A Few Words from the Chairmen

The 37th Annual Southtowns Walleye Association Derby is here and we are thankful for your participation and are extremely excited and proud to bring you one of the largest derbies on the Great Lakes. We hope this year you will support all of our great sponsors, many of them have seen significant impacts from the pandemic and need our critical support more now than ever. Please patronize them and give them your busi- ness, without them we would not have this great event.

As you know, each year we strive to bring you the best possible experi- ence for a fishing event and this year is no exception. We have worked tirelessly to bring you great sponsor prizes and at the same time some new items such as our Champions Bounty Fish and the NY Waters only Calcutta in an effort to make things more competitive and fun for every- one.

The weigh stations are staffed by our great volunteers. Their responsibil- ity is to enter your prize fish into the books following the procedures set forth by the Derby Committee. Please treat these volunteers with respect and show your gratitude. This treatment will not get you a bigger weight, but it will help to ensure that they continue to volunteer. Remember you are a representative of our club when you enter this event and become a member, please be respectful at all times. We hope that every single person enjoys the derby and the experience of fishing.

It is the responsibility of all entrants to thoroughly read all of our derby rules and abide by them. If you have any concerns please call one of the chairmen listed below or the Office Derby Hotline 716.649.8237

We would like to thank all of our participants and sponsors for making this year’s derby a memorable event for everyone. Please be safe on the water, enjoy yourself and show good sportsmanship.

Good luck and Tight Lines to All!

Jim Skoczylas — Co-Chairman (716-796-5372) Brian Plecas — Co-Chairman (716-225-7055) Starts: 12:01 a.m. - Saturday, June 12, 2021 Ends 4:00 p.m. - Sunday, June 20, 2021 Awards Ceremony 1:00 p.m. - Saturday, July 10, 2021 Location - 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, New York

Location: All the waters of Lake Erie and the upper Niagara River.

Entry Fees: Fifty Dollars ($50.00) to join the Derby. You must be a current club member to participate in the derby. Club Membership is Fifty ($50.00) dollars. Entrant must be at least 16 years old by June 12, 2021 to fish the main derby. Final mail-in deadline must be post marked by May 15, 2021. Youth Division is free to junior members. Walk-in registration deadline is June 12, 2021 by 6:00 p.m. at the club, 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, New York only.

Over $100,000 in Cash and Prizes Due to the impacts of COVID-19, payouts may be adjusted this year based on total number of entrants.

1st Place $7,000 7th Place $1,200 2nd Place $4,500 8th Place $1,100 3rd Place $2,500 9th Place $1,000 4th Place $1,500 10th Place $750 5th Place $1,400 11th -15th Place $500 6th Place $1,300 16th –200th Place $100

Contestants are responsible for all taxes.

Merchandise Drawing: All entry numbers will be put in a drum July 10th, 2021 and a random drawing will take place. Winning derby entry forms must be presented on Saturday, June 10th, 2021, to claim your prize. You may have someone else bring your Derby entry ticket to the picnic to claim your prize. All merchandise drawing prizes not claimed by 5 p.m. on June 10th will become the property of the Southtowns Walleye Association of W.N.Y., Inc. This will be your only chance to pick up merchandise drawing prizes that you have won! You must have your original derby entry form to claim your prize, the club will not be responsible for lost forms.

Listed in this brochure for your convenience are the following:

9 Days of Corporate Sponsors Sponsor Bonus Prizes Early Bird Prizes Derby Rules and Regulations Calcutta Rules and Regulations Sign-Up Station Locations Weigh Station Locations Merchandise Sponsors 2021 Derby Rules

