Seneca lake derby

[Matt ching]

I saw that the grand prize this year is 7,500 not 10000. What’s up with that?!

[fisherdude]

At the end of fall fishing last year . I had stivers marina put an impeller in my boats lower unit . When I pick up my boat I had a conversation with the owner we talked about the derby he said there was a lot less enthusiasm over the last couple years. I said to him losing Sampson Park as a weigh-in station sure did not help. He nodded his head in a yes motion and didn't have any comment about Samson. 

[cinnamon fish]

So much negativity these days is killing these rare once a year derbies.  To me, fisherman should be thankful the derby has battled to still exist for more than 60 years.  If the negativity doesn't change to positivity and thankfulness these super fun traditions will cease to exist.  $7500 for a finger lakes derby is still a lot of money.  The reason it's not 10k is because not enough folks have the balls to enter.  What do you expect?

[fisherdude]

Society causes the negativity I believe can't walk out your freaking front door without $100 in your hand.