GASPORT — Newfane’s Richard Thering III earned a new fishing boat and trailer as the grand prize winner of the 19th Erie Barge Canal Fishing Derby.
Thering III and more than a dozen other Adult Division and Kids Division prize winners were honored at the annual derby banquet, which was held last week at the Gasport Fire Hall.
Thering III placed first in the Adult Catfish Division, hauling in a derby-best 11.51-pound fish. Thering’s name and the other Adult Division winners’ names were placed in a hat and the grand prize winner’s name was drawn at the banquet.
Thering earned a new fishing boat and trailer, courtesy of Bryce Marina of Rochester. Winning a new canal trail bike as the Kids Division grand prize winner was North Tonawanda’s Brandon Jeeves.
Other Adult Division winners were also honored at the banquet. They are Lockport’s Aaron Woods (carp, 23.34), Alan Berner (sheephead, 11.42) and Joseph Brown III (bullhead, 1.51); Middleport’s Josh Quackenbush (walleye, 6.01), North Tonawanda’s Steve Carnduff (bass, 5.47) and Medina’s C.J. Kenward (Northern Pike, 5.86).
Adult Division runners-up were as follows: carp-Charles Young of North Tonawanda (20.62) and Gasport’s Lee Hathaway (19.39); walleye-Medina’s Chris Foss (5.55) and Barker’s Conner Grissett (4.69); bass-Lockport’s David Myers (4.85) and Sidney McDowell (3.85); catfish-David Busenlehner of Niagara Falls (11.11) and North Tonawanda’s Mike Russell Sr. (7.02); Northern Pike-Lockport’s Bill Santana (5.53) and James Stanton (5.47); sheephead-Joey Hahn of Niagara Falls (10.96) and Lockport’s Vince Hackmer (9.76); and bullhead-North Tonawanda’s Mike Russell Jr. (1.29) and Gina Hahn of Niagara Falls (1.14).
Meanwhile, Jeeves’ name was drawn among Kids Division winners for the new bike. Jeeves caught an 18.88-pound carp for first place in that Kids Division. Other Kids Division winners honored at the banquet were Ransomville’s Trevor Zanow (bullhead), Medina’s Justin Ottaviano (catfish), Lockport’s Chris Bogar-Lopez (walleye), Tonawanda’s Ian Mott (sheephead), Gasport’s Rianna Frombgen (Northern Pike) and Sahara Lester of Niagara Falls (bass).
In all, five tagged fish were also caught during the derby, according to event founder and director Steve Harrington of Gasport. They are Russell Tokotch, sponsored by Al Brown Plumbing; Debbie Olaf, sponsored by Frames by Ames; Jason Echlin, sponsored by Canalside Inn; Tyler Santiago, sponsored by Oak Orchards Cement; and Colin Campbell, sponsored by Confer Plastic.
“More than 100 families signed up for the derby this year with a total of almost 1,300 participants,” Harrington said.
“Out of the seven divisions, six of the divisions had catches that were heavier than last year. I’ve seen some big fish this year and a lot more boat fishing.”
Next year’s 20th derby is tentatively scheduled for July.
Sports
Related Photos
FISHING: 2009 Canal Derby prizes awarded
Canal Fishing Derby winners picked up their prizes at the annual banquet in Gasport.
- Sports
-
-
McMahon strong arms Lockport
Junior Sarah McMahon pitched one of the best games of her varsity career on Friday, lifting No. 7 Williamsville North to an upset, 3-0, win over No. 2 Lockport in a Section VI Class AA softball quarterfinal contest.
-
Roy-Hart advances to B-2 baseball final with win over Wilson
A marathon 15-run third inning keyed No. 2-seeded Royalton-Hartland to a 21-4 victory over No. 6 Wilson on Friday in the Section VI Class B-2 semifinal baseball contest.
-
Devils advance to Stanley Cup Finals
Adam Henrique scored off a wild scramble in front at 1:03 into overtime and the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals to advance to their first Stanley Cup finals since 2003.
-
Joe D's in the house
While “concussions” remain a high profile topic in the National Football League today, Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame offensive lineman Joe DeLamielleure said they were relatively unheard of when he played professional football.
-
Slow start, big finish
If someone asks you to describe the 2012 Lockport baseball Lions, just say, “slow start, big finish.”
-
LHS will take on Will North Friday in VI softball quarterfinal
The No. 2-seeded Lockport Lions found out Tuesday who they'll play at 4:45 p.m. Friday in a Section VI Class AA quarterfinal softball game.
-
Lockport's Weaver tops at Two Fly Challenge
Eleven-year-old Jake Weaver took first place recently in the youth division at the 13th Annual Ausable River Two Fly Challenge.
-
More games in Toronto
The NFL's International Committe approved the Buffalo Bills' plan to extend their series of games in Toronto on Tuesday and a new five-year agreement between the teams and Rogers Communications is expected to be finalized soon.
-
Batter up!
Outwater Park is the place for LHS baseball fans to be this afternoon, where the young, but talented Lockport Lions will host West Seneca West at 5 p.m. in a Section VI Class AA pre-quarterfinal playoff contest.
-
Sabres sign Sulzer to one-year deal
The Buffalo Sabres rewarded Alexander Sulzer on Monday, signing him to a one-year, $725,000 contract.
- More Sports Headlines
-
Police: 5-time Champ Johnny Tapia Found Dead
Native Americans' Olympic Medals Displayed in DC
Manning on Target at First Practice
Raw Video: Olympic Torch Relay Begins in England
Raw Video: Olympic Torch Passed to London
Selig: Oakland Move Might Be Considered
McNamee: Clemens, Canseco Had Steroids Talk
Laurie Fine: My Life Has Been Destroyed
MLB: Mets Get 2013 All Star Game
Bernie Fine's Wife to Sue ESPN
Kyrie Irving Named NBA's Top Rookie
McNamee Says He Gave Clemens Steroids in 1998
Phelps Looks to Add to Medal Haul in London
Raw Video: McNamee Arrives at Clemens Trial
Bulls Bounced From Playoffs
Former NFL Star Junior Seau Found Dead
NFL Suspends 4 Players for Saints' Bounties
Reigning U.S. Champ Eying Olympic Gold in London
Knicks Fans Disappointed in Stoudemire
