Anacortes Salmon Derby

The Anacortes Salmon Derby will be included in the 2009 Northwest Salmon Derby Series.

Joel Shangle of
KJR's Northwest Wild Country
radio show to broadcast live from Derby Headquarters
6:00 to 8:00 AM Saturday morning

DERBY RESULTS

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Biggest Fish		Weight
BRIAN	DARLING	18.62	$12,000.00 Cash Prize
JAMIE	MORROW	17.86	$4000.00 Cash Prize
BILL	LAVALLE	17.7	$2000.00 Cash Prize

Secret Weight
ROD NAU		9.02	$2000.00 Cash Prize

Youth Division
AXEL WILNONEN		17.18	Fetha Styx Rod and Reel

Women's Division
TAMMY	MORRIS	14.62	Fetha Styx Rod and Reel

Active Military Division
DON	COATNEY	12.6	West Marine Binoculars & Spinal Evaluation

PSA Fidalgo Division
JOHN	OLSON	14.2	Island Rentals Gift Cert, Blue Cow Car Wash Basket, Max Dales Dinner for 2

88 Fish caught on Saturday and 26 on Sunday for a total of 114
No fish were caught in the senior division

Derby weekend was March 28th & 29th, 2009. The activities started on Friday afternoon the 27th - with a free fishing seminar and door prizes. Fishing was Saturday and Sunday. Cash prizes totaled $20,000.00. Merchandise prizes were valued at nearly $12,000.

This event is not for profit. All proceeds go to a scholarship fund benefiting students pursuing education in the fisheries area. Over $72,000 has been provided to date for scholarships.

2007 Approximately $24,000
2008 $28,700
2009 $19,870

The derby also boosts the economy and provides a recreational opportunity for families.

We appreciate participation and support of this exciting Derby, spearheaded by volunteer Chairman Jay Field and a team of volunteers.