Entering the Derby: 1. Any boat in the Derby can be subject to inspection by any Derby Committee Official or designee. 2. It is the intention of the Southtowns Walleye Assoc. of W.N.Y., Inc. and sponsors to provide an honest, enjoyable sportsmanlike Derby. 3. In the interest of good sportsmanship, entrants are reminded that the spirit of the rule will prevail in all judgment cases. Any infraction of these fundamental sporting principles will be deemed cause for disqualification from the Derby. An entrant may be disqualified from the Derby if at any time during the weigh in or polygraph process it is determined that the individual is unfit due to excessive drug or alcohol consumption. This also includes during the sign-up process hosted at the Club. 4. Each entrant, upon registering to compete in the Southtowns Walleye Assoc., of W.N.Y., Inc. Derby, agrees to hold the sponsors, their agents, employees, and Southtowns Walleye Association harmless from any liability of any nature and for any injuries and/or damages suffered by the entrants during the Derby and relat- ed activities. 5. All entrants agree to the use of their name and/or photograph in club publica- tions and advertising, without compensation or notification, at the discretion of the Southtowns Walleye Assoc. of W.N.Y., Inc. 6. All persons aboard the same boat must be registered in the Derby or must be a Junior member and are subject to being checked for the same. If there are any unregistered individuals aboard the boat (regardless of whether they are angling or not) any and all fish caught during this outing will be disqualified from any Der- by prizes. Children in the boat ages 3 to 15 years old must be registered Junior members of the club. If fishing from a boat, the boat must be legally registered and operated, with all mandated safety devices. 7. There will be no refund of Derby entry fee and/or calcutta in the event of disqual- ification. 8. Location: all waters of Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River and tributaries up to the first impassable barrier only. Fishing the Derby: 9. The 37th Annual Southtowns Walleye Derby begins 12:01 a.m. June 12, 2021 and ends 4:00 p.m. June 20, 2021. 10. All entrants must possess a legal fishing license and follow the applicable laws while fishing in U.S. or Canadian waters, to enter your walleye into the Derby. 11. All fish entered must be caught in the mouth by hook, line, rod and reel using legal angling tackle. 12. Each entrant must reel in his or her own fish from start to finish. Example: Contestant “A” may pass off a rod to Contestant “B” prior to Contestant “A” beginning to reel in the fish. Contestant “A” may not begin to reel the fish in prior to rod hand-off. At the Weigh Station: 13. Your fish must be presented in a cooler with bagged or blocked ice only. No loose ice or water baths allowed. The cooler can only contain walleyes that are to be weighed in. No walleyes less than 26“ or other species can be in the cooler, and will be grounds for disqualification of all fish on that particular day, including any sponsorship and/or calcutta prizes for that day. All culling is to be completed prior to entering the weigh station. Only walleye with a minimum length of 26” will qualify for the weigh-in and the heaviest walleye will determine the overall win- ner. 14. Anything that is not a “natural” part of the fish does not get weighed in with the fish with the exception of transmitters or government issued tag(s). 2021 Derby Rules

15. In the event of a tie (by weight), the earliest fish registered by date, time and length will determine the winner. 16. No fish will be accepted for weigh in until the entrant completes his/her portion of the paperwork including calcuttas and equipment used. Failure to indicate equipment or calcutta on weigh slip, will be foreiture of the calcutta and/or priz- es. Entrant’s signature finalizes information on weigh-in slip, no signature will result in disqualification. 17. To enter a fish for weigh-in, the participant must present their official Derby entry form, valid fishing license in their name (paper or electronic), and an affidavit of compliance (weigh slip) filled out completely, including where the fish was caught, listing all persons on the boat at the time of the catch. (refer to Rule number six for clarification) 18. One entrant may weigh-in a fish caught by another entrant provided both Derby entries and both valid fishing licenses bearing the names of the entrants, are displayed at the time of weigh-in. 19. All fish entered will have their gill plate cut for weigh-in identification and will be subjected to internal probe and scanning. 20. All fish over 10.50 lbs. will be tagged and must be frozen and be made available for inspection until the Derby awards ceremony. 21. Any walleye that is frozen, has fresh cuts, gaff marks, gill net or puncture marks anywhere on the body of said fish will be questioned and may be held for further examination by the Derby Committee. Refusal will disqualify said fish and entrant. Any entrant who brings to a weigh station a walleye that has been altered in any manner will be disqualified from the entire Derby. 22. No banking of fish, all fish must be weighed in before the next day’s weigh station closing time. 23. The number, location and hours of weigh stations are subject to change.

Polygraph Test: 24. All entrants and weigh station volunteers may be subject to a polygraph test. 25. Entrants must make themselves available through a phone number entered on the weigh-in slip at all times during the Derby. Selected entrants must make themselves available for polygraph testing at dates and times to be specified by the Derby Committee regardless of work schedule or prior commitments. 26. If the result of the polygraph indicates deception or is inconclusive, the Derby Committee may disqualify the fish and/or entrant.

