2007 Everett Coho Derby ... Human Powered Watercraft Division

One of the criteria for winning prizes in this division is that you must provide an on the water photograph of the entry on the human powered watercraft it was caught on.  So please be sure to have a camera or fish with a person that has a camera.  Thanks.

In addition to the grand prize (kayak), we are working on other prizes.  I'm thinking at least one will be a raffle prize and you must be present to win.  This way we can get a better count of those participating.  Prize will be done at the Sunday weigh in ceremony (ending at 2PM on Sunday).

-Allen

Allen, I'm coming over for this too. Should be a blast! I'll be there Sat and Sun. and like Zeelander, will probably mostly be fly fishing.

I've talked to Josh last week about making some Wilderness boats available, so if anyone wants to try one for the day or weekend, we'll see what we can do...just say the word.

By the way, the launch at Langus will be a zoo and there's really not a good place to launch a kayak out of the way of the power boaters using the ramp. Another option might be a little upstream at the Everett Rowers crew dock (still part of Langus park and owned by the city). A bit more of a carry but I've used it when it was too busy at the launch. I've got friends who row there and can check to see how busy the crew dock will be.

For those of you who haven't fished here before, it's easy to get disoriented in the estuary. Check out this publication and map of the area: http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Parks/Services/Publications/Estuary_Guide.htm It will be well worth the $5 if you want to get way from the craziness of the main channel.

Sue

I've been thinking of trying to avoid the crowds at Langus by using a different launch in Marysville. It's between I-5 and Hwy 529, on the N side of Ebey Slough. It's a free city park/launch. (It's also close to Priest Point, for those future dino hunts. ) I checked it out, the other day, on my way home. There's even a little playground, to keep my kid busy while I gear up and down. (The derby has a free kids division.) Here's a Acme link- http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=48.04712,-122.17857&z=17&t=H&marker0=48.04712%2C-122.17857%2C0.6%20km%20SxSW%20of%20Marysville%20WA\

I have no idea when I'll get there, but like the looks of the afternoon high. I'll probably shoot for riding the last couple hours of flood upstream, then ride the ebb back down. The water is pretty murky through here, plus the kid, probably means leaving the flyrod alone.

I do like the idea of a BBQ Saturday evening.

I figure pretty much anywhere will get crowded, but if you think it won't be a problem on the crew dock, perhaps that's a good place to start.

Pisco, ride the high upstream to Langus, BBQ with us, and I'll give you a car ride back down to get you car. Now that I look at the tides, I guess they aren't the greatest for fishing the estuary in the morning, but it's all I got since I'll have booth duty.   

Any other potential plans?

-Allen

My launch is several sloughs over from the main river. If I can make this link work, point B is my launch and  point A is Langus. http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=47.99199,-122.13261&z=12&t=H&marker0=48.00095%2C-122.17690%2C3.0%20km%20NE%20of%20Everett%20WA&marker1=48.04712%2C-122.17857%2C0.6%20km%20SxSW%20of%20Marysville%20WA%5C

What time is the BBQ and what should I bring?

I figured BBQ from 4-ish until dark.  I get off booth patrol at 4.

BTW ... promo material is up at the ECSD website ... http://www.everettcohosalmonderby.com/humanpoweredwate.html

-Allen

All,

Anybody wanting to partner up for this thing?  For overall safety, I don't like to paddle on my own that much.  And besides, I'll need somebody to snap my Trident winning picture for me.  I'll be willing to snap one for a partner so that they can secure that second place paddle, no problem.

Seriously, anybody want to partner up for either one or both of those days?  Like most of the rest of you hon-yocks, I plan to fish starting at the above mentioned launch at the Langus park crew dock on the Snohomish.

Fishin-T

All,

Anybody wanting to partner up for this thing?  For overall safety, I don't like to paddle on my own that much.  And besides, I'll need somebody to snap my Trident winning picture for me.  I'll be willing to snap one for a partner so that they can secure that second place paddle, no problem.

Seriously, anybody want to partner up for either one or both of those days?  Like most of the rest of you hon-yocks, I plan to fish starting at the above mentioned launch at the Langus park crew dock on the Snohomish.

Fishin-T

You got it! We'll have to see about that Trident thingy though...

Z

Zee,

Hey, that'd be great!  We can work out the coordination of our total derby domination by P.M. ("My Messages") 

Fishin-T

We can work out the coordination of our total derby domination by P.M. ("My Messages") 

Z

Pole² do you know if we can sign up for the tourney day of? I may be able to make some time and enter but not sure. BTW wouldn't mind demoing a Trident.

Z

Attached are the rules.  According to Rule #3, tickets will be available Saturday from 4 until 8 at the 10th street launch ramp.

My Trident is in and I'm picking it up on Friday.  You are welcome to use it one of the days, just let me know which one.

