It’s just two weeks to go until the second annual Sooke Halibut Festival and Derby. If it’s anything like last year’s first edition it should be another success.
Organizers are looking forward to a good turnout. Last year 202 tickets were sold and this year there is a cap of 200.
First prize is $4,000, second $1,000 and third $500, and seven other good prizes; an anchor system from Trotac Marine, BBQ from Sooke Home Hardware, Eagle-Eye hali rod and reel round out some of the prizes for the top 10 fish. As well there will be a hidden weight prize. The donate-a-slab draw will also be happening. Angler’s who donate a slab of their catch will be entered in a draw for a rod and reel. The winning fish will be donated to the local Sooke Food Bank as well as all the fish from the donate-a-slab draw. We will also be taking donations of non-perishable items for the food bank.
Tickets can be purchased at Eagle-Eye Outfitters beside the post office and the Crab Shack at Jock’s Dock.
There will be a ticket night on Wednesday, Mar. 21 at Buffy’s Pub starting at 7 p.m. Derby tickets will be on sale as well as door prizes, a 50-50 draw and much more. Pink Sugar calendar girls will be there to sign calendars and t-shirts. Also there will be 2 for 1 burgers and beer specials. Hope to see you there.
Until next time.
Keep your rod tip up!
Kiwi Magic