General: 27. Winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded at the awards ceremony which will be determined and held at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, New York. 28. No entrant can win more than one (1) cash prize in the main Derby in places 1 through 200. 29. All entrants will be eligible for only one (1) prize from the merchandise offered during the awards picnic drawing and any drawings thereafter, whether a fish is entered or not. Entrant need not be present to claim a prize at awards ceremo- ny. Official paper entry form must be presented to claim a prize. All “Tacklebox” prizes must be claimed by end of the awards ceremony. Any other Derby prizes (merchandise or other winnings) after 30 days become property of Southtowns Walleye Association, Inc. 30. Cash prize structure based upon 850 entrants. 31. The Derby committee shall be the sole interpreter of the rules and their decision shall be final and not subject to appeal. 32. Violation of these rules and regulations may lead to suspension from the club and possible legal actions. 2021 Derby Protest Rule

This year we are implementing a new protest rule. A form can be requested from Jim (716-796-5372) or Brian (716-225-7055) to submit your protest. It is to be utilized in the event of any legally participating angler wishing to submit a formal protest of any wrong-doing against the official rules and regulations of the derby by another legally participating angler.

The protesting angler is required to pay a $200.00 (US Funds) protest fee to initiate the review of the situation presented. Upon final determination of the investigation, should the angler under speculation be found guilty (confirmed of the wrong doing); the $200.00 protest fee will be returned to the submitting angler. In the event the process proves the angler under speculation is innocent (confirmed free of any wrong doing) the $200.00 protest fee will be forfeited and put in the Derby fund.

Any and all information/evidence collected in this report, will be utilized and reviewed in a complete and impartial, equal, and unbiased manner; taking no sides of either party. The protest will be based on the current reading of the rules and how they apply to the situation presented.

The official determination of the protest by the Derby officials (to include our licensed polygraph administrator if required) will be considered final and closed.

All information and conclusions will be held in complete confidence between the Derby officials and both parties.

2021 Calcutta Rules

Four Day Calcutta

This Calcutta will still continue to pay the top three heaviest walleyes for Sat. June 12th, Sun. June 13h, Sat. June 19th and Sun. June 20th. This Calcutta will be a 90% payout and is sponsored by Olson Marine Inc., 6819 Erie Rd., Derby, NY.

Nine Day, All Waters, 100% Payout Calcutta

This Calcutta will cost $100.00 and will run for the full nine days of the derby and is a 100 percent payout. Sponsored by Curly's Grill and Banquet Center on Ridge Rd., Lackawanna N.Y.

This Calcutta will pay the top 5 heaviest Walleyes of the 9 days of the derby. (NOT 5 PER DAY). You will also be able to enter more than 1 wall- eye in this Calcutta (Example: If you enter the 1st heaviest walleye on one day and say the 5th heaviest on a preceding day, you will win both pay- outs). This Calcutta has the potential to payout more than the main der- by. Why? Because you are just as lucky as the next guy.

Your fish can be weighed in for both the Main Derby and the Calcutta’s but please ensure your paperwork is filled out completely for all items.

Failure to indicate on your weigh slip that you are entered into the Cal- cutta’s will automatically forfeit any/all of those prizes.

All entrants and weigh station volunteers are subject to a polygraph test (See Derby Rules for further information.)

Nine Day, NY Waters Only, 100% Payout Calcutta

This Calcutta will cost $100.00 and will run for the full nine days of the derby and is a 100 percent payout. Sponsored by Integrated Benefit Solutions. Same Rules Apply as the Nine Day All Waters Calcutta listed above, except that fish must be caught in NY Waters portion of Lake Erie and Niagara River Only. Note All Canadian waters are closed due to mandated US Federal and Canadian Provincial COVID-19 rules.

