought it may be a good time to meet a couple new faces from the river. just dont ask where i got my 17 pounder

[Sako 75]

I have not fished in Chilliwack-Vedder river derby for over 16 years. I will be fishing for steelhead when the duck season is over next year....Jan.18. Good luck in the derby.

[steelheadSABO]

I usually go but always end up skunked..

[Fella]

Don't think I'll participate in the derby but I plan on fishing as much as I can

[blackford]

since cars have been targeted by vandals and theifs have hit them up i have stayed away from the vedder .... thinking about going back and bringing my bow and taking shifts with a buddy watching the truck from a tree stand ....:-D

[Fella]

Has that happened this year? I know in the past it's been a problem but I haven't heard of any incidents this year.

[604redneck]

since cars have been targeted by vandals and theifs have hit them up i have stayed away from the vedder .... thinking about going back and bringing my bow and taking shifts with a buddy watching the truck from a tree stand ....:-D
I like ur style and make sure u use judo points

[blackford]

No clue if it has happened this year... I am sure they will be back.

[fishingguy44]

Usually it happens during salmon season and usually only to american plates for some reason. I havent had much bad luck over the years but i usually head to places where im parking and fishing alone.

[Fella]

It's probably some of the local douche bags trying to keep "outsiders" off "their river". I'm like you fishingguy, I like my space and my solitude. I have a spot that I found this year that I've never seen more than 2 other guys at.

[fishingguy44]

well u may see me there haha. not too many spots like that.

[mexican]

hi guys,,is this a local thing? or ca a guy from surrey come fish the derby..never fished steelhead before,,and new the the vancouver area

[fishingguy44]

No problem, call Freds tackle for info, the derby may not be the place to start however, steelheading is a bit more than just fishing for trout. took me a couple seasons to get dialed in. the water can be high and cold aswell so maybe find a buddy to take you out the first couple times.

[nano]

hi guys,,is this a local thing? or ca a guy from surrey come fish the derby..never fished steelhead before,,and new the the vancouver area

If you are looking to get into steelheading I would suggest looking into the "float fishing for steelhead" course put on by Peter Macpherson. It's $175 I believe and it's 3 hr in class and 4 hr on water. I did it last year and I was great it help me out a lot. You can call Fred's or go on there website.

[frenchbar]

i usually go but always end up skunked..you should change your handle to nosteelheadsabo