PEI FOR LARGEST SALMON UPWARDS OF $ 40,000 IN CASH & PRIZES. Friday, April 27th to Sunday, May 6th, The Village of Point Edward

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1 UPWARDS OF $ 40,000 IN CASH & PRIZES 2017 Derby Winner Brian Donkers of Camlachie, and his winning lb. OVER 100 INDIVIDUAL PRIZE PACKAGES A PEI BLUEFIN TUNA FISHING CHARTER 42 ND ANNUAL W W W. B L U E W A T E R A N G L E R S. C O M Friday, April 27th to Sunday, May 6th, 2018 $ 5000 FOR LARGEST SALMON Over 150,000 and Trout Stocked Annually presented by The Village of Point Edward

2 2 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby OLG Casino Point Edward is only a start! Two Golf Courses Excellent Hotels/Motels Fine Dining World Famous French Fries Cruise Boat Sports Fishing Blue Water Bridges Riverfront Festivals Scuba Diving Gift Shops Large Marina Beautiful Walkway along the St. Clair River and throughout the Village Village Bingo POINT EDWARD MUNICIPAL OFFICE: 135 Kendall Street

3 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby Bluewater Anglers Derby Committee Seated (left to right) Bob Daly, Helen Blondin, Lloyd Blondin, Paul Heckley Standing - First Row (left to right) John Barneveld, Ralph Eves, Henry Kock, Kevin Thompson, Gerry Fawdry, Pete Bothewell Standing - Back Row (left to right) Fred Wondergem, Linda Miller, Ed Holubowicz, David Bornais On behalf of the Derby Committee, welcome to the 42nd Annual Derby. Our prize package this year will be over $40,000 in cash and merchandise prizes. We are proud this year to once again welcome back the Village of Point Edward and Koolatron as our major sponsors. We would like to thank the following gold sponsors for their generous support: Huron Web, The Outdoorsman, Scott Plastics, Carpenters Local 1256, Johnson Outdoors, Bert's Custom Tackle, Bluewater Padded Accents, ModSpace, Lehder Environmental Services Ltd., Canadian Tire, Linda Miller/ReMax, Island's End Tuna Charters and Waypoint 04 Deep Sea Fishing & Marine Adventures. When reading your derby flyer, please note the many sponsors we have for this year's derby. This event would not be possible without their much appreciated assistance. The Bluewater Anglers Derby represents the total angling community. Kids prizes, Seniors and Ladies Day plus Bonus Draw prizes bring the entire family together to enjoy fishing Lake Huron and the St. Clair River. With five fish categories to choose from, both shore and boat anglers have a multitude of fishing opportunities and a chance to win one or more of the hundred prizes available. Message from the Derby Committee We Service All Makes & Models Lawnmowers, Riders, Tillers, Chainsaws, Weedtrimmers, etc. For those who are not familiar with the Bluewater Anglers, we raise fish in a really big way. Our newly renovated 5000 square foot hatchery facility has the capacity to raise 250,000 chinook salmon, rainbow trout and brown trout on a yearly basis. Since 1986, hatchery volunteers have raised and released over 5 million salmon and trout into lower Lake Huron. Operating the hatchery is very costly. All profits from the derby go directly into the hatchery account to cover operating expenses. Take pride in knowing that when you enter the derby you are doing something to support conservation, salmon and trout stocking and helping to ensure that you and your children can enjoy the sport of angling for years to come. The derby committee would like to once again thank Huron Web for their generous support towards the Bluewater Anglers and making the derby tabloid possible. Special thanks also to Julli Archibald for another great job in doing all the layouts and graphics in this derby tabloid. Your support has been greatly appreciated. See you on the water, or better still, at the Derby awards ceremony! Derby Committee Ontario Street Corner of Ontario & Confederation St. All Service Work Guaranteed Pick Up & Delivery Available Parts In Stock

4 4 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby we have a Large Selection Of Hunting & Fishing Accessories DERBY TICKETS LIVE BAIT RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT HUNTING & FISHING LICENCES BLUEWATER ANGLERS MEMBERSHIPS 1380 LONDON ROAD LAMBTON MALL SARNIA EXT 400 Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:30am-9:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm Check Out Our Inventory Online At:

