| DelValle Fishing Derby Weekend By Darold Givens Our 2nd annual club fishing derby was again a fun time for all that attended. It was just a shame that more club members couldn’t be there. Our regular camping crew arrived Friday night and set up camp. Don Woods and wife Marge brought their 23ft trailer and Harold Whitmore and wife Caroline had their luxury motor home while little ol me had my 7ft camper. It was at least better than sleeping in the back of the truck like Bill Shattuc. We were joined later at 5:30 in the morning by Bill Kruger. We headed for the boat ramp at 6:30 Saturday. My boat had already been inspected so I did not have any trouble. Bob was there early and passed inspection easily. Joe O Brien brought is nice fishing boat and was almost through inspection when they asked him to lower his motor to vertical. Six drops of water leaked from his motor and his boat was turned down. With much disgust, Joe went home. That meant we were down to two boats, Harold and Bob in his and Bill, Don and I in mine. Since Bob beat me out last year, the challenge was on. Bob and Harold had 3 trout before we even put a fish in the boat. Later we got two and the derby was over. At the cleaning station we measured the fish and Bob was 1st and Harold was 2nd with trout almost 17 in. long. That evening we had our BBQ with great salads, chicken thighs and thick juicy hamburgers served with some great wine. Since we had extra vehicles parked in our site, Bob got a wake-up call from the Ranger to move his boat and truck. The next day we all fished for fun. I had my boat in the water when I saw Bob launch his boat with Bill. Soon afterwards, Bob was taking his boat out. What happened I asked? I left the plug out was the answer. The fishing was slower but at least I caught a fish that would have been a winner. At the dock, Bill decided to take a swim. Seems that the boat went one way and Bill the other while trying to exit the boat. We returned to the campsite where Harold fixed fried trout for the group. It was a fun weekend but just too short. Next year I hope more will attend. |
| Lake DelValle Fishing Derby |
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