Southern AB Derbys

[fisherwoman]

Looking to take in a few derbys this year. What are the options for southern AB?

[npauls]

I know of badger , newel, beaver mines, and traverse. I know there use to be one at keho but it has been a few years since I have heard anything about it.

[fisherwoman]

Really? That leaves a few options for lakes doesnt it. Really interested in the Beaver Mines one. Any more info on Beaver Mines Derby, or any others for that matter?

[npauls]

If I remember right its near the end of the hard water season. I went last year and caught a ton of little stocked bows. tons of people and it sells out pretty quick. It was like +5 with no wind and sun all day. by the end of the day I had my ice bibs and a t-shirt on. You can weigh in 5 fish per person during the day and its a short day tournament. Only about 5-6 hours long so even the little ones can keep their minds set on the tournament. They also have a ton of doors prizes along with food and drinks for sale right on the lake. I think its the lions club of the crowsnest pass that puts it on. If I can find out when and where they are selling tickets I will post it on here. I would really like to get out to it again this year.


Nate

[deerpig]

The Newell Derby is a good one, fished that last year lets just hope it is more organized this winter and a fun, easy going derby for Pike strictly is at Rattlesnake (Sauder Reservoir) that one is in Feb I beleive. There is a poster at Hat News and Tabbacco in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Ill be in both of those I beleive!

[fisherwoman]

Originally Posted by npauls

If I remember right its near the end of the hard water season. I went last year and caught a ton of little stocked bows. tons of people and it sells out pretty quick. It was like +5 with no wind and sun all day. by the end of the day I had my ice bibs and a t-shirt on. You can weigh in 5 fish per person during the day and its a short day tournament. Only about 5-6 hours long so even the little ones can keep their minds set on the tournament. They also have a ton of doors prizes along with food and drinks for sale right on the lake. I think its the lions club of the crowsnest pass that puts it on. If I can find out when and where they are selling tickets I will post it on here. I would really like to get out to it again this year.


Nate

Wow that sounds like a TON of fun! I fished there alot last hardwater season... had some great luck last year. But since spring of 09 I have had trouble catching as many fish there... they don't put as many fish in there as they used to.
I will be watching for details... I really want to go to this one. I like the idea of food sales on the lake. Saves the lunch packer (me) time.
Thanks for the info Nate.

[Tabers Best]

Originally Posted by fisherwoman

Wow that sounds like a TON of fun! I fished there alot last hardwater season... had some great luck last year. But since spring of 09 I have had trouble catching as many fish there... they don't put as many fish in there as they used to.
I will be watching for details... I really want to go to this one. I like the idea of food sales on the lake. Saves the lunch packer (me) time.
Thanks for the info Nate.

Before X-mas we were at Beaver MInes and had a great day. Nothing huge but 13-14 inches and pretty constant for around 3-4 hours. Gulp!!!

I also am interested in this derby, I need to find out the dates as well.

[Grizzly]

Originally Posted by fisherwoman

Really? That leaves a few options for lakes doesnt it. Really interested in the Beaver Mines one. Any more info on Beaver Mines Derby, or any others for that matter?

Where is Beaver mines and whats in it? is it a long drive from Medicine Hat?

[AdAMxr]

Originally Posted by Grizzly

Where is Beaver mines and whats in it? is it a long drive from Medicine Hat?

its about 2.5 hours away from lethbridge so 4hrs from the hat and in the crowsnest pass. i belive it has rainbows and brook trout in it. i have yet to fish there but i have some buddies that are goin out there this weekend and ill be sure to get a report on monday

[madatter]

I've camped there and fished it a fair bit in the summer but never on the hard water.
Don't think I'd make the 4hr trip to fish it for a day but to each his own......

[Tabers Best]

Originally Posted by AdAMxr

its about 2.5 hours away from lethbridge so 4hrs from the hat and in the crowsnest pass. i belive it has rainbows and brook trout in it. i have yet to fish there but i have some buddies that are goin out there this weekend and ill be sure to get a report on monday

190 kms from Taber plus 116 to the Hat. So less than 4 hrs. Maybe even a shorter route as well.

[Wes_G]

Originally Posted by AdAMxr

its about 2.5 hours away from lethbridge so 4hrs from the hat and in the crowsnest pass. i belive it has rainbows and brook trout in it. i have yet to fish there but i have some buddies that are goin out there this weekend and ill be sure to get a report on monday

2.5 hours from Lethbridge? What way are you going? I can leave my dooron the north side and be standing in the parking lot at castle in 1.5 hours, thats with no stops.