5 Sarnia Bay BOAT LAUNCH 2018 SEASON RUNS: MAY 1 - OCT. 15 Passes Are Available At Sarnia Bay Marina Season Pass...$ Must have Trailer License No. and Senior (55+) - 5 Day... $72.00 Vehicle License No. Senior (55+) - 7 Day... $94.00 to purchase a pass. Daily Fee... $13.00 (Fee incl. GST) CHANGE MACHINE ON SITE Parking lot is monitored by the Sarnia Parking Authority INQUIRIES Sarnia Bay Marina 97 Seaway Road, Sarnia, ON N7T 8E6 Website: info@sarniabaymarina.com FOR RESERVATIONS N W Monitor VHF Channel 68 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby 5 Derby Ticket Outlets LAMBTON COUNTY Bade Marine, Pork Franks Bluewater Padded Accents, Sarnia Bucks Bait, Sarnia Canadian Tire, Sarnia & Forest Christine s On The River, Port Franks Heritage Esso & Variety, Petrolia Pine Dale Motor Inn, Grand Bend Precision Power Sports, Sarnia R&R Marina, Kettle Point Sarnia R.V., Sarnia The Outdoorsman, Sarnia Three Maples Variety, Alvinston W.C.K. Recreation, Corunna Weigh-In Station, Port Franks Weigh-In Station, Sarnia HURON & BRUCE COUNTY Goderich Bait & Tackle, Goderich Partner Paint & Wallpaper, Exeter MIDDLESEX COUNTY Angling Outfitters, Woodstock Angling Sports, London Lambeth Rod & Tackle, Lambeth Walter Tadgell & Sons, Strathroy CHATHAM-KENT COUNTY Ed s Bait, Wallaceburg Eric s Pro Tackle, Wallaceburg WEIGH-IN STATION LOCATIONS Special Mooring Rate for Derby Participants Derby Reports $ Day Event $ 15 Per Day -OR- The Sarnia Observer and radio stations, K106.3, FOX 99.9 & CHOK 1070, will be reporting with up-to-the-minute fishing reports. Visit the Bluewater Anglers Facebook Page at: Check Out Our Website for Daily Derby Updates and Additional Information on Club Events MARINER & VENETIAN VILLAGE Sarnia Weigh Station BRIDGEVIEW MARINA WEIGH-IN STATION Bridgeview Marina Parking Lot on Venetian Boulevard Point Edward Port Franks Weigh Station Port Franks Library & Community Centre Parking Lot Port Franks Rd Port Franks Hours: 12:00 Noon to 8:00 pm with the EXCEPTION of Sunday, May 6th when the scales will close at 3:00 pm

6 6 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby Head office: 100 Lesperance Road, Unit 5 Tecumseh, ON, N8N 1W1 Phone: Fax: PRO DRAINAGE LOBO SAND & GRAVEL VAN BREE DRAINAGE & BULLDOZING LTD VB SAND & GRAVEL LTD Nauvoo Road, Warwick Township, Ontario, N0N 1J4 INLAND AGGREGATES office@vanbree.ca PROFESSONAL PEOPLE - EXCELLENT PRODUCTS - SUPERIOR SERVICE Dock Locations: 170 Devine Street, Sarnia Phone: St. Clair Parkway, Sombra Phone: Riverside Dr. E, Windsor Phone: Detroit Street, Windsor Phone: Park Street, Kingsville Phone: Serving Essex, Lambton and Chatham-Kent with high quality crushed limestone aggregates for new road construction, road repair, maintenance and sewer work. Sarnia Owned & Operated for 42 Years! Ph. (519) Fax (519) Grand Ave. E. Chatham, ON N7L 1X6 Tel: Fax:

7 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby 7 Kevin Van Balen Financial Advisor 1200 Lambton Mall Rd Unit 4 Sarnia, ON N7S 5R6 Bus Cell Fax kevin.vanbalen@edwardjones.com Life Insurance Agent for Edward Jones Insurance Agency Brad W. Atkinson Dealer Principal Bluewater Ford Sales Ltd. 101 Main Street, South Forest, ON N0N 1J0 Bus: Fax: bluewtr@xcelco.on.ca Louie & Jeannine Sylvain Service to Most Makes & Models Storage, Winterizing, Pick-up & Delivery 1566 Confederation Line Sarnia, Ontario (off Hwy 40) sarnia realty inc., Brokerage independent owned & operated Kevin Thompson Sales Respresentative Cell: (519) Exmouth Street, Sarnia, ON N7S 3Y1 Bus: (519) Toll Free: kevinthompson@remax.net

8 8 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby THE Mitton Street North, Sarnia - OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, March 24th 8:00am-6:00pm Full Line of Crossbows and Accessories Compound Bow & Arrows Your Derby Headquarters! For Fishing Supplies, Derby Tickets and Daily Fishing Reports Reel Spooling Special Wednesday, April 11 th to Friday, April 13 th Bring in your reels and we ll strip off the old line and install new Berkley Trilene Line $2.99 $7.50 Spinning Reels Downrigging Reels Float Reels RAVEN

9 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby 9 Wade Lambkin Territory Sales Manager Sarnia/Windsor/London SARNIA S ONLY WATERFRONT HOTEL Newly Renovated Summer/Fall 2017 Guests who stay with us will enjoy a complimentary hot buffet breakfast and free WIFI. 456 McGregor Rd. PO Box 2391 Sarnia, ON N7T 7S6 Canada wade.lambkin@modspace.com T C F Toll Free: Harbour Rd, Sarnia, ON Plank Road, Sarnia, Ontario

10 10 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby Derby Winners Brian Donkers Camlachie lb. Clayton Rennie Sarnia 8.94 lb. Walleye Justin Tadgell Grand Bend lb. Scott Dezort Sarnia 7.20 lb. Rainbow Trout Tyler Pavli Sarnia lb. Brown Trout Andy Ross Sarnia lb. Brittany Smith Kettle Point lb. Sam Dezort Sarnia lb.