Four Day Payout Schedule NY Waters Only / Nine Day All Waters Payout Schedule

1st Place 50% 1st Place 30% 2nd Place 30% 2nd Place 25% 3rd Place 20% 3rd Place 20% 4th Place 15% 5th Place 10% 2021 Derby Committee

Jim Skoczylas — Chairman Brian Plecas — Co-Chairman

Gary Belote Joe Benes Rusty Ellis Dan Endress Parker Endress Chris Guenther Sue Guenther Lynette Guenther David Gwynne Jeff Kucinski Ron Kucinski Delmas Lowers Jr. Rob Oram Amy Plecas Dave Rajski Kim Skoczylas Justin Wekenmann

Officers

Sue Guenther, President Jim Skoczylas, 1st Vice President Brian Plecas, 2nd Vice President Lynette Guenther, Recording Secretary Tom Chiavetta, Corresponding Secretary Jay Such, Membership Secretary Amy Plecas, Treasurer Kim Skoczylas, Assistant Treasurer Robert Mueller, Sergeant at Arms Mike McCloud, Sergeant at Arms

Board of Directors

Rusty Ellis Bob Fessler Doug Freeman David Gwynne Don Mullen Jeff Kucinski Ron Kucinski Jerry Lesinski John Llgnos Bob Merrick Rick Pilarski Randy Scott Mike Sacca Paul Sanchez Jim Stechenfinger About Southtowns Walleye Association

Who we are: The original mission of the Southtowns Walleye Association of WNY was to put an end to the overharvesting of walleye, also known as yellow pike, by commercial fishermen on Lake Erie. Established in 1985, over 600 members joined and were successful in having gill netting banned and have walleye designated as a game fish in New York.

Those initial efforts have grown over the years into a community based not-for-profit organization that promotes conservation of all species in the lake and ecosystem, education of our youth, boating safety, ensur- ing access to Lake Erie, and promotion of this region as a premier tourist destination.

Membership benefits include:

• Our website which includes valuable information, events, forms and news. • Monthly meetings which provide speakers on fishing tech- niques increase catch rates, safe boating, information on conservation, under harvesting fish and toxic waters. Along with updates on local marinas and boat launches in WNY. • A family-oriented program which stresses the need to bring youth into our fishery and educate them on conservation • Seminars which provide better knowledge in the use of newer techniques for walleye fishing • Junior members pay a one-time fee of $10 to join the associa- tion and be eligible to fish the Junior division of the derby until they reach the age of 16. • Regular membership (ages 16 and up) $50 annually • Water-related activities without damaging our resources or the environment

About Southtowns Walleye Association

What we do: Hold one of the largest amateur fishing derbies in the United States • A nine day event • Over 850 + entrants • Anglers from across the United States and Canada participate • Award thousands of dollars in cash and prizes • Sponsors include some of the best known companies for Fishing and Hunting supplies in North America

Hold annual ‘Kids Fishing Derby’ • The annual event draws hundreds of children. All refreshments, prizes and entertainment are funded by the association and its sponsors

Conduct annual indoor trout pond fishing days. This week long event is specifically for the developmentally disabled

Provide lifetime NYS fishing licenses to youth members under age 16 who live in New York State, annually since 1996

Send youth to NYS DEC camp in Rushford, NY under the “Send the Kids to Camp” program

Provide scholarships annually to youth who will be studying environmentally related programs

Donated and built 100 x 70 fishing dock for the disabled at the Tifft Nature Preserve

Promote sports fishing by: • Supporting programs aimed at conservation through intel- ligent management of resources • Promoting all forms of public access to the shores and wa- ters of Lake Erie and Western New York • Setting the example for intelligent and enjoyable use of our environment for the pleasure of sports fishing and oth- er water-related activities without damaging our re- sources or the environment • Encouraging good sportsmanship, boating safety and fishing. 2021 Weigh Station Locations

ALL STATIONS CLOSE AT 4PM ON SUNDAY, JUNE 20th, 2021

Barcelona Harbor 8212 Route 5 Westfield, NY 14789 Station Times are 1-4pm, Daily

City Pier Park, Dunkirk Harbor 8 Central Avenue Dunkirk, NY 14048 Station Times are 2-5pm, Daily

Sunset Bay State Marina Park 12952 Allegany Road Irving, NY 14081 Station Times are 2-5pm, Daily

STWA Clubhouse 5895 Southwestern Blvd. Hamburg, NY 14075 716-649-8202 Station Times are 3-7pm, Daily

CONSERVATION Our annual Southtowns Walleye Association Derby is bene- ficial for tourism and the business community. As sports fishermen, we encourage the wise use of our Great Lakes resources. Please release, any unharmed fish that are not destined for your dinner table 2021 Weigh Station Information

