The 16th annual Ryan Savary Memorial Fishing Derby will be casting off at Michichi Reservoir next weekend.
On Saturday, September 11, anglers will meet as early as 6:00 a.m. to see who can snag the biggest bite, in honour of avid angler Ryan Savary.
Last year’s derby was dealt uncooperative weather, but organizers hope things will change for next Saturday’s event.
In 2009, angler Adam McCann took the top spot with his catch of 3 pounds, 12.6 ounces. He claimed the $300 cash prize. In fact, this catch vaults him into the history books of the Ryan Savary Derby with the most catches of any participant.
Bill Lapham placed second with a 1 pound, 14.6 ounce catch edging out third place Ron Jacobson by just 0.4 ounces. Blaine Zacharuk won fourth place and a Shimano graphite rod.
Cash prizes are reaching the $650 mark, with many other fishing related prizes to be won.
All proceeds will be donated to the Drumheller Salvation Army, with the cash prizes sponsored by Savary Consulting Ltd.
Entrants will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, but the derby runs from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Michichi Reservoir is located 28 km northeast of Drumheller on secondary highway 849.
For detailed information and updates visit www.ryansavaryfishingderby.com or contact Katrine Stone at (780) 982-7796.