11 Name Address Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby 11 Postal Code Phone Number Date of Birth I understand the rules and regulations of the contest and to win any prize I am willing to swear the fish entered was caught within the rules of the contest. Signature BLUEWATER ANGLERS SALMON DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS All first place fish in each category become the property of the Bluewater Anglers until they are displaced by a bigger fish or until after the awards presentation. 1. The 2018 Derby starts at 12:00 AM (midnight) on Friday, April 27, 2018 and ends at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 6, No fish caught before the start or after the end of the Derby may be entered. 2. Participants agree to abide by the regulations of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry (MNRF) under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, the Department of Transportation Small Boat Safety Regulations and, when fishing in US waters, the regulations of the Michigan DNR. Any violations of these regulations will mean automatic disqualification from the derby and all prizes forfeited. 3. All Canadian anglers between the age of 18 and 65 require an Ontario fishing license. Also, a non-resident Michigan fishing license is required for Canadians fishing in American waters and a non-resident Ontario fishing license is required for Americans fishing in Canadian waters. 4. Participants are restricted to angling only in the area bounded on the west by the St. Clair River, south to the south limit of Fawn Island, east to the Water Treatment Plant at Grand Bend and northwest to the trailer park north of Lexington, Michigan. The boundary for all streams and rivers entering into the St. Clair River and Lake Huron is upstream to the first bridge or roadway, whichever comes first. 5. Each person must obtain a registration card and pay the derby entry fee at least one day before participating in the derby. Each fish entered must be accompanied with a signed official registration card. 6. Tickets purchased during the Derby are not valid for participating in the Event on the day of sale, except tickets sold by authorized charter boat operators to their clients before leaving port. 7. Each participant, by paying the entry fee and signing the registration card, acknowledges he or she has read and understands the rules of this contest and undertakes to abide by all the rules of the Derby. 8. Everyone in a boat must be entered in the Derby or all persons in the boat will be disqualified from entering fish. The only exception is a child under 5 years of age AND NO FISHING LINES ARE SET FOR THE CHILD. 9. Participants agree to allow an official of the Derby to inspect their boat at any time to ascertain that all occupants are paid entrants. 10. Family entries are defined as parents OR grandparents OR guardians & dependent children 15 years of age & under (2 Generations Only). 11. For Seniors Day and Kids prize categories, it is the responsibility of the derby participants to declare their eligibility for these prizes. Seniors are defined as 65 or older on Seniors Day. Kids are defined as 15 or under on the first day of the derby. 12. Fish will only be weighed at the official weigh-in stations located at Sarnia Bay Marina and the Port Franks Community Centre between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 PM with the exception of Sunday, May 6 when the weigh stations close at 3:00 PM. Participants must be in line with their fish before the weigh-in station closes in order to have their fish weighed in. 13., rainbow trout, brown trout, walleye, and lake trout must weigh a minimum of 2.00 pounds to be entered in the Derby. 14. A fish may be entered only once and will be marked with a punched hole in the gill plate at the weigh-in station. 15. Only fish that are whole may be entered. Frozen or gutted fish will not be weighed. Fish that have a snag or foul hook mark, gaff or gill net mark, even if taken legitimately by the contestant, will NOT be accepted at the weigh stations. Entries may be disqualified upon examination by the Derby Committee or a fish biologist. 16. All fish entered must have been caught by the angler entering such fish. Any attempt, in any manner, to falsify entries will result in disqualification by the Derby Committee and any prizes will be forfeited. 17. The maximum number of fish that can be entered in one day by a Derby participant is the same as the daily possession limits shown in the Zone 13 and Zone 19 Seasons and Limits tables in the 2018 Fishing Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. 18. Prizes will be awarded in five categories:, Trout-Shore Caught (Rainbow Trout/Brown Trout), Trout-Boat Caught (Rainbow Trout/Brown Trout), and Walleye. ALL NET PROCEEDS OF THIS EVENT ARE DONATED TO CONSERVATION AND OPERATION OF BLUEWATER ANGLERS FISH HATCHERY Cut Out and Mail Entry Registration Card will be forwarded or presented at time of arrival at Official weigh-in station in Sarnia. Bluewater Anglers Derby Entry Application BLUEWATER ANGLERS MEMBER Kid (15 & Under) Senior (65 & Older) 19. The ranking of fish will be based on the gross weight of the individual fish entered. In case of a tie, the first fish weighed in will be placed ahead. 20. Contestants may enter as many fish as legally allowed, however, NO ANGLER WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MORE THAN ONE PRIZE IN ANY ONE SPECIES CATEGORY, the heaviest fish to count. 21. A contestant may be required to sign an affidavit attesting to the validity of any prize winning entry and at the discretion of the Derby Committee be required to take a polygraph (lie detector) examination. 22. Any contestant wishing to officially protest the eligibility, acceptability, or weight of any fish and/or the interpretation of these rules must do so in writing delivered to the weigh-in station within 24 hours of the alleged violation. The Derby Committee shall be the judge in determining if any infraction of the rules or spirit of the derby has taken place and shall take whatever action it deems appropriate. All decisions of the Derby Committee, MNRF officials or law enforcement official are final. 23. The presentation of prizes will take place May 16, 2018 at the Point Edward Optimist Hall, Point Edward Arena. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Awards Presentation starts at 7:30 PM. 24. The winner of the Bluewater Anglers Members Only Draw will be drawn from all fish entered during the derby by a member of the Bluewater Anglers. The winner must be a fully paid up member of the Bluewater Anglers on the day before the fish was entered. Bluewater Anglers memberships purchased or renewed during the derby are not valid until the following day (i.e. not valid on the day of purchase). 25. NOTE: SPONSOR S PRIZES ARE NOT REDEEMABLE FOR CASH. IT IS THE WINNER S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THEIR PRIZES FOR AN EXPIRY DATE. 26. Any prizes not picked up by June 30, 2018 will become the property of the Bluewater Anglers. 27. This Association will not be liable to, or for the loss of property, or for injury to the person of any contestant or spectator. Contestants compete in this derby at their own risk and agree to hold this Association, the sponsors, the agents and employees thereof harmless from any liability, claims and costs of any nature whatsoever. ENTRY FEE $25.00 Single $50.00 Family Payable to: Bluewater Anglers Derby Do Not Mail Cash! Send cheque or money order only! Mail Entry Forms to: SALMON DERBY c/o Bluewater Anglers P.O. Box 174, Sarnia, ON N7T 7H9 For Derby information contact: Bob & Valarie Daly In order to return your registration card by mail, all mailed entries must be received by April 21st. Registration cards for all mail-in entries received after this date will be held at the Weigh-In Stations for pick up by the participant.

