Broadwater Rod and Gun Club Derby
 | Author:
Matt Nelson
MT43 News Correspondent |
Broadwater Rod and Gun Club Derby
Matt Nelson
On Saturday, July 15th the Broadwater Rod and Gun Club hosted the 24th annual Walleye Derby at Canyon Ferry Lake. Douglas Breker, the director of the derby, gave the following statement:
“Broadwater Rod and Gun Club Walleye Derby was started to promote family, friends and youth fishing with the strongest emphasis on youth fishing and their enjoyment of the great Montana outdoors. With the help of many great sponsors and volunteers, Broadwater Rod and Gun Club have been hosting this Walleye Derby for 20-plus years. I have been tournament director since the Walleye Derby inception with lots of help. There is
nothing better than seeing the smiling youth, parents, grandparents,
and friends at the rules meeting and awards coming in with Walleye on their
boats the afternoon of the Derby.”
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Several volunteers donated their time and efforts to make sure the derby ran smoothly. Each time a boat came in, people held the boat steady while the catch was being measured, weighed, and recorded by others. All who contributed are very much appreciated. Additionally, Townsend Mayor Mike Evans and Broadwater County Commissioner Debi Randolph were out at the lake cheering the contestants on. Debi was especially helpful with this article.
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Winners
Male/Female
PLACE NAMES WON
1st” Nick & Gayle Heard $400
2nd James & Alyssa Washburn $350
3rd Tim McApline & Mollie Barrett $300
4th Robert and Jessa Steele $250
5th Randy& Rebekah Larson $200
6th Douglas & Kathy Breker $150
Female/Female
1st Emily & Tori Barnhardt $400
2nd tie Mystica Hisdahl & Tami Frederick $175
2nd tie Cassie Hedstrom & $175
Melissa Franks
Adult/Child
1st Tim Dreier & Braydon Barnhardt $400
2nd Troy& Kylee Warburton $350
3rd Sam & Patrick Deschene $300
4th John & Darby Douglas $250
5th Mike Crider & Charlie Iverson $200
6th Jake & Collyns Prevel $150
Each of the children received $35 from the proceeds of the raffles at the Rules meeting Friday night.
OVERALL WINNER Nick and Gayle Heard $400
Mollie Barrett and Tim McAlpine largest carp $180
Nick & Gayle Heard largest walleye $280
SPONSORS: Opportunity Bank, J. Steele Realty, TB’s Diner, Jenni Fellenz Most Wanted Real Estate, Townsend Marine, Rocky Mt Supply, Designer Tackle, and Canyon Enterprises (Silos Camping Area and Boat Launch). Many thanks go to all of you.
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Image 1 Caption: 1st Place Male and Female class: Gayle & Nick Heard won $400
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Image 2 Caption: 1st Place Female and Female class: Emily & Tori Barnhardt won $400
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Image 3 Caption: 1st Place Adult and Child class: Tim Dreier and Braydon Barnhardt won $400
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Image 4 Caption: Gayle & Jake Prevel won $150
Photo Credits: Matt Nelson
