Derby News – Week 10, 7/20-7/26 VALDEZ, Alaska – The silver salmon are returning to Valdez slowly but surely. The first week of the silver derby was slow with very few fish weighed in, but Big Prize Friday fishing picked up and some nice size fish were brought to the weigh-in. Jim Rothenbuhler caught the Read More
Archives for July 2014
Winning Fish in Kids Pink Salmon Derby Tips Scales at 7.5 Pounds
Derby News – 2014 Kids’ Derby VALDEZ, Alaska – There is nothing better than the happy shout of a child with a fish on their line and Saturday there was plenty of hooting and hollering both from shore and from boats in Port Valdez. Fishing was a bit slow early morning, but picked up just Read More
Week 9: Two New Leaders on the Halibut Board, Silvers Running
Derby News – Week 9, 7/13-7/19 VALDEZ, Alaska – While the kids were slaying the pink salmon Saturday, halibut fishing in Valdez hit a high point with two anglers breaking into the overall standings. Jeff Maurer of Elysburg, PA caught a 171.4 pound halibut July 17th aboard the Dawn Treader to hop into 2nd place Read More
Week 8: Iowa Man Breaks into Halibut Derby Standings, Silvers Are In
Derby News – Week 8, 7/06-7/12 Valdez Kids Pink Salmon Derby is this Saturday, Silver Derby Starts Saturday VALDEZ, Alaska – Halibut fishing has been good in Valdez, but anglers are thrilled with the trophy size lingcod and bottom fish they have been pulling in. Scott Hebig of Wasilla is still leading the Valdez Halibut Read More
Week 7: North Pole Dominate 4th of July Weekend, The Pinks Are In
Derby News – Week 7, 6/29-7/05 VALDEZ, Alaska – Two North Pole anglers hit the record books during the 4th of July weekend, winning the 1st and 2nd place weekly prizes in the Valdez Halibut Derby. Steve Huisman of North Pole, reeled in a 158.2 pound halibut aboard the Otter Dodger to win himself a Read More