Big 75 - this year's number 1 trout
The number one trout for this year's Trout Derby is named "Big 75" - not in reference to the nearby Interstate, but in honor of the 75th year of the Bluffton Sportmen Club's trout derby.
This year's derby is Sunday, May 5, at the Buckeye quarry.
Derby details
Trout number one is worth thousands in cash if caught during derby hours. The jackpot is built up with $5 donations to a 50/50 drawing.
If caught on derby day, one half of the cash jackpot goes to the angler who catches number one. The other half goes to the person whose raffle ticket is drawn at the end of the derby.
Last year's number one was worth $2,030, but was not caught.
If number one is not caught during derby hours one half of the jackpot goes to the club for fish stocking and the other half is awarded in a raffle drawing at the end of the derby.
The derby includes more than 200 tagged trout with prizes to be awarded.
According to club president Tom Augsburger, tickets for the 50/50 are one for $5 or three for $10. In addition, spring raffle tickets will be sold. Raffle tickets pay out various prizes. Winners need not be present to win during the derby.
Memberships
2019 memberships are available at $30 per year for age 14 and up, and $10 per year for age 13 and under.
Memberships are available at:
• Family True Value Hardware (derby headquarters),
• Riley Creek Mercantile,
• Kibbee’s Carryout and
• Ted's Market, Pandora.
Sportsmen's Club apparel is available at The Black Lab Trading Co. on North Main Street in Bluffton.
2018 Officers and Directors
President - Tom Augsburger
Vice President - Jerry Edinger
Treasurer - Ron Schumtz
Secretary - Andy Herrmann
Directors: Dennis Kagy, Mark Zimmerman, Lucas Herrmann, Marvin Maag, Wilbur Bracy, Mike Zimmerman, Dale Neidemire, Jacob Maag and Paul Maag.
Recent tagged trout number 1 names
2018 - Ronald Montgomery "Guppy"
2017 - Sam Diller "Sudden Sam"
2016 - Bluffton Slaw Cutter "Ole Cutter
2015 - Andy Herrmann "Big Andy"
2014 - Southgate Lanes "The King Pin"
2013 - Bluffton Glove Factory "Big Glove"
2012 - Tom Augsburger "Old Augie"
2011 - Bluffton's 150th anniversary "Grand Shannon"
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, March 14, 2025
- Bluffton man guilty and fined on confinement of dogs charge
- Dept. of Taxation announces increase for county vendor fees
- Robeson to lead April 23 discussion on book Will in the World
- Linda (Crouse) Welch was a teacher
- Swiss Community Historical Society program scheduled for March 18 Lions Club meeting
- Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts collect food donations from all over Bluffton
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Hedden named Head Football Coach for Beavers
- Allen County College Fair scheduled for March 27
- Boosters blend student music and art with Chicken BBQ, March 21
- Next Chamber breakfast is March 14
- Roth to highlight 500 years of Anabaptism at University Forum
- CORRECTION: Groundbreaking for Dog Park, March 14 at 5:15