Thanks for asking Bullwinkle.
The Westview Regional Salmon Enhancement Derby occurred on Fri. & Sat. August 28 & 29.
Yes at the exact same time as the pineapple express weather system came on shore WCVI.
The conditions made fishing very interesting. Not much off shore fishing went on.
That did not slow down the participants.
Winners: Chinook mid 20s, Coho low teens, Hali was random draw & Cod was a 40lb+ Ling. More details with names & exact weights later.
Over 200 participants at Awards Banquet Saturday night..Live Music, Live & Silent Auction, BBQ Salmon dinner, Door Prizes, Lots of very NICE Prizes from over 160 Sponsors. LOTS OF FUN< FUN< FUN
Major sponsors- Scotty Marine Products, Delta/Gibbs, Bradly Smoker, Super Store, Canadian Tire, Lordco Auto Parts, Grieg Seafood, Breakers Marine/Suzuki Canada, Endurance Marine. All Participants got a prize.
RESULTS: Something North of $35,000 For Salmon Enhancement in Nootka/Esperanza.WOW!! That's an all time HIGH & represent approx. a 14% increase over 2014. Exact # when all commitments are gathered.
Lots of more GOOD thing will happen for Regional Volunteer Salmon Enhancement Programs/Projects as a result of the DERBY!!!!
This is just one of many reasons why Fishing/Catching is so GOOD in Esperanza/Nootka.
FOJ