Ontario Steelheaders

Currently the largest coho run to date are on the spawning areas of Spring Creek, with many cohos caught in the lower Sauble River by anglers this fall. Spring Creek is the only steam in the area with a natural reproducing population of coho salmon.

The Hepworth Anglers Club (HAC) thank Trillium Mutual Insurance for their $2,000 contribution received from the ROOTS Community Fund, which will be used as part of their ongoing Spring Creek Restoration Project. These funds have been used to plant trees on both sides of Spring Creek acting as a buffer, protecting HAC’s restoration work completed in the lower section of Spring Creek.

Spring Creek hosts a large natural reproducing migratory fishery consisting of chinook/coho salmon, rainbow/brown trout, and also adds a significant volume of high quality cold water to the Sauble River, enhancing the water quality in the river and Lake Huron.

HAC’s Spring Creek stewardship/restoration efforts supported by our neighbours, community partners and individuals, will ensure that these public benefits continue into the future. The HAC also appreciated Trillium Mutual’ volunteer program, with their employee Steve Sherreff assisting with the bio mass studies conducted in Spring Creek. Bio mass studies are used to determine the success of the Hepworth Club’s restoration efforts.

Shown below is HAC secretary Rick Rusk presenting a cheque to Heather Barnes, recipient of the tree project. Heather has removed eleven acres from cultivation on both sides of Spring Creek, signing an agreement with Grey Bruce Alternating Land Use Services (ALUS) and plans to plant additional trees in 2019 assisted by the HAC and Trillium Mutual Insurance.

Best regards,
Bill

Stream Improvement
Hepworth Anglers Club

ELECTION WINNERS

The Ontario Steelheaders fall derby was held on Saturday October 13th 2018. There were 123 adults and 4 juniors registered to participate.

Thank you to all those who participated. Special thanks go to the sponsors and contributors:

Hammond Power Solutions
Centerpin Angling
Raven Fishheads
Spiel Custom Rods
Anglers Boxes
North Shore Trout Beads
Nine Apparel
Redwing Tackle
Mepps and Maxima

We can’t forget the many volunteers who offer their time; year after year to BBQ set up, cleanup and sell tickets…

Derby Results:

Live Release: Damian Z. – 25.5″
1st Place: Jimmy’s John – 10lbs 8 oz
2nd place: Ben Lam 8lbs 5 oz
3rd place:Gary Black 7lbs.13 oz

Junior Winner:

Ally Byrne 1lbs 1oz

See you in the spring!

The following is an updated nominee list, as due to unforeseen circumstances, Mr. Adam McDonald had to withdraw from the election.

2018 NOTICE OF NOMINEES REVISED

Please review the Ontario Steelheaders election process

Ontario Steelheaders Election Process – 2018

A familiar and friendly face on the river; with his Puma trailer in the parking lot spring and fall…

Gone Fishing on Monday, October 1st, 2018 at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Debbie Woodruff. Dear father of Matthew and his wife Jenny. Remembered by his brother David. Predeceased by his parents Roy & Anne. Jim will also be greatly missed by other relatives and many friends.

Celebration of Jim’s will be held at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First St., Orangeville on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Click on the links below.

Ontario Steelheaders Election Process – 2018

2018 NOTICE OF NOMINEES

Ontario Steelheaders 2018 Election Ballot