12 12 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby come fish on P.E.I. DRAW PRIZE WAYPOINT 04 Deep Sea Fishing & Marine Adventures Two Prizes To Be Won ISLAND'S END Tuna Charter 1ST PLACE LAKE TROUT 1 DAY Tuna Fishing Charter with Waypoint 04 Deep Sea Fishing & Marine Adventures Captain Kenny McRae (Max. 6 People), Tignish, PEI Contact: / Cell: NIGHT STAY FOR TWO PEOPLE at ISLAND'S END MOTEL Owners: Neil & Wendi Perry The winner is to be drawn from only those fish entered during the 10 day derby. 1 DAY Tuna Fishing Charter with Island's End Tuna Charters Captain Niel Perry (Max. 6 People), Tignish, PEI Contact: / Cell: NIGHT STAY FOR TWO PEOPLE at ISLAND'S END MOTEL Owners: Neil & Wendi Perry To be awarded to the person who enters the biggest (by weight) during the 10 day derby.

13 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby 13 fj;lakjd;falkdsjf The St. Clair River Area of Concern The St. Clair River was identified as an Area of Concern in 1987 due to a lengthy history of urban and industrial development. For almost 30 years, the local community, First Nations and government have been working together to improve the water quality and aquatic habitat of the St. Clair River and remove it from the list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern. Remaining Priorities! Restoration Progress Decreasing contaminant levels in local fish Rebounding wildlife populations - Bald Eagles are back!! Reduced industrial spills and combined sewer overflows The river looks nicer - no persistent sludge or oil slicks Implemented over 280 habitat projects Completed 12 shoreline restoration projects We are making progress but work continues today! To learn more about the St. Clair River Area of Concern visit: Restore Fish and Wildlife Habitat Remediate Contaminated Sediment Reduce Consumption Advisories LAKE TROUT ONLY DRAW PRIZE HOTFISH LURES TACKLE PACKAGE (approx. $500 value) STEVE PRESIDENT'S DRAW PRIZE A Net Full of Fishing Tackle (approx. $500 value) The winner is to be drawn from all the entered during the 10 day derby. THURSDAY MAY 3 $ 500 Shopping Spree at the Outdoorsman The winner is to be drawn from only those derby participants who enter a fish on Thursday, May 3, 2018 that weighs more than Steve Vanderburgt's fish. The winner is to be drawn from all fish entered during the 10 day derby.

