A trout named "Guppy"
A trout named “Guppy” with a tag number 1 roams at large today in the Buckeye quarry.
Named after long-time Bluffton Community Sportmen’s Club member Ron “Guppy” Montgomery, tag 1 was not caught at Sunday’s 72nd annual trout derby.
The 50/50 drawing value at the close of the derby was $2,030. Since number 1 was not caught, the Sportmen’s Club claimed one-half of the drawing. The Icon is not aware of the winner of the other half at press time.
This year’s derby had an unexpected rain shower mid-way through the fishing. Below are some Icon photos of this year’s derby.
Persons catching tagged trout now through Labor Day may claim their consolation prizes at Family True Value Hardware, derby headquarters.
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Pirates Essinger and Gatchel finish cross country season at OHSAA Championships
- Nov. 7 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate football hits Archbold roadblock in playoff loss
- Forum: Vaughn explores biblical and multicultural accounts of spirits and exorcism
- Bluffton University relaunches Leadership Development Program with NetVUE grant support
- Weekend Doctor: When distraction becomes the default
Friday, November 6, 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Klausing graduates from Ohio Bankers League Bank Management School
- Joellen Kay Lehman, 46, owned and operated Folly Faces
- Dec. 4-5 Messiah performances continue holiday tradition at Bluffton and Findlay
- Future Beaver Saturdays invite students to experience Bluffton University
- Ellie Bogart named BHS Student of the Month for October 2026
- Walter "Steve" Suter, 73, worked at Kirtland’s Auto Repair
- Grab an afterschool snack at the Bluffton Public Library