Great Meredith Rotary Fishing Derby

donnamatrix · 10-05-2009, 07:40 AM

Hard to be thinking about ice... however, the dates for the 2010 Derby have been set for January 30-31, 2010. Derby tickets can be purchased on line starting October 1, 2009 at the Rotary web site (www.meredithrotary.org). Additionally, you can purchase Derby teeshirts and hats, if you'd like, directly from the website. They will also be available at the Derby trailer during Derby weekend. Don't forget: start Derby weekend with TIP UP TALK, the free panel discussion held at Meredith Community Center on Friday, January 29. More details are available on the Rotary website. The Derby Discounts program for this year has already begun. There are more than 40 merchants participating who will provide discounts on meals, lodging, merchandise when presented with a valid Derby Ticket. A listing of all participating merchants and the discounts they will give to Derby ticket holders can be viewed by clicking www.meredithrotary.org and then clicking Fishing Derby/Derby Discounts. More than $61,000 in prizes will be given away during the 2010 Derby. See you there!!

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-06-2009, 02:13 PM

We already knew the date, thanks to you.

Thanks for the heads up on the ticket sales.

Good luck to all the participants - looks like some great prizes!

Many thanks to the Meredith Rotary for all that they do.

Jonas Pilot · 10-06-2009, 05:04 PM

... part of the Great Meredith Rotary Fishing Derby is seeing all the different "Bob Houses". It's worth walking around all the bays just to check them out. I love the one with the hot tub. That guy really knows how to fish!

donnamatrix · 01-13-2010, 11:11 AM

Hi Everyone: Hard to believe, but the date for the Great Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby is almost here. This is just a short update on latest news:
The "Tip Up Talk" free ice fishing clinic on Friday night at the Meredith Community Center begins at 6:30pm. The speakers this year will include Don Miller from NH Fish&Game, and Travis Williams and Adriaen LaVoie from Cool Water Charters. Refreshments will be served and it's FREE!!!! The Derby Trailer is in place and will be setup in time to begin ticket/license sales beginning Friday, January 29 at the Derby Trailer from 8am to 11pm, and then Saturday January 30 from 5am to 12pm. You can also purchase Derby teeshirts and hats at the trailer. If you prefer, you can purchase Derby tickets online by visiting the website (www.meredithrotary.org) ... click on the Fishing Derby button, then click the On Line Ticket button to buy your ticket on line. Any online tickets purchased after January 15 will be held for pickup at the Derby Trailer, as there is insufficient time to process and mail the ticket prior to the opening of the Derby. Good luck to everyone!!

HomeWood · 01-17-2010, 02:27 PM

My friend just called to tell me the debry had been cancelled. I checked the Rotary website and it's flashing "the derby has NOT been cancelled!!". Rumors going around or something? He said it was something about the Salmon population being low and F&G cancelling it.

What's up with that?

(Ok...I just checked General section and it's the SPRING derby. Phewww!!! Got worried for a minute.)

Resident 2B · 01-17-2010, 03:42 PM

The Rotary Derby is on, so do not worry.

The Winni Derby in the spring has been cancelled due to concerns for overfishing of Salmon. There has been some confusion about this because some people call the Rotary Derby the Winni Derby.

Good Luck!

R2B

BroadHopper · 01-17-2010, 04:36 PM

Kind of a coincidence, that the speed limit and rafting bill is coming up. The timing of the cancelling of the spring fishing derby before the winter derby. You would think a few folks have something against the fishermen as well as boaters because the NH Bass federation is against the above bills.

10-05-2009, 07:40 AM	#1
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Great Meredith Rotary Fishing Derby Hard to be thinking about ice... however, the dates for the 2010 Derby have been set for January 30-31, 2010. Derby tickets can be purchased on line starting October 1, 2009 at the Rotary web site (www.meredithrotary.org). Additionally, you can purchase Derby teeshirts and hats, if you'd like, directly from the website. They will also be available at the Derby trailer during Derby weekend. Don't forget: start Derby weekend with TIP UP TALK, the free panel discussion held at Meredith Community Center on Friday, January 29. More details are available on the Rotary website. The Derby Discounts program for this year has already begun. There are more than 40 merchants participating who will provide discounts on meals, lodging, merchandise when presented with a valid Derby Ticket. A listing of all participating merchants and the discounts they will give to Derby ticket holders can be viewed by clicking www.meredithrotary.org and then clicking Fishing Derby/Derby Discounts. More than $61,000 in prizes will be given away during the 2010 Derby. See you there!!

10-06-2009, 02:13 PM	#2
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Thought it Was Groundhog Day All Over Again We already knew the date, thanks to you. Thanks for the heads up on the ticket sales. Good luck to all the participants - looks like some great prizes! Many thanks to the Meredith Rotary for all that they do.

10-06-2009, 05:04 PM	#3
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	My favorite... ... part of the Great Meredith Rotary Fishing Derby is seeing all the different "Bob Houses". It's worth walking around all the bays just to check them out. I love the one with the hot tub. That guy really knows how to fish!

01-13-2010, 11:11 AM	#4
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Latest Fishing Derby News Hi Everyone: Hard to believe, but the date for the Great Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby is almost here. This is just a short update on latest news: The "Tip Up Talk" free ice fishing clinic on Friday night at the Meredith Community Center begins at 6:30pm. The speakers this year will include Don Miller from NH Fish&Game, and Travis Williams and Adriaen LaVoie from Cool Water Charters. Refreshments will be served and it's FREE!!!! The Derby Trailer is in place and will be setup in time to begin ticket/license sales beginning Friday, January 29 at the Derby Trailer from 8am to 11pm, and then Saturday January 30 from 5am to 12pm. You can also purchase Derby teeshirts and hats at the trailer. If you prefer, you can purchase Derby tickets online by visiting the website (www.meredithrotary.org) ... click on the Fishing Derby button, then click the On Line Ticket button to buy your ticket on line. Any online tickets purchased after January 15 will be held for pickup at the Derby Trailer, as there is insufficient time to process and mail the ticket prior to the opening of the Derby. Good luck to everyone!!

01-17-2010, 04:36 PM	#7
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Conspracy? Kind of a coincidence, that the speed limit and rafting bill is coming up. The timing of the cancelling of the spring fishing derby before the winter derby. You would think a few folks have something against the fishermen as well as boaters because the NH Bass federation is against the above bills. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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01-17-2010, 02:27 PM	#5
HomeWood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Clayton,NC / Sanbornton,NH Posts: 610 Thanks: 125 Thanked 136 Times in 74 Posts	My friend just called to tell me the debry had been cancelled. I checked the Rotary website and it's flashing "the derby has NOT been cancelled!!". Rumors going around or something? He said it was something about the Salmon population being low and F&G cancelling it. What's up with that? (Ok...I just checked General section and it's the SPRING derby. Phewww!!! Got worried for a minute.)

01-17-2010, 03:42 PM	#6
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,352 Thanks: 987 Thanked 310 Times in 161 Posts	The Rotary Derby is on, so do not worry. The Winni Derby in the spring has been cancelled due to concerns for overfishing of Salmon. There has been some confusion about this because some people call the Rotary Derby the Winni Derby. Good Luck! R2B