14 14 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby FIRST PLACE SALMON $5,000 CASH compliments of Village of Point Edward Prizes will be awarded for the ten largest salmon Warrior Lures Prize Packages for the Top Ten Entered During the Derby Fishfinder Model 688XD FIRST PLACE WALLEYE Prizes will be awarded for the five largest walleye. SECOND PLACE SALMON Two (2) Electric Downriggers Scott Plastics FOURTH PLACE SALMON Two (2) Electric Downriggers THIRD PLACE SALMON Two (2) Electric Downriggers FIFTH PLACE SALMON $1,000 Gift Certificate FIRST PLACE TROUT SHORE CAUGHT Steelhead Fishing Package FIRST PLACE TROUT BOAT CAUGHT Clarion Rod & Reel Package THE Prizes will be awarded for the five largest rainbow or brown trout caught from shore. Four (4) Prizes may not be exactly as shown. Prizes will be awarded for the five largest rainbow or brown trout caught from a boat.

15 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby 15 FIRST PLACE LAKE TROUT 1 Day Tuna Charter with Island's End Tuna Charters 2 Nights for 2 People at The Island's End Motel Island's End Tuna Charters Hook-7 Fishfinder/Chartplotter Prizes will be awarded for the five largest. BLUEWATER ANGLERS MEMBERS ONLY DRAW $1000 Canadian Tire Gift Card To qualify you must be a paid up member by the day before you entered the fish BONUS DRAW PRIZE #1 THE The winner is to be drawn from only those fish entered during the 10 day derby, so remember to enter as often as possible. DON'T MISS THE NEW PRIZES ON PAGE 13! LADIES DAY AGES 16+ Saturday, April 28th, 2018 $250 CASH presented to the lady who enters the largest fish of the day SENIORS DAY AGES 65+ Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 $250 CASH presented to the Senior who enters the largest fish of the day Feige Denture Clinics BONUS DRAW PRIZE #2 1 Day Tuna Charter with Waypoint 04 Deep Sea Fishing and Marine Adventures sponsored by 2 Nights for 2 People at The Island's End Motel The winner is to be drawn from only those fish entered during the 10 day derby KIDS BIG FISH Mountain Bike Model not necessarily as shown. Presented to the child, 15 years of age and under, who enters the largest fish during the derby KIDS PRIZES Twenty Draw Prize winners will be drawn from all children 15 years of age and under who have entered a fish during the derby Point Edward Optimists

16 16 Bluewater Anglers 40th DAILY BIG FISH PRIZE PACKAGES HOTFISH Lure & Flasher Package will be awarded for the Daily Big Fish during the Derby Linda Miller Thank You De The Bluewater Anglers would like to pay special thanks to all our spon over the derby. They, like all of you, realize that every dollar raised b hatchery account to cover operating expenses. So take a few This event would not be possible with 3 Phase Electrical Arlanxeo Assante Capital Management - Ted Vanos Bayview Chrysler Dodge Ltd. CAA Auto Club and Travel Agency Cameron Canada Inc. Cameron Paint and Wallpaper Canadian Tire, Forest Dick's Sporting Goods SPONSORS AT TIM Dowler-Karn Dreamweaver Lures Dulux Paints Four Star Painting Grog's Pub & Grill Iron Works Gym Island's End Motel, P.E.I. LCBO Lambton Audiology Associates Lambton Bowhunters Assoc. MacKenzie Oil Limited Derby Awards Pre The presentation of prizes will take place Doors Open: 7:00pm Presentation: 7:30pm Point Edward Optimists L U R E S Investment & Retirement Planning Trevor Roberts Richard Sansom Maxfield Family HOTFISH Lures Blue Line Fishing Charters

17 Annual Derby 17 rby Sponsors sors, many of whom have been with us since 1980 when we first took y the Bluewater Anglers Derby goes right back into the fish minutes to familiarize yourself with our many derby sponsors. out their much-appreciated support. E OF PRINTING: MacPherson's Restaurant T.J. McCarthy Ltd. Magermans and Raes Micor Sports Limited O'tools Rent or Buy Professional Corporation Ranger Nets Raymond Blondin Rocks Custom Embroidery and Apparel Sandhill Golf Course, Port Franks Saucier Plumbing Shark Trolling Products Sim Propane Limited Shelley Machine & Marine Dr. Frank Sproviero Sylvain's Marine T.J. McCarthy Tomlinson Enterprize Torpedo Fishing Products Widder Station Wilson Plumbing and Hardware DAILY DRAW PRIZES EACH WEIGH-IN STATION WILL HAVE DAILY DRAW PRIZES The winners to be drawn from only those fish entered on that specific day, so remember to enter as often as possible. Feige Denture Clinics sentation - May 16, 2018 at the Point Edward Arena, Optimist Hall Additional door prizes will be awarded. Linda Miller THE Capt. Nick Oberemok Musky Charters & Lures pondpredatorcharters@gmail.com Lake St. Clair Lighthouse Cove, Ontario

