Rick Ballow Catches 256.7 Pound Halibut, New 2nd Place Leader
Week 6, July 1st, 2009
VALDEZ – Rick Ballow of Valdez brought a 256.7 pound halibut back to Port Valdez Tuesday, June 30th. While a fish that size might win the $15,000 first place prize in the Valdez Halibut Derby some years, it won't be enough this year. Marvin Ray Williams of Fairbanks, Alaska is still in line to win the big money with the 275.6 pound halibut he caught June 7th aboard the Otter Dodger. If Ballow remains in 2nd place he will take home $5,000 in cash for 2nd place. Ballow also stands a great chance of winning the weekly 1st place prize for week number 6 of the derby. Read more >>>
Fairbanks Angler Catches 275.6 Pound Halibut, Takes Lead
June 8, 2009
Marvin Ray Williams was all business as he answered questions from the media and waited on the dock for weigh-in clerk Bonnie Woods to count down the seconds it takes to deem the weight of a halibut in the Valdez Halibut Derby official. When Woods announced a weight of 275.6 pounds, Williams began to smile. And the smile remained as the docks filled with people. In fact, one tourist coming down to the docks to see what the commotion was all about said she immediately knew who caught the big fish by the smile on his face. Read more >>>
2009 Valdez Fish Derbies Dates
Valdez Halibut Derby: May 23 - Sep 6
Halibut Hullaballoo: June 11-21 (Grand Prize: 2 RT ticket courtesy of Alaska Airlines)
11 day tourney
Valdez Kids Pink Salmon Derby: July 18
Valdez Silver Salmon Derby: July 25 - Sep 6
Big Prize Fridays: July 31 & Sep 4
Valdez Women's Silver Salmon Derby: Aug 8
Spawn 'til Dawn Awards Party: Sep 6
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