Fisherman have a chance to win over $100,000 in Cash and Prizes
HAMBURG, N.Y., – February 11, 2024 – Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York Inc. (STWA) (www.southtownswalleye.com) announces its 40th Annual Walleye Derby from June 8th through June 16th 2024, on the U.S. waters of Lake Erie and the Upper Niagara River. With more than $100,000 in cash and prizes at stake, anglers throughout Western New York, and multiple states and will participate in the nine day event in search of a walleye worthy of the top prize. Current sign-ups are being accepted at various sign-up locations around Western New York, the STWA Clubhouse or online at https://southtownswalleye.com/derby.
“During this special 40th Anniversary we are proud to welcome back some great corporate sponsors such as, IBEW Local 41, Eye Fish, Ultimate Outdoors of WNY, and Traxstech along with Platinum sponsors Merrill Lynch, Curly’s Grille and Catt Creek Bait & Tackle that have come on board once again to support our growing event”, said Jim Skoczylas, First Vice President STWA and Derby Co-Chair.
To bring more value to our sponsors and our contestants we have exciting early bird drawings, each month prizes will be awarded at the club to several lucky people who get signed up for the Derby early. Don’t forget that you must attend our meetings from January through June in order to get in on these prizes.
“This year we would also like to thank some of our other outstanding sponsor’s Dreamweaver Lures, Olson Bros. Marine Inc., Blue Water Marina, Challenger, and WavePro that continue to support the Derby, without companies like these this event would not be the success that is”, said Brian Plecas Second Vice President STWA and Derby Co-Chair.
If you are interested in signing up in person and purchasing one of this year’s STWA Derby lures produced by Kilam Custom Baits, you can stop by the club during general meetings or at special sign-up events that will be announced on our Facebook page. Don’t miss out on the action.
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving fishing opportunities in the region for all individuals. With a clear focus on kids, community, conservation and philanthropy, our various programs support these pillars for a strong future generation of outdoorsmen and women and our fishery. To learn more about the club, please visit us at www.southtownswalleye.com or stop by our facility located at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075, Tel.: 716.649.8202, meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm and are open to the public.
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Brian Plecas
Tel.: 716.649.8202