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Fishing derbies in British Columbia have a great tradition of bringing like-
minded folks together for a great time on the water. Thankfully, PSF has also
benefited from a growing roster of charitable derbies across B.C., including:
• Annual Salmon Championship
in Port Renfrew
• Bamfield Tuna Shoot-Out
• Duncanby Lodge Fishing Derby
in Rivers Inlet
• Galiano Island Salmon Classic
• Investors Group "Salt Water
Showdown" in Comox
• Kayak Derby in Nootka Sound
on Vancouver Island
• Moby's Fishing Derby
on Salt Spring Island
• PEETZ Coho Derby in Esperanza
Sound on Vancouver Island
• Port Sidney Marina
Salmon Tournament
• Red Boat Challenge at
Langara Island Lodge
• Saanich Inlet Salmon Challenge
• Salmon Enhancement Derby
on Vancouver Island
• Tofino Saltwater Classic
• Tuna/Coho Derby in Nootka Sound
and Esperanza Inlet
• Vancouver Chinook Classic Catch
and Release Derby in Richmond
• West Coast Resorts Salmon Masters
in Haida Gwaii
"I'm an avid fisherman. When
you're out on the water as much
as I am, interacting with salmon,
you develop a deep respect and
knowledge of the species and all it
supports. That's why anglers
are so uniquely positioned
to contribute to salmon
conservation. First off, it
requires knowledge and skill
to catch a fish: to understand
how salmon behave, where
they go, and what they like
to eat. Second, you need to
know which species can be
harvested, how to properly
handle salmon and how to
release them if necessary.
Finally, anglers are deeply
passionate about ensuring
that salmon have a future
because it's not only close
to their hearts it's also in
their personal and business
interests to make certain that
salmon are around for future
generations."
— Cory Matheson, Senior
Development Manager, PSF
Derby Roundup
Cory Matheson