What to Expect at the Weigh Stations

• One weigh slip will be used for both Derby and Calcutta entries. • Bring fishing license, derby application and fish to station • Complete contestant section of Weigh Slip and Affidavit • If entered in one of the Calcuttas, note it on your slip • Hand slip and fish to weigh station attendants • Attendants will weigh, measure, scan and probe the fish • Attendants will fill in weight, length, date and time • Contestant and Attendant will sign weigh slip • It is imperative that we can read your name and phone number • Contestant will take copy of slip with them, originals are sent to the club office

ONCE YOU SIGN YOUR SLIP, NOTHING CAN BE CHANGED

All fish presented for weighing will be subject to metal detection at each weigh station. These are very successful in detecting any fish that may have metal inside. The detectors are very sensitive and can detect lead, steel, bronze, Babbitt, etc. In addition to the metal detectors, the personnel at the weigh station will have a stainless steel probe to inspect fish as required.

Do not ask the personnel manning the weigh station to interpret the rules for you. It is your responsibility to read and understand the rules and prize structure. If you have questions, call the Southtowns Walleye Office Derby Hotline 716-649-8237 and leave a message for Jim Skoczylas or Brian Plecas to get the official answer.

Your weigh slip will have the affidavit as part of it. Please be sure it is filled out properly.

It is the responsibility of the contestant to complete his/her section of the weigh slip completely and legibly. The prize structure not only depends on the weight of the walleye, but the tackle, date and time as well. It is imperative that we can read your name, address and any tackle information to award you the proper prize. Read this brochure completely for all the rules and bonus prize information.

All Weigh-in stations may be subject to change. All fish over 10.50 pounds will be jaw tagged.

Please be patient at the weigh station and display good sportsmanship at all times. If you have a disagreement, please call the Derby Chairman to have it resolved. 2021 Weigh Station Information & COVID-19

• Please be patient with the attendants as they have additional procedures this year for everyone’s safety. • Per the rules of the Derby, the only fish that can be in the cooler is the fish that is being weighed, no loose ice or water bathes are allowed at any time during the derby. • We ask that you are prepared with a mask as individual weigh stations if located indoors or on state property may have different rules. If a mask is required please abide by these localized rules as requested, distancing rules may also be required. • When it is your turn, the weigh station attendant will hand you a weigh slip to complete. Be sure to complete all sections that apply to your fish. We will have pens available and the weigh station at- tendants will spray the pen with sanitizer in between each contest- ant using it. You may bring your own pen if you wish. Fill out your paper work and hand it to the attendant when they are ready for it. • You may look at the weight on the scale when notified; only the contestant whose fish is actually being weighed may be called to view the scale. All others will need to stay back. Please allow the attendant to call the weight out and step back. You are then per- mitted to step forward to see the weight. Follow what is requested by the attendant as each person may have a different comfort lev- el. • When the fish is done being weighed, the attendant will place the fish back in your cooler and hand you your weigh slip. Please con- firm all information on the slip is correct. Once you are comfortable, sign the slip. You keep the pink copy. You will be responsible for placing your white copy in the designated bin. • PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU FAIL TO MARK A PRIZE BOX ON YOUR WEIGH SLIP, INCLUDING CALCUTTAS YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE PRIZE. NO EXCEPTIONS! • Once you are done weighing your fish, please leave the weigh station area. Do not congregate to see other contestant’s fish. • We will be providing face masks for the attendants so please be respectful and do as they request so they feel comfortable and safe.

ANYONE WEIGHING IN A FISH AT ANY OF OUR WEIGH STATIONS MASKS WILL BE OPTIONAL FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL IF LOCATED OUTSIDE OR ON CLUB PROPERTY.

STATE AND LOCAL RULES WILL VARY AT EACH STATION ACCORDINGLY BASED ON LOCATION. PLEASE CARRY A MASK AND BE PREPARED TO WEAR IT IF REQUIRED.

Special Youth Division

All Junior Members are eligible to fish the Free Youth Division but are not eligible to fish the Adult Derby

Junior Members born after June 12th, 2006 can enter the Youth Division and compete for special prizes. The prize structure for the Youth Division can be found on the following page of this bro- chure. Junior members will not be eligible for the early birds or any of the adult prizes. The Youth Division is governed by the same rules as the adults.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CAMP This year, the Southtowns Walleye Association membership will send four kids between the ages of 12 and 14 to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Camp at Rushford Lake for one week. Southtowns Walleye will pay the full expense for all four campers this year. The winners will be randomly selected from applicants submitted for consideration.