-Allen


2007 Complete Rules
   
14th Annual EVERETT COHO DERBY® & RAFFLE Rules
Presented by
Everett Steelhead and Salmon Club & Snohomish Sportmen's Club
Derby Held: September, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd, 2007

DERBY RULES: All measured time will be determined by cell phone time

1. Weigh-in will be from 10:00am until 4:00pm on Saturaday, September the 22nd and 10:00am until 2:00pm Sunday September the 23rd, at the 10th Street Public Boat Launch, off of Marine View Drive, Everett. Deadlines for weigh-in shall be FOLLOWED. The individual who caught the fish must be present to enter the fish. The individual's legal Catch Record Card must accompany the individual and fish to be weighed in for evidence that a Coho Salmon was caught within Derby Rules. All persons in the boat must have a valid Derby Ticket. This is an all weather derby.

2. One entry fish per ticket purchaser. Additional adult tickets can be purchased for the Raffle Grand Prize. Coho Salmon entered on Saturday, September the 22nd may be upgraded with a fish caught Sunday, September the 23rd. If you catch a larger fish, please tell the attendant Sunday, September the 23rd you wish to upgrade and have your ticket present.
The individual who caught the fish must be present to enter the fish.

3. Ticket sales will close on Friday, September the 21st at 9:00pm at all retail outlets. Tickets will be available Saturday the 22nd at the 10th Street Boat Launch from 4:00am to 8:00am. After 8:00 Saturday, September the 22nd until Sunday, September the 23rd, at 2:00pm, only tickets for the Raffle Grand Prize will be sold.

4. Minimum size of fish entered shall be greater than two (2) pounds. If in the opinion of the judges any attempt is made to artificially enhance the weight of a fish, that fish and person WILL be immediately disqualified from this and all future Everett Coho Derby's, and criminal charges WILL be pursued.

5. Proof of purchase will be required for any prize linked to a special prize.

6. Ties will be broken by the earliest date and time of entry.

7. Cash prizes are based on a minimum field of 250 paid adult contestants or 40%, 24%, 16%, 12%, 8% of ticket sales up to stated cash prizes. $2500 + $1500 + $1000 + $750 + $500 = $6250 / $25 = 250

8. Youth Division - 12 years or younger will receive, 1st - $100.00, 2nd - $75.00, 3rd - $50.00. Ticket is free.

9. All Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife rules apply. Including all legal areas open to fishing in area's 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, the Stilliguamish system, the Snohomish system, and the Skagit system. Only legally hooked Coho Salmon are eligible to win. Must be sport caught.

10. The Everett Steelhead and Salmon Club, Snohomish Sportsmen's Club or their sponsors accept no responsibilities for loss, damage, injury to any boat, vehicle, equipment, contestant, passenger or observer during this event. The Derby ticket purchaser agrees to hold harmless all Derby presenters and sponsors from any and all liability in connection with this Derby.

11. The ticket purchaser agrees that any appropriate prize taxes, as use or sales taxes and fees, as transfer or operating fees, shall be the sole responsibility of the prize winner, and that the afore mentioned derby organization shall have no liability for any such taxes or fees. Prizewinners shall also furnish their tax identification number upon request before the awarding of prizes.

RAFFLE RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN

2. Raffle Grand Prize winner solely responsible for taxes and fees per rule 12 above. If a minor wins the Raffle Grand Prize or cash with the purchase of an adult ticket, the cash or Grand Prize shall be awarded in the name of the parent or guardian.

3. Adult ticket purchaser does not have to fish to be eligible only for the Raffle Grand Prize.

4. Prizes will be awarded Sunday, September 23rd, beginning at 3:00pm at the 10th Street Public Boat Launch, 10th Street and Marine View Drive, Everett. Raffle Grand Prize will be drawn on or about 4:30pm.

5. Only legal guardians of a juvenile are eligible for receipt of the Raffle Grand Prize.

6. Description of the Raffle Grand Prize: 17' Alumaweld Flat Bottom Boat, 40 hp Mercury Motor & Rogue Trailer, Total package valued at $18,000.00

Attached are the rules.  According to Rule #3, tickets will be available Saturday from 4 until 8 at the 10th street launch ramp.
My Trident is in and I'm picking it up on Friday.  You are welcome to use it one of the days, just let me know which one.
-Allen

Thanks Pole² How about Sunday?

Z

Z, it's all yours on Sunday.  You can either take it home with you on Saturday night, or I'll bring it with me on Sunday morning.

-Allen

Polepole,

I think I know the answer, but I gotta ask... Are we expected to bring an un-gutted fish to the weigh station?  What do guys normally do if they catch that monster after 4 pm on Sat?  Do they let it go bad?  Or do they tie it to a rock and retrieve it in the morning?  Just some thoughts.

Fishin-T