18 18 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby FRED BADE Tel: Cell: Boat & Motor Repairs All Makes & Models Boat Hauling Winterize and Summerize Heated & Inside Storage Shrink Wrap & Out Side Parts & Accessories Store QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE since Lakeshore Road, R.R.1 Thedford, Ontario, N0M 2N0 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL CANADA, INC. Partnership Solutions for Clean Water 4043 Aberarder Line, R.R. # 2, Camlachie, Ontario. N0N 1E0 Phone: Fax: r.clendenning@ch2m.com

19 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby 19 SERIOUS FISHERMAN ALERT! Pest Control Since Because We Care abellpestcontrol.com COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL OUR SERVICES Pest Control Bird & Wildlife Management Faculty Audits Client Training Pest Identification Fumigation Organic Services Washroom Care Scott Dezort Route Manager 305 Consortium Court London Ontario N6E 2S8 p f London Line, Sarnia, ON N7T 7H2 (519) SMM Machining - Fabrication - Welding Ship Repairs - CNC Machining Pressure Vessels, Fittings & Repairs to Code Mike Farmer Business Development Manager Cell Plank Rd. Sarnia

20 20 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby Hatchery Stocking Numbers A dedicated group of volunteers have raised over 800,000 Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Chinook in the Bluewater Anglers hatchery during the past 7 years. The fish have been released into the St. Clair River and lower Lake Huron between Sarnia and Port Franks. The proceeds from the Derby go directly towards the operating costs of the Bluewater Anglers hatchery located in Point Edward. Year Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Chinook ,000 42,000 87, ,200 30,000 83, ,550 35,000 3, ,250 46,400 75, ,000 75, ,900 32,750 91, ,380 46,900 10,900 Total 106, , ,400 Bluewater Anglers 2018 LIST OF EVENTS General Membership Meeting... January 9 Ice Derby (No Rain Date)... February 17 London Boat Show... February Fish Hatchery Open House... March 17 & 18 General Membership Meeting... April 10 Shoreline Clean-up... April 14 Club Spring Derby... April 21 Derby... April 27 - May 6 Derby Awards Night... May 16 Kids Training Day (Registration Required)... May 26 General Membership Meeting... June 12 Family Fun Fishing Day (Goby Derby)... July 7 Walleye Derby... August General Membership Meeting... Sept 11 ALL EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

21 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby 21 Sarnia 2091 London Line, Sarnia, ON, N7T 7H2 AUTHORIZED DEALER Tom Boyd - Manager tomboyd@cogeco.net McNeil Feed & Grain 462 Front Street Watford ON N0M 2S0 Tel: Toll Free: Fax: Agribrands Purina Canada Inc. P F chris.hogan@hubinternational.com 265 Exmouth Street Sarnia, Ontario Canada N7T 5M7 Home Owners helping homeowners A & B LAMARCHE LTD SARNIA HOME HARDWARE Bill Lamarche DEALER/OWNER 120 RUSSELL STREET NORTH SARNIA, ONTARIO, N7T 6R FAX sarniahomehardware@cogeco.net ST. GERMAIN AUTOBODY 231 Campbell Street at Mitton Sarnia Ontario N7T 2H2 All Insurance Claims Handled All Repairs Guaranteed Lifetime Paint Warranty Garry Drope Fax: COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALISTS

22 22 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby Derby Stats for 10 Year Period 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th TOP TEN FISH BY WEIGHT (Weights shown in pounds) Rainbow Brown Trout LakeTrout Total Fish Entered London Road, Sarnia ON Thank You Sarnia-Lambton For Your Loyalty and Support! Full Diagnostic Hearing Assessments Home Visits On-Site Hearing Aid Repairs Assistive Listening Devices Kathleen L. Schneiker, M.Cl.Sc., Au.D Audiologist, Doctor of Audiology Carl J. Schneiker, H.I.S Hearing Instrument Specialist

23 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby 23 Visit Highway 21 North Grand Bend for all your Boating Needs! Dr. Mark Cornelious Family Dentistry 183 N. Brock Street, Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 5Z fax Authorized Dealer for: (519) SCOTT D. SMITH Manager 1576 London Line Sarnia, On. N7T 7H2 Phone: (519) Toll Free: COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIR - AND - TRUCK ACCESSORY CENTER DAVE DEW Phone Fax Wisbeach Road RR #8 Watford Ontario N0M 2S0 directdent@xplornet.com

24 24 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby Jean Meunier # Lb. Derek Crawford & Steve Kuglin # Lb. John Januskiewicz # Lb. derby 2017 pics 2017 Kids Draw Prize Winners 2017 Daily Big Fish Winners Chris Dewsbury 2017 Bonus Draw #1 Winner Chris Vandenheuvel 2017 Bonus Draw #2 Winner Rick Ball President's Draw Prize Winner