Special Youth Division Prizes

Youth Prize Merchandise Sponsor

David A, Goodberry Memorial Prize $250 awarded to the First Place Youth Winner

1st Place First place plaque Rod & Reel and $250 Dave Goodberry Memorial Prize

2nd Place Second place plaque Rod & Reel and $150 gift card

3rd Place Third place plaque Rod & Reel and $100 gift card

4th Place Rod & Reel and $50 gift card

5th Place through 10th Place Rod & Reel

Corporate Sponsor Days

Each Corporate Sponsor Day shall begin at the close of weigh stations (7:00p.m.) on the previous day and end at the close of weigh stations (7:00p.m.) on the Corporate Sponsor’s Day. On Day 9 all weigh stations close at 4 p.m. Fish must be weighed in on the Sponsor’s Day.

Amstar of Western New York Heaviest Walleye caught on this day will receive $200 in sponsor’s products.

Challenger Lure or 3D Worm Harness Heaviest Walleye caught on this day using There product will receive $200 in sponsor’s products.

Curly’s Grille & Banquet Center Heaviest Walleye caught on this day will receive $150 in gift certificates to Curly’s Grille.

Eye-Fish Heaviest Walleye caught on this day using their product will receive $200 in sponsor’s products.

Garmin Heaviest walleye will receive a Garmin fish finder.

Fish USA Heaviest Walleye caught on this day will receive $200 in sponsor’s products.

Hunting Valley Construction Heaviest Walleye caught on this day will receive $200 sponsor’s products.

Due to COVID-19 Corporate Sponsor products are subject to change based on availability at time of derby. Corporate Sponsor Days

5 Mystery Fish will be drawn at the awards ceremony after the derby. Each winner will receive $100. We will select 5 random winners from all fish weighed in during the derby who did not qualify for a cash prize and are below the cut-off for last place in the entire derby.

Kishel’s Scents Heaviest Walleye caught on this day using their product will receive $200 in sponsor’s products.

Okuma Heaviest Walleye caught on this day using their product will receive $200 in sponsor’s products.

The Original Fish Grip Heaviest Walleye caught on this day using their product will receive sponsor’s products.

SPX-Flow/Johnson Pump Heaviest Walleye caught on this day will receive $200 in sponsor’s products.

Traxstech Heaviest Walleye caught on this day using their product will receive $500 in Traxstech gift certificates.

Ultimate Outdoors Heaviest Walleye caught on this day will receive a $100 gift certificate and products.

VMAX Batteries Heaviest Walleye caught on this day will receive $250 in sponsor’s gift certificates.

Warrior Lure Heaviest Walleye caught on this day using their product will receive $200 in sponsor’s products.

Due to COVID-19 Corporate Sponsor products are subject to change based on availability at time of derby. Major Sponsor Bonus Prizes

Amstar of Western New York Second heaviest walleye caught on Amstar day will receive various sponsor’s products.

Challenger Lure or 3D Worm Harness Prize will be drawn out of all fish weighed in on a Challenger / 3D during the Derby

Curly’s Grille and Banquet Facility Second heaviest walleye caught on Curly’s day will receive $100 in gift certificates.

Dreamweaver Heaviest walleye caught during the Derby on their product will receive various sponsor’s products.

Eye-Fish Two draws will be $100 in product for first prize and $50 in product second prize which will be drawn out of all fish weighed in on an Eye-Fish during the Derby.

Fish USA Second heaviest walleye caught on this day will receive various products.

Garmin Heaviest walleye caught during the Derby using a hard mounted Garmin product will receive $500. Second heaviest walleye will receive a Garmin fish finder.

Hunting Valley Construction Second heaviest walleye caught on the corporate day will receive sponsor’s products.

Kishel’s Scents Prize will be drawn out of all fish weighed in using Kishel’s product during the Derby. Major Sponsor Bonus Prizes

Muddycreek Tackle Heaviest walleye caught during the Derby will receive 2 rod holders.

Okuma Prize will be drawn out of all fish weighed in on an Okuma product during the Derby

SPX-Flow/Johnson Pump Second heaviest walleye caught on that day Will receive sponsor’s product.

The Original Fish Grip Prize will be drawn out of all fish weighed in using the Fish Grip product during the Derby

Traxstech Second heaviest walleye caught on a Traxstechproduct during the Derby will receive a $300 Traxstech gift certificate.

