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Friday, December 26, 2008

Vedder River Boxing Day Derby











This is a note from Lew to his son that sums today up.....I hope this day finds you well and able...yup...have a great tear.....Gus..........


Ken....took Gary up to see what was going on at the Derby. River in good shape for now, temp. about -2 degrees. Got there about 12:30 and only 4 small fish weighed in, largest about 7lb 6 oz. Fish were small and skinny. Hardly anyone around, just not the same Derby atmosphere.
As we were leaving, a guy was packing one in that I think won the derby at about 11 lbs. Only 6 fish weighed in, a pretty poor show.
With the rain we are going to have and all the snow, I don't know how the river will hold up for next week.
See you tomorrow. Dad...



yup ........and there were 161 enteries....not bad for a whack of weather like this....The Steelhead Derby in the last decade has produced small numbers of fish entered and lots of entrants...usually in the 350 area....yup it is still very popular regardless of the lack of appearance.....the hatchery program since 1986 seemed to have moved the fishes entrance to the river up about a month....It is traditional to have it on boxing day and regardless the numbers of fish caught it is a very prestigious event to win.....it was about -6 to -2 degrees on the river today....it has warmed up a bit... a good thing because the ice is a bummer when it is real cold.....it amazes me any fish bites when the water is so cold...hmm maybe the amount caught was really good considering the water temperature....

The Derby is so lacking in atmosphere...it is almost depressing....the clubhouse has been neglected...it doesnt even smell right.....as you can tell by the fish board presentation.....not much glitz...ya..... maybe im just in the good old daze too much.......I painted that sign in 1966 while working for Chuck Earl....wow.... could it have been so long ago.......but we are still good lookin huh.....


gus

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