nancur373 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Anyone going to the Bellwood Lake Pike Derby next weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancur373 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 No one? Was hoping to see a few of you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I believe the Bellwood Pike Derby is the following weekend. We're having a Toonie Tournament there this Sunday though if you're interested. Pike Derby info: May 24-25, 2008 Belwood Lions Club Pike Derby Belwood Lake Conservation Area Join in the family fun at Belwood Lake Conservation Area for this pike derby that has been going on for over 20 years! This is a live release derby for the whole family and includes a youth category for those under 15 years. First prize in the adult category is $1,500 cash, second prize takes a fishing charter, and third prize a rod, reel, life-jacket and tackle box. Cost is $25 for adults, $5 for youth 15 years and under, and $50 for a family (includes parents and children under 15 years of age). There is a small fee for boat launching payable to the conservation authority. Please contact Gerry Ellen at (519) 843-2990 for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleM Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Not as good as it used to be. I think BigCliff used to frequent it. I used to go as I lived 3 min from the lake.....kinda gave it up when all the good prizes left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Use to love going to it. Five years running our boat took one of the top three prizes. Don't remember it costing that much or having to pay for launching though. That was one lake where either you were on them and knew what you were doing or got skunked. Best bait was 6-8" sucker minnows under a bobber and patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancur373 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I believe the Bellwood Pike Derby is the following weekend. Yeah that's what I mean by next weekend. This weekend is the one comming up. Next weekend is the one next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-z-out Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 would love to go but no boat for another 2 and half weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 looks like me and a buddy of mine may be going to enter. never been in an event like this before, hope to see others out there ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmastermike Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Ill Be there forsure !!! How much is camping ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 From what i heard pike fishing there isnt what it used to be. Every year fish get smaller and smaller. Good luck to whoever goes tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Ill Be there forsure !!! How much is camping ??? I don't think they have camping there. check out www.grandriver.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 am i the only one who noticed this thread is over a yr old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 diggin up the dead!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancur373 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 am i the only one who noticed this thread is over a yr old? Yes but it is relative again right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancur373 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I'll be in a red Thornes 15.5 tinny. Old chipping paint with the numbers scraped off.( due to them being phony in the first place). 1974 Johnson 9.9 white hood, green leg. There'll be me and Alie Goby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitewatcher769 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I am also going to be there I am in the Basstender boat with a 15 honda , nitewatcher aka steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Don't be surprised if the derby gets CANCELLED sometime late tonight or early tomorrow morning. http://news.therecord.com/News/BreakingNews/article/540976 If they don't find this poor fellow today, I'd be very surprised if they let a few hundred fishermen drag hooks through there tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancur373 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Oh my. I had no idea. I hope they find him. Not for the fishing aspect but for the family. Life jackets are a must. Curt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdox Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I hope the fishing is better this weekend than last. We didn't even get a sniff of a pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Don't be surprised if the derby gets CANCELLED sometime late tonight or early tomorrow morning. http://news.therecord.com/News/BreakingNews/article/540976 If they don't find this poor fellow today, I'd be very surprised if they let a few hundred fishermen drag hooks through there tomorrow. According to the article... the man was found ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 They've updated the article now and yes his body has been found. I'm sure the tourney will go on now as planned. If you are going in the tourney, take a lesson here and wear your PFD at all times on the water. Those who talk about the state of the Belwood pike fishery being bad are right, it sucks. But where else will catching a 24" pike get you $1500. If you catch even a little one, take it in, it might be the biggest one caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 i think the winner last year was around 32" if i remember correctly. the only fish we boated was one i caught...about 18" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerbaitking Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Ill Be there forsure !!! How much is camping ??? I have camped on the north side of the lake between Belwood and Fergus, they even have a boat ramp for campers ( http://www.highlandpines.com/ ) there are pike in the area just fish the willows around shore or the islands, best of luck to all and tight lines wish I was there, working nights Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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