Ultimate Outdoors Second heaviest walleye caught on Ultimate Outdoors day will receive sponsor’s products.

VMAX Batteries Second heaviest walleye caught on Vmax Battery Day will receive $150 in sponsor’s gift certificates.

Warrior Lure Prize will be drawn out of all fish weighed in on Warrior product during the Derby

Due to COVID-19 Major Sponsor products are subject to change based on availability at time of derby.

MAJOR SPONSOR BONUS PRIZE

MAJOR SPONSOR BONUS PRIZE Thank you City of Dunkirk for your Support MAJOR SPONSOR BONUS PRIZE MAJOR SPONSOR BONUS PRIZE MAJOR SPONSOR BONUS PRIZE

MAJOR SPONSOR BONUS PRIZE

General Information

Corporate Sponsor Days

Day 1 of the Corporate Sponsor Days shall begin at 12:01 a.m. of the opening day and end at 7:00 p.m. Each subsequent Corpo- rate Sponsor Day shall begin at the close of weigh stations (7:00 p.m.) of the previous day and end at the close of weigh stations on the Corporate Sponsor’s Day. Fish must be weighed in on the Sponsor’s Day. Corporate Sponsor Days will be randomly drawn on Facebook live stream after all weigh stations are closed on the last day of the derby.

To All Winners

Our sponsors are a great group of businesses and individuals that have played an integral part in making this derby a success. Please send an email, letter or card thanking them for their support and your appreciation of the prizes that you have won.

Awards Ceremony

The derby awards picnic will be held on Saturday, July 10th, 2021 beginning at 1 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Southtowns Walleye Association’s clubhouse located at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075. Food and bever- ages will be available for purchase. Merchandise drawings, raffles, and door prizes will be awarded. You may bring a cooler with you, however no alcoholic beverages can be brought into the building, and no beer may be carried to your vehicle from the club.

Walleye Wallet

$5 Option for Derby Contestants

50% of the total Walleye Wallet proceeds will be awarded from the entrants through a random draw at the awards picnic. The remaining 50% of the proceeds go to the Southtowns Walleye Association Kids Fishing Programs.

Last Date to Purchase - June 11th, 2021 Early Bird Prizes

Early Bird Prizes are awarded to contestants present at the monthly meetings. At the general meeting, show your white derby receipt to get an Early Bird Draw Ticket. For January, February, March, April and May you may win only one Early Bird Prize per month. There are many great prizes.

Town of Westfield Westfield, New York Four (4) Season Launch Pass Town of Westfield Dan Reed Pier, Barcelona, New York

Overnight Docking One (1) Boat for the length of the derby at Dan Reed Pier, Barcelona, New York

Holiday Harbor at Chadwick Bay Marina Dunkirk, New York Four (4) Season Launch Passes For the City of Dunkirk Boat Launch Sponsor Directory

Gold Sponsors

Fish Hawk R.S. Nets Gander Outdoors Scotty Fishing Products Nick’s Sporting Goods Yalleye Fish-Lures

Silver Sponsors

Big John Sports Nature’s Prize Big Chinook 1 Fishing Reef Runner Catt Creek Bait & Tackle Spoon Crank Box Fine Tuned Welding Supreme Marine & More LLC Fish Hawk Torpedo Divers Kilam Custom Baits UB Orthopaedics Lakewood Cases West Marine

Bronze Sponsors

Bill’s Hooks Fishing Butler C-Shore Design Thundermist Lures C-ME Marine Town of Westfield Church Tackle Westfield Bait & Tackle Cutco

Merchandise Youth Sponsors

Stahlka Agency

David A, Goodberry Memorial

Thank You

The Southtowns Walleye Association of W.N.Y. Inc. Walleye Derby Committee would like to thank all of our generous sponsors and supporters of the 37th Annual Amateur Walleye Derby. Without their contributions and dedication to our organization and the derby this event would not be what it is today.

The derby committee has worked very hard to bring you a great derby experience with increased prizes and awards for everyone, please be sure to thank them when you see them.

Please be sure to also thank all of our various sponsors and to patronize their businesses throughout the year, without them we could not have the prizes or awards that we do each year.

Please be safe, use your best judgment and obey the rules of the water and the derby.

Good luck to all and tight lines!