25 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby 25 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 1400 Exmouth St. Sarnia, Ontario A Few Minutes South of the Pinery Full Breakfast Fully Licensed Monday-Saturday 6am-10pm & Sunday Open at 7am VISIT OUR UNIQUE GIFT SHOP! VARIETY - FUEL - VIDEO RENTALS PROPANE EXCHANGE Fresh Fish & Prime Rib Great Homemade Burgers ATM CASH Enjoy a run up the MacPherson sand dune behind our restraurant Hwy. 21 at Port Franks Road, Port Franks A TRADITION FOR TRAVELLING FAMILIES Outdoor Patio PUB & GRILL Cold Draft Beer DINE-IN TAKE-OUT FULLY LICENSED ATM CASH Corner of Hwy 21 & 79 Port Franks Open Everyday at 11am

26 26 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby Spring Fishing in the Blue Point, Kettle Point and Port Franks Area BY ED HOLUBOWICZ DEPTH IN FATHOMS X 6 = FEET A - Jackson's R&R Marina (dockage, boat ramp) B - Port Franks (fuel, dockage, boat ramp) C - Highland Glen (boat ramp; suitable for smaller boats) Zone #1: Blue Point (Tin Roof) 1. Good early mornings 2. Fish 15'-20' range 3. Long lines back 100' Zone #2: Cedar Cove (Clay Banks 1. Good all day 2. Fish 30'-50' range 3. Use downriggers & dipsy divers Zone #3: Jacksons Marina (Flags) 1. Good in mornings 2. Holds warm water in spring 3. Fish 15'-20' range 4. Use long lines or downriggers at 6' Zone #4: The Bowl (47' of water surrounded by ridges of 20' water, inside can) 1. Good in mornings 2. Holds warm water and bait fish 3. Use downriggers at 24' with sliders 4. Use long lines in the evening THE HEATING & COOLING PROFESSIONALS WHO CARE! Furnaces Central Air Fireplaces We Care Maintenance & Protection Plans Roto Brush Duct Cleaning 24 HOUR SERVICE Michigan Ave, Point Edward

27 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby 27 DEPTH IN FATHOMS X 6 = FEET Zone #5: Outside Can 1. Good all day 2. Fish move through the area 3. Use dipsy divers in 15'-20' Zone #6: The Fingers 1. Most dangerous spot to fish; depth goes from 40' to 10' in seconds; hands on equipment; be prepared to raise equipment fast 2. Good fish producing area all day 3. Long line body baits; try to stay in 30' range Zone #7: The Drop Off 1. Probably the best of all 12 spots on the map 2. Head northeast off the outside can; depth drops from 25' to 65' 3. Holds warm water and bait fish 4. Use downriggers at 35'-40' plus dipsys, lead core 5. Fish remain in this area into late May & June Zone #8: The Corner, Ipperwash Beach 1. Fish the area when there is a north wind; holds warm surface water 2. Area holds bait fish 3. Fish close (tight) to shore in 15'-20' of water 4. Use long lines 100' back Zone #9: Stoney Point 1. Good all day 2. Pay attention - the bottom comes up fast 3. Fish in 25'-30' water Zone #10: The Beach 1. Area east of Stoney Point 2. Fish close (tight) to shore in 10'-20' water 3. Fish long lines or downriggers; 5' long leaders 4. Water tends to be dirty because of warm water from Ausable River at Port Franks Zone #11: Ausable River Mouth (Port Franks) 1. Warmer water coming from the Ausable River 2. Fish in 25'-40' of water 3. Use downriggers at 20', dipsy divers 4. Bombers and small AC Shiner lures are good 5. Produces lots of fish Zone #12: Off Port Franks 1. Fish in 50' or more of water 2. Holds bait fish 3. Fishing is good in afternoons (2PM-5PM) 4. Area produces lots of fish in June

