Tagged trout number 1 is a "Guppy" in a manner of speaking.

Ronald "Guppy" Montgomery, long-time member of the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club has the honor of having trout number 1 bear his name.

This year's derby, the 72nd annual, is Sunday, May 6, 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.

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 (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
2018 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.

Bluffton Sportsmen Club hats are available at the derby for $15 each.

A Ted and Don’s chicken barbecue will be held on derby Sunday at the Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club depot on Spring Street from 11 a.m. until sold out. Tickets are $8 each. The barbecue includes one-half chicken with green beans, potato sales and roll.

Bluffton Boy Scout Troop 256 will sell concessions starting at 8 a.m. in the shelter house at the Buckeye.

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.

Eight previous tagged trout number 1
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