28 28 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby Targeting Spring Coho Pete Bothwell Every spring, from ice-out until early May, anglers trolling the shallow 6 to 30 foot depths along the Lambton County shoreline are catching good numbers of coho salmon in the 1½-4 pound range. With no stocking programs in place since the early 80's, all of the coho are naturally reproduced in northern streams that enter into Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Coho tend to be schooling fish. They are very aggressive and not usually boat shy, even in clear shallow water conditions. Catch one and you re bound to be in for some more action. Although my primary goal is to catch coho, I frequently encounter chinook, rainbow trout and lake trout as well. For example, in last year s Derby, 5 of the top 10 chinook salmon were caught in less than 30 feet of water. Here is my shallow water spring spread that uses inline boards, downriggers and dipsy divers. I rely heavily on inline planer boards to carry my baits far out to the sides. The mood of the fish will dictate how far out I run my boards. If they are aggressive and not too boat shy, I will keep things tight to the boat, 50 feet or less. If not, I will simply spread things out to the 80 foot range. I usually only run body baits on my in-line boards. These fish are forging on smelt and small minnows, so I usually run small 3½ to 5 body baits that have a swim depth of 4 6 feet. Both Rapalas and Bombers work well. Coho have a definite preference for smaller baits in red, orange, black and gold colour tones. As I mentioned before, coho often like an aggressive presentation. My hands-on favourite combo for spring coho would have to a 6 inch red Luhr Jensen dodger with a small Howie Peanut Fly running 16 inches behind the dodge. This combo works great with downriggers or dipsy divers. With shallow depths, running small 3¼ diameter Dipsy Divers on a #2 or #3 setting can be used. Letting out 15 to 20 feet of line will have your Dipsy Diver running from 6 to 8 feet under the surface. When running small dodgers, use a 6 foot leader of 20 lb. test fluorocarbon from the diver to the dodger. Some days this setup will catch more coho than the other rods. It is real exciting when a coho explodes from the water just behind the boats prop wash. Downriggers can also be used with cannon balls only 6 feet or less under the surface and with lures or body baits anywhere from feet back. Smaller to mid-size spoons like Pro Kings, Silver Streaks, Moonshine and Warrior Lures are top choices. A Warrior Flutter Spoon, Court Jester and Candy worked for me last spring. When targeting spring coho, look for areas that have warming impacts on the water. Rivers and small creek mouths, break walls, and shallow waters always warm first. Onshore winds will hold the warm water along the shoreline. Blue Point and Kettle Point, with their bays and underwater structures, will hold warmer water, as well. Migrating bait is attracted to the warmer water and coho salmon are not far behind. If water temperatures are less than 45 degrees, trolling speeds of 2 mph or less will usually provide more strikes. Once water reaches the 50 s, coho will start to head further offshore and you will have to kick up the speed to mph. Coho might not be a derby winner, but they sure are fun to catch and nothing tastes better than fresh coho fillets.

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30 30 Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby PAST DERBY WINNERS 2017 Brian Donkers Lb Kurt Vandenbroek Lb Tim Nolan Lb Bill Gray Lb Pauline Hedberg Lb Jim Maxfield Lb Rob Cumming Lb Greg Dubreuil Lb Ron Mogh Lb.

31 If you would like to meet some great anglers, learn where the fish are biting and participate in some worthwhile activities, then you should fill out the membership application that you find in this tabloid and join the Bluewater Anglers. We have four membership meetings per year, with guest speakers and fishing clinics presented by local fishing experts. Members receive quarterly newsletters that contain club news and upcoming events, fishing tips and information that can be used to increase your fishing opportunities. We have a good working relationship with the Ministry of Natural Resources Bluewater Anglers 42nd Annual Derby 31 Join The Bluewater Anglers and Forestry (MNRF), local industry and other fishing clubs in the province and the State of Michigan. Our main goals are to provide anglers with an opportunity for fellowship with men and women who share common interests and concerns for fishing and the environment in lower Lake Huron. In 1986, we completed construction and started the operation of our full scale hatchery facility that raises over 200,000 salmon and trout annually. We sponsor a number of events each year, including the Bluewater Anglers Derby, Family Fun Fishing Day, Spring Shoreline Clean-up and Teach a Kid to Fish day. If you are concerned with the fishing and the environment of lower Lake Huron and the St. Clair River and would like to improve the fishing quality, perhaps you should consider joining the Bluewater Anglers. It s a great way to make friends, have fun and become a better angler while you make a contribution to fishing. Upcoming membership meetings are planned for April 10th, June 12th and September 11th at the Point Edward Arena Optimist Hall. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. BLUEWATER ANGLERS AND OFAH MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS The Bluewater Anglers are now an affiliated club of the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters (OFAH). Membership in the Bluewater Anglers includes membership in Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters (OFAH) since all members of an affiliated club must also be members of OFAH ( Members can choose between an affiliated OFAH membership which includes the personal insurance and OFAH benefits but not the Ontario OUT OF DOORS (OOD) magazine or the full OFAH membership which includes the personal insurance and OFAH benefits plus the Ontario OUT OF DOORS (OOD) magazine. You can join the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters (OFAH) at a discount rate through the Bluewater Anglers. If you have a current Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters (OFAH) membership through another club or organization, then you only need to pay for your regular Bluewater Angler membership. Complete the form below to become a Bluewater Anglers member or to renew your current membership. More information about membership benefits can be found at and Contact Ralph & Jo-Anne Eves at or r_gary_1217@outlook.com for more information. Membership: New Renewal BLUEWATER ANGLERS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (A) With a current OFAH Membership through another club OFAH Membership # Expiry Date Bluewater Angler Membership Only Junior: $10.00 Single: $20.00 Family: $30.00 (B) Without an OFAH Membership through another club Combined Bluewater Anglers and OFAH memberships NO Ontario Out of Doors Magazine Junior: $21.00 Single: $36.00 Family: $56.00 Life Member: $16.00 WITH Ontario Out of Doors Magazine Junior: $47.00 Single: $62.00 Family: $82.00 Life Member: $42.00 Name Address Province/State Country Telephone City Postal/Zip Code Address Make cheque payable to BLUEWATER ANGLERS and send the completed form to Bluewater Anglers, c/o Membership Chairman, P.O. Box 174, Sarnia Ontario N7